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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I had one order from yesterday (for an estimated Nov 12th) that took til this afternoon to get cancelled, so I ordered another at a store that *did* have stock. Immediate cancellation (like within 3 minutes). Tried again with a different card, same deal. Tried again at a different store, same deal. Tried again with a different name on the card, different store... same deal. Anyone have any ideas? Trying to snag a gold 256gbb pro max...
Yeah, only certain colors can still be ordered online few hours ago. I ordered my 2nd choices, will wait and see.
Costco BYOD - 300$
Bestbuy trade in for 11 Pro - $650.
Tax - 75$
Once I picked up my phone, Reached out to T-mobile support and they unlocked the phone immediately.
I usually get the apple silicone case , but the silicon usually fall apart in 6 months
Any recommendations are welcome . Thanks
Curiously, when I got to Best Buy I went to the phone counter and they told me to pick up my phone from the online pickup. When I went to online pickup, they just looked up my order and gave me the new 13 Pro.
The online pickup CSR didn't even ask for my return. I went back to the phone counter and mentioned that didn't I have to return my 12 Pro to be eligible for this promo? The phone counter CSR said yes that is the case, but no one had been properly trained at this local store since it was a new promotion so there was lots of confusion amongst employees.
I wonder what would have happened if I had just walked out with my 12 Pro along with my new 13 Pro? In the end, I turned in the phone since I had to transfer the number, backup and activate the 13 Pro.
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Curiously, when I got to Best Buy I went to the phone counter and they told me to pick up my phone from the online pickup. When I went to online pickup, they just looked up my order and gave me the new 13 Pro.
The online pickup CSR didn't even ask for my return. I went back to the phone counter and mentioned that didn't I have to return my 12 Pro to be eligible for this promo? The phone counter CSR said yes that is the case, but no one had been properly trained at this local store since it was a new promotion so there was lots of confusion amongst employees.
I wonder what would have happened if I had just walked out with my 12 Pro along with my new 13 Pro? In the end, I turned in the phone since I had to transfer the number, backup and activate the 13 Pro.
I had one order from yesterday (for an estimated Nov 12th) that took til this afternoon to get cancelled, so I ordered another at a store that *did* have stock. Immediate cancellation (like within 3 minutes). Tried again with a different card, same deal. Tried again at a different store, same deal. Tried again with a different name on the card, different store... same deal. Anyone have any ideas? Trying to snag a gold 256gbb pro max...
Made 2nd order later same day but it would be avai to pick up in Nov 12.
Made 3rd order later at night then pushed back to Nov 18.
Made 4th order 2 days later then would pick up on Nov 12 again.
So far 1st order completed no problem and 3 pending but no cancelation email yet
Also using the same credit card for all orders
I usually get the apple silicone case , but the silicon usually fall apart in 6 months
Any recommendations are welcome . Thanks
You selected unlocked online or at the store. Just want to see if they actually check if it is unlocked.
Thanks
You selected unlocked online or at the store. Just want to see if they actually check if it is unlocked.
Thanks
I don't have other SIM card to try
There was no option for unlocked .. only T-Mobile
You selected unlocked online or at the store. Just want to see if they actually check if it is unlocked.
Thanks
There is no way they could find out if it's locked or not
I don't have other SIM card to try
There was no option for unlocked .. only T-Mobile
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You selected unlocked online or at the store. Just want to see if they actually check if it is unlocked.
Thanks
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