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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sams...Id=6530811
S23 for $399
S23+ for 499
S23U for $699
You can choose ATT or Verizon version. VZW one unlocks after 60 days even if you cancel the account. For ATT read below for instant unlock.
1. There are two timelines 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.
2. 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/.
3. You can use SIM swap method method to unlock the device.
4. 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.
5. Now go to ATT unlock portal
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of s23 and submit an unlock request.
6.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
7. 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 s23U but in US two models are imp. S918U is carrier locked version and S918U1 is the unlocked US version. The firmware for these versions are interchangeable so you can flash the ATT model with S918U1 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 S918U1 XAA version from
https://samfrew.com/firmware/mode.../Desc/0/10 Extract as there will be multiple files.
4. Connect S23U to the windows PC. Make sure developer mode is turned on in the phone.
5 .Put s23u 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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It may also take time to figure out why the order doesn't go through and/or it gets canceled, etc. In other words, don't make a friend or relative do it for you.
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If you can't pick up from store within 3 days then you are technically on the hook for $35 actovation fee. However, see the wiki for how to get an instant credit for activation fee when you get the bill even if you cancelled after 3 days. I suggest you do that before chatting with CS for other fees.
Thank you. I have another question as this Sim swap works from purchase anywhere ? I am looking to get from samsung.com for AT&T but same process works for there as well or for samsung site need to complete the trade in then only will be eligible ?
Yes I think it should. Do you go through the steps creating/accessing the ATT account when you order through Samsung?
I placed an S24U ATT from Samsung.com but it was not asked either to create account or upgrade line and order confirmed without that . So in this situation and once receive S24U ATT version how can I make that unlocked since I don't have any AT account ?
You do have to have an account to be able to register the phone first. I haven't ordered any carrier version of a phone from Samsung.com so I don't know how you can setup the account later on and add the phone you purchased.
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Not sure what "SIM swap method method to unlock the device"?, but when went to ATT to unlock, it says, you are on payment plan and device cannot be unlocked?
What should I do next?
Not sure what "SIM swap method method to unlock the device"?, but when went to ATT to unlock, it says, you are on payment plan and device cannot be unlocked?
What should I do next?
Did you order it from BB by opening a new account? If you are on a payment plan you can't unlock it unless you pay the phone in full.
I don't think it will stay that high, the S24 is available for $549. It might be a temp price before another adjustment or they are running out of stock.
Ah, I think then putting the new SIM in the phone will transfer your service. You do need to activate the phone to do the SIM swap process. You can follow the steps mentioned in the wiki and try unlocking as non ATT customer
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Hey buddy, I am assuming we need to activate it and will need to add a plan to it. Is this correct?
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You get a Google Voice number for free and then pay $3 to unlock it to get it ported for this deal