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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

$350

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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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Nov 21, 2023 03:50 PM
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wormsdriverNov 21, 2023 03:50 PM
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I have a Google voice number that I want to port but att is asking me for a "current wireless account number" but I don't see any account number under Google voice. Any ideas of what I can do?
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Do you get dollar off or bill credits?
Dollar off. However, increasingly they are doing bill credits for new customers so you will have to be an existing customer to get upfront discount.
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Quote from wormsdriver :
I have a Google voice number that I want to port but att is asking me for a "current wireless account number" but I don't see any account number under Google voice. Any ideas of what I can do?
Account number is the phone number https://support.google.com/voice/...r%20dashes.
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alex_bgnetNov 21, 2023 04:32 PM
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Repped, worked like a charm. Yesterday used Tello to create an esim plan, ported, picked up S22U in store, and this morning unlocked successfully, then cancelled. Follow the steps and you shouldn't have any issues.
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sbuntNov 21, 2023 04:35 PM
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Quote from alex_bgnet :
Repped, worked like a charm. Yesterday used Tello to create an esim plan, ported, picked up S22U in store, and this morning unlocked successfully, then cancelled. Follow the steps and you shouldn't have any issues.
So you bought a tello plan and ported it the very next day to ATT?
Nov 21, 2023 04:40 PM
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alex_bgnetNov 21, 2023 04:40 PM
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Quote from sbunt :
So you bought a tello plan and ported it the very next day to ATT?
I bought a tello plan an ported it about 7 min after I created it.
Nov 21, 2023 04:53 PM
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PurpleScene282Nov 21, 2023 04:53 PM
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Quote from alex_bgnet :
Repped, worked like a charm. Yesterday used Tello to create an esim plan, ported, picked up S22U in store, and this morning unlocked successfully, then cancelled. Follow the steps and you shouldn't have any issues.
I did use a tello esim to port, and am expecting to get it delivered today, but when I check the status of port it says it was missing PIN and asked to enter it there and it said it might take 3 days if porting is done online. Can you tell me if this happened to you if it worked for you without out entering the pin or did you had to do anything after getting device..

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alex_bgnetNov 21, 2023 05:00 PM
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I did use a tello esim to port, and am expecting to get it delivered today, but when I check the status of port it says it was missing PIN and asked to enter it there and it said it might take 3 days if porting is done online. Can you tell me if this happened to you if it worked for you without out entering the pin or did you had to do anything after getting device..
You need to get the pin from Tello (you generate it in your account on tello's web site)then once you have it go to ATT's port web site and enter all info including the PIN. I don't think the port will be successful without the PIN.
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PurpleScene282Nov 21, 2023 05:18 PM
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Quote from alex_bgnet :
You need to get the pin from Tello (you generate it in your account on tello's web site)then once you have it go to ATT's port web site and enter all info including the PIN. I don't think the port will be successful without the PIN.
Yea, I have all the info from tello site, but since I dint have the option to enter pin online while opening new account I couldn't enter it. Can I enter that info now if so can you help with link for it
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bestopportunityNov 21, 2023 05:23 PM
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I follow below steps:
1. Took the new number and picked up the phone from best buy.
2. Insert the ATT sim and made a call to activate it.
3. Insert the ATT sim in another T mobile unlocked phone.
4. made some calls from unlocked via ATT sim
5. logged into MyATT app and see the unlocked phone in the profile.
6. Submitted the unlock request to ATT.
7. Got the reply as The info you gave us doesn't match our records although provided correct IMEI number.
8. Selected does not have number and input IMEI number on page 1 of request, on page 2 of request it ask for Name and phone no and provided that.

​any thoughts what went wrong?
Last edited by bestopportunity November 21, 2023 at 10:27 AM.
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Quote from bestopportunity :
I follow below steps:
1. Took the new number and picked up the phone from best buy.
2. Insert the ATT sim and made a call to activate it.
3. Insert the ATT sim in another T mobile unlocked phone.
4. made some calls from unlocked via ATT sim
5. logged into MyATT app and see the unlocked phone in the profile.
6. Submitted the unlock request to ATT.
7. Got the reply as The info you gave us doesn't match our records although provided correct IMEI number.

​any thoughts what went wrong?
Did you verify after step 2 that S22U was showing up on ATT account?
Nov 21, 2023 05:29 PM
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bestopportunityNov 21, 2023 05:29 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Did you verify after step 2 that S22U was showing up on ATT account?
Thanks, I think I missed that, so shall I insert the sim back in ATT, verify in Myatt app and repeat steps from 3 onwards?
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Quote from bestopportunity :
Thanks, I think I missed that, so shall I insert the sim back in ATT, verify in Myatt app and repeat steps from 3 onwards?
Yes, I think that might work
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PurpleScene282Nov 21, 2023 05:55 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Did you verify after step 2 that S22U was showing up on ATT account?
Should we activate the phone on att website after turning the phone on with att sim or can we activate it before first time turning on the phone with att sim

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fangoflunaNov 21, 2023 05:59 PM
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Quote from wormsdriver :
I have a Google voice number that I want to port but att is asking me for a "current wireless account number" but I don't see any account number under Google voice. Any ideas of what I can do?
Just your GV number without dashes.

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