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expiredPurpleFruit402 posted Nov 07, 2022 05:00 PM

128GB OnePlus 9 5G T-Mobile Unlocked Android Smartphone

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$299

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OnePlus has 128GB OnePlus 9 5G T-Mobile Unlocked Android Smartphone on sale for $299 when you apply promo code BFD2022 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member PurpleFruit402 for finding this deal.

Note: You must select the "T-Mobile Unlock" version. Students with a .edu e-mail address may sign up for a student account with additional discounts here.

Features:
  • 6.55" (2400 x 1080) 120Hz Fluid AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Processor
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 2-LANE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Triple Main Camera System: 48MP (main), 50MP (ultra wide), 2MP (monochrome)
  • In-display Fingerprint Sensor
  • Battery: 4,500 mAh (2S1P 2,250 mAh, non-removable) Battery
  • Port: USB 3.1 GEN1 Type-C
  • Alexa Built-In

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OnePlus has 128GB OnePlus 9 5G T-Mobile Unlocked Android Smartphone on sale for $299 when you apply promo code BFD2022 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member PurpleFruit402 for finding this deal.

Note: You must select the "T-Mobile Unlock" version. Students with a .edu e-mail address may sign up for a student account with additional discounts here.

Features:
  • 6.55" (2400 x 1080) 120Hz Fluid AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Processor
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 2-LANE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Triple Main Camera System: 48MP (main), 50MP (ultra wide), 2MP (monochrome)
  • In-display Fingerprint Sensor
  • Battery: 4,500 mAh (2S1P 2,250 mAh, non-removable) Battery
  • Port: USB 3.1 GEN1 Type-C
  • Alexa Built-In

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GreySwing658
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Wow that sound like a bad deal.
wpmmhe
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I chatted with OnePlus support online.

"I would like to inform you that OnePlus 9 Unlocked devices come with globally unified and unlocked device from the factory itself. It will support all carrier bands.
And OnePlus 9 T-Mobile Unlock is carrier locked device. And due to website error it is mentioned as T-Mobile Unlock. However, it is carrier locked device.
LE2115 is North America unlock variant device and LE2117 is T-Mobile."

So I definitely want Unlocked (LE2115). Although this T-Mobile version might work for me now since I am on Mint (T-Mobile MVNO), I want to have the flexibility to use the phone on other carriers, e.g., when I travel overseas.
shouthouse
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Am I the only one that has terrible issues with typing on this phone? I used it for a while when I sent my Pixel 6 is for repair and it would miss letters constantly. I could not figure out why it would fail to register my typing.

Edit: someone asked if I have a screen protector. I do not. I had also spent some time troubleshooting it, full wipe, set up as new no backup restored, clearing data, turning off vibration, a different keyboard, etc etc. Issue persisted. I sort of wanted to stick with it but I can't deal with typing issues.

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Nov 08, 2022 04:14 AM
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scteleNov 08, 2022 04:14 AM
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Oneplus 9 vs the Pixel 6a for $299?
Nov 08, 2022 04:24 AM
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vsauceNov 08, 2022 04:24 AM
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Quote from vargheseabraham :
TMobile unlocked is unlocked. It just means the software updates won't come to you in time as TMobile will have to do their fixes to the additional stuff they have added to os and send it out. Generally lot of times the updates take extra months. Especially on an old phone
Can you show your Oneplus 9 T-mobile phone showing as unlocked? Because I bought this exact phone last week "T-mobile Unlock" version and could not get it unlocked. Requested through Settings as usual but came back as Unlock Failed. This device is not eligible for Unlock.

Oneplus CS didn't know jack shit so I had to return it
Last edited by vsauce November 7, 2022 at 09:26 PM.
Nov 08, 2022 04:36 AM
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vsauceNov 08, 2022 04:36 AM
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Quote from vargheseabraham :
Yeah. I wanted to make a fuss with OnePlus about this. They are advertising 200 extra trade in for the 9 in the 9 purchase page but wont honor it
Oneplus 9 is not eligible for bonus, only 9 Pro and 10 Series
Nov 08, 2022 06:45 AM
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KamalK7502Nov 08, 2022 06:45 AM
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Quote from wpmmhe :
What's the diff between "T-Mobile Unlocked" and Unlocked? No AT&T bands? one-SIM vs 2-SIM?
1. You get TMobile startup logo(bootloader)
2. TMobile traces your calls(records actual and uses). How do I know ? You will see random ads about stuff you speak about on the device.
3. Software and security updates are controlled by Tmo.
That's three so far I have experienced. Hope this helps.
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Nov 08, 2022 06:45 AM
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Kailily69Nov 08, 2022 06:45 AM
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Quote from vsauce :
Can you show your Oneplus 9 T-mobile phone showing as unlocked? Because I bought this exact phone last week "T-mobile Unlock" version and could not get it unlocked. Requested through Settings as usual but came back as Unlock Failed. This device is not eligible for Unlock.

Oneplus CS didn't know jack shit so I had to return it
same. But I updated to Android 12 and tried to unlock again and it works
Nov 08, 2022 06:58 AM
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satellite779Nov 08, 2022 06:58 AM
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Quote from RealSweetBrown :
I remember that deal but didn't you have to use it on t mobile or another network for a time then you can unlock it? No way it's $50 no strings attached.
$50 was if you add a tmobile line. $150 was for T-Mobile without adding a line. Both required 40 days of use to unlock.
Nov 08, 2022 07:03 AM
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elbarto1Nov 08, 2022 07:03 AM
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Quote from satellite779 :
$50 was if you add a tmobile line. $150 was for T-Mobile without adding a line. Both required 40 days of use to unlock.
That deal was from BB and those phones were unlocked. I picked up 2 on my TMO account as an upgrade and both phones are being used on non TMO network.

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Nov 08, 2022 07:04 AM
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RealSweetBrownNov 08, 2022 07:04 AM
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Quote from satellite779 :
$50 was if you add a tmobile line. $150 was for T-Mobile without adding a line. Both required 40 days of use to unlock.
Holy shit I could've gotten it for 150 then. Too bad I missed it.
Nov 08, 2022 07:12 AM
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CoreyR2384Nov 08, 2022 07:12 AM
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Quote from wpmmhe :
What's the diff between "T-Mobile Unlocked" and Unlocked? No AT&T bands? one-SIM vs 2-SIM?
"T-Mobile Unlocked" is an unlocked phone that works on any carrier, but it's running the T-Mobile version of the ROM. It's the same as having the locked T-Mobile phone that's been unlocked after 60 days, but this phone comes unlocked. The only downsides vs the "international unlocked" ROM are the T-Mobile spashscreen when the phone first turns on, and software updates will come from T-Mobile, and those updates will come a little later after T-Mobile approves them. You can fix those (non)issues by flashing the "International Unlocked" ROM to the phone.
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Nov 08, 2022 07:13 AM
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CoreyR2384Nov 08, 2022 07:13 AM
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Quote from KamalK7502 :
1. You get TMobile startup logo(bootloader)
2. TMobile traces your calls(records actual and uses). How do I know ? You will see random ads about stuff you speak about on the device.
3. Software and security updates are controlled by Tmo.
That's three so far I have experienced. Hope this helps.
You can unlock the bootloader and flash the international ROM to get rid of those issues. I flashed mine mainly because T-Mobile is slow with updates.
Nov 08, 2022 07:20 AM
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vsauceNov 08, 2022 07:20 AM
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Quote from Kailily69 :
same. But I updated to Android 12 and tried to unlock again and it works
Permanent unlock still did not work after updating to Android 12
Nov 08, 2022 07:20 AM
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KamalK7502Nov 08, 2022 07:20 AM
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Quote from CoreyR2384 :
You can unlock the bootloader and flash the international ROM to get rid of those issues. I flashed mine mainly because T-Mobile is slow with updates.
Thank you for sharing. Could you explain how ? I am a novice to flashing ROM.
Nov 08, 2022 07:22 AM
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Kailily69Nov 08, 2022 07:22 AM
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Quote from CoreyR2384 :
You can unlock the bootloader and flash the international ROM to get rid of those issues. I flashed mine mainly because T-Mobile is slow with updates.
But you have to install the modem every time you update or else you don't have service at all right?
Nov 08, 2022 07:24 AM
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rbatemanNov 08, 2022 07:24 AM
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Quote from shouthouse :
Am I the only one that has terrible issues with typing on this phone? I used it for a while when I sent my Pixel 6 is for repair and it would miss letters constantly. I could not figure out why it would fail to register my typing.
I have a pixel 4a and that's been my only complaint besides battery size I type something and 3 letters outa 5 are not there so annoying. I came from Motorola and have never experienced that on them I don't think I'm gonna stick with Google because they could do so much better in the phone game with their resources but yeah mine too.
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Nov 08, 2022 07:56 AM
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CoreyR2384Nov 08, 2022 07:56 AM
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Quote from Kailily69 :
But you have to install the modem every time you update or else you don't have service at all right?
No. That was only the 9 Pro, because it has a mmWave modem, and you only need to flash the modem when your flash the ROM on that phone. It updates normally after that.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/...y.4460859/

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