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The video primarily focuses on various methods to unlock a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, covering both passcode and carrier unlocks. Kristen begins by detailing the hard reset process needed for a passcode unlock, emphasizing the importance of backing up data as this method erases all personal information. She then outlines three main approaches for carrier unlocking: visiting a local store, contacting the carrier, and utilizing a paid online service, specifically recommending the latter for its safety and warranty protection. The second part of the video delves into a step-by-step guide using unlockriver.com: obtaining the phone's IMEI number, placing an unlock code request via the site, and entering the received code with a new SIM card to complete the unlock. The tutorial ensures that viewers can freely use their phone with any carrier.
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In this part of the video, Kristen explains how to unlock a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. She discusses two types of unlocks: passcode unlock and carrier unlock. For passcode unlock, she warns that all data will be erased unless backed up and proceeds to demonstrate a hard reset by pressing the volume up, home, and side buttons simultaneously, navigating to “wipe data/factory reset” using volume keys, and confirming selections to restore the phone to factory settings. For carrier unlock, she suggests three methods: visiting a local phone shop, contacting the carrier, or her preferred method—using a paid online service via computer to unlock the phone safely without voiding the warranty.
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In this segment of the video, the process of unlocking a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone is explained. First, the IMEI number of the phone is noted down. Next, the user navigates to the website unlockriver.com to request an unlock code. They select the original carrier, country, phone brand, and model, and then enter the IMEI number and personal email. After placing the order, they wait for the code to be delivered via email. Once received, the user powers off the phone, inserts a SIM card from a different carrier, powers on the phone, and enters the unlock code when prompted. Upon successful entry, the phone displays a message indicating it is fully unlocked and capable of working with any carrier. The video concludes with an announcement of upcoming content and a subscriber milestone.