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iPhone deal is dead. Only the A32 is valid.
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G upgrade
now only available via CSR or in store:
There was no way to add to cart (only add a new line) so I had to call to get the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G upgrade. CSR told me that they take any cellular device, even the bag phone, as long as it turns on and the screen isn't cracked. Tell them that website won't let you order to avoid the $20 "service" charge.
I received a text saying my trade in has $0 value for the free Galaxy A32 5G. Is that correct?
If your phone had any trade in value, say a Pixel XYZ with $100 value, you would've gotten a one time $100 credit on the upcoming bill and they would've given you the $182 balance over 24 months as monthly credits (to sum up to the $282 value of the phone, making it "free"). In your case, there's no one time bill credit because your trade-in phone had no value so you'll receive the $282 promotional value as a bill credit of $11.75/month over 24 months. You are buying the phone for $282 paid as $11.75/month and getting the corresponding promotional credit of $11.75/mo, both over 24 months, making it "free".
Similarly, if you trade in an old iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 for the half off iPhone 12 Mini, those will have $0 value also so no instant credit and $365 promotional credit will be given over 24 months.
For the free iPhone 12 with an iPhone 11 trade-in, I only received a trade-in value of $206 for the iPhone 11. Is this correct?
The trade-in value of the iPhone 11 is $206. You will receive the $206 as a one time bill credit on the first bill. Then you will receive the rest of the $830 promotional offer, which is $624, as monthly bill credits of $26/month over 24 months.
UPDATE 4/19/21
People keep asking this question. For the free Galaxy A32 5G phone, if your trade-in phone doesn't show in the dropdown list:
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In the phone selection options, choose "5G Upgrade Promo All Carriers", "5G Upgrade Promo All Makes", "5G Upgrade Promo All Models".
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They finally updated their promo page today. Looks like 3 separate promos, not a mix and match max 4 total. . .
Per needgeech's post, these are the respective three promotions [t-mobile.com]. Separate promotions means you can redeem up to 4 each if your credit allows it.
- 2021 Apple Trade P7, Promo Code: T567 (iPhone 12 Mini Deal)
- 2021 Samsung Trade P7, Promo Code: T555 (Samsung A32 deal)
- 2021 Apple Trade P6, Promo Code: T566 (iPhone 12 deal)
Multiple EIPs and recurring device credits on a single line? How Recurring Device Credits (RDC) work [t-mobile.com]
- To receive Recurring Device Credits (RDC), you must purchase your device on EIP and meet any other requirements of the promotion.
- You may have one Recurring Device Credits (RDC) promo per line at a time. To get a new Recurring Device Credits (RDC) promo and keep your current credit, you must pay off the existing EIP first.
- If you pay off your EIP early, you'll continue to receive the promised Recurring Device Credits (RDC) as an account-level credit through the remaining months of the promotional credit period (up to 24 or 36 months)
Copied from Jman_100's post on reddit [reddit.com]
UPDATE 4/18/21
The free unlimited addon is rolling out in waves today. Please be patient. Some people that cancelled their paid unlimited before today are seeing free unlimited now, but ymmv.
The iPhone promo is not currently showing up online but it is available. Order via support or in store. If online you may be able to get the support fee waived due to the offer not being available on the self serve website or app. Alternatively, get confirmation from T-Force on Twitter or Facebook that ordering online will activate the promo. Then order online as usual and do the eligible trade-in. The offer should automatically apply afterwards.
(In your account's Upgrade a Line option, you can get the iPhone promo.)
UPDATE 4/13/21
As an added bonus, all credit classes will have $0 down for the free A32 5G phone offer.
UPDATE: 4/12/21
- New info has been received about the free 5G phone upgrade. The promo isn't applicable for backorders. This means that if the phone is out of stock you can't get the promo, making this a sort of "while supplies last" type of deal.
EDIT 4/18/21: online looks like you can still order the phone even though it's backordered; just confirm your trade-in qualifies you for the promotional $282 credit and you should be good to go.
UPDATE: 4/10/21
- It seems T-Mobile is doing some annoying (imo) things regarding qualification for the free unlimited data upgrade on the 18th.
- If you are already paying for an unlimited addon, it will stay paid. You will not receive free unlimited.
- If you modify the line (remove the paid soc for example) after the 7th of april, you also will not qualify. So no removing the paid soc to get the free one later.
- Only existing customers with limited data buckets and no unlimited addon will get the free unlimited soc.
- It's a one time deal. Future lines added on a limited simple choice plan won't get free unlimited, for example.
Free 5G Phone Upgrade
- New and existing postpaid customers can get a FREE Samsung A32 5G Phone when you trade in ANY phone.
- Any phone that powers on and has no cracked screen will qualify.
- Free via 24mo bill credits
- Begins April 18th and lasts through the end of 2021
- Taxes on full price ($282) due at purchase
- Limit 4 redemptions per account.
New iPhone Promo
- Free iPhone 12 w/trade in of iPhone 11
- Half off w/trade in of older iPhones as far back as the iPhone 7
- 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max included
- iPhone 12 Mini is also half off w/trade in of any old iPhone
- No Add a line necessary
- Begins April 18th
- Ends May 1st
For the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max :
$830 credit for trading in iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11
$415 credit for trading in iPhone XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 7.
For the iPhone 12 mini
$365 credit for trading in 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, SE1, and SE2, 5S, 5, 5c, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, Original iPhone (and presumably new model phones also).
Note: For iPhone offers, the trade in offer will only appear after you select the device to trade in. Login -> Upgrade -> Pick new phone -> Select trade in.
Unlimited TradeUp
- AT&T and Verizon customers on a limited data plan can switch to T-Mobile and pay the same or less for unlimited 5G
- Existing T-Mobile or Sprint customers on an older data-limited plan will be upgraded to unlimited data for free. Not a plan change, just an unlimited data add-on
- New customers switching from competitor will be placed on Magenta Essentials for 3+ lines or a unique promo plan. Unique plan will be 1 line for $50 or 2 lines for $80. +$25/mo per additional line. Customers with cheaper plans on a competitor can submit a bill to get an extra $5 off on single line plans and $10 off 2+ line plans.
- Begins April 18th
- Price will never go up due to the change
For A32 5g with trade-in, why is there bill credits for 24 months when the phone is free?
You are effectively buying the phone for $282 for which they will charge you $11.75 per month over 24 months. As long as the phone line it's assigned to remains active, they are also giving you a promotional credit of $11.75 per month over 24 months to make it net zero. That's how it's "free" as there will be a net $0 change to your month bill over 24 months as the monthly promotional credit cancels out the monthly phone charge. If you cancel the line before 24 months, the balance on the $282 you owe will be due and the $11.75 credit for the line goes away because the line is gone. Note you will pay tax on $282. If you do this in the store, you'll likely also pay the $20 assisted service fee (and possibly a sim card fee if you get a new sim card).
$9.99 renewed flip phone from Amazon for trade-in: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084GXS58R
Here is some more info on SOC Codes for people.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...urce=share
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...&context=3
https://www.coursehero.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e...g/viewform
https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...s/htmlview
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Can we get multiple promo credits on the same line?
A: YES ! YES !! YES !!!
If you pay off the existing EIP balance fully, the promo credits move to the account level (so to speak, in "their" system) but it is still listed under that line so T-Mo can track it in case you cancel that line in future before the duration (24 months in this case)!
I have done it i.e. paid off the device from Feb-2021 promo and started the new device EIP and as you can see in the attached image, both the credits are active under the same line (although internally they call it "moved to account level" and we couldn't care less as long as we get it right? lol)
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Network Unlock through the app:
EIP has been paid up and went through the unlock app in the phone. Cannot be unlocked. Got an error code 1.
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Top Comments
- Download, install, and launch the Minimal ADB and Fast Boot tool on your PC.
- Download, install, and launch the App Inspector app on the phone.
- On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
- Enter Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
- Connect the phone to the PC via the supplied USB cable.
- Change to "file transfer (MTP)" mode at the phone.
- You will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
- Enter the command "adb devices" (no ") at the command prompt (PC screen).
- Enter the command "adb shell" if you see the serial number of the phone displayed. If not, then remove/reconnect the USB cable, grant connection, and retype the "adb devices" command.
- Enter pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package> for the app that you want to uninstall as displayed in App Inspector.
For Example, to remove youtube: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
To restore youtube: cmd package install-existing com.google.android.youtube
https://play.google.com/store/app...n_US&gl=U
https://androidmtk.com/download-m...tboot-tool
https://www.xda-developers.com/un...ot-access/
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Have an old LG android, perfect screen, not wet, and can turn on.
BUT, it does not seem to hold charge for more than 2 days (when turn off).
Thought?
But I think they will just charge it for a while and check it, not that they expect the battery in mint condition !
In fact, I really doubt of they are going to expect anything out of these flip phones !
These are going for some recycling and at the min they will replace the battery if at all these will ever be used again !
Both are sub 300 phones and they are much better than this Samsung A32 5G.
My point is the screen on the A32 5G is terrible that a 720p screen with this low quality should only exist on $100 low end phones, not on a $282 so called "mid range" 5G phone.
But I don't think anyone is justifying the $280 price for this phone, all are justifying the "free" price !
Not to mention, you might quickly catch the difference between 720p and 1080p but may be some other folks don't notice it that much ! For browsing and normal functionality (other than gaming/watching videos) may be the difference is not that much, who knows? right?
I don't know the other offers (OnePlus and Motorola) you mentioned but if those gave you free and better phones WITHOUT adding a line or porting-in from others then those must be better deals than this deal and no arguments there !
In fact you should share such deals here on SD explaining the pros of those devices so everyone can get helped (at least those folks who have Metro accounts)!
There have been great device offers from Verizon too lately but then you must have Verizon account or willing to move to Verizon for that, right?
But I don't think anyone is justifying the $280 price for this phone, all are justifying the "free" price !
Not to mention, you might quickly catch the difference between 720p and 1080p but may be some other folks don't notice it that much ! For browsing and normal functionality (other than gaming/watching videos) may be the difference is not that much, who knows? right?
I don't know the other offers (OnePlus and Motorola) you mentioned but if those gave you free and better phones WITHOUT adding a line or porting-in from others then those must be better deals than this deal and no arguments there !
In fact you should share such deals here on SD explaining the pros of those devices so everyone can get helped (at least those folks who have Metro accounts)!
There have been great device offers from Verizon too lately but then you must have Verizon account or willing to move to Verizon for that, right?
Anyone who have ever used a phone with $300 tag will be bothered with the low quality 720p screen on the A32. The cpu processor is good though.
No one should or would buy this phone for more than $200. There are much better 5G phones in the $200-$300 price range.
Btw: this phone doesn't have a dedicated light sensor but uses camera to adjust adaptive screen brightness, which will cause huge battery drain from process "CameraLightSensor". Only way to fix the battery drain is to disable adaptive screen brightness.
Anyone who have ever used a phone with $300 tag will be bothered with the low quality 720p screen on the A32. The cpu processor is good though.
Anyone who have ever used a phone with $300 tag will be bothered with the low quality 720p screen on the A32. The cpu processor is good though.
No one should or would buy this phone for more than $200. There are much better 5G phones in the $200-$300 price range.
It's like the WM Black Friday version of a decent but economy TV model. . .
Anyone who have ever used a phone with $300 tag will be bothered with the low quality 720p screen on the A32. The cpu processor is good though.
your post was the classic example of comparing apples with oranges (in your case for the sake of pushing your invalid point forward) !!!
I found both the deals you mentioned (links below) and guess what, both need port-in !!!
I mean seriously comparing deals with "port-in required" and "no new activation required"???
Come on man...! Next time pls post links to your claims or else no one's going to believe you if you lie like this !
BTW, Motorola deal says "In-Store Only $40" and not $20 like you claimed !
Motorola Ace deal
28GB OnePlus Nord N10
your post was the classic example of comparing apples with oranges (in your case for the sake of pushing your invalid point forward) !!!
I found both the deals you mentioned (links below) and guess what, both need port-in !!!
I mean seriously comparing deals with "port-in required" and "no new activation required"???
Come on man...! Next time pls post links to your claims or else no one's going to believe you if you lie like this !
BTW, Motorola deal is says "In-Store Only $40" and not $20 like you claimed !
Motorola Ace deal
28GB OnePlus Nord N10
No promotion will run forever!!
Need port-in? Buy a boost mobile number on ebay for $5 and problem solved.
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There is a reason why T-Mo is giving away these phones for free (yeah, your flip phones are worthless and you know that) and not any other Android phone, let alone an iPhone !
The market price of A32 might be 280 but in reality T-Mo must be getting these for $50 max bulk ordering in millions !
What ppl are saying is, these are TOO GOOD for THIS price !
For $280? Naah !
For free (or rather $23 tax)? Hell yeah !!!
We all love 4K monitors right? But if someone is giving you brand new 1080p monitors for free or as a replacement of those ancient CRT monitors you might have, should you take those? Hell yeah !
Great deal for me as I get to recycle these oldies, and give to those who might need the newer phone, but on budget. win win
It's like the WM Black Friday version of a decent but economy TV model. . .
your post was the classic example of comparing apples with oranges (in your case for the sake of pushing your invalid point forward) !!!
I found both the deals you mentioned (links below) and guess what, both need port-in !!!
I mean seriously comparing deals with "port-in required" and "no new activation required"???
Come on man...! Next time pls post links to your claims or else no one's going to believe you if you lie like this !
BTW, Motorola deal says "In-Store Only $40" and not $20 like you claimed !
Motorola Ace deal
28GB OnePlus Nord N10
My only point is that the 720p screen on the A32 is low quality. You call it "invalid" point?
The metro deal requires port-in, which can be solved by buying a number on ebay for $5, but no string attached.
The t-mobile deal requires two-year "uncarrier contract". It seems fair to comparing them.
edit: also almost half bill cycle left ...
That being said, I will still be getting a few of these A32's. Have a family member that doesn't see so well, loses or breaks 3 phones a year, and only uses them for Duo calls/messages, taking photos and videos that they just and up erasing and doing the process all over again, and of course watching cartoons and music videos. . . .and literally nothing else. Yep, special needs kiddo. But the ability to get several of these works for us. . .and will be glad to be getting an upgrade from all those Visible Moto E6's from last year they went through.
That being said, I will still be getting a few of these A32's. Have a family member that doesn't see so well, loses or breaks 3 phones a year, and only uses them for Duo calls/messages, taking photos and videos that they just and up erasing and doing the process all over again, and of course watching cartoons and music videos. . . .and literally nothing else. Yep, special needs kiddo. But the ability to get several of these works for us. . .and will be glad to be getting an upgrade from all those Visible Moto E6's from last year they went through.
Definitely buy the A32 for free if you are not leaving t-mobile in the next 2 years, but expect a low quality 720p screen on the A32 if you plan to use it as a main device.
I got two A32s but won't personally use them. Most people are buying this A32 to sell or as a backup phone.
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