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Upgraded to iOS 15.2.1 and checked for Parts and Service History under Settings > General > About. As there was no Parts and Service History, the battery is not a replacement. Any battery replacement, whether genuine Apple or third-party, would show up in the history.
For XRs (unlike 12s or 13s), screen replacements will not show up in the history. A visual examination of my XR doesn't show any obvious evidence of screen replacement.
Posted by another user, FYI: For those who are wondering if you want to do a return, Yes you do have to pay return shipping if it was delivered to you. If you refuse the package you will not have to pay return shipping. For returning, USPS(Postal Service) First Class with tracking or Priority mail recommended but UPS and Fedex should work as well. (ALWAYS make sure you get tracking on your package or it can complicate your return and or cause a return to "have no evidence of arriving")
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(Updated)Total Wireless/Tracfone brand Unlock Policy:
For Customers with Apple devices:
- TracFone will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible for unlocking.
- For all Apple devices activated with TracFone prior(Before) November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked after 12 months of active TracFone service.
- For Apple devices activated with new TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud.
For Customers with non-Apple(ie: Google Android/other devices) devices
- TracFone will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:
- If the TracFone device was activated with TracFone service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on TracFone Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported.
- If the TracFone device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least 60 days must have elapsed since the device was activated.
- The device must be in working condition.
- The device has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.
Deployed Military Personnel:
- If you are a TracFone customer in the military and receive relocation orders outside of the TracFone Coverage Area, we will unlock your device at your request, even during the applicable lock period following the activation of your device.
- All other eligibility criteria apply to TracFone's customers who are deployed military personnel.
- Customers are eligible for this program only once every twelve months.
**Note: Not every device unlocked from Tracfone/Tracfone brands are 100% compatible with other carriers(iPhones typically but not always being an exception). Make sure and check with people here and or Tracfone for info.
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Trade-in Options (From asianman35, Post 1156):
1. trade in to best buy for $190 gift card
2. trade in to apple for $200 gift card
3. trade in to gamestop for $210 credit or $168 cash
4. use to trade in with your carrier (sprint seems to be a great deal right now)
5. activate and hope that it unlocks after 60 days? some people are saying this wont happen since these have been activated on totalwireless already (hence theyre refurbs).
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Well as per the new policy after take over from Verizon in November,Tracphone has updated its unlocking policy for apple devices to be 60 days post activation if activated after Nov 23rd-2021
That said,I have reached to multiple customer care rep and have even called and the fact that it gets unlocked after 60 days is something they all echoed but there was difference on if it active service or just first month of activation.There is no proven way until Jan 23rd to see when this first set of deals got launched to see how it goes.
The unlocking policy does mention it will automatically unlock after 60 days - But if some one or most of the folks trading in should not have a problem .If you plan to keep this phone for a longer run and use it I would activate the service for the second month to avoid any hassle in pushing Customer rep to unlock .As i did call out we will have to wait to see how it actually works.Its an additional $20-$22 to get some total wireless prepadi cards on sale or deals.
In the worst case if this not does not get honored we can still encash for trade in or other options to sell this for cash.
Any one with still having doubts on the unlock policy can contact customer care for their satisfaction before they jump in - however as i mentioned its more of waiting game as I did realize it was not consistent reply.
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Hey, Apple is a for-profit company and it doesn't surprise me that they would push the limits of their powers as such a huge company. That doesn't really bother me … it's just the amount of people who fall for their sham of trying to label aftermarket parts "fake" or "counterfeit" or whatever. Setting some codes so that the Apple-built software "thinks" it's an original Apple product to bypass their sabotage is not at all the same thing as fraudulently selling something to a consumer under the guise of all-original. The product here was sold as reconditioned and some people seem to be unfamiliar with what that means. There are all kinds of reconditioned products out there and a huge amount of them use aftermarket parts.
I am totally new to RSIM thing.
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I am totally new to RSIM thing.
Thanks
I am totally new to RSIM thing.
Thanks.
Others chime in if I'm missing something here … it just seems like there's potential upside and no real downside to activating on TW first. Just because you activate the TW SIM doesn't mean you need to use it after that.
IMEI: 3568321118xxxxx
Activation Status: Activated
Warranty Status: Apple Limited Warranty
Coverage Start Date: 04-10-2021
Estimated Purchase Date: 04-10-2021
Telephone Technical Support: Expired
Repairs and Service Coverage: Active
Repairs and Service Expiration Date: 04-10-2022
Repairs and Service Expires in: 264 days
AppleCare Eligible: No
Valid Purchase Date: Yes
Registered Device: Yes
Replaced Device: No
Loaner Device: No
Carrier Check: HERE (FREE)
Find My iPhone: OFF
GSMA Blacklist Status: Clean
Check provided for free by IMEICheck.com
Since the Repairs and Service Expiration Date doesn't match the number of days until Repairs and Service Expires, I plugged the IMEI into Apple's Coverage Checker [apple.com]. That showed me that the number of days is the correct information.
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I see the tons of posts about "fake" or non-oem parts the last 2 or 3 days, my goodness, this is not a new phone. Perhaps it's just a return that someone bought as new from TW, Idk. Yes, I know not all are in the same conditions but I doubt ALL went some major non-oem part replacement. My guess is most went through battery replacement which I'm fine with because I have used refurbished iPhones from TW the last 3 years without any issues and they work like new phones. Yes someone here is going to get a problematic refurbished one, keep in mind you're buying a refurbished one, not a new one, so you're rolling the dice and the reason you go for it because of the price and everyone else says theirs looks brand new. I'm not saying you should have 100% faith in TW but I will buy from them before I buy from some stranger on swappa or ebay at this low price. I guess everyone's standard / expectation is different, I have no idea what everyone's motive for this purchase, I'm using mine as backups and for family members. If you use it as a trade in and they don't approve because the unit has been modified enough to make it not eligible then yes I can see that as something to complain about. TW made no promise warranty is covered by Apple but their own warranty (no different than buying any refurbished product anywhere unless they explicitly state it's still covered by manufacturer) so you can't fault them for the legitimacy of remaining Apple warranty shown on the phone; if it legitimate then great for us. I don't know how TW is with returns (I haven't had any problems with the 6 or more refurbished iPhones I bought from them the last 3 years) but if I have problems that would be "my" route to go. Just my 2 cents
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