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expiredgadgetNerd posted Nov 19, 2023 08:59 AM
expiredgadgetNerd posted Nov 19, 2023 08:59 AM

AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G w/ Added Line or New Customer Activation

+ $35 Activation Free w/ Free S/H

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Best Buy has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (Phantom Black, SM-S908U) on sale for $349.99 (click 'Activate Today) when you Add a new line onto an existing account or open a New Line as a new customer on a qualifying AT&T postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member gadgetNerd for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Offer Details:
  • Activation on a new line of AT&T Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $50/month after $10 discount when you opt-in to AutoPay). Not valid for AT&T Prepaid service/customers.
  • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $384.99 total before tax or service plan cost).
  • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $$349.99 in other areas).
  • Credit check required for new AT&T Wireless accounts/customers.
  • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
  • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
  • You may request to unlock your device after 60 days of paid service on your AT&T postpaid line.
Device Specs:
  • 6.8" 3088 x 1440 120Hz HDR10+ 1750 nits Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Main Cameras: 108MP (wide), 10MP (periscope telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 10MP (telephoto)
  • Selfie Camera: 40MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • WiFi 6e (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.2 LE / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • Under-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic sensor)
  • Integrated/removable stylus pen
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB 3.2 Type C Port w/ 45W PowerDelivery 3.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Samsung DeX support
  • Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13)
  • Note:
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack
    • No microSD card slot

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 134 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Best Buy has AT&T 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Smartphone (Phantom Black, SM-S908U) on sale for $349.99 (click 'Activate Today) when you Add a new line onto an existing account or open a New Line as a new customer on a qualifying AT&T postpaid service plan. A one-time $35 upgrade/action fee also applies. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member gadgetNerd for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.
Offer Details:
  • Activation on a new line of AT&T Wireless postpaid service plan is required (plans start at $50/month after $10 discount when you opt-in to AutoPay). Not valid for AT&T Prepaid service/customers.
  • One-time $35 upgrade/action fee required (making the price $384.99 total before tax or service plan cost).
  • Sales tax is due today at checkout; and may be calculated based on the full retail price of the device ($1,199.99) depending on your location/state (otherwise, sales tax will be based on the listed discounted price of $$349.99 in other areas).
  • Credit check required for new AT&T Wireless accounts/customers.
  • No trade-in or number port-in required (you may opt to trade-in an old device during the checkout process, if desired).
  • No contract required. No bill credits involved.
  • You may request to unlock your device after 60 days of paid service on your AT&T postpaid line.
Device Specs:
  • 6.8" 3088 x 1440 120Hz HDR10+ 1750 nits Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Main Cameras: 108MP (wide), 10MP (periscope telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 10MP (telephoto)
  • Selfie Camera: 40MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • WiFi 6e (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.2 LE / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • Under-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic sensor)
  • Integrated/removable stylus pen
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB 3.2 Type C Port w/ 45W PowerDelivery 3.0 fast charging
  • 15W wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Samsung DeX support
  • Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13)
  • Note:
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack
    • No microSD card slot

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 134 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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gadgetNerd
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Galaxy s22 ultra for ATT for $349 when you add a new line or upgrade. Here's what you can do to unlock it without waiting for 60 days and cancel the line.
ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.
ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.

1. ATT changed their unlock policy on 3/18 to require 60 days of service before they can unlock a fully paid device. Previously, it used to be right away if you have paid in full.
2. There two timeline for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. The line activates on right when you place the order not the day you receive the phone on hand so you might have to pay the activation fee of $35.
3. You can use a tello number and port to ATT but you would have to make sure porting is successful by going to https://www.att.com/portstatus/. Many from z fold 3 got stuck in porting limbo and got the ATT account cancelled.
4. As with many deals here, a SIM swap method is found which can be used to unlock the device. This was working recently but not sure if ATT would fix it by the time you try it. The steps are as follows.
a. Pay in full for the phone.While your payment will quickly reflect in your account it will be at least a few hours before it updates for the unlock request.
b. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the SIM provided. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then put the SIM in another unlocked phone, reboot, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.
c. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of ATT phone and submit an unlock request.DO NOT attempt more than twice or you will be blocked for 24 hours.
d.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
e. Only cancel the line after you have unlocked the phone.

Then after unlocking if you are feeling adventurous and want to flash the phone to an unlocked firmware to get rid of ATT bloat you can follow these steps. It's actually very easy to do with Odin.

1. There are many models of s22 ultra but in US two models are imp. S908U is carrier locked version and S908U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S908U1 firmware.
2. Download patched odin v3.14.1_3B_PatchedD.zip from https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-o...1.3762572/ as regular odin does not allow flashing mismatched firmware.
3. Download the firmware from S908U1 XAA version from https://samfrew.com/model/SM-S908U1/region/XAA/ Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S22U to the windows PC.
5 .Put s22u in download/recovery/odin mode. Power down. Press Volume up and down together and then press Volume up to go into recovery (a green screen would appear).
6. Start odin and then select different files for different categories and then start.
7, It should be now the US unlocked version.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6495694
Fort_Knox
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So you're saying there is another deal for s22 ultra for $399 without doing all this? I would take that deal and not save the extra $50. Please provide link. TIA!
gadgetNerd
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ATT requires 60 days active before unlocking the phone. However, there is SIM Swap method which worked well in the past for unlocking paid-off ATT phones right away.

1. ATT changed their unlock policy on 3/18 to require 60 days of service before they can unlock a fully paid device. Previously, it used to be right away if you have paid in full.
2. There two timeline for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. The line activates on right when you place the order not the day you receive the phone on hand so you might have to pay the activation fee of $35.
3. You can use a tello number and port to ATT but you would have to make sure porting is successful by going to https://www.att.com/portstatus/. Many from z fold 3 got stuck in porting limbo and got the ATT account cancelled.
4. As with many deals here, a SIM swap method is found which can be used to unlock the device. This was working recently but not sure if ATT would fix it by the time you try it. The steps are as follows.
a. Pay in full for the phone.While your payment will quickly reflect in your account it will be at least a few hours before it updates for the unlock request.
b. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the SIM provided. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then put the SIM in another unlocked phone, reboot, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.
c. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of ATT phone and submit an unlock request.DO NOT attempt more than twice or you will be blocked for 24 hours.
d.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
e. Only cancel the line after you have unlocked the phone.

Then after unlocking if you are feeling adventurous and want to flash the phone to an unlocked firmware to get rid of ATT bloat you can follow these steps. It's actually very easy to do with Odin.

1. There are many models of s22 ultra but in US two models are imp. S908U is carrier locked version and S908U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S908U1 firmware.
2. Download patched odin v3.14.1_3B_PatchedD.zip from https://xdaforums.com/t/patched-o...1.3762572/ as regular odin does not allow flashing mismatched firmware.
3. Download the firmware from S908U1 XAA version from https://samfrew.com/model/SM-S908U1/region/XAA/ Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S22U to the windows PC.
5 .Put s22u in download/recovery/odin mode. Power down. Press Volume up and down together and then press Volume up to go into recovery (a green screen would appear).
6. Start odin and then select different files for different categories and then start.
7, It should be now the US unlocked version.

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Quote from Riya02 :
Can this mobile be used outside USA (international) ?
Yes after unlocking
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Quote from PurpleScene9873 :
I am planning to do a pick up.. pick up is available near my Best buy.i am planning to get a new line.. so scheduling an appointment..( will it be any different in terms of cost or package I will get if I get a newline in-store)
And this way I can cancel in 3 days to save the $35 right? Should I pay anything else in the store beside $349+ tax and activation fee??

Also while calling the rep what should I tell..( they will ask why I am cancelling a new line)
Once I cancel the line will it get automatically unlocked or should I tell the rep to cancel the line and unlock??

Someone pls answer.. might be dumb question but pls
If you cancel within 3 days you will have to pay only couple of days of prorated charges. For unlocking the phone right away, you will have to follow the SIM swap method I mentioned the first comment
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Quote from Krazen1211 :
Hmm, the phone is already in shipping from best buy? What does 'stuck' mean? They won't ship?

How can they port at the time of shipping when they didn't ask for a PIN number?

With Google Fi deals you could just put in whatever you wanted when ordering the phone and could change it later once you got the device.
By stuck I meant the phone will be shipped but you won't be able to activate the phone once you receive it. So, there are two activations, one is activating (starting) the line with ATT which I believe Best buy system does before/with shipping the phone. The phone activation is what you do when you receive it. For many of these ATT phones you might get the SIM separately from the phone. Some esim phones might be activated at the time of shipping. You can always call the CS and check if the porting is successful or give them another PIN etc but you want to cancel the line ASAP when you receive the phone so it's better to do it at the time of purchase. I thought they will ask you for PIN during the porting step?
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Joys_USNov 20, 2023 04:40 PM
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tried this online but credit check declined by carrier(att). So no luck Frown
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Riya02Nov 20, 2023 04:41 PM
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If by chance it doesn't work (cancellation or port thing) can i still able to return my phone to get full amount back?
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Imran420Nov 20, 2023 04:42 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
1. You can get a new number.
2. Yes, you do need to provide SSN but it's a soft check so no effect on the score.
3. Yes, if you have a number to port out (e g. Get a number from tello/Google voice for $5/free and use it) you can do this all online. Otherwise you will have to go to a Best buy store to complete the new account process.
Dear. Another question. What about Unlocking system.
When i get a number from tello. And bring it to Att
After getting the phone. What i have to do?? What i have to cancel or Remove??
Can u please tell me?? If i order sim from tello. They have to shop that to my address then i can get number or i need to get an E-sim number??
Thanks in Advance
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Quote from NeatLanguage766 :
Dear. Another question. What about Unlocking system.
When i get a number from tello. And bring it to Att
After getting the phone. What i have to do?? What i have to cancel or Remove??
Can u please tell me?? If i order sim from tello. They have to shop that to my address then i can get number or i need to get an E-sim number??
Thanks in Advance
For unlocking, read the first comment I posted. Hope that helps

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Quote from gadgetNerd :
By stuck I meant the phone will be shipped but you won't be able to activate the phone once you receive it. So, there are two activations, one is activating (starting) the line with ATT which I believe Best buy system does before/with shipping the phone. The phone activation is what you do when you receive it. For many of these ATT phones you might get the SIM separately from the phone. Some esim phones might be activated at the time of shipping. You can always call the CS and check if the porting is successful or give them another PIN etc but you want to cancel the line ASAP when you receive the phone so it's better to do it at the time of purchase. I thought they will ask you for PIN during the porting step?
Nope, they didn't ask me for a PIN. So if I just want the device (arriving Wednesday) I can just call ATT to just cancel the line even before the device itself arrives?

All I got from ATT was an email confirmation that a line was active....I was going to wait for the device to actually be shipped before contacting ATT to cancel the line.
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Imran420Nov 20, 2023 05:05 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
For unlocking, read the first comment I posted. Hope that helps
Yea. But i didnot understand. I read more time. Can u just tell me in easy words 🙂. Thats why im asking.
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GreyField2811Nov 20, 2023 05:12 PM
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Ordered couple for trade-in purpose. Likely toward the end of the year, bb will have another round of S23 ultra trade-in deal like last year. Or keep it for S24 ultra Feb next year.
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Genghis_KhanNov 20, 2023 05:12 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Reading the policy, looks like that is the case. I was looking at "paid off early" paragraph before but paying it upfront should actually be the section you mentioned.
hopefully we are correct.
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
No, there will not be an ETF if you don't have an installment plan as there is no 2 year contract
Here is what I found on ATT website: https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1008472/

"What to know before you cancel wireless service
Good to know: If you cancel in the middle of a bill period, you're responsible for the entire period. It won't be prorated based on your cancel date.

If you have an installment plan

The remaining unpaid installment balance is due immediately when you cancel the line linked to the plan. The balance will appear on your final bill. This includes accessory installment agreements.1
Learn how to pay off an installment plan

If you don't have an installment plan

You'll have to pay an Early Termination Fee (ETF) if you cancel before the end of your service commitment. We prorate your ETF for each full month you complete. Find out how to estimate your ETF if it applies.

If you activated a device within the last 14 days
You can find out how to return your device and cancel service on the AT&T Wireless Return Policy page.
You don't have to pay a restocking fee for returns purchased online that fall under the 14-day return policy. Did you pick up an online order in the store? Go to one of our stores to have the restocking fee waived. Fee waiver is subject to change."
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Gladiator2187Nov 20, 2023 05:31 PM
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annoying why my application is being denied even though I have a 800 score. Credit is unfrozen..

Does anyone have any ideas on who to call to get this sorted?
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Quote from VioletGuitar6454 :
Here is what I found on ATT website: https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1008472/

"What to know before you cancel wireless service
Good to know: If you cancel in the middle of a bill period, you're responsible for the entire period. It won't be prorated based on your cancel date.

If you have an installment plan

The remaining unpaid installment balance is due immediately when you cancel the line linked to the plan. The balance will appear on your final bill. This includes accessory installment agreements.1
Learn how to pay off an installment plan

If you don't have an installment plan

You'll have to pay an Early Termination Fee (ETF) if you cancel before the end of your service commitment. We prorate your ETF for each full month you complete. Find out how to estimate your ETF if it applies.

If you activated a device within the last 14 days
You can find out how to return your device and cancel service on the AT&T Wireless Return Policy page.
You don't have to pay a restocking fee for returns purchased online that fall under the 14-day return policy. Did you pick up an online order in the store? Go to one of our stores to have the restocking fee waived. Fee waiver is subject to change."
Just got this done last week, canceled the ATT line in 2 days after unlocking the phone, the CS confirmed that there won't be any activation or prorated billing since the cancellation is done within 3 days. There was a bill on the account later but they removed it.
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Quote from Krazen1211 :
Nope, they didn't ask me for a PIN. So if I just want the device (arriving Wednesday) I can just call ATT to just cancel the line even before the device itself arrives?

All I got from ATT was an email confirmation that a line was active....I was going to wait for the device to actually be shipped before contacting ATT to cancel the line.
You should not cancel the line before you get a chance to activate the phone. Otherwise, you won't be able to unlock it (as first you have to associate the phone with an active ATT account)

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