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expiredfedechat posted May 7, 2021 2:14 PM

T-Mobile: Trade In Eligible Device, Get iPhone 12 Series: up to

$830 off

via 24 Monthly Bill Creditsat T-Mobile
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T-Mobile is offering their iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max with Up To $830 Off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) with a Qualifying Device Trade-In.

Thanks to community member fedechat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due.
Available Phones (prices before applicable trade-ins or bill credits):Eligible Device Trade-in Value (must be in good condition):
  • Get up to $830 off:
    • Apple: iPhone 11, XS, XR, X, 8
    • Samsung: Galaxy A71, Fold, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note9, Note10, Note20, Z Flip 5G
    • Google: Pixel 4
    • LG: LG V50 , V60 5G
    • Motorola: moto razr
    • Asus Rog Phone2
    • OnePlus: 7, 7T, 8, 8 Pro
  • Get up to $530 off:
    • Apple: 7, 7 Plus, SE2
  • Get up to $380 off:
    • Apple: 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
    • OnePlus: 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 Pro
    • Motorola: Moto Z4, Razr Phone, Razr 2
    • OTHER: RED Hydrogen One, Huawei P20 Lite, Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
About this deal:
  • $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 2/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $729.99 – iPhone 12 mini 64GB / $779.99 – iPhone 12 mini 128GB / $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB)
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

Original Post

Written by fedechat
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
T-Mobile is offering their iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max with Up To $830 Off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) with a Qualifying Device Trade-In.

Thanks to community member fedechat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due.
Available Phones (prices before applicable trade-ins or bill credits):Eligible Device Trade-in Value (must be in good condition):
  • Get up to $830 off:
    • Apple: iPhone 11, XS, XR, X, 8
    • Samsung: Galaxy A71, Fold, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note9, Note10, Note20, Z Flip 5G
    • Google: Pixel 4
    • LG: LG V50 , V60 5G
    • Motorola: moto razr
    • Asus Rog Phone2
    • OnePlus: 7, 7T, 8, 8 Pro
  • Get up to $530 off:
    • Apple: 7, 7 Plus, SE2
  • Get up to $380 off:
    • Apple: 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
    • OnePlus: 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7 Pro
    • Motorola: Moto Z4, Razr Phone, Razr 2
    • OTHER: RED Hydrogen One, Huawei P20 Lite, Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
About this deal:
  • $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 2/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $729.99 – iPhone 12 mini 64GB / $779.99 – iPhone 12 mini 128GB / $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB)
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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Written by fedechat

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JollyVolly
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Up to 830 is because if you buy 12mini it will have trade in credit or only $730 and not $830 and it you buy 12pro or pro max then you will only get $830 and rest will be on you. That's what upto $830 means so yes iPhone 8 will get you upto $830 depending on the device you choose
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Nguyenksd65
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Where is Costco? They use to have similar deal as Tmobile but not lately. Wonder if we didn't kill the golden goose by canceling "new line" after getting the rebate.
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kamaaina
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For those of you trying to get a phone from SWAPPA like a iPhone 8 or S9 series, make sure you do order from an individual seller where the item/images clearly display the listing number.

In that case it's a unique listing offer and the IMEI will be displayed on the sales page right after your purchase. If you order good quality or spend $10 more for mint you should be golden. Once purchased on the sales page you will see the serial number (IMEI):
https://share.getcloudapp.com/GGuQ99y0

If you order from an enterprise seller with generic images and none displays the unique listing number the IMEI will NOT show up and you may have to wait until they are back in the office on Monday and the deal could be over.
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May 7, 2021 5:44 PM
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Deal2goMay 7, 2021 5:44 PM
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Need your opinion. Have XS 64 fully paid off and have 11 Pro 512 GB not paid off. Will cost me $400 as pay off amount . Any deals here if I trade in for the 12 or 12 Pro? How much will I pay for the 12 or 12 Pro 256 GB after the $830 trade in credit ? Thanks
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May 7, 2021 5:46 PM
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ursusMay 7, 2021 5:46 PM
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Might have sounded misleading.

I meant that sometimes Verizon has those promos (Target Verizon promos) where the discount is instant, at signing, not via credits. I am not aware of any currently ongoing, but there were a few in the past for iPhones and Google Pixel phones.

Quote from netzih :
What Verizon deal is instant discount (for a free iPhone with trade in)?
May 7, 2021 5:46 PM
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blueis300May 7, 2021 5:46 PM
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Quote from hottie :
Is it ? I thought if you pay off your phone, the credits you get move to the account level and not on that line where the "line" then becomes eligible for upgrade or another promotion. I had promo credits drop off without me doing anything at all on that line and a call to them got the credits back in whole instead of monthly.
Let me rephrase "the promo you got is still attached to your account", Tmobile's promotion is assigned to your device, IMEI, once you get your phone now the phone is attached to your account. then you pay off the phone early, the promo credit is still there linked to your phone's IMEI which is in your account.

so If you trade in this Tmobile phone for a different carriers' promotion then there is no way tmobile system can track and stop the promotion. It is like you have your phone without you putting Tmobile SIM card in it.

on the other hands, If you trade in this Tmobile phone for another Tmobile promotion, then the system will terminate the prior promotion and start a new promo. This is how Tmobile's promotion is designed.

Think about it, if you can take advantage of their promotion over and over like every 6 months, then they will lose money since they make profit off of you from the monthly plan.

here is a reddit thread if you are wondering and you can debate on this. lol.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...ering_the/
May 7, 2021 5:47 PM
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Simon947May 7, 2021 5:47 PM
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I am new to this. If I trade in a device, such as iPhone XR. I got 24 month credit $830. I pay full for a iPhone 12 Pro and get a new line. After 2-3 month, I can unlock my iPhone. If I give up or port out to other carrier,What happened to the rest of credit (still a lot after two month)? Is that possible to get money instead of credit?
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May 7, 2021 5:50 PM
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AttentionMay 7, 2021 5:50 PM
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I refreshed on desktop and it is now stating Add A Line.

How to get this offer:
Activate a new line of service on an eligible plan.
Purchase a new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or iPhone 12 mini on a monthly payment plan and pay applicable sales tax on pre-credit price at time of purchase.
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Same w/ the S21.
How to get this offer:
1. Activate a new line of service on an eligible plan.
2. Purchase a new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, or Galaxy Z Fold2 5G on a monthly payment plan and pay applicable sales tax on pre-credit price at time of purchase.
3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition:
May 7, 2021 5:52 PM
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ftee123May 7, 2021 5:52 PM
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Are t mobile iPhones unlocked for other carriers? Or is it locked with t mobile?
May 7, 2021 5:52 PM
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lou2004May 7, 2021 5:52 PM
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Quote from blueis300 :
Let me rephrase "the promo you got is still attached to your account", Tmobile's promotion is assigned to your device, IMEI, once you get your phone now the phone is attached to your account. then you pay off the phone early, the promo credit is still there linked to your phone's IMEI which is in your account.

so If you trade in this Tmobile phone for a different carriers' promotion then there is no way tmobile system can track and stop the promotion. It is like you have your phone without you putting Tmobile SIM card in it.

on the other hands, If you trade in this Tmobile phone for another Tmobile promotion, then the system will terminate the prior promotion and start a new promo. This is how Tmobile's promotion is designed.

Think about it, if you can take advantage of their promotion over and over like every 6 months, then they will lose money since they make profit off of you from the monthly plan.

here is a reddit thread if you are wondering and you can debate on this. lol.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...ering_the/
ok I see your points now. using the same device (on eip) to upgrade a newer phone will have issue. but if we buy another phone (ex: iPhone 8) to upgrade then no issue. correct? of course, will paid off 1st eip first.

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Quote from blueis300 :
Let me rephrase "the promo you got is still attached to your account", Tmobile's promotion is assigned to your device, IMEI, once you get your phone now the phone is attached to your account. then you pay off the phone early, the promo credit is still there linked to your phone's IMEI which is in your account.

so If you trade in this Tmobile phone for a different carriers' promotion then there is no way tmobile system can track and stop the promotion. It is like you have your phone without you putting Tmobile SIM card in it.

on the other hands, If you trade in this Tmobile phone for another Tmobile promotion, then the system will terminate the prior promotion and start a new promo. This is how Tmobile's promotion is designed.

Think about it, if you can take advantage of their promotion over and over like every 6 months, then they will lose money since they make profit off of you from the monthly plan.

here is a reddit thread if you are wondering and you can debate on this. lol.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...ering_the/
This is counter to what many other people have reported. In fact, the very first response in that Reddit thread disputes what you are claiming.

The key here is that the phone needs to be paid off. At that point, the promotional credits are moved to the account level, not at the line level. This is documented here:
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/...al-credits
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chaossMay 7, 2021 5:53 PM
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Quote from ftee123 :
Are t mobile iPhones unlocked for other carriers? Or is it locked with t mobile?
Locked. Request an unlock once it's paid off. Some have gotten lucky requesting it prior to paying it but that's ymmv
May 7, 2021 5:54 PM
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Yell0wMay 7, 2021 5:54 PM
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Quote from heping947 :
I am new to this. If I trade in a device, such as iPhone XR. I got 24 month credit $830. I pay full for a iPhone 12 Pro and get a new line. After 2-3 month, I can unlock my iPhone. If I give up or port out to other carrier,What happened to the rest of credit (still a lot after two month)? Is that possible to get money instead of credit?
Because you leave before the 24 monthly credit has been issued, you forfeit the remaining credits. Need to stay with T-Mobile for 24 months to get the full amount.
Last edited by Yell0w May 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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blueis300May 7, 2021 5:56 PM
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Quote from lou2004 :
ok I see your points now. using the same device (on eip) to upgrade a newer phone will have issue. but if we buy another phone (ex: iPhone 8) to upgrade then no issue. correct? of course, will paid off 1st eip first.
yes, if you buy an Iphone 8 from Swappa or something then trade it in, then there is no problem at all.
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ftee123May 7, 2021 5:56 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
Locked. Request an unlock once it's paid off. Some have gotten lucky requesting it prior to paying it but that's ymmv
Thank you
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Yell0wMay 7, 2021 5:56 PM
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Quote from Attention :
I refreshed on desktop and it is now stating Add A Line.

How to get this offer:
Activate a new line of service on an eligible plan.
Purchase a new iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or iPhone 12 mini on a monthly payment plan and pay applicable sales tax on pre-credit price at time of purchase.
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Same w/ the S21.
How to get this offer:
1. Activate a new line of service on an eligible plan.
2. Purchase a new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Note20 5G, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, or Galaxy Z Fold2 5G on a monthly payment plan and pay applicable sales tax on pre-credit price at time of purchase.
3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition:
https://www.t-mobile.com/news/off...t-t-mobile

Quote :
BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 7, 2021 — Moms have been THROUGH IT this past year in unprecedented circumstances. Gift her a major tech upgrade this Mother's Day with the most powerful and fastest iPhone ever — iPhone 12 — ON US at T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS). This Mother's Day weekend only, whether you're a current customer or switching over, get an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini on us (up to $830 off) at T-Mobile via 24 monthly bill credits when you pick it up on T-Mobile's interest-free equipment installment plan (EIP) and trade in an eligible iPhone (iPhone 8 or later, paid off and in working condition). No add-a-line or port in required. Simple. BOOM. Upgrade.
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May 7, 2021 5:56 PM
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hd50hdMay 7, 2021 5:56 PM
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surely no one trades in a high value phone just to get a 12...yet "have 512 iphone 11 pro" .

seriously

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Are Simple Choice lines eligible for this upgrade ?

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