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

$299
$499.00
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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.

Thanks to community member Dealhunter30 for finding this deal

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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01-29-2022 at 09:12 AM.
01-29-2022 at 09:12 AM.
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As far as you know is a 3rd month necessary or the 2 should do it?
I think 2 month should do it, totaling 60 days. โ†ต
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As far as you know is a 3rd month necessary or the 2 should do it?
โ€‹chaossdid you pay for the 2nd month of service?
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01-29-2022 at 11:18 AM.
01-29-2022 at 11:18 AM.
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My phone was activated 11/27. It auto unlocked after noon on 1/28. I maintained service the entire 60 days.
So unlock message came on day 61?
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Yes, late in the afternoon. I didn't get notifications. Had been periodically checking settings in anticipation with my fingers crossed. Good luck!
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01-30-2022 at 10:12 AM.
01-30-2022 at 10:12 AM.
Unlock Success - Activated my Straight Talk 12 Mini on Tracfone as a TF on 11/30. Just checked & phone now shows no restrictions, so was automatic unlock. Did keep current number & have carryover minutes but also added extra 90 days using rewards. (No notification from TF yet).
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01-30-2022 at 10:46 AM.
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Quote from oregon14 :
Unlock Success - Activated my Straight Talk 12 Mini on Tracfone as a TF on 11/30. Just checked & phone now shows no restrictions, so was automatic unlock. Did keep current number & have carryover minutes but also added extra 90 days using rewards. (No notification from TF yet).

Awesome, would that be 61st day then? Would I need 3 months of service instead of 2 to be able to use the reward points since technically it's after the 60th day? Same with phone unlock? I just don't want service to cut out and also realize I don't get to use points or the phone to be unlocked
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09-24-2022 at 10:21 PM.
Can someone helpโ€ฆ I bought the phone for my 13 year old and unlocked with an rsim back in November. I had to restore his phone tonight and now can't get it unlocked. What are my options? Rsim doesn't work anymore? Activate and pay for 60 days? How do I do that and does he keep his same number or I guess we can just not use the phone for those 60 days of temp numbwr? He's currently on mint mobile and prepaid for a year so not sure how that would work. Does straight talk or tracphone matter?
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Quote from oregon14 :
Unlock Success - Activated my Straight Talk 12 Mini on Tracfone as a TF on 11/30. Just checked & phone now shows no restrictions, so was automatic unlock. Did keep current number & have carryover minutes but also added extra 90 days using rewards. (No notification from TF yet).

You just used the sim it came with? I had unlocked with rsim but had to reset it tonight so it's locked again. Looking at how to get it unlocked the easiest/cheapest way.
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