How to unlock a samsung phone to any network for free

A SIM card or network lock may be preventing you from making calls or messages. There are several reasons why your device network might be locked when you insert a new SIM card. Read on to find out more about how to solve this issue.

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What is the network unlock code for Samsung Galaxy?
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If instead you are having difficulties unlocking your device handset you can find out more about how to unlock your device.

SIM Card Lock

A SIM card lock protects your SIM from being used on other mobile devices. Follow the below steps to find out how to lock or unlock your SIM card.

1 Open the Settings app

2 Tap Biometrics and security

3 Tap Other security settings

4 Tap Set up SIM card lock

5 Tap Lock SIM card

6 Enter your SIM card PIN, then tap OK. The default PIN number will depend on your network provider. You can also find your SIM card’s PIN number on the original packaging it came in.

7 When the SIM card lock is activated, you can tap Change SIM card PIN to change to a new PIN number

8 To disable the SIM card lock, tap Lock SIM card again, then enter the PIN number.

Network Lock

If you originally received your device from one network provider and your new SIM card is from a different network, the original network provider may have locked the device to their network.

Samsung does not lock any of its devices to any particular network. You will need to contact the original service provider or retailer to request an unlock code.

Some service providers may allow you to unlock the device for a small charge or for free, whereas others may not allow the device to be unlocked at all.

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Last Update date : Aug 15. 2022

Unlocking your Galaxy phone lets you use your device with a different provider and network.

Disclaimer: When you purchase a Samsung phone from a carrier, your phone is locked to their network for a specified period of time according to the contract. You must contact your carrier to find out the conditions of your contract and obtain an unlock code.

2 Insert the alternative carrier SIM card into the device.

4 Wait for device to display the "SIM Network unlock PIN" screen.

5 Enter the code provided by your phone carrier and then tap Unlock.

Note: You must obtain your unlock code directly from your previous mobile provider. Samsung can not provide any unlock code for carrier phones; Samsung only sells unlocked Galaxy phones on its website.

6 If successful the device will display "Network unlock successful".

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What is the network unlock code for Samsung Galaxy?

Turn your Samsung device on after inserting the SIM card Type *2767*688# and press Exit. Turn your phone off and insert any other SIM. Turn on and type the code – 00000000. Now your phone is unlocked for other SIM cards.

Can I network unlock my phone for free?

If you are an existing user of the same network provider with which your phone is locked, then it can be free for you. Non-customers and past customers may be charged a price to unlock eligible devices.

Can you unlock a Samsung phone to any network?

Samsung does not lock any of its devices to any particular network. You will need to contact the original service provider or retailer to request an unlock code. Some service providers may allow you to unlock the device for a small charge or for free, whereas others may not allow the device to be unlocked at all.

Can I unlock my Samsung phone myself?

If you forgot how to unlock your mobile device or if the lock method you registered on your mobile device does not work, you can proceed to unlock your mobile device by using the Find My Mobile feature or use the Smart Lock feature on your mobile device.