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Samsung Galaxy S23 Phone (AT&T): 256GB S23 Ultra $550, 128GB S23 Expired

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Best Buy has Select Samsung Galaxy S23 Phone (Phantom Black, AT&T) on sale below for prices starting from $299.99 with Activation (new line or account). Shipping is free.
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  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 (Phantom Black) $299.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S23 (Phantom Black) $359.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S23+ (Phantom Black) $399.99
  • 256GB Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Phantom Black) $549.99
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S23 for $299
S23+ for $399
S23 ultra for $549

IMO great price for S23U

The VZW S23 is $50 more. 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 get a new number in a best buy store or you can use a tello number and port to ATT to do this all online 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.


Cancellation of the ATT account and bill thereafter

== Will ATT send me a bill after the account is cancelled?

Firstly, keep the ATT buyers remorse policy handy when you talk to them. See https://www.att.com/wireless/return-policy/ click on "Consumer and Signature Customer Program Devices and Accessories" and here are the policy terms

"Service Cancellations within 14 Days. You may call us at 800-331-0500 to cancel wireless service. You are responsible for all applicable fees, prorated access charges, taxes, surcharges, or other charges through the termination date. AT&T will refund your activation fee, if any, if service is terminated within 3 days of activation. The charges for service used on the account before the service termination date may be applied against any down payment."

ATT will send you a bill with the full amount even after you cancel your account so you have to do couple of things to get rid of charges.

1. When you open the bill in myATT app/att website there will be something called "Don't recognize this fee" under the activation. You can click on it to get rid of a activation fee. This is an instant and automatic credit. Also this works even if you cancelled the account after 3 days.

2. Chat with CS to get rid of rest of the charges. Make sure to not fall for credit in the next bill/adjusted in the next bill, Be polite but persistent that you want charges to be credited now. Bring up the policy if you have to.

See https://slickdeals.net/f/17327499-oneplus-nord-n30-5g-128gb-unlocked-chromatic-gray-cph2513-best-buy-0 recent interactions with ATT CS.
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Last Edited by gadgetNerd March 24, 2024 at 07:15 PM
S23 for $299
S23+ for $399
S23 ultra for $549

IMO great price for S23U

The VZW S23 is $50 more. 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 get a new number in a best buy store or you can use a tello number and port to ATT to do this all online 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. If the IMEI1 (pSim) of the request comes back with an email saying device not registered etc, use the IMEI2 (eSIM) of S23 in step 5.
7.Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.
8. 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.


Cancellation of the ATT account and bill thereafter

== Will ATT send me a bill after the account is cancelled?

Firstly, keep the ATT buyers remorse policy handy when you talk to them. See https://www.att.com/wireless/return-policy/ click on "Consumer and Signature Customer Program Devices and Accessories" and here are the policy terms

"Service Cancellations within 14 Days. You may call us at 800-331-0500 to cancel wireless service. You are responsible for all applicable fees, prorated access charges, taxes, surcharges, or other charges through the termination date. AT&T will refund your activation fee, if any, if service is terminated within 3 days of activation. The charges for service used on the account before the service termination date may be applied against any down payment."

ATT will send you a bill with the full amount even after you cancel your account so you have to do couple of things to get rid of charges.

1. When you open the bill in myATT app/att website there will be something called "Don't recognize this fee" under the activation. You can click on it to get rid of a activation fee. This is an instant and automatic credit. Also this works even if you cancelled the account after 3 days.

2. Chat with CS to get rid of rest of the charges. Make sure to not fall for credit in the next bill/adjusted in the next bill, Be polite but persistent that you want charges to be credited now. Bring up the policy if you have to.

See https://slickdeals.net/f/17327499-oneplus-nord-n30-5g-128gb-unlocked-chromatic-gray-cph2513-best-buy-0 recent interactions with ATT CS.

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A heads up: If you abuse buying discounted phones and activating then immediately canceling AT&T service too often, you will eventually be banned by AT&T from activating service anymore.

Believe it or not, that type of gaming is tracked and no one will be able to fix that for you.

Ex-AT&T employee.

PS: If you don't care, that's fine. But If you do, then you should be aware of this and pick your deals carefully.
The Ultra/256gb unlocked is $421, no need to go thru all the cancellation hassle , better deal imo.
they are dropping 50 every two weeks. I would wait, these phones are not selling like hotcakes. I considered s24 ultra during googlefi launch promo and rolled back because the price is too steep to what it has to offer. I expect the s23 to drop in price till they clear the inventory.
Also s24 have similar att offers through best buy for +$100 to $150

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is port-in old number mandatory ? I ordered online and chose a new number instead of port in.

No port in is not mandatory, you can get a new number in store. I guess 2 and 3 are the options for you.
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04-08-2024 at 08:21 AM.
Quote from CrimsonKite2300 :
Has anyone repeated this ?
Thinking about buying 1 more phone...

You can repeat it using the same steps. However you have to wait as they seemed to have bumped the prices this morning. Last time they did it before brining it down further, not sure if enough stock of s23 and s23 plus are left though.
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04-08-2024 at 06:38 PM.
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Price went way up again
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Price went way up again
Yes. Deal seems to be dead now. RIP
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04-09-2024 at 01:32 PM.
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The deal seems back alive now. 256GB Samsung Galaxy S23+ (Phantom Black) is down to $349.99.
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Yeah, it's back on now. Mods please "unexpired" this deal. S23U is also available now.
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04-09-2024 at 09:38 PM.
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Who pays for these phones at these prices ?

Bestbuy or carrier?
Both att and vzw per bb.com has similar price.
I guess it is bb who pays.
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04-09-2024 at 10:17 PM.
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Is there a ship to store option if its not available for pickup? Someone mentioned it here but I havent seen an option to select ship to store. I dont want to ship to home and risk passing the 3 day cancellation period
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The deal seems back alive now. 256GB Samsung Galaxy S23+ (Phantom Black) is down to $349.99.

Was hoping for a price adjustment, but bestbuy chat said NOT on cellphones.
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So just as a data point, here's my experience.

I ported GV number to ATT. Sim was not working right off the bat because somehow old at&t wireless plan was set for my account. Talked to a customer rep to switch my plan to currently offered plan, and I was able to make calls/send texts but not receive anything, due to porting 'still in progress'. Got in touch with phone activation center and they were able to fully activate my account, which completed the porting process.

Then I proceeded with the sim swap, made a few long phone calls until my other phone was shown on the account. Continued to unlock process, using a made-up name, different email, and my other phone number. Got the unlock code within a few minutes. Put in my non-at&t sim in the galaxy 23, unlock code prompt popped up, then it was done.

Called to cancel, and cs rep confirmed that I won't be charged activation fee because it was within 3 days, only prorated usage fee which will be a dollar or two. Thank you OP.
Not sure if the deal still works. What's the benefit of porting a GV number? Would it be easier for unlocking to get a new number instead? Thanks.
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Not sure if the deal still works. What's the benefit of porting a GV number? Would it be easier for unlocking to get a new number instead? Thanks.

It's better to do a new number to not deal with any problems during porting. The downside is you have to go to store and the store might not have the phone anymore.
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Not sure if the deal still works. What's the benefit of porting a GV number? Would it be easier for unlocking to get a new number instead? Thanks.
I chose a new number n added a line to my existing account.
chose in-store pickup, the rep activated the line gave a new sim at store
Sim-Swap didn't work for me...
I started using the S23 on my old att line and cancelled the new line.
The unlock page message went from 'wait for 60 days' to 'cannot unlock as service was cancelled in 14 days buryers remorse' Now I am stuck with a locked att phone...
I believe I will never be able to unlock it in the future as I see similar cases who used the phone for 2 years as well...
So if you are trying to replicate the deal... don't attempt any of the step i did.. as i don't know which step caused the issue.
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Not sure if this has been answered, but why is everyone trying to go the sim swap route if on the ATT website it clearly states from day one that the phone is unlock eligible? Can't we just request the unlock right after activation without needing to put sim in another phone then waiting for that other phone to appear in your account?
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Best Buy Website showing you have to use an existing number or do the transaction in store.
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Not sure if this has been answered, but why is everyone trying to go the sim swap route if on the ATT website it clearly states from day one that the phone is unlock eligible? Can't we just request the unlock right after activation without needing to put sim in another phone then waiting for that other phone to appear in your account?

You can't request an unlock right away as ATT policy says 60 days wait after the service is started. People have gotten code by talking to CS in some cases but those are rare.
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