Unlocking a Samsung phone refers to the process of removing the network lock, allowing the device to be used with different network carriers. When a phone is purchased from a specific carrier, it is often locked to that network, meaning it will only work with SIM cards from that carrier. Unlocking the phone removes this restriction, giving users the freedom to switch carriers or use the device with prepaid SIM cards.
There are several reasons why someone might want to unlock their Samsung phone. Perhaps they are traveling to a different country and want to use a local SIM card, or maybe they have switched carriers and want to use their existing phone with the new network. Unlocking can also be beneficial for people who buy used phones, as it ensures the device is not locked to a specific carrier.