If you've got a Samsung smartphone that you want to use on another carrier, you'll want to check out this deal from GetUnlocked. With coupon code ANDROIDCENTRALXMAS you'll be able to save $7.50 on the cost of the unlocking service. To unlock your phone, all you'll need is the IMEI number, which you can find in Settings, then About phone, and then a payment method. Supported phones for unlocking include all of Samsung's Galaxy line, like the S6, S6 edge as well as the S5, S4, Note Edge, Note 5 and others.
To place your order you'll need the IMEI of the phone you want to unlock, the carrier information to which it is currently locked, an email address and a payment method. Most unlock codes are emailed within 24 hours, though some can take a bit longer. If you want to set your Samsung phone free, hit the link below and don't forget the coupon code ANDROIDCENTRALXMAS to save $7.50 on the service.
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Save $7.50 on unlocking your Samsung smartphone with coupon code
I guess things changed since the S4? I just put a sim card in my verizon S4, and everything worked, with no unlock codes. Your carrier should be able to give you this info, anyway, for free. Anyone who pays is not too bright.
All Verizon phones are sim unlocked, ATT & T-Mobile both unlock phones once they are payed for/contract up. So, what is this for?
I bought 2 ATT & 1 T-Mobile phones off Swappa recently & had them all unlocked on the respective carrier websites. Took less than 24 hours & cost me nothing.
what other networks are Verizon phones good for where you'll have 4g late service even if the phones is unlocked
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LTE Band 4 on both ATT & T-Mobile. Tried it & worked on both networks.
I've tried several att Sim cards in my Verizon note 5 with no luck
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Like I said, it is Band 4. Might not be available in your area.
Is quite a pricey amount for this service! I am in Canada so this translates into a higher amount with the Canadian dollar exchange. Carriers here charge a $50 fee to unlock your device, even while just in contract. So this particular service isn't saving any money.
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Way over priced. Just go to www.cellunlocker.net great service and they will refund the money if the unlock doesn't work.
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If satisfied with the current Verizon service, is there any reason for unlocking? If planning to go abroad in the future, how would unlocking benefit me?
I got a friends note 4 on att since his company is supplying him with a phone. I'm on Tmo, I just had to pay a similar (less expensive) company to have it unlocked. So yes there is a need for this type of Unlocking. I have also bought decent prepaid phones that were on clearance and payed to have them unlocked to use on my carrier. I use those for different situations like beach / pool / sports.
It's fair to note that the amount this company will charge to unlock your phone is: $37.49
Unless you plan on traveling or switching networks, it doesn't really make any sense to pay to unlock your phone.
So, I have a Note 3 that I bought second hand. Could I ask Verizon to unlock it? I will be going overseas soon and I am thinking I could use it there if was unlocked.
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Verizon smart phones don't need to be unlocked. Verizon doesn't lock them.
Source verizon website and customer service port department
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There are a couple odd balls out there like the Verizon Moto G LTE. Uses a sim but is locked down. However it can be hacked to use with Tmo LTE sim by modifying a little code. Tho once u pull the sim it relocks and u have to do it all over again.
Make sure your phone has the correct frequency bands if you are trying to move to another carrier.
I used Sprint to unlock my paid for Galaxy Note 4, but found out that it was only for international bands because the phone doesn't have gsm domestic bands.
Sprint Galaxy Tab 4 on 5.1.1 update.
Gives me hope for 6.0 Marshmallow.
So I have a T-Mobile Tab A 8.0, I don't currently have a sim in It, but I wondered if I could get this unlocked as well the same way? I want to possibly throw it on AT&T at some point.
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Doesn't tmobile unlock it for free? I've had them do it in the past before the phone was paid off.
Can you not unlock by yourself through methods on xda or something?
You can but requires root to read the file with the unlock code.
Why can't you just do what these services are offering, by yourself?
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I believe they connect to the OEM unlock server to request a code.
Does anyone know how much this unlock code cost with the discount???
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I clicked on the link 37.50, so 30.00
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Does this even work with the T-Mobile GS 6 Edge? The pre-installed unlock app prevents one to enter any code.
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Yeah wanted to know this... Recently third party unlock services don't work and you need to use the inbuilt T-Mobile unlock app.
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att and T-Mobile always unlock my devices within minutes or at minimum a couple hours tops. As long as device is paid off...
I'm not getting the point of this unless this service ac is promoting will unlock while device is still on contract or has a balance left to the carrier.
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I believe the service will unlock if the phone is on contract. It is kind of useless if you are on contract since you would have to pay etf anyways. I'm not sure , but maybe this would be beneficial if say you had a S3 laying around and wanted to unlock for friend or child. I do not think carriers are obligated to unlock phones if they are a few years old.
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I'm not calling you a liar... but I'm with AT&T and they do NOT unlock your phone within hours. When I contacted them for an unlock code for my phone, I was directed to a website with a form I had to fill out. Once that's done and submitted, it took them nearly a week to contact me again via email with the unlocking code.
Just based on my own experience. Both times I went through their website (device unlock) put the imei, other info and got confirmation emails....then shortly after the "congratulations, your device blah..." with instructions. One was for a iph 6, other a few months earlier for a s5.
Both of these I had paid off so they had no ties to them when I requested.
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You sort of answered your own question, that is exactly what the service is providing. To add to that, it would seem to only make sense if one is traveling to another country. As others have noted, someone can certainly move to another carrier, but the phone would have to be paid off first. Once it is paid off the carrier will unlock the phone so no need for this service in that instance.
Years ago, AT&T unlocked within a couple hours, now it takes longer. Mine took around 24 hours once I submitted the online unlock request. Unfortunately, I was overseas and entering the unlock code completely bricked my phone. Fortunately, I'm now the happy owner of a carrier free phone with an expensive lesson learned.
wtf since when did u have to pay to unlock a phone??
Forever !!! This is not the the free unlock that carrier does when your phone is paid off. These are third party service who unlock irrespective of where you are in your contract.
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Gotcha
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Since this is the internet, and not everyone on it lives in the US (ask Donald) perhaps other laws and rules of locked and unlocked cellphones exist that differ from that of the USA. I live in Canada & here there's no law that restricts you at any point from unlocking your cell but as a result of be able to do so at any point in a contract, you're on your own and consequently no provider is required by law or otherwise to unlock a cell without a charge. So if a customer wishes to unlock a cell he/she has to either pay your provider or a 3rd party service.
I live in Australia, my carrier, Optus don't lock the phones in the first place anymore. They used to once upon a time but I am happy to say, not any more. This was really helpful when I was recently overseas, I could swap my Simcard for a Local one without any hassle........ saving me heaps.
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AT&T and Sprint
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AT&T and T-Mobile
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So does the phone have to be payed of first ? I want to keep paying for the phone t-mobile sucks in my area want to switch to another carrier but keep phone
You'll still be charged any remaining balance on your phone when you leave, yes. Having an unlocked phone does not exempt you from having to pay for something you agreed to pay for.
That's one expensive service the have. I got my s2 unlocked for 10€ in a few minutes.
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Aren't these sites generally sketchy? As in they are run by disgruntled carrier employees who have access to the unlocking database and make money on the side (when they aren't supposed to)...
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Maybe I'm wrong but I'm sure they would of been shut down by now. These services have been out there for everyone to see for a while.
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Services like this should not have to exist. I am glad they do but they shouldn't
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With you 100%
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So what it basically does?? I mean aren't we supposed pay the full contract amount once one gets the phone?
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Yes you are, however sometimes it is easier to go this route rather than through your carrier of choice. Sometimes the carriers are a little difficult to deal with. I went into Sprint one time and they said they do not unlock phones even when your contract has expired. I told her it has been the law since last February and she changed her tune. Either way it is nice to have your phone unlocked under contract or not.
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Ugh, Sprint is the worst to work with when youre unlocking.
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Well that's if you want to unlock from the carriers and use the official route which is free. These are third party who do the same for a fee.
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I'm not sure if you know this site but I unlocked my phone for free there, it's www.Cphoneunlocker. C om
I hope I helped you :)?