
Note for NYS: Apparently all Long Island stores are not eligible for this offer as they don't have the appropriate licensing with T-Mobile. Must go to an NYC store.
Folks not receiving verification text from BestBuy - Opt for text messages from BestBuy by sending 'HELP' to numbers - 332211 and 22891 (do both). You should receive verification text on the next try
Additional Info that may help
Q: Do we have to pick a plan from Best Buy for T-Mobile if we are not a current customer?
Ans: You don't have to pick a post paid T-Mobile plan from Best Buy to get this deal. You can sign up for the plan anywhere and have it active before trading in your device at Best Buy.
Q: Can we cancel the plan immediately out of the store?
Ans: If you cancel the plan immediately out of the store then you won't be able to unlock the phone because you are no longer with T-Mobile.
Q: Can we unlock by messaging T-Force?
Ans: Yes, you can. But, you have to be with T-Mobile and wait times are long. People had success unlocking anywhere between 3 days to 40 days after getting the iPhone 13. T-Force can override the system after 30 days.
Q: Do we wait 40 days with service or without service?
Ans: With service, of course. Otherwise you are no longer with T-Mobile and why would they unlock the phone?
Q: Do they accept phones with a lightly cracked front or back?
Ans: Cracked front or back. Totally depends on the rep helping you but more than likely it won't fly.
Q. Can I insert a SIM card from a different carrier other than Tmobile?
Ans: Due to Flex Policy, the device is locked to the first sim card inserted.
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If you get the message "We're sorry, there was an issue processing your request. Please try again later." when trying to validate your T-Mobile account, try the follow procedure below. It seems to help some users but not all YMMV!.
Go to your T-Mobile account and turn OFF every block for "chargeable" things including sms, downloads, etc. If they are already OFF toggle them ON and OFF just to clear the system of residual blocks. You CAN leave scam block ON. Then send "HELP" (without quotes) text message from each of your mobile no. that you are trying to upgrade to 22891, 332211 and 66803. Wait 30 minutes after completing everything above and try again. If it does not work, you might an account that has employee discounts or something else.
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Almost instant unlock process via ATT (AT&T) SIM card (as reported by multiple users)
Note: The iPhone 13 must not be be activated with T-Mobile sim card at Best Buy by the rep in order to use this ATT unlock trick! It needs to be in brand new, inactivated state.
You don't need to be a current ATT subscriber to use the ATT unlock portal as mentioned below.
- Get an ATT sim card.
You can go to a local Apple store and ask for a new ATT sim card. Users reported: I visited my local Apple store and asked for an AT&T not activated SIM card. They ordered one on their iPad and a few minutes later they handed it to me. They didn't ask for any personal or iPhone information.
You can also order one for $2 plus tax from the Microsoft store if you don't have an Apple store nearby or it's not worth the gas: https:// www. microsoft.com/en-us/d/at-t-sim-card/8n0scjxn845k
(Remove spaces!) - Put the SIM card into your new Best Buy iPhone and go through the activation process and connect to WIFI. The iPhone will then state under settings that it's carrier locked.
- Go to the ATT unlock page: https:// www. att. com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
(Copy, paste and remove spaces as we don't want to send a lot of slickdeals referrers to this page) - Select "No" for "Are you an AT&T wireless customer?"
- Enter the IMEI into the field. You can get the IMEA under settings or dial *#06# on your iPhone to bring up device information.
- Go to the next step and enter your personal information. The email needs to be valid as ATT will send a confirmation email to this address.
- If everything is correct, wait for the confirmation email and click on the link to confirm the request. Note: Use it within 24 hours or ATT will cancel your request.
Users reported that the "No SIM restrictions" info under "Carrier Lock" appeared within 60 seconds after clicking on "confirm your unlock request".
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Once you get the email, click on the link to confirm the unlock. It should be unlocked within a minute
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I can confirm that the ATT sim card unlock trick worked for my 3 Best Buy iPhone mini 13. I used an unactivated (new) prepaid AT&T SIM card when I started the iPhone and then proceeded to unlock via the portal.
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Good luck!
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What is the best way to get this 13pro (T-mobile) by trading in my 12pro (AT&T locked)?
I was planning to pay off AT&T iPhone (~$500) and close AT&T account and then
Upgrade one of the T-Mobile lines I already got through Costco BOGO+BYOD.
Appreciate suggestions!
1. You gonna have to pay off ATT iPhone bal.
2. Then go to TMO & port your line over and BYOD to trade in.
3. TMO will then give you trade in value for your 12 Pro for opening new line.
It's pretty simple. Only thing is ATT will for sure ask you to pay off remaining bal.
Here is that thread: https://slickdeals.net/f/15286108-trade-in-apple-phone-get-200-off-apple-iphone-13-5g-t-mobile-smartphone-from-500-w-activation-free-store-pickup?v=1
but in short, from some of the questions I read, most of us in that deal had Tmobile iPhone 12's that were on EIP and we traded those in to Best Buy. As of yet, we haven't had any issues.
I personally traded in 3. I had 2 12's from the Mother's Day promo and another 12 from a different promo.
Absolutely no cracks if you are doing this at Best Buy. When I did a trade in for my 13 pro, at Best Buy, there was a tv screen with a promo that you could trade in damaged phones but ONLY if you were on Verizon.
Regarding stock, they really aren't basing on first come first serve. You could make an order today for a future date but they can push it back while a new customer can make a new order if they see if the item is in stock. I hope I made sense.
For example, I made an order on October 2nd for a 13 midnight. It was scheduled for the 15th but got pushed back for the 22nd. Last week, I noticed that another store had some in stock. I placed a new order, without cancelling the old order. I went to pick it up and after I left that store, I cancelled the older order.
"There was an issue adding this package to your Cart. It should only be temporary, but please wait a little while before clicking Try Again."
Going from 11 > 13 should feel like a decent upgrade in terms of speed and camera.
I also just bought the new MB Pro 16inch so wallet is on ice for a few weeks haha.
I wish these things can be so much more simplified but at the very least they are supporting trade ins all the way back to 2016; but they always did so i guess its just the super cycle or perhaps that its much easier for them to recycle back to apple since they made a shiny new machine to recycle all these components back (from an article they published around 4 years ago)
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for example, if you have an iPhone 12 pro to trade in, Best Buy will give you $900. a base 13 pro 128gb costs $1,000
You are basically paying $100 plus tax for an upgrade. No eip, no bill credit.
From the last deal, the 13 pro was $900 and they gave me $800 for my 12 pro.
I paid $107 with tax for an upgrade
if you have older devices, it's not a great deal.
Give you gift card for tradein amount!
*Trade-ins and returns of mobile phone(s)
You must pick up your new mobile phone from a store to complete your trade-in and apply its value to your purchase.
Trade-in value represents a working phone that turns on and does not have a cracked or broken screen. A team member will evaluate your phone to
meets trade-in requirements.
In case of a return of your new mobile phone(s), we'll refund the jalue of your trade-in phone(s) on a Best Buy gift card. Trade-in promotion is forfeiter
Policy applies. Trade in devices cannot be returned once your transaction is complete.
I also just bought the new MB Pro 16inch so wallet is on ice for a few weeks haha.
I think you have to place the order online since stores most likely won't have them in stock. So you are basically placing a backorder and waiting for them to ship to the store.
for example, if you have an iPhone 12 pro to trade in, Best Buy will give you $900. a base 13 pro 128gb costs $1,000
You are basically paying $100 plus tax for an upgrade. No eip, no bill credit.
From the last deal, the 13 pro was $900 and they gave me $800 for my 12 pro.
I paid $107 with tax for an upgrade
if you have older devices, it's not a great deal.
Great points. I have Magenta Plus as well as an Iphone 11 so it makes sense why it wouldn't be a great deal for me but does make sense for others. Thanks for the reply's
Is there any good way to trade in my 12 pro max for a 13 pro max and pay off the device early to drop the line in a year or less? It's 24 month device credit, right?
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Last week I got a combination of promos... an instant $100 off, $215 trade in allowance, $105 trade in promotion - for a total of $420. Which curiously is exactly what the discount is worth in this promo. Kinda interesting that the promo was the effectively the same last week, but structured differently this week... And now its on the front page and getting attention. Same discount, different marketing.
Anyways... just as always, make sure they activate your new sim card successfully. Everything worked well for me.
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