HSN.com has for
New Customers: 32GB Motorola Moto E 6.2" Smartphone for Tracfone (XT2052DL) +
1 Year of Prepaid Wireless Service including 1500 Minutes Talk Minutes, 1500 Texts & 1500 MB of LTE Data (total for the entire year) +
Accessory Kit on sale for
$29.99 when you apply promo code
HSN2022 at checkout.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
hocuspocusblade for sharing this deal.
Note, the listed promo code is valid for New HSN customers only; must be applied at checkout to receive discount
Specs:
- 6.2" 1520x720 HD+ Max Vision IPS display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-core processor
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB eMMC internal storage
- microSD card slot
- Cameras:
- Rear camera resolution: 13MP + 2MP depth sensor
- Front camera resolution: 5MP
- 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS (no NFC)
- micro-USB port (USB 2.0)
- 3.5mm headset jack
- 3550 mAh Lithium-ion
- Android 10.0
Top Comments
Hi there, a quick update from Tracfone.
We have an updated unlocking policy. You can check it here http://tf-w.co/NZyp2bR
284 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
As I don't use my phone for much else than a phone, I'm not paranoid about using the Tracfones I have until I've used the minutes on them.
But this example is a reason why I've NEVER used a cell phone for much other than basic phone functions .... because they're horribly insecure.
I wonder if I can use BitDefender to block Device Pulse? Probably not worth the time to figure out.
Bitdefender is supposed to be able to block apps from reaching the internet, but I was thinking that since it's a system app, Tracfone might have a way to get around Bitdefender. I don't know all the ins and outs of cell phones, but don't trust them to be secure at all.
And really, it's Verizon now that's responsible for the spyware. I'm not sure where Tracfone was based - it's possible Verizon is a (very) slight improvement from a security standpoint.
Recent reviews from the last few months are extremely negative.
https://play.google.com/store/app...n_US&gl=US [google.com]
Device Pulse came installed on a phone I bought about 6 months ago. I just turned it on (planning to activate it) and started going through all the apps and disabling many, and restricting permissions on most (a process I go through with each new Tracfone). I discovered Device Pulse and came across the reviews at the link above as I tried to understand what it is, and whether it can be disable or removed (it cannot).
I've managed to keep it off of 2 older phones (many in the reviews are complaining that it got installed without their permission, on phones that didn't originally have it). I have security extremely tight on them and I don't allow and updates - which can be extremely risky unless you really only use your phone as a phone. That's what I do - my phone is a phone only, and I don't enter any sensitive info into browsers (which I use extremely rarely).
You don't need root for this...
P.S. I just noticed that my Moto G Power TF model also has this installed now. Heh...how sneaky of them. Anyway, use the adb method to disable this garbage app. I doubt TF allows disabling it through the settings. Stupid.
https://www.theverge.co
Probably wise to skip some of these TF deals until you know how they'll treat existing customers. Especially those that have service until 2030 anyhow. By then TF might not even exist anymore.
https://www.theverge.co
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
You don't need root for this...
All the reviews I saw say that it cannot be uninstalled.
All the reviews I saw say that it cannot be uninstalled.
If you've used the phone number (or email, or credit card) before on an HSN order, they might not allow the coupon.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
All the reviews I saw say that it cannot be uninstalled.
You need to type this in adb shell -> https://i.imgur.com/EIYSMy8.png
and it should uninstall.
That said, it is quite scummy of TF to not allow uninstalling this through normal means. I guess it's not surprising since every company wants to track everyone nowadays.