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Visible ZTE Blade A3 Prime Free with swap
This is similar to Visible's other free w/ swap deals, but a different phone.
https://www.visible.com/shop/smar...ble-A3-ZTE
More info on Visible's free w/ swap deals @ prev FP https://slickdeals.net/f/13857317-visible-trade-in-android-phone-get-32gb-zte-blade-a7-prime-1-mo-unl-plan-25-for-new-customers-free-s-h?src=SiteSearc
Specs:
Storage: 32GB + 2GB RAM
Processor: MTK6761 Quad Core,CPU 2.0GHz
Mobile software: Android Q
Front camera: 5MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Built into the back of the device
Rear Camera: 8MP
Dimensions (Inches): 5.77 x 2.79 x 0.38 in
Weight: 5.71 oz
Display size, resolution: 5.45" 18:9 HD 1440x720
Battery: 2660 mAh
https://www.visible.com/shop/smar...ble-A3-ZTE
More info on Visible's free w/ swap deals @ prev FP https://slickdeals.net/f/13857317-visible-trade-in-android-phone-get-32gb-zte-blade-a7-prime-1-mo-unl-plan-25-for-new-customers-free-s-h?src=SiteSearc
Specs:
Storage: 32GB + 2GB RAM
Processor: MTK6761 Quad Core,CPU 2.0GHz
Mobile software: Android Q
Front camera: 5MP
Fingerprint Sensor: Built into the back of the device
Rear Camera: 8MP
Dimensions (Inches): 5.77 x 2.79 x 0.38 in
Weight: 5.71 oz
Display size, resolution: 5.45" 18:9 HD 1440x720
Battery: 2660 mAh
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Community Wiki
Last Edited by JesseKnows
October 11, 2020
at
05:43 PM
Unlike previous swaps on Visible, this one requires porting a number!
Superficially better than other "free phone with port" offers out there, because the phone is not locked. According to the ZTE site that Visible links to https://www.zteusa.com/bladea3prime, the bands are:
FREQUENCIES
LTE B2/4/5/13/12
Interesting that the A3 is "priced" at $99 ("or swap"), and the (all specs better except Android 9 vs.10) A7 is $99 reduced to $89.
SPECIFICATIONS (from ZTE site)
CARRIER - Visible
TYPE - Smartphone
HEIGHT - 5.77 inches (146 mm)
WIDTH - 2.79 inches (71 mm)
DEPTH - 0.38 inches (9.7 mm)
WEIGHT - 5.74 oz
COLOR - Black
PHYSICAL SIZE - 5.45"
RESOLUTION: WIDTH - 720
RESOLUTION: HEIGHT - 1440
TECHNOLOGY - LTE B2/4/5/13/12
DISPLAY - 5.45" 18:9 HD IPS Display
OS - Android 10
REAR-FACING CAMERA - 8 MP, 1.12um, F2.0
FRONT-FACING CAMERA - 5 MP, 1.12um, F2.4
CAMERA FEATURES - Auto, Manual, Timelapse, Dual rear LED flash
VIDEO CAPTURE - 720P H.264
CPU - MTK6761 Qual Core, CPU 2.0GHz
BATTERY CAPACITY - 2660 mAh
MEMORY - 2GB DDR$
INTERNAL MEMORY - 32GB eMMC 5.1
EXPANDABLE - MicroSD, up to 2TB
FREQUENCIES - LTE B2/4/5/13/12
BLUETOOTH - Bluetooth 4.2LE
WI-FI - MTK6631 b/g/n/a/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz
GPS - AGPS E911 only
USB - Type USB-C
HEADSET JACK - 3.5 mm Audio Jack
FOTA - Firmware Over-the-Air
This post can be edited by most users to provide up-to-date information about developments of this thread based on user responses, and user findings. Feel free to add, change or remove information shown here as it becomes available. This includes new coupons, rebates, ideas, thread summary, and similar items.
This app may help if you encounter issues connecting the phone to a bluetooth headphones (described in the older threads' wiki): https://play.google.com/store/app...uetoothsd
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Much more information in the Wiki for earlier similar deal on ZTE Blade A7 Prime. See https://slickdeals.net/f/13857317-visible-trade-in-android-phone-get-32gb-zte-blade-a7-prime-1-mo-unl-plan-25-for-new-customers-free-s-h#post134917955
Superficially better than other "free phone with port" offers out there, because the phone is not locked. According to the ZTE site that Visible links to https://www.zteusa.com/bladea3prime, the bands are:
FREQUENCIES
LTE B2/4/5/13/12
Interesting that the A3 is "priced" at $99 ("or swap"), and the (all specs better except Android 9 vs.10) A7 is $99 reduced to $89.
SPECIFICATIONS (from ZTE site)
CARRIER - Visible
TYPE - Smartphone
HEIGHT - 5.77 inches (146 mm)
WIDTH - 2.79 inches (71 mm)
DEPTH - 0.38 inches (9.7 mm)
WEIGHT - 5.74 oz
COLOR - Black
PHYSICAL SIZE - 5.45"
RESOLUTION: WIDTH - 720
RESOLUTION: HEIGHT - 1440
TECHNOLOGY - LTE B2/4/5/13/12
DISPLAY - 5.45" 18:9 HD IPS Display
OS - Android 10
REAR-FACING CAMERA - 8 MP, 1.12um, F2.0
FRONT-FACING CAMERA - 5 MP, 1.12um, F2.4
CAMERA FEATURES - Auto, Manual, Timelapse, Dual rear LED flash
VIDEO CAPTURE - 720P H.264
CPU - MTK6761 Qual Core, CPU 2.0GHz
BATTERY CAPACITY - 2660 mAh
MEMORY - 2GB DDR$
INTERNAL MEMORY - 32GB eMMC 5.1
EXPANDABLE - MicroSD, up to 2TB
FREQUENCIES - LTE B2/4/5/13/12
BLUETOOTH - Bluetooth 4.2LE
WI-FI - MTK6631 b/g/n/a/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz
GPS - AGPS E911 only
USB - Type USB-C
HEADSET JACK - 3.5 mm Audio Jack
FOTA - Firmware Over-the-Air
This post can be edited by most users to provide up-to-date information about developments of this thread based on user responses, and user findings. Feel free to add, change or remove information shown here as it becomes available. This includes new coupons, rebates, ideas, thread summary, and similar items.
This app may help if you encounter issues connecting the phone to a bluetooth headphones (described in the older threads' wiki): https://play.google.com/store/app...uetoothsd
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Much more information in the Wiki for earlier similar deal on ZTE Blade A7 Prime. See https://slickdeals.net/f/13857317-visible-trade-in-android-phone-get-32gb-zte-blade-a7-prime-1-mo-unl-plan-25-for-new-customers-free-s-h#post134917955
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1. Go to the app, select "Force Mode"
2. Set Preferred Network Type: either "GSM Auto" or "LTE/UMTS auto"
This should enable you to make voice call or text both incoming & outgoing.
I had success doing this for my CricketWireless. When doing voice call, it switches to 3G mode.
You must setup your regular APN to have 4G LTE enabled.
NOTE: APN settings are locked on the Visible ZTE Blade A7 Prime out-of-the-box.
An easy way to be able to add, edit, and save the correct APN for your carrier is to insert a spare SIM from another carrier...the one I used was a out-of-service Freedompop AT&T SIM. You can then hand-enter the correct APN info and save it as default. Once you re-insert your current SIM, you should see both the APN you saved and the (formerly absent) options to add/edit the APN.
FWIW, this phone does not appear to work on Xfinity Mobile, even with the updated APN. This may be a surprise to some, since ZTE R2s from the last Visible promo work are plug-and-play with Xfinity.
The body feels too cheap and the screen resolution is crappy at best. I'm not even going to comment on the camera and the image quality. The only thing positive about this phone compared to the Moto E5 is that its got Android 10 and has 32 gb storage. Way few network bands mean this is not going to be useful if you plan to use on other network.
I would not recommend this phone unless you want to use it as the 3rd or a 4th backup phone. For the $25 I paid for phone+1st month service, this is going to serve as a music player or a wifi remote at best.
Agreed. ZTE A3 has like 2017 low end specs except USB-C and Android 10 which don't matter if the hardware is subpar.
I was shocked that they wanted $99 without port in for this phone. This phone is one of those that ends up on clearance at Target/Walmart for like 20 bucks within 6 months.
the unlocked version of this phone is like 60 on Amazon right now.
The Moto E6 at least was decent and a capable backup phone for many.
I was shocked that they wanted $99 without port in for this phone. This phone is one of those that ends up on clearance at Target/Walmart for like 20 bucks within 6 months.
the unlocked version of this phone is like 60 on Amazon right now.
The Moto E6 at least was decent and a capable backup phone for many.
Did the Visible employee make fun of you for not reading the highly VISIBLE terms that said "port in required"? You must have been so embarrassed.
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Would advice not to go with this phone even if it is totally free. You'll save yourself headache and time not using this phone.
Other than that, I was able to use this phone's activated SIM on the Note 9 without any problems for the past 2 weeks.
There are no other promos... Unless you can suggest a free phone for $25?
I just drove a few hours with Waze + hotspot running and the battery has plenty juice remaining.
Did anyone get charged tax on the free phone?
Did anyone get charged tax on the free phone?
I'm in Massachusetts, this could vary by state.
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