128GB Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen (Straight Talk Prepaid, 2020 Model)

8nn0yed

Sep 12, 2023 11:42 PM

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8nn0yedSep 12, 2023 11:42 PM

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Thanks for the tip on the 3rd gen iPhone SE at Target for $149. Found the same at Walmart and was able to pickup same day. Called TracPhone and rebranded to them, activated on their service with the included StraightTalk SIM on the $10 for first 2 months with autopay plan. After 60 days it'll be unlocked and I'll move it to our Tello plan which is only $7 a month. We just use it as a shared "emergency" phone for our kids, so looking for the cheapest option without messing with a complicated process.

SlySol

Sep 12, 2023 11:47 PM

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SlySolSep 12, 2023 11:47 PM

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Quote from 8nn0yed

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Thanks for the tip on the 3rd gen iPhone SE at Target for $149. Found the same at Walmart and was able to pickup same day. Called TracPhone and rebranded to them, activated on their service with the included StraightTalk SIM on the $10 for first 2 months with autopay plan. After 60 days it'll be unlocked and I'll move it to our Tello plan which is only $7 a month. We just use it as a shared "emergency" phone for our kids, so looking for the cheapest option without messing with a complicated process.

Cool, glad it went smoothly. Also for others, note that the "rebranding" may not be needed at all. Some users have been able to successful activate the phone completely through the automated online process without a call. If that doesn't work (some aren't that lucky), a call is needed. But I'd probably avoid going through their human reps unless it's necessary (they can be very hit-or-miss and some can cause more headaches). Personally, I had one that required a call and one that activated smoothly online with no call needed.

Last edited by SlySol September 12, 2023 at 04:54 PM.

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ampt

Sep 13, 2023 01:51 AM

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amptSep 13, 2023 01:51 AM

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Can anyone confirm, if phone is not in the US post 60 days will it be still unlock?

freek

Sep 13, 2023 03:12 AM

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freekSep 13, 2023 03:12 AM

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Quote from 8nn0yed

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Thanks for the tip on the 3rd gen iPhone SE at Target for $149. Found the same at Walmart and was able to pickup same day. Called TracPhone and rebranded to them, activated on their service with the included StraightTalk SIM on the $10 for first 2 months with autopay plan. After 60 days it'll be unlocked and I'll move it to our Tello plan which is only $7 a month. We just use it as a shared "emergency" phone for our kids, so looking for the cheapest option without messing with a complicated process.

Can you share more details on what number you called Tracfone and what exactly you asked them to do? And what plan did you sign up on? Did you need to request a new physical SIM?

oregon14

Sep 13, 2023 03:20 AM

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oregon14Sep 13, 2023 03:20 AM

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Quote from freek

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Can you share more details on what number you called Tracfone and what exactly you asked them to do? And what plan did you sign up on? Did you need to request a new physical SIM?

I did not rebrand, got ST SE3 from WM & activated using my current TF number, phone unlocked at 60 days.
Always use included sim which is generic TF brand & linked to phone.
Activate on TF website (I have a Tracfone) & enter IMEI. Follow prompts. Buy whatever TF plan you want.
If it won't activate for some reason (it's usually because WM employee forgot to scan) then call TF support and verify the problem.

freek

Sep 13, 2023 03:34 AM

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freekSep 13, 2023 03:34 AM

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Quote from oregon14

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I did not rebrand, got ST SE3 from WM & activated using my current TF number, phone unlocked at 60 days.
Always use included sim which is generic TF brand & linked to phone.
Activate on TF website (I have a Tracfone) & enter IMEI. Follow prompts. Buy whatever TF plan you want.
If it won't activate for some reason (it's usually because WM employee forgot to scan) then call TF support and verify the problem.

Thanks, I don't have a Tracfone number yet and only wanted to activate it so that it unlocks 60 days later. I presume I have to rebrand in this case?

oregon14

Sep 13, 2023 03:45 AM

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oregon14Sep 13, 2023 03:45 AM

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Quote from freek

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Thanks, I don't have a Tracfone number yet and only wanted to activate it so that it unlocks 60 days later. I presume I have to rebrand in this case?

No, just choose I want a new number when you activate, can all be done online at their website (can buy plan as well). It walks you through it.

HansGruber

Sep 13, 2023 03:58 AM

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HansGruberSep 13, 2023 03:58 AM

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So is this worth picking up? Do you think the updates for the phone will be at least 3 more years?

Crazy8

Pro

Sep 13, 2023 04:56 AM

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Crazy8

Pro

Sep 13, 2023 04:56 AM

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Quote from ampt

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Can anyone confirm, if phone is not in the US post 60 days will it be still unlock?

See posts 61 and 93.

JBGoldman

Sep 13, 2023 01:29 PM

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JBGoldmanSep 13, 2023 01:29 PM

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Quote from HansGruber

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So is this worth picking up? Do you think the updates for the phone will be at least 3 more years?

Going by how my 8+ is still updated, you get 6-7 years of OS updates from launch

quitosky

Sep 13, 2023 06:16 PM

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quitoskySep 13, 2023 06:16 PM

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Is this better than iphone 6?

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dealguru108

Sep 13, 2023 06:30 PM

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dealguru108Sep 13, 2023 06:30 PM

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Since Straight talk uses AT&T , if i insert a AT&T prepaid sim card into this phone will it work or does it need to be unlocked after 60 days even for AT&T prepaid sim to work?

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manfromnowhere

Sep 13, 2023 06:32 PM

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manfromnowhereSep 13, 2023 06:32 PM

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Quote from dealguru108

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Since Straight talk uses AT&T , if i insert a AT&T prepaid sim card into this phone will it work or does it need to be unlocked after 60 days even for AT&T prepaid sim to work?

It would need to be unlocked first.

SlySol

Sep 13, 2023 06:43 PM

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SlySolSep 13, 2023 06:43 PM

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Quote from quitosky

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Is this better than iphone 6?

Yes, it's way better. The size and look is practically the same, but the SE has a much faster processor and runs current iOS, while the 6 is pretty much obsolete at this point. The 6 runs a much older iOS version, so some apps may not even run on it these days. The SE 2020 is essentially a continuation of the 6 / 7 / 8 series, but newer than any of those. It could have easily been called the 9 in that respect, but I think they wanted to get away from comparisons to the completely different X / 11 / 12 line of phones. The following article is old, but still a good comparison of the two …

https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/15/ip...2011%20Pro.

Last edited by SlySol September 13, 2023 at 12:44 PM.

PasteurVirginia

Sep 13, 2023 06:45 PM

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PasteurVirginiaSep 13, 2023 06:45 PM

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yesterday night i added an additional line on Verizon Business portal and somehow the trade-in for this SE 2nd Gen pops up at $440 value!

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128GB Apple iPhone SE 2nd Gen (Straight Talk Prepaid, 2020 Model)

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