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Friday, December 5th, 2025 3:33 PM

Brand new unlocked Samsung phone fails compatibility check

Hello...I have purchased a new unlocked phone from Samsung during Black Friday. I was going to replace my current phone and it is failing the compatibility checks. I verified with Samsung that the IMEI numbers were for an unlocked phone. It is a Samsung Fold7. I have called into support twice and have not had any luck, other than purchasing a new phone.

Looking at these forums, this seems to be a common problem that can be corrected. Can I get some help?

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8 days ago

As an update. I did call a third time. This time an agent helped me. I have a case CAS3227262. They are using this to register my IEMI numbers. Disappointing that I was told this would take 5-7 business days.

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Hi there, @user_ezmj8n ! Thank you so much for reaching your Digital Care team. I appreciate your patience while you waited to connect with me. I do apologize for the trouble you are experiencing with your new phone. Please be assured you reached the right person to assist you. Can you please DM me your first and last name, along with your full service address so that I can assist you further.-Richard

 

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Thank you. I have sent a direct message. Before I saw this, I called into the mobile support again. They are trying to help me, but so far it does not seem to be going well.

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5 days ago

I am facing same issue, talked to multiple agents but still the issue is not resolved, one of the agent said to contact Samsung as they sent me wrong device which is locked with some other Network though after providing both of my IMEI :)

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Very frustrating for sure. I am still in that same boat.

I have done two things. First, a direct message as directed above. They have an incident number for me and I am waiting to hear back (could be 72 hours). Second, I talked to Samsung. They have me a local place to take my phone. I will have them "physically" check it to make sure that it is Unlocked. I think this is a bit overkill, but will give me a "100%" answer to give to Xfinity.

The worst part is that the return policy is 15 calendar days from the day it was delivered. This is the new Fold7 phone. I really want to try it with my daily routine to see if it is what I want. I am halfway through that trial. I want to make sure that I will be unfolding the phone during usage. If I dont, then it would be pointless to have a Fold.

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1 day ago

I returned the phone. The time to get proper support was too long. I was running out of my return period with Samsung. Rather than holding on to a phone I could not use, I sent it back. I will see how to proceed once my wifes phone in out of support. At that point we will have many options besides just the phone.

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ah this was not good sorry to hear that :( I hope you didnt miss best holiday deal for Fold 7

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