How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 for FREE

The latest Samsung foldable is here in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. The handset is expensive and there’s no doubt about that, which is why if you bought the phone through a carrier via an instalment plan, it makes sense. It makes the overall price of the phone a little easier to swallow. But buying it through a carrier usually means that the SIM is locked to your carrier’s network. If you want to unlock it to use it overseas, here’s how you can unlock the SIM of your Galaxy Z Fold 6 for free.

Unlock the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SIM for free

If you want to unlock the SIM of your Fold 6 for free, going through your carrier is your best bet. Most carriers will typically agree to unlock the SIM of your phone. However, sometimes they have certain requirements you’ll have to meet first in order for that to happen.

• You need to be in good standing with your carrier, meaning that you don’t have any outstanding bills and that the contract with your carrier for the phone has expired
• You’ll also need to make sure that you have owned the device for at least 60-90 days

If you meet those requirements, then follow the instructions below:

1. On your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 handset, launch the Phone app and dial *#06# to pull up your phone’s IMEI number
2. Write the IMEI number down somewhere so you can refer to it later
3. Call your carrier and request for your SIM unlock code
4. You will probably be asked to provide the IMEI for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s
5. If you meet all the requirements that we mentioned above, the SIM unlock code will be sent to the email address you provided in the next 2-5 days.
6. Once you’ve received your code, swap out the SIM with a SIM from another carrier
7. Enter the SIM unlock code that you received in your email when prompted and you’re set!

One thing we have to point out is that the unlocking requirements for each carrier will be different. Carriers all have different unlocking policies so it’s best to call them and see what they need from you first. But otherwise, the steps are the same.

Using Android SIM Unlock

There is a chance that your carrier may reject your request to unlock the SIM of your Fold 6. There could be a multitude of reasons for this. For example, you don’t meet the requirements listed above. You could have an outstanding bill that hasn’t been paid yet. Or maybe your contract isn’t over yet.

If you want to unlock the SIM of your Galaxy Z Fold 6, there is an alternative. This comes in the form of Android SIM Unlock. Android SIM Unlock is a service that unlocks the SIM of your phones by paying a small fee. The overall process is fast and easy. This is perfect if you don’t want to wait for your carrier to unlock the phone for you.

1. On your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 phone, launch the Phone app and dial *#06# to get the device’s IMEI number
2. Write the IMEI number down
3. Go to Android SIM Unlock’s website
4. Enter your device’s IMEI number
5. Complete the checkout process with your payment and contact information
6. Once payment is made, you should then receive the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s unlock code either through SMS or email
7. The moment you’ve received your code, you can then swap out the SIM on your phone with a SIM from another carrier
8. You should be prompted to enter the SIM unlock code that you received in your email, and once you’ve done that, you should be good to go

We want to mention that just because you unlocked your phone, it does not release you from any obligations you might have with your carrier. If you’re still on contract with them, you’re expected to continue paying your bills. The main difference is that you don’t have to jump through their hoops. You also get an unlocked phone that you can use overseas or with another local telco if you want.

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