expiredspacers posted Aug 31, 2023 06:29 PM
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expiredspacers posted Aug 31, 2023 06:29 PM
Tracfone Motorola Moto G 5G Stylus + 1-Year Service (1500 Min/Text/Data)
+ Free Shipping$60
$497
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Yes, good for parents.
Yes, can be used with TMO after it's unlocked
Yes, the phone CANNOT be updated beyond Android 12 (but it can be debloated)
Yes, the "NEWQVC30" code will work if you add a filler to get your subtotal over $60
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I got the same phone last year for my mother. She's super happy with it. I honestly don't know if it has NFC, but if it doesn't, she's none-the-wiser and doesn't care. She's using it on TMO.
Indeed, Motorola has NOT released Android 13 for it, and it doesn't look good. In fact, their last Retail Channel update was in March, although AT&T, Boost, and T-Mobile, have all released updates as recently as July (still Android 12 though).To de-bloat it: I network-unlocked the phone first, then unlocked the bootloader, and manually flashed the retail firmware. There are guides out there but it's critical that you don't let it update when you first get it for this to work... So hold off until you're sure which way you're going.
Like others have done for this offer, I added some cheap knick-knack and was able to use the $30 discount.
Did you wait 60 days for the network unlock and then immediately ask for bootloader unlock, or sign up for a new service first?
There are certain restrictions such as carrier exclusive models (ex. Verizon, AT&T, Tracfone)
Historically TFone Moto phones never got the unlock codes. Since you are not paying attention to any such little details, I am highly skeptical you managed to unlock the bootloader of your TFone branded Moto ...
Did you wait 60 days for the network unlock and then immediately ask for bootloader unlock, or sign up for a new service first?
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• BRADSQVC20 didn't work but QVCNEW20 did. I don't need knives or padding, $44.18's fine for a "new" 5G phone.
• I'm currently using a 2019 Moto G7, so this is a little bit of an upgrade. I hoped for better, but $44, y'know.
• I use [and love] Google Fi, so the plan/hope is to just activate on TF, forward calls for a couple of months, unlock, and then use the new phone on Fi.
• Worst case scenario: the above won't work and I'll still have a wi-fi device to use for socials on the recliner & in bed.
We're havin' fun in here!
It's always suggested that new TF users do their own research first but from reading here doesn't look like many do.
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The video on the product page mentions an AC charger included.
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