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expiredWiseGoat2914 posted Jan 11, 2022 2:53 PM

Total Wireless 64GB Apple iPhone XR (Refurb) + $25 Prepaid Plan Card

$122

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Total Wireless has Total Wireless 64GB Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned, Black, Locked) + $25 Prepaid Plan Card on sale for $121.75 when following the instructions listed below. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store. Shipping is free.

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Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and add Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned) to the cart
  2. On the next page, select any prepaid airtime card (starting at $25)
  3. Click here then click the Join Now button at top of page to get a unique 25% off coupon by email
    • Click 'Unsubscribe' at the bottom of the email to discontinue further email promotions
    • Email typically takes a few minutes to arrive
  4. Proceed to the cart and apply the unique 25% off promo code
  5. The price for the 64GB Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned) + $25 1GB Prepaid Plan Card should be $121.75 + Free Shipping after email coupon

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This iPhone XR with Plan is $32.25 lower (20.9% Savings) than the total price for both.
    • A Service Plan is required for Activation. Plans are not returnable or refundable. iPhone purchases are limited to a maximum of 2 per order.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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Written by WiseGoat2914
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Total Wireless has Total Wireless 64GB Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned, Black, Locked) + $25 Prepaid Plan Card on sale for $121.75 when following the instructions listed below. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member WiseGoat2914 for sharing this deal

Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here and add Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned) to the cart
  2. On the next page, select any prepaid airtime card (starting at $25)
  3. Click here then click the Join Now button at top of page to get a unique 25% off coupon by email
    • Click 'Unsubscribe' at the bottom of the email to discontinue further email promotions
    • Email typically takes a few minutes to arrive
  4. Proceed to the cart and apply the unique 25% off promo code
  5. The price for the 64GB Apple iPhone XR (Reconditioned) + $25 1GB Prepaid Plan Card should be $121.75 + Free Shipping after email coupon

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This iPhone XR with Plan is $32.25 lower (20.9% Savings) than the total price for both.
    • A Service Plan is required for Activation. Plans are not returnable or refundable. iPhone purchases are limited to a maximum of 2 per order.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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Jan 23, 2022 6:50 PM
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oregon14Jan 23, 2022 6:50 PM
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Quote from HY-SD :
It was. So it's not the same scenario is this but at least their system is capable of unlocking things after 60 days auto.
That's an old phone too, makes no sense why someone would buy a bundled phone & let it sit for more than a year (been at least that long since it was a decent price) then suddenly activate on a current line? We weren't even notified about new policy until later.
(BTW, android unlock isn't automatic, it's just like before, you have to enter info & get code online then manually unlock).
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SlySolJan 23, 2022 7:03 PM
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Quote from Slerty :
Out of curiosity, I've called the Tracfone unlocking department to confirm the new 60 day unlocking policy. I've also bought a refurbished XR earlier this month and I've activated it according to their instructions. After the rep pulled up the IMEI in their system, he stated that the iPhone will Auto Unlock after 60 days of active, paid service. So, by the looks of it, we need to keep our service active for at least 60 days.
Their reps are notoriously uninformed, so no point in depending on them for accurate info. There have already been many pages of back and forth on that subject. People with actual experience from the deal should be reporting in soon for a definitive answer whether active service is required though.
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Jan 23, 2022 8:15 PM
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GOT43Jan 23, 2022 8:15 PM
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What's the cheapest plan for 2nd month service ?
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Jan 23, 2022 8:31 PM
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xabbaJan 23, 2022 8:31 PM
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Hello fellow SD'ers,

I purchased an iPhone XR from this deal. It arrived on Wed 1/19 and upon inspection, looked to be in mint condition. I went to set it up today and everything worked fine, except for the top handset speaker. I tried everything I could think of, including checking the physical mute switch. It shows an active limited warranty until 7/5/22. I plan on keeping this phone for my son. Would it be better taking this to Apple directly for support or exchanging it back with Total Wireless? TIA!
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Jan 23, 2022 8:41 PM
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Jan 23, 2022 8:41 PM
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Quote from xabba :
Hello fellow SD'ers,

I purchased an iPhone XR from this deal. It arrived on Wed 1/19 and upon inspection, looked to be in mint condition. I went to set it up today and everything worked fine, except for the top handset speaker. I tried everything I could think of, including checking the physical mute switch. It shows an active limited warranty until 7/5/22. I plan on keeping this phone for my son. Would it be better taking this to Apple directly for support or exchanging it back with Total Wireless? TIA!
I had a silly thing done.pls see if the plastic sticker is removed .. I thought speaker on top is not working and then realized I had to remove plastic film
Jan 23, 2022 8:48 PM
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xabbaJan 23, 2022 8:48 PM
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Quote from WiseGoat2914 :
I had a silly thing done.pls see if the plastic sticker is removed .. I thought speaker on top is not working and then realized I had to remove plastic film
Thanks, I did peel it back and unfortunately still couldn't hear anything. I would assume with the film you could still hear, just muffled. I have no sound from it at all.
Jan 23, 2022 8:51 PM
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chaolanrenJan 23, 2022 8:51 PM
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Quote from GOT43 :
What's the cheapest plan for 2nd month service ?
Is that 1month $25 plan?

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Jan 23, 2022 8:56 PM
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SlySolJan 23, 2022 8:56 PM
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Quote from xabba :
Hello fellow SD'ers,

I purchased an iPhone XR from this deal. It arrived on Wed 1/19 and upon inspection, looked to be in mint condition. I went to set it up today and everything worked fine, except for the top handset speaker. I tried everything I could think of, including checking the physical mute switch. It shows an active limited warranty until 7/5/22. I plan on keeping this phone for my son. Would it be better taking this to Apple directly for support or exchanging it back with Total Wireless? TIA!
I would probably try to get it swapped out through TW if possible. It can be kind of a pain from what I hear, but since you received it faulty, there is a decent chance that it was either due to a defective replacement part or an error breaking a cable by the refurb tech or something like that. Once Apple opens it up, they can void the warranty if they see that it has been previously repaired and they could also reset codes of other parts that make it trip error codes about aftermarket parts. Another user here had that happen when he tried to get Apple to fix a screen defect, but it had an aftermarket screen from the refurb. At that point, a TW return may not be an option.
Last edited by SlySol January 23, 2022 at 01:00 PM.
Jan 23, 2022 9:05 PM
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xabbaJan 23, 2022 9:05 PM
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Quote from SlySol :
I would probably try to get it swapped out through TW if possible. It can be kind of a pain from what I hear, but since you received it faulty, there is a decent chance that it was either due to a defective replacement part or an error breaking a cable by the refurb tech or something like that. Once Apple opens it up, they can void the warranty if they see that it has been previously repaired and they could also reset codes of other parts that make it trip error codes about aftermarket parts. Another user here had that happen when he tried to get Apple to fix a screen defect, but it had an aftermarket screen from the refurb. At that point, a TW return may not be an option.
Thank you! That's what I was wondering about going through Apple. I appreciate the advice!
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SlySolJan 23, 2022 9:15 PM
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Quote from xabba :
Thank you! That's what I was wondering about going through Apple. I appreciate the advice!
You may also want to check the suggestions in this vid. The one about adjusting volume while on a call is a good thought (since it's different from regular speaker volume) and also a software setting to check near the end.

https://youtu.be/SAcqdtFQJm8

Edit: When looking for the noise cancellation option, do a search for "noise" in settings, because it's not always in the same menu path they say in the vid.
Last edited by SlySol January 23, 2022 at 01:25 PM.
Jan 23, 2022 9:43 PM
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xabbaJan 23, 2022 9:43 PM
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Quote from SlySol :
You may also want to check the suggestions in this vid. The one about adjusting volume while on a call is a good thought (since it's different from regular speaker volume) and also a software setting to check near the end.

https://youtu.be/SAcqdtFQJm8

Edit: When looking for the noise cancellation option, do a search for "noise" in settings, because it's not always in the same menu path they say in the vid.
Thanks for the video. I went through and tried all of those steps, but no dice.
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jose206Jan 23, 2022 10:03 PM
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Quote from AlexS2465 :
Probably was the guy who gave the card out/worker lol, seems too fast for them to be able to empty it out that fast, or it was already in the system and just waiting to be activated.
I actually googled vanilla visa card fraud and it seems to be a problem. Few days ago there was a story about it happening in houston tx. Thing is I did an xr trade in a week ago and that vanilla visa was fine. Not sure how these crooks are doing it but im never opting for their visa gift cards again. Gamestop is investigating it and should get back to me within next couple week's supposedly. Visa was unhelpful. Samsung was also unhelpful with me just providing the transaction id's that pulled up on the visa website.
Jan 23, 2022 10:04 PM
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jose206Jan 23, 2022 10:04 PM
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Quote from HY-SD :
damn sorry to hear! I was thinking visa GC is fine because it's like cash...guess it's bad idea :-(
Bad idea for sure. Wish i would have just traded it in at best buy for their $190 gift card.
Jan 23, 2022 10:08 PM
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jose206Jan 23, 2022 10:08 PM
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Quote from AmusedMaid248 :
That's useful info. Did you tried to report back to GameStop? This seems to be security lapse from their side. You may not get anything out of it but still…
Definitely should stop offering their visa gift cards if they have been compromised in any way. Would definitely avoid someone else the headache. Visa and samsung have just been dead ends. Only hope I have is gamestop taking care of me since they were the ones that traded me the card. Manager seemed helpful so theres that.

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appleguy82Jan 23, 2022 10:33 PM
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Quote from jose206 :
Bad idea for sure. Wish i would have just traded it in at best buy for their $190 gift card.
Man even Best Buy GC have been compromised before. It seems it's safest to not keep in the $ locked in Gc either sell it or use it to buy something then and there itself or very soon. Ages ago I had this my Sbux GC balance was stolen by hackers like zeroed out luckily SB helped me, I've heard lowes and Bb and other GC s also get hacked like somehow they figure out the codes… ymmv..

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