Did you get an unlock code with your phone

[anon(8709382)]

I ordered an unlocked Note8 from Samsung.com in Canada. I have ordered 5 different phones from them over the last few years and every one had an unlock code on the invoice. When I got my Note8 there was no code included. Just wondering if you did or not. Thanks.

 

[kitmo]

I bought from Best Buy Canada and got my phone yesterday. No unlock code.

 

[dpham00]

I have the Samsung variant which is factory sim unlocked. No need to worry about unlock codes.

 

[anon(8709382)]

I have the Samsung variant which is factory sim unlocked. No need to worry about unlock codes.

Thanks. I'm used to getting a code so I was wondering. I thought once you put a SIM card in, it would be locked to that network until you put in a different SIM and the unlock code. Will be going overseas soon, so I need to have it ready for a different SIM card.

 

[dpham00]

Thanks. I'm used to getting a code so I was wondering. I thought once you put a SIM card in, it would be locked to that network until you put in a different SIM and the unlock code. Will be going overseas soon, so I need to have it ready for a different SIM card.

Different carriers have different policies. Verizon sells their 4glte smartphones factory sim unlocked. You would need to check with your specific carrier regarding their policy

 

[Dr Claw]

I've heard this from others in Canada who ordered a Note 8, but had no unlock code. You think maybe due to Canadian law that went into effect last December that Samsung actually released a version that no longer locks to the carrier upon SIM insert?

 

[anon(8709382)]

I've heard this from others in Canada who ordered a Note 8, but had no unlock code. You think maybe due to Canadian law that went into effect last December that Samsung actually released a version that no longer locks to the carrier upon SIM insert?

Could be possible, but I bought an S8+ about 2 months ago from Samsung's website in Canada and it came with an unlock code. I'll have to contact Samsung to find out what the deal is. I remember hearing something about the carriers having to not lock phones though. Thanks.