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Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In Offer for T-Mobile for New/Existing Customers

w/ Eligible iPhone Trade-In

Up to $975 Off

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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Written by bosoxx091
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Best Buy is offering their Apple iPhone 13 Upgrade/Trade-In for T-Mobile Offer: Up to $975 Off Apple iPhone 13/Mini/Pro/Pro Max valid w/ qualified trade-in device & activation for New/Existing T-Mobile Customers w/ all rate plans qualifying listed below.

Thanks to community member bosoxx091 for finding this deal

Note, if you participate in this trade-in offer online, your trade-in value will be applied in cart and the order must be picked up in store + trade-in phone evaluated and savings will be applied to the purchase transaction.

Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13/13 Mini Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone
    • From $799.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini Smartphone
    • From $799.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
Trade Towards the Apple iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max Smartphone [Promotional Details]
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Smartphone
    • From $999.99
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Smartphone
    • From $1099.99
      • Estimated Apple iPhone Trade-In Value (rates/prices may change w/o notice)
        • Apple iPhone SE
          • Trade-In Value: $165
        • Apple iPhone 6s
          • Trade-In Value: $185
        • Apple iPhone 6s Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $210
        • Apple iPhone 7
          • Trade-In Value: $200
        • Apple iPhone 7 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $250
        • Apple iPhone 8
          • Trade-In Value: $245
        • Apple iPhone 8 Plus
          • Trade-In Value: $300
        • Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
          • Trade-In Value: $370
        • Apple iPhone X
          • Trade-In Value: $390
        • Apple iPhone XR
          • Trade-In Value: $420
        • Apple iPhone XS
          • Trade-In Value: $430
        • Apple iPhone XS Max
          • Trade-In Value: $500
        • Apple iPhone 11
          • Trade-In Value: $550
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $650
        • Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $700
        • Apple iPhone 12 Mini
          • Trade-In Value: $630
        • Apple iPhone 12
          • Trade-In Value: $725
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro
          • Trade-In Value: $900
        • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
          • Trade-In Value: $975

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This promotional offer will save you up to $975 Off on eligible Apple iPhone device towards the new/select Apple iPhone 13 smartphone model
  • Offer valid for in-store trade-in of a qualifying Apple smartphone in good working condition only; customer must own trade-in device and must not apply to prepaid phones; condition, documentation and accessories may affect direct value of trade-in; cracked or lack of power phones are not accepted
  • Use the drop down menu to select your trade in Apple device & model and schedule your appointment + proceed w/ the transaction/purchase
  • Upon phone availability, go directly to the Best Buy Mobile department to pickup your phone and complete your purchase
  • Best Buy is an Apple Authorized Service Provided; trained and trusted w/ all Apple devices
  • Offer is available in limited locations only
  • Offer is valid for T-Mobile Customers only while promotional period/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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The_Love_Spud
You're referencing the T-Mobile deal? There is indeed a standard process by which the line level credits are migrated to account level credits so that you can continue to receive them on a monthly basis.

Good luck!
Jon
CyanPlastic3243
Did you read the whole post? Maybe you should do that first
VidyaG9025
Trade-in devices will never come back. No matter where you do the tradein bestbuy, verizon, att, apple etc etc..

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Ashwathama
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Quote from shopper6 :
Can someone please help? I have the same issue and afraid the deal will be dead soon.

"Bestbuy.com:"Something's wrong. The phone number and last 4 of SSN combination you entered doesn't match carrier records. Please try again." Anyone ever encountered this when doing the upgrade? It is a newly activated T-mobile account."
I saw this error as well. It's so frustrating because BB said somethings wrong on Tmobiles side and Tmobile said everything looks good on their side.

The only way I could get this deal is by moving my line to a different Tmobile account. Make sure to check if the new account's SSN works on BB before migrating.

Another option is to get your account last 4 SSN updated at a T-mobile store.
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So if you get the unlock request done can you do it without opening the phone box? To Sell or to gift?


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Quote from shahhere :
So if you get the unlock request done can you do it without opening the phone box? To Sell or to gift?


Shahhere
Depends on a good rep, some have got it unlocked without putting a TMO SIM.
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Quote from hottie :
Depends on a good rep, some have got it unlocked without putting a TMO SIM.

No i mean if I keep the phone on the plan for 40 days; can I get a code from Tmo or do I need to unlock using their app as that would require opening up the phone. Tforce should work right?


These phones and sims not being used on a line is okay as well? They are active but not in use technically.


Sounds like the ATT thing is an option to unlock asap and just requires an ATT sim as the first sim in these phones......possibly free from ATT store (just walk in and ask for one?).



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Quote from shahhere :
No i mean if I keep the phone on the plan for 40 days; can I get a code from Tmo or do I need to unlock using their app as that would require opening up the phone. Tforce should work right?


These phones and sims not being used on a line is okay as well? They are active but not in use technically.


Sounds like the ATT thing is an option to unlock asap and just requires an ATT sim as the first sim in these phones......possibly free from ATT store (just walk in and ask for one?).



Shahhere
You will need to open the box if you want to unlock the phone. TMO - unlock after 40 days "active", so you will need to insert the TMO sim and ask for unlock. Even if reaching TForce, same thing.
AT&T method: you'll need to insert inactive ATT sim to register on ATT side. So there isn't a way to unlock without opening.
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Quote from elbarto1 :
You will need to open the box if you want to unlock the phone. TMO - unlock after 40 days "active", so you will need to insert the TMO sim and ask for unlock. Even if reaching TForce, same thing.
AT&T method: you'll need to insert inactive ATT sim to register on ATT side. So there isn't a way to unlock without opening.

Thanks and Repped; I did not get in on this deal but did a BOGO with a lot of complexities at Costco but the unlock question applies!


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Quote from shahhere :
No i mean if I keep the phone on the plan for 40 days; can I get a code from Tmo or do I need to unlock using their app as that would require opening up the phone. Tforce should work right?


These phones and sims not being used on a line is okay as well? They are active but not in use technically.


Sounds like the ATT thing is an option to unlock asap and just requires an ATT sim as the first sim in these phones......possibly free from ATT store (just walk in and ask for one?).



Shahhere
There is no unlock app for TMO on iPhones , you have to call the rep if you want to get it unlocked without using the phone on their network for 40 days. Some people did find reps who unlocked it without them even opening the phone. If you want to sell or gift without opening, then the ATT option is moot.

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Quote from shahhere :
No i mean if I keep the phone on the plan for 40 days; can I get a code from Tmo or do I need to unlock using their app as that would require opening up the phone. Tforce should work right?


These phones and sims not being used on a line is okay as well? They are active but not in use technically.


Sounds like the ATT thing is an option to unlock asap and just requires an ATT sim as the first sim in these phones......possibly free from ATT store (just walk in and ask for one?).



Shahhere
Just go to apple store and get an att sim. Put that in the new iPhone and then go to https://att.com/deviceunlock

Request unlock as not customer and use a valid email address. Make sure to click the confirm your request when they send you email
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I have a h2o SIM card. Will that work for unlocking using art portal as they use art network. Will that lock to h2o network?
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Quote from sharmoota :
How long after opening $20 line do i need to wait before upgrading through bb online? I opened an account this morning and im still not able to get through using number and last 4 of ssn
Were you able to order this morning? Friend activated sim last night around 8 and still can't order on bestbuy site.
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Quote from boniam :
I have a h2o SIM card. Will that work for unlocking using art portal as they use art network. Will that lock to h2o network?
Will lock to h20
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Alright guys. Picked up another 13 pro on friend's tmobile account. This time the best buy rep did not open the new phone to activate

I use visible (verizon mvno). If i use another friend's verizon sim (active postpaid) to activate my new iphone 13, it should be automatically unlocked after 60 days, correct? Meanwhile, the phone will also work on visible too? Did I get that right?
Last edited by sowhatwegetdrunk December 4, 2021 at 12:32 PM.
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Quote from hottie :
There is no unlock app for TMO on iPhones , you have to call the rep if you want to get it unlocked without using the phone on their network for 40 days. Some people did find reps who unlocked it without them even opening the phone. If you want to sell or gift without opening, then the ATT option is moot.
I upgraded 6 phones over the last several weeks. 2 Pros and 4 Minis. I got them all unlocked via Tforce on Twitter. 1 of 3 unlock requests got lost in transit and I had to follow up twice and it took more than a week.

The last 2 ones which were unlocked today the rep was fine with the Best Buy receipts and the IMEIs. They would have probably been unlocked without opening the box. But I opened them anyway after submitting request to confirm unlock in settings.
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Quote from sowhatwegetdrunk :
Alright guys. Picked up another 13 pro on friend's tmobile account. This time the best buy rep did not open the new phone to activate

I use visible (verizon mvno). If i use another friend's verizon (active postpaid) to activate my new iphone 13, it should be automatically unlocked after 60 days, correct? The meanwhile, the phone will also work on visible? Did I get that right?
Visible also unlock after 60 days. The first SIM can be visible's as well.

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Quote from rehan1212 :
Do I have to be a customer to unlock the phone? It's asking are you a customer? I am not a customer. Should I select no? Or use a friend number and email?
Did you read the wiki on this deal? All the info is there.

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