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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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Note, must be sold/shipped by Walmart

Available Color(s)
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
Warranty
  • Includes a standard 1-year warranty w/ purchase

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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.
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.
Sucky unlock policy.

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NoLightOn
12-25-2021 at 11:49 AM.
12-25-2021 at 11:49 AM.
Quote from chaoss :
is it a physical SIM card or flimsy film?
this is the one I bought
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with that one, I leave the rsim in the phone and the iccid field pops up but I leave it alone for a few seconds and it does it on it's own
Thanks! I'll give that one to try. The one that I tried as one of the flimsy ones that you wrap around the Sim to change the ICCID. I am able to change it but it still won't except the T-Mobile Sim.
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12-25-2021 at 07:02 PM.
12-25-2021 at 07:02 PM.
It might be good to activate using the original Straight Talk SIM card that came with the phone on Tractone / Straight Talk or others in that MVNO family. After Verizon acquisition of Tracfone terms for unlocking have changed. Activations done now will be unlocked with 60 days of service as is the Verizon general policy. No one has reached the 60 days mark to confirm it so far, though
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12-25-2021 at 07:33 PM.
12-25-2021 at 07:33 PM.
Quote from hindolam :
It might be good to activate using the original Straight Talk SIM card that came with the phone on Tractone / Straight Talk or others in that MVNO family. After Verizon acquisition of Tracfone terms for unlocking have changed. Activations done now will be unlocked with 60 days of service as is the Verizon general policy. No one has reached the 60 days mark to confirm it so far, though
That's what I did 11/30 with new 12 Mini, Jan 30 I'll find out if it's really "automatically unlocked".
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12-25-2021 at 08:54 PM.
12-25-2021 at 08:54 PM.
Quote from oregon14 :
That's what I did 11/30 with new 12 Mini, Jan 30 I'll find out if it's really "automatically unlocked".
Keep us posted. Good luck!
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vsauce
12-26-2021 at 12:42 PM.
12-26-2021 at 12:42 PM.
TCB still hasn't shown cashback from Straight talk purchase. Filed a claim two weeks ago and it just says "Ready to Submit" Frown
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12-27-2021 at 04:49 AM.
12-27-2021 at 04:49 AM.
Quote from vsauce :
TCB still hasn't shown cashback from Straight talk purchase. Filed a claim two weeks ago and it just says "Ready to Submit" Frown
I filed a claim regarding that, but they came back after few weeks and said the retailer has refused. Few others had the same response too.
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01-16-2022 at 01:30 PM.
01-16-2022 at 01:30 PM.
Does anybody know if I need to activate and insert T-Mobile sim into the phone (phone bought at Best Buy with trade in)before requesting unlock from T-Mobile? Or I can just leave it the box?
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01-28-2022 at 11:40 AM.
01-28-2022 at 11:40 AM.
Just got a service message that my phone has been unlocked after 2 months.
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01-28-2022 at 02:50 PM.
01-28-2022 at 02:50 PM.
Quote from MedullaOblongata :
Just got a service message that my phone has been unlocked after 2 months.
Did you pay for 2 months service?

We want to know if paying for only 1 month service is sufficient...
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01-28-2022 at 02:55 PM.
01-28-2022 at 02:55 PM.
Quote from MedullaOblongata :
Just got a service message that my phone has been unlocked after 2 months.
What was actual activation date?
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CajunDavid
01-28-2022 at 03:37 PM.
01-28-2022 at 03:37 PM.
My phone was activated 11/27. It auto unlocked after noon on 1/28. I maintained service the entire 60 days.
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Quote from CajunDavid :
My phone was activated 11/27. It auto unlocked after noon on 1/28. I maintained service the entire 60 days.
Thanks! Mine was 11/30 so just a few more days. I also added service time.
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01-28-2022 at 06:30 PM.
Quote from oregon14 :
what was actual activation date?
11/29
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11/29
did you pay for the 2nd month of service?
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11/29

As far as you know is a 3rd month necessary or the 2 should do it?
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