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64GB Apple iPhone 12 Mini Prepaid Smartphone for Straight Talk (various colors) Expired

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Walmart has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 Mini Prepaid Smartphone for Straight Talk (various colors) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

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Model: Straight Talk Apple iPhone 12 Mini, 64GB. 5G- Prepaid Smartphone [Locked to Carrier- Straight Talk]

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Last Edited by corazones November 27, 2021 at 10:03 PM
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Fourteen (14) day return period begins 26 December 2021. Per Walmart's return policy [walmart.com]:
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Must be returned within 14 days with a receipt to obtain a refund or exchange:
Prepaid wireless cellular phones may be returned in undamaged condition to any store.
If you ordered online you have to return via mail and cannot return in store (not 100% sure on it, feel free to edit or confirm).

REGARDING THIS PHONE:
Quote from kwadguy :
A) Cannot be unlocked by third party services
B) Must be activated on Straight Talk for one year to get unlock from the carrier
C) Can be "soft" unlocked using RSIM. Only unlocks the physical SIM slot, not the eSim. Soft unlock will last until/unless you reset the phone or take an update through iTunes. (No one in their right mind should be doing the latter at this point). RSIM will continue to work if you take an over-the-air update.
IF USING FOR T-MOBILE TRADE-IN AT BEST BUY:
  • Trade-in value of $630.
  • You need to currently be on T-Mobile; otherwise you'll need to sign up for a new plan which will have a hard credit pull. Cheapest plan is $65/month for people who aren't seniors, first responders, etc.
  • Remove the phone from the box and keep the accessories as they only want the phone.
  • They will be checking the screen condition and looking for cracks on the back.
  • They will power on the device to see the display condition (you can charge the phone ahead of time).
  • They will check the IMEI number and whether Find my iPhone was turned off under your Apple ID settings
  • No need to mention which provider and lock status.
  • Remember you need to go to Mobile section at Best Buy and not the Pick Up counter.
  • There are reports that your new T-Mobile phone from the Best Buy deal can be unlocked in less than a week (within 1 to 3 days); contact the T-Mobile support (T-Force) team on Twitter or Facebook and request unlock.
  • Sometimes the unlock process can take longer as iPhones are not bought from T-Mobile directly and are not in their database. They have to submit an email request internally to Apple to get the IMEI unlocked. Once unlock confirmed, check under "Settings > General > About". "Carrier Lock" entry should show "No SIM restrictions".
  • After the phone is unlocked, cancel the T-Mobile plan; ask them to pro-rate any current charges.

Thanks to the posters throughout the thread who were actually helpful!

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For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.
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Unfortunately there was memo sent out this afternoon to all bestbuy stores to validate the unlock state before processing the trade in, or it has to be with the 4 carrier on their trade-in website. This was implemented around 2:30pm PST today.
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Sucky unlock policy.
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sccracing
11-23-2021 at 09:56 AM.
11-23-2021 at 09:56 AM.
Quote from vmsrini :
https://www.walmart.com/ip/208962746

Thanks, ur the man woman she they him her them
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11-23-2021 at 09:57 AM.
11-23-2021 at 09:57 AM.
Quote from maddy1980 :
BB don't have any in store so I need to do online. On BB page to enter trade in information, it asks for a carrier. The only carrier options are AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Unlocked. What carrier do I need to select to trade-in iphone12 mini from straight talk?

I don't know but when I asked the associate they said they don't care as long as the phone is in perfect condition . Mine was Verizon but they put as T-mobile but still got my trade in completed successfully instore
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rattlingabhi
11-23-2021 at 09:59 AM.
11-23-2021 at 09:59 AM.
Quote from mahdego :
Why can't the 12 mini be turned into costco for byod $300, open up line with Tmo. Then next day upgrade to iphone 13 whichever model?

BYOD is not a trade in deal
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sccracing
11-23-2021 at 10:06 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:06 AM.
Op should also list total wireless as well thx
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11-23-2021 at 10:12 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:12 AM.
Quote from Tuxedo1 :
For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.

I think the question is how to trade in the locked straight talk phone. Doesn't best buy check when you trade in phones?
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ChaosBait
11-23-2021 at 10:18 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:18 AM.
Quote from SelfPropelledFive :
I think the question is how to trade in the locked straight talk phone. Doesn't best buy check when you trade in phones?
No, they don't. Sign out iCloud, factory reset, hand over phone.
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CoolSeed9258
11-23-2021 at 10:19 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:19 AM.
Quote from sequoia_ca :
Nice deal and I can unlock it with sth like RSIM
Is it easy to unlock?
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coloradoman_in_socal
11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from ZeldaBoy :
Can this be unlocked by like 3rd party person who unlocks phones??
No. An iPhone can only be unlocked by Apple at the carrier's request and the carriers have consistently weeded out those employees who would offer that kind of service on ebay.
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11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from itsaboat :
I did the trade in deal when the 13 pro max first came out and I traded in a locked XR and Best Buy didn't care one bit. All they cared about was that it turned on and the screen was in good shape.
YMMV. some one reported before that BB charged someone's credit card/trade in value reduced after they found that phone was locked.
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11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:22 AM.
Red and White now available too just FYI
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11-23-2021 at 10:26 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:26 AM.
Quote from dadab :
YMMV. some one reported before that BB charged someone's credit card/trade in value reduced after they found that phone was locked.
Probably the same kind of person who gets a DUI after just having "one beer". SIM lock status is not a criteria for BB trade in. They go into the settings screen during the trade in process and would see it right away when a phone is locked and reject it then.
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ZlajaC
11-23-2021 at 10:45 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:45 AM.
How do you buy a phone on bestbuy.com without a carrier activation? It forces me to choose a carrier.
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mtcrownhead
11-23-2021 at 10:45 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:45 AM.
Quote from Tuxedo1 :
For iPhone 12 mini, trade-in value is $630 at Best Buy T-mobile iPhone 13 upgrade.
I don't see this value. When I go to estimate trade in values, the most I get for this model is $430. Anyone know where this $630 trade in value is coming from?
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11-23-2021 at 10:47 AM.
11-23-2021 at 10:47 AM.
Quote from dadab :
YMMV. some one reported before that BB charged someone's credit card/trade in value reduced after they found that phone was locked.
On the spot or a few days later?
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11-23-2021 at 10:53 AM.
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Quote from Cappy123 :
On the spot or a few days later?
Few days later. But I'm reading that most people don't have any issues trading in locked phone. So, that could be a rarity. I feel like pulling the trigger.
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