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expiredtheandrewgordon posted Jun 17, 2022 1:53 PM

iPhone 11 at Total wireless less than 200 again, unlocks 60 days after activation, good for tradeins. $195

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TotalWireless.com has Total Wireless 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (Refurbished, Black) + $25 Prepaid Plan Card on sale for $194.99 when you follow the deal instructions below and apply promo code USI15 in cart. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.



Deal Instructions:
Go to 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (Refurbished, Black)
Click add to cart
On the next page, select a 1-month service plan of your choice (using the $25 plan in this example)
Proceed to your cart
Apply promo code USI15 to save an extra 15%
Total will be $194.99 + Free Shipping

https://shop.totalwireless.com/sh...ditioned-4

back in stock this morning. like last deal.

Quote from SlySol:
Actually, you can activate it online without even touching the phone and others have reported that it still unlocks after 60 days. Essentially, you just take the IMEI from your "shipped" email and activate through the TW website. You'd waste the 30 days of service that way, but it's an option if getting it unlocked is the priority.
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TotalWireless.com has Total Wireless 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (Refurbished, Black) + $25 Prepaid Plan Card on sale for $194.99 when you follow the deal instructions below and apply promo code USI15 in cart. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.



Deal Instructions:
Go to 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (Refurbished, Black)
Click add to cart
On the next page, select a 1-month service plan of your choice (using the $25 plan in this example)
Proceed to your cart
Apply promo code USI15 to save an extra 15%
Total will be $194.99 + Free Shipping

https://shop.totalwireless.com/sh...ditioned-4

back in stock this morning. like last deal.

Quote from SlySol:
Actually, you can activate it online without even touching the phone and others have reported that it still unlocks after 60 days. Essentially, you just take the IMEI from your "shipped" email and activate through the TW website. You'd waste the 30 days of service that way, but it's an option if getting it unlocked is the priority.

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Jun 22, 2022 12:42 AM
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scnativeJun 22, 2022 12:42 AM
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Quote from r19 :
How's the condition of the phones?
Only one has arrived as of now but it looks great! A very small and seemingly insignificant scuff mark on one of the corners.
Jun 22, 2022 1:42 AM
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ustsanpabloJun 22, 2022 1:42 AM
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Quote from scnative :
Deal isn't dead; just delayed. I used it this morning on my second set of two.
I've been trying to get one but it seems it is always out of stock when I check. Around what time were they available earlier if you don't mind me asking? Thanks
Jun 22, 2022 1:53 AM
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scnativeJun 22, 2022 1:53 AM
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Quote from ustsanpablo :
I've been trying to get one but it seems it is always out of stock when I check. Around what time were they available earlier if you don't mind me asking? Thanks
I placed my two orders around 6:45AM eastern time. Used CART15 and USI15 as the codes. I'm upgrading my phones so I intend to keep these and sell the old ones.
Jun 22, 2022 2:27 AM
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rexianJun 22, 2022 2:27 AM
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Quote from SlySol :
The emails will probably show up … they just seem to be delayed by a few days sometimes.
Yes, the email showed up last night and the phone was delivered today. In the activation instructions they say -
Quote :
activation request submitted
We're almost done! Please follow the steps below to configure your device and get your phone working.
instructions for: 356XXXXXXXXXXXX
ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS

Insert the SIM card into your phone:
Turn your phone OFF and back ON.
Make a call.

If the call does not connect, wait a few minutes, then reboot your phone and try again.
Is the red text really necessary? Debating if I should do now or keep the phone in the box for next 2 months. Just don't want to discover 2 months later the phone wasn't activated and have to wait another 2 months for unlocking Big Grin
In the account summary the status is "active" though...
Jun 22, 2022 2:46 AM
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ustsanpabloJun 22, 2022 2:46 AM
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Quote from scnative :
I placed my two orders around 6:45AM eastern time. Used CART15 and USI15 as the codes. I'm upgrading my phones so I intend to keep these and sell the old ones.
Thanks!
Jun 22, 2022 3:15 AM
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SlySolJun 22, 2022 3:15 AM
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Quote from rexian :
Yes, the email showed up last night and the phone was delivered today. In the activation instructions they say -

Is the red text really necessary? Debating if I should do now or keep the phone in the box for next 2 months. Just don't want to discover 2 months later the phone wasn't activated and have to wait another 2 months for unlocking Big Grin
In the account summary the status is "active" though...
Several users from previous threads have reported successful unlocks by simply activating online and not actually inserting the SIM or doing anything with the phone itself, so it shouldn't be an issue as long as the device shows up as active. The 60 day trigger should be activated and that serial number updated as unlocked with the Apple activation servers once the time is up.
Last edited by SlySol June 21, 2022 at 08:27 PM.
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Jun 22, 2022 12:23 PM
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Jun 22, 2022 12:23 PM
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Ordered Sunday morning and got email today. Phone will arrive today too 😁

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Jun 22, 2022 10:27 PM
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needgeechJun 22, 2022 10:27 PM
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Quote from rexian :
Debating if I should do now or keep the phone in the box for next 2 months. Just don't want to discover 2 months later the phone wasn't activated and have to wait another 2 months for unlocking Big Grin
In the account summary the status is "active" though...
So I got in on one, or a few, of these deals from TW in January. Traded all but one that I had forgotten that I had. I saw the box last month, opened it, and tried another sim first. Locked. Put the TW sim back in and did the setup, it looked like it connected/registered with Apple servers, and got a message a few minutes later saying that the phone would automatically be unlocked on XX/XX date 60 days later. That now being in July rather than in March, because I delayed taking it out of the box. Just my .02
Last edited by needgeech June 22, 2022 at 03:32 PM.
Jun 22, 2022 10:59 PM
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SlySolJun 22, 2022 10:59 PM
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Quote from needgeech :
So I got in on one, or a few, of these deals from TW in January. Traded all but one that I had forgotten that I had. I saw the box last month, opened it, and tried another sim first. Locked. Put the TW sim back in and did the setup, it looked like it connected/registered with Apple servers, and got a message a few minutes later saying that the phone would automatically be unlocked on XX/XX date 60 days later. That now being in July rather than in March, because I delayed taking it out of the box. Just my .02
Did you go through the online activation process when you first received the phone and verify that the status showed as active on the account at that time? I believe that's what a couple other users did and they got the unlock without ever even opening the box or using the SIM at all. But going through the TW online activation is the crucial step to trigger the unlock from what I've seen.
Last edited by SlySol June 22, 2022 at 04:56 PM.
Jun 22, 2022 11:14 PM
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rexianJun 22, 2022 11:14 PM
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Quote from needgeech :
So I got in on one, or a few, of these deals from TW in January. Traded all but one that I had forgotten that I had. I saw the box last month, opened it, and tried another sim first. Locked. Put the TW sim back in and did the setup, it looked like it connected/registered with Apple servers, and got a message a few minutes later saying that the phone would automatically be unlocked on XX/XX date 60 days later. That now being in July rather than in March, because I delayed taking it out of the box. Just my .02
Thanks for the feedback! I have the same question as SlySol - if yours did show as "active" in Jan then I'll go ahead putting in the SIM right now to avoid a delay 2 months from now.
Jun 22, 2022 11:26 PM
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SlySolJun 22, 2022 11:26 PM
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Quote from energyx :
Some even reported never opening new 11s, just activating the IMEI with Total and waiting 60 days. Unlocked while still sealed in the box. YMMV
I know I've seen a couple of posts stating they did that, including at least one of the regulars in these threads. Do you recall who that was? Maybe WiseGoat, Oregon, or Chaoss?

Edit: Found one of the posts from SrevenSDer with a factory sealed 11. Pretty sure the TW activation part is the critical step, whether you open the box or not …

https://slickdeals.net/f/15562402-total-wireless-64gb-apple-iphone-11-25-prepaid-plan-card-w-sd-cashback-250-free-shipping?v=1&p=154580629&src=SiteSearch#post154580629
Last edited by SlySol June 22, 2022 at 04:55 PM.
Jun 23, 2022 4:00 AM
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needgeechJun 23, 2022 4:00 AM
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Quote from rexian :
Thanks for the feedback! I have the same question as SlySol - if yours did show as "active" in Jan then I'll go ahead putting in the SIM right now to avoid a delay 2 months from now.
I got these strictly for trade purposes, so it didn't matter to me. But I don't think it would have showed active in Jan. and then been able to activate the sim for a month of service in May. I probably didn't do a thing (online or on phone) until May, and then did both. Mine were refurbs, so in that case opening the box (if I had remembered) wouldn't have mattered.
Last edited by needgeech June 22, 2022 at 09:03 PM.
Jun 25, 2022 7:55 PM
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cjocJun 25, 2022 7:55 PM
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Ordered on 06/21, and still stuck on 'Processing'. Anybody got any updates on theirs? 🥹
Jun 25, 2022 10:52 PM
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perfchrisJun 25, 2022 10:52 PM
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Just to confirm you don't need to pay for m'onth 2 of service to have it unlocked

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Jun 25, 2022 11:12 PM
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SlySolJun 25, 2022 11:12 PM
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Quote from perfchris :
Just to confirm you don't need to pay for m'onth 2 of service to have it unlocked
Correct. Most have reported auto unlock 60 days after activation without a second month of service. Occasionally, it doesn't happen automatically but a call to the unlock dept should take care of it.
Last edited by SlySol June 25, 2022 at 06:08 PM.

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