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Jul 31, 2021 1:15 AM

Visible ZTE Blade A7 Prime Free phone with swap and port-in.

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Visible's old swap deal is back.
Swap your old device for a brand new Blade A7 Prime when you transfer your phone number to Visible.
Start here [visible.com] for details.

You can use a referral code to bring down the first month's payment to only $5.

See previous threads for more information:
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https://slickdeals.net/e/13857317

Specs:
  • Blade A7 Prime
  • 32GB of built-in storage.1 Supports expandable MicroSD™ storage2
  • 2.0 GHz Quad Core
  • 5MP Front Facing Camera
  • 16MP Rear Facing Camera
  • 156.7x72.8x8.15 mm
  • 6.09" HD+ Notch, Resolution 1560X720, 276 PPI
  • 3,200mAh, Non-removable
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T3
  • Manufacturer: ZTE
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Visible's old swap deal is back.
Swap your old device for a brand new Blade A7 Prime when you transfer your phone number to Visible.
Start here [visible.com] for details.

You can use a referral code to bring down the first month's payment to only $5.

See previous threads for more information:
https://slickdeals.net/e/14063204
https://slickdeals.net/e/13857317

Specs:
  • Blade A7 Prime
  • 32GB of built-in storage.1 Supports expandable MicroSD™ storage2
  • 2.0 GHz Quad Core
  • 5MP Front Facing Camera
  • 16MP Rear Facing Camera
  • 156.7x72.8x8.15 mm
  • 6.09" HD+ Notch, Resolution 1560X720, 276 PPI
  • 3,200mAh, Non-removable
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility: M4/T3
  • Manufacturer: ZTE

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Jul 31, 2021 1:27 AM
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pitflyerJul 31, 2021 1:27 AM
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I received the A3 Prime from a previous swap and that phone wouldn't work on anything except Visible. Is this one better and usable anywhere else? I know they are all unlocked but I think the a3 is missing some key bands (I couldn't even get it to work on Tracfome/VZW)
Jul 31, 2021 1:32 AM
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HapShaughnessyJul 31, 2021 1:32 AM
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LTE bands 2/4/5/13. Carrier locked per PC Mag.
Review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/zte-blade-a7-prime
Last edited by MrSkeptic July 30, 2021 at 06:34 PM.
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Jul 31, 2021 1:39 AM
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ChristInMe
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Jul 31, 2021 1:39 AM
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Quote from pitflyer View quoted comment :
I received the A3 Prime from a previous swap and that phone wouldn't work on anything except Visible. Is this one better and usable anywhere else? I know they are all unlocked but I think the a3 is missing some key bands (I couldn't even get it to work on Tracfome/VZW)
A7 Prime, like the A3, works only on Visible.
Jul 31, 2021 1:53 AM
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fishyxJul 31, 2021 1:53 AM
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Quote from ChristInMe View quoted comment :
A7 Prime, like the A3, works only on Visible.
That's not necessarily true unless something has changed. I swapped some old phones for a few A7's about a year or so ago and used them on an At&t Freeup lines. Ya gotta install the 4G Switcher app. The A7 is actually a decent little budget phone with a great design and solid build quality.
Last edited by fishyx July 30, 2021 at 07:15 PM.
Jul 31, 2021 2:01 AM
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JesseKnowsJul 31, 2021 2:01 AM
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Quote from MrSkeptic View quoted comment :
LTE bands 2/4/5/13. Carrier locked per PC Mag.
Review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/zte-blade-a7-prime
The review is old and locking state therein is not relevant to the Visible/Verizon model. This is not locked, but will be useless for other carriers due to missing band and VoLTE capabilities.
Jul 31, 2021 2:08 AM
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rattlingabhiJul 31, 2021 2:08 AM
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Quote from pitflyer View quoted comment :
I received the A3 Prime from a previous swap and that phone wouldn't work on anything except Visible. Is this one better and usable anywhere else? I know they are all unlocked but I think the a3 is missing some key bands (I couldn't even get it to work on Tracfome/VZW)
Even the Zte Blade 10 prime did not work unless you force network mode
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Jul 31, 2021 2:38 AM
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Jul 31, 2021 2:38 AM
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Quote from rattlingabhi View quoted comment :
Even the Zte Blade 10 prime did not work unless you force network mode
Correct. I'm currently using Blade 10 Prime with Force Network Mode on FreeUP (AT&T).

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Jul 31, 2021 3:08 AM
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AdelleyJul 31, 2021 3:08 AM
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Quote from fishyx View quoted comment :
That's not necessarily true unless something has changed. I swapped some old phones for a few A7's about a year or so ago and used them on an At&t Freeup lines. Ya gotta install the 4G Switcher app. The A7 is actually a decent little budget phone with a great design and solid build quality.

It's what I did. Technically it worked but it was super spotty at best. IIRC Texts/call notifications would only connect when the screen was on.

So basically you don't know if you're getting texts/calls until it's too late unless your phones screen was on 24/7. This was with a Tmobile sim
Jul 31, 2021 3:29 AM
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pitflyerJul 31, 2021 3:29 AM
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I tried to use one of those apps to get my A3 Prime to work on FreeUp also and no luck. What mode did you folks pick to get it to work? I believe all those apps just access the *4636 menu anyway...
Jul 31, 2021 3:35 AM
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useraJul 31, 2021 3:35 AM
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i did get the blade a7 on old freedompop att network lte data working. didn't try anything else unfortunately or it might have changed.
Jul 31, 2021 4:50 AM
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warmachinev3Jul 31, 2021 4:50 AM
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Terrible phone. I have it and rather deal with the lag on the Moto E. At least that one was carrier unlocked out the box.
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Jul 31, 2021 1:22 PM
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Jul 31, 2021 1:22 PM
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If this phone was used as a wifi only device, it would work quite well. Do not expect it to work at all (without major limitations or hurdles to jump through) on any network outside of Visible
Jul 31, 2021 1:28 PM
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fishyxJul 31, 2021 1:28 PM
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Quote from pitflyer View quoted comment :
I tried to use one of those apps to get my A3 Prime to work on FreeUp also and no luck. What mode did you folks pick to get it to work? I believe all those apps just access the *4636 menu anyway...
I just checked my Visible A7 that I'm using on At&t. I have the preferred network set to LTE/UMTS auto (PRL) in the 4G switcher app. Been using it on At&t for well over a year.
Jul 31, 2021 6:43 PM
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TealStar171Jul 31, 2021 6:43 PM
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Or you know you could just use it for visible instead of once again trying to screw them over. $5 for a half decent phone works for me.

Looks like you need to port in a number from an eligible carrier though.
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Jul 31, 2021 6:53 PM
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fbuellerJul 31, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from TealStar171 View quoted comment :
Or you know you could just use it for visible instead of once again trying to screw them over. $5 for a half decent phone works for me.

Looks like you need to port in a number from an eligible carrier though.
I just ported Google Voice. So 3 bucks for the port, 5 for the phone. Use a virtual cc from Privacy and you don't need to worry about anything else.

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