If you are using a phone promo on the free line that requires a port in, you MUST complete the port in by end of day TODAY, March 23rd.
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T-Mobile has updated the SOC list again to revert it back to an earlier version. It now includes more SOCs. The SOC image in the main post has been updated. -- Jman100
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To find your SOC code for your rate plan, you can call CS 611 and ask, or figure it out yourself:
- Install the Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.c
om/webstor...ldjho cmmpl - Add the Firefox extension: https://addons.mozilla.
org/en-US/...mo-helper/ - Go old school and sift through the web code: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...soc_codes/
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For anyone looking to buy a iPhone 8 for the trade-in requirement for Tmobile's iPhone 12, the following are the different sources ranked from best to worst. Keep in mind the phone carrier doesn't matter for the trade-in, so it can be unlocked, AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, anything. Phone must not have water damage, cracked screen, anything that could be perceived as a cracked screen, password lock, or icloud lock. Small dents, scratches, screen burn, and weak batteries are okay.
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Trademore - iPhone 8 starting at $159 [trademore.com] Folks in the Cricket iPhone SE thread been trading their iPhone SE's for $200 Paypal from Trademore, so we know they are legit. They are also the trade-in inspector one of the cell carriers (Verizon or AT&T), so doubt they will sell anything that doesn't pass inspection. They will probably be your safest bet to acquire a good quality trade-in. Shipping is included in the price. Swappa - iPhone 8 starting at $158 [swappa.com] Swappa's policy is no junk, so you are covered if you receive something you can't trade in. That said, since everyone is a third party, you get a wide variety of prices and conditions. I have received cracked screens before, but the seller took it back immediately. Still, this may cause you to lose this Tmobile promotion. Shipping is included in the price. Local (Craigslist, Offerup, etc) Your experience will vary, and the onus is on you to validate the phone is ready for trade-in. You might score with a great deal, or you might get ripped off. Only go this route if you know how to inspect phones or you need the phone the same day. eBay [ebay.com] You will have to read each listing very carefully, since there are listings for cracked, water damaged, icloud locked, or otherwise untradeable phones. Returns policies also vary by seller. Unless you score an amazing deal on ebay, Trademore or Swappa are safer options. |
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TMO doesn't want people doing what you're wanting to do.
To accomplish it, you would need to:
1. Add free line.
2. Wait a year + one day.
3. Port out paid line to another carrier.
4. Keep paid line active on another carrier for 90 days (to preserve number).
5. Port old number back in on free line.
This whole process has taken you 1.25 years.
I have 2 of my free lines in a iPad and a Samsung S4 tablet, with UNLIMITED data.
You have to call them and tell them you want to use the line (promo line) in a tablet but don't want to lose the promotion and you don't want to open a new line for this.
What they did for me, was block the phone service on the line and kept the messaging and data. That way I am able to use it in my tablet.
Every summer my daughter comes and visit from Germany. I take one of the sim card out of my tablet and put it in her phone..
I call T-Mobile and have them unblock the phone service. That way, my daughter has a phone while she is here in country.
When she leaves I call them back and get it blocked again. I have been doing this for close to 5 years. So I know for a fact it works.
Tomorrow I will be calling to try and get another free line.. (Fingers Crossed)
Hope this helps
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the newest deal is the 2021 Apple Activate P3
which has broader terms and way more eligible trade-in devices (notice it still offers $830 for the iphone 8 series)
Promo Code: T538
Start Date: March 24, 2021
Credit: up to $34.58/mo. for 24 months
If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $499.99 – Apple iPhone XR / $699.99 –iPhone XS / $599.99 –iPhone 11 / $899.99 – iPhone 11 Pro / $999.99 – iPhone 11 Pro Max / $829.99 – iPhone 12 / $729.99 – iPhone 12 mini / $999.99 – iPhone 12 Pro / $1,099.99 – iPhone 12 Pro Max); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, additional line, & trade-in ($830: Apple iPhone 11 series, XS series, XR, X, 8 series; Samsung A71, A71 5G, Fold, Galaxy S9 series, Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy S20 series, Note9, Note10 series, Z Flip 5G, GS21 series, Note 20 series; Google Pixel 4 series; LG V50 , V60 5G; Asus Rog Phone2; Motorola RAZR; OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, 7T, 7T Pro 5G McLaren, 8 5G, 8 Pro. $530: Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus, SE2. $380: Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 6, 6 Plus; Samsung A20, A20s, A30, A50, A50s, A51, A70, A8+, A9, Galaxy S7 series, Galaxy S8 series, Note5, Note8; Google Pixel 2 series, 3 series, 3a series; LG G7 series, G8 series, K51, Stylo6, V35, V40; Motorola Z4, RED Hydrogen One, Rzr Phone, Rzr 2; Huawei P20 Lite; Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2; OnePlus 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 Pro.) required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. $10 SIM card and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. Up to $830 via trade-in credit and bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
Purchase an Apple iPhone XR, XS, 11, or 12 using T-Mobile's Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), activate a line on a qualifying rate plan and trade in a qualifying device and save up to $830 via 24 monthly bill credits.
The seller didn't respond so had to find a seller that was willing to give the IMEI number once I made the purchase.
Now I gotta refuse delivery on the first phone I ordered on the bay.
All worked out in the end but what a headache.
Nothing to worry about. I have done it in the past with the iphone 6 and realized that I can buy an iphone 7 or 8 dont remember for cheap and get an extra $300 or $400 in rebate
We'll see as I am trying to add the promo now via T Force but they are taking hours to respond to each question.
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Nothing to worry about. I have done it in the past with the iphone 6 and realized that I can buy an iphone 7 or 8 dont remember for cheap and get an extra $300 or $400 in rebate
I'll check the device to make sure it's in good trade condition before I refuse delivery of the first phone I ordered.
Doesn't specifically have to be with the new line you open.
Do I understand that correctly?
Doesn't specifically have to be with the new line you open.
Do I understand that correctly?
I have done so numerous times in the past.
Upgrade on Line1 and use phone on Line2.
However, the installment and credits remain on the line of purchase.
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Update: just ported in using chat, and I see the credit applied in my promotions.
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