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iPhone XR (Renewed) + 3 Month Pre-Paid Boost Mobile Unlimited Plan

+ Free Shipping

$100

$290

65% off
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Boost Mobile has iPhone XR (Renewed) + 3 Month Pre-Paid Boost Mobile Unlimited Plan on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BigFatCat for finding this deal.

Specs
  • A12 Bionic chip
  • 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 12MP Wide camera 7MP front camera
  • 64GB Storage
  • Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Lightning Connector
  • iOS 14

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • See Boost Mobile unlock policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Boost Mobile has iPhone XR (Renewed) + 3 Month Pre-Paid Boost Mobile Unlimited Plan on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BigFatCat for finding this deal.

Specs
  • A12 Bionic chip
  • 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 12MP Wide camera 7MP front camera
  • 64GB Storage
  • Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Lightning Connector
  • iOS 14

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • See Boost Mobile unlock policy here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

Original Post

Written by BigFatCat

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alan11
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fyi - boostmobile unlocks after 12 months
brickpub
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YMMV, obviously, but I ordered two of these and both are unlocked. I have not yet activated the Boost lines that came with these.

Note that one has a 3rd party battery, as I got the warning, and the other has battery health of 83%. I'm guessing they replace the battery if health is less than 80%.

I don't think there was a color option; both phones I got are black.

I set up both phones on wi-fi before inserting a sim card and checked the sim status in the settings. Then I inserted a non-Boost sim to test. I tested with Cricket and Mint sims and both worked fine.

The bodies of each had minor scuffs and scratches, with the screens in very good condition. Screens also appeared to be original, as the "true tone" option is available on both. Face ID worked fine on both as well.

They came in plain white boxes with a Boost sticker on top and had an OEM usb-a lightning cable with a generic charging brick. (if it's not an OEM cable, it sure looks and feels like one)

$100 is a killer deal for a used, unlocked iPhone Xr, and this one includes 3 months of coverage.
Red_partyhat
466 Posts
168 Reputation
Metro deal requires porting over from another carrier, also need to go to store can't order online,and most stores add extra fees like activation/tax on original price, meanwhile this deal can be ordered online, includes 3 months of service, and you don't need to port

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Feb 9, 2023
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DougN7007
Feb 9, 2023
28 Posts
I got mine. Physically it looks new. The battery health is 84%. It was easy to turn off auto pay. Did it through the chat feature. Pretty sure it's unlocked. Good deal for $100.
Feb 9, 2023
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yazyazoo
Feb 9, 2023
6,096 Posts
For those who ordered two. Did you ship them to the same address with two accounts?
Feb 9, 2023
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Feb 9, 2023
golgo1313
Feb 9, 2023
403 Posts
I received my order last night ($99). The iPhone itself is in good condition... some scratches and dents (all small) on the frame. The screen is nearly perfect. Battery health 79%. Sim unlocked.

All good.

Except when trying to activate. I put the Boost SIM card in, and it says "NO SIM", then goes into SOS only mode. When I put in a T-mo card, it immediately sees it, and I can make a call no problems. So it isn't the SIM card slot itself. When on wifi, I tried calling 611, but it tells me "call failed". This tells me that this SIM card hasn't "handshaked" with their towers. Am I wrong to assume that?

I've been on call with Boost for over an hour now, and I keep telling them that the SIM card is either broken or incompatible with this iPhone, and yet they're giving me the run around. All I want is another SIM card to try. Ugh.

Anyone else having issues "activating" their iPhone?

***update***
The SIM card is bad. I put the Boost sim into another locked phone and it wasn't recognized. They're shipping me a new one.
Last edited by golgo1313 February 9, 2023 at 10:59 AM.
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Feb 9, 2023
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Feb 9, 2023
fsolano
Feb 9, 2023
29 Posts
Quote from golgo1313 :
I received my order last night ($99). The iPhone itself is in good condition... some scratches and dents (all small) on the frame. The screen is nearly perfect. Battery health 79%. Sim unlocked.

All good.

Except when trying to activate. I put the Boost SIM card in, and it says "NO SIM", then goes into SOS only mode. When I put in a T-mo card, it immediately sees it, and I can make a call no problems. So it isn't the SIM card slot itself. When on wifi, I tried calling 611, but it tells me "call failed". This tells me that this SIM card hasn't "handshaked" with their towers. Am I wrong to assume that?

I've been on call with Boost for over an hour now, and I keep telling them that the SIM card is either broken or incompatible with this iPhone, and yet they're giving me the run around. All I want is another SIM card to try. Ugh.

Anyone else having issues "activating" their iPhone?
How do you check that the iPhone is SIM unlocked?
Feb 9, 2023
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helius
Feb 9, 2023
1,993 Posts
Quote from fsolano :
How do you check that the iPhone is SIM unlocked?
"Settings" -> "General" -> "About" -> "Carrier Lock"
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Feb 9, 2023
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chaoss
Feb 9, 2023
18,049 Posts
Quote from fsolano :
How do you check that the iPhone is SIM unlocked?
settings
general

about

carrier lock: (should say no sim restrictions) if it's unlocked
Feb 9, 2023
29 Posts
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fsolano
Feb 9, 2023
29 Posts
Quote from helius :
"Settings" -> "General" -> "About" -> "Carrier Lock"
Cool, Will check if the $50 orders ever ship

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Feb 9, 2023
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fsolano
Feb 9, 2023
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Quote from chaoss :
settings
general

about

carrier lock: (should say no sim restrictions) if it's unlocked
Ty. will check if $50 orders ever ship
Feb 9, 2023
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gummi-eater
Feb 9, 2023
2,237 Posts
ordered last evening, status in progress.

https://imgur.com/a/VQHeC1h
Feb 9, 2023
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WilliamG
Feb 9, 2023
5,453 Posts
Quote from chaoss :
settings
general

about

carrier lock: (should say no sim restrictions) if it's unlocked
How long does Boost generally take to ship? Definitely would like to use one of these to trade in to T-Mobile and switch to them.
Feb 9, 2023
67 Posts
Joined Nov 2011
Feb 9, 2023
tichy
Feb 9, 2023
67 Posts
If I just want the phone and don't want the plan, do I still have to activate it?
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Feb 9, 2023
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VeryHappyGuy
Feb 9, 2023
41 Posts
Quote from tichy :
If I just want the phone and don't want the plan, do I still have to activate it?
same question here. appreciate anyone can advise.

Feb 9, 2023
521 Posts
Joined Jul 2004
Feb 9, 2023
fuffyk
Feb 9, 2023
521 Posts
Quote from gummi-eater :
ordered last evening, status in progress.

https://imgur.com/a/VQHeC1h
been inprogress status since last night, when it was placed.
Feb 9, 2023
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sy8818
Feb 9, 2023
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Just received one today at 96% battery. No Sim Restriction. No sign of repair. Satisfactory condition.
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Feb 9, 2023
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gibsonbass
Feb 9, 2023
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Just got the shipping notification but I paid $99.

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