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128GB Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G + 1-Year Service (Unlimited Min/Text/24GB) Expired

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$279.00
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QVC has 128GB Tracfone Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (S536DL) + 1-Year Service (Unlimited Talk&Text w/ 24GB Data) on sale for $149.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for sharing this deal.

Note: New QVC Customers apply promo code NEWQVC30 to receive extra $30 off make final cost $119.98.

Specs:
  • Display: 6.5" 1080x2400 120Hz 800 nits Super AMOLED
  • Processor: Samsung Exynos 1280 Octa-Core
  • Storage: 128GB internal storage (w/ support up to 1TB MicroSD)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Rear Cameras: 64MP w/ OIS (wide), 12MP (ultrawide), 5MP (macro), 5MP (depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.1 / NFC
  • Stereo speakers
  • On-screen finger print scanner
  • 5000 mAh Battery (Up to 40 hrs)
  • USB Type C Port w/ 25W fast charging support
  • Android 12
  • 6.28 x 2.94 x 0.31 in (6.67 oz)
Includes:
  • Choice of case colors:
    • Blue Marble
    • Blue
    • Black
    • Clear
    • Rose Gold
  • Dual-port travel charger/wall charger
  • Car charger
  • USB Type-C-to Type-C charging cable
  • iRing Voucher details
  • No contract, 365-day Tracfone plan with unlimited talk and text and 24GB of carryover data

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QVC is selling Samsung Galaxy A53 5G bundled with 1 year of Tracfone Unlimited service (Unlimited Talk, Unlimited Text, and 24 GB for entire year) for $150.
https://www.qvc.com/Tracfone-65%2...19400.html

S53 5G is a solid mid-range phone, with lots of desired features. Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits display; Corning Gorilla Glass 5; 6GB RAM, 128GB memory, and microSDXC; 4 years of Android Update.

Phone unlocks 60 days after activation, and then can be used on other carriers if they whitelisted model SM-S536DL.

The price can be dropped another $30 for new QVC customers by using coupon NEWQVC30. Even at $150, this is a good deal for anyone who need unlimited T&T and 24 GB data for the year. Tracfone 1 year Unlimited Service is automatically added once the A53 is activated.
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Last Edited by ouloat September 23, 2023 at 01:55 PM
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About Samsung A53 model SM-S536DL
This phone is a solid mid-ranger, more than sufficient for every day use and gaming.

Android 12 + 4 years updates
2.4GHz, 2.0GHz Exynos 1280 octa-core processor
6.5" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
6GB RAM, 128GB memory
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Quadruple-lens camera system: 64-megapixel main lens; 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens; 5-megapixel macro lens; 5-megapixel depth lens
32-megapixel front camera
microSD memory card slot
5,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Model SM-S536DL, once unlocked, can be used on other carriers if they have whitelisted this model. AT&T have not, so it won't work on AT&T or its MVNOs.

This model is very locked down, so you cannot root, bootloader unlock, or use ODIN to replace the ROM. You can use ADB to uninstall any bloat apps.

About 1 Year Tracfone Service (Unlimited Talk, Unlimited Text, & 24 GB Data)
* 365 days of Tracfone Service running off Verizon's network
* Unlimited Talk
* Unlimited Text
* 24 GB data for entire year. If you use up all 24 GB data early, you will still have service for the remaining time, just no data until you buy more data from Tracfone

Service is preloaded to the SIM (usually preinstalled in the phone). Activate the SIM / IMEI on Tracfone.com to activate the phone and service. Once the phone is activated (by activating the SIM / IMEI), the 60 day unlock counter starts.

Other Tracfone family phones can be activated on the plan for service and unlocking as well.

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Howard Forums has the most Tracfone experts, and they recommend taking screenshots of your balance regularly. I have not had any problems with my family's Tracfone lines, but unfortunately if you draw the short straw, Tracfone is not known for their great CSRs.
just know that TracFone routinely zeroes out your balance.
Since the plan came with the phone, you will have a very hard time getting your plan back. They always want to see when you last BOUGHT the plan.
Tracfone nuked one of my lines doing a transfer. Subsequent calls resulted in another line getting wiped out - probably 7 calls in all with a wide range of awful behavior by the CSRs. I filed an informal complaint with the fcc with screenshots of balance and time/date of each call + timeline of all the shenanigans. After a few weeks and a couple emails, a Tracfone rep that deals with fcc complaints calls and the problems are all fixed in about 10 minutes.

Why didn't they just fix it in the first place? You're correct they just don't care about fixing the problem once it falls outside whatever script they have. Any sort of common sense/logic falls on deaf ears. Their goal isn't to help you at this point, but make you give up through whatever means possible. The best recourse IS an informal FCC complaint which is very much free and was extremely effective for me.

Tracfone CSR is so horrible it should be criminal.

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lesterhung
09-26-2023 at 12:55 AM.
09-26-2023 at 12:55 AM.
Quote from MellowClub770 :
Couldn't you sue them, after, to collect the fees and your time spent to solve the issue?
Seems pretty easy to prove your losses, since the losses you incur is very much given.
If people only think about is too expensive to fight injustice, the future just gonna be worse, and likely even harder to fight. Injustice is like a weed. Is a pain to pull it off, but you don't do it because is a pain to pull it off, and leave it, if you finally decide to do in the future, is gonna be a much harder pain than if you had pull it out in its infancy.

Yes I could, but remember it's a game. They can appeal and appeal to avoid paying until you are bankrupt.
Even if they don't appeal, most people using TracFone are poor, no way they have $5k laying around
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HonestStep2392
09-26-2023 at 01:29 AM.
09-26-2023 at 01:29 AM.
Why they cancelled my order without stating any reason? They just mailed me 'Your order is cancelled"....
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09-26-2023 at 03:16 AM.
09-26-2023 at 03:16 AM.
Quote from dasd :
Try installing the Opera browser. It has a built-in free VPN you can enable.
Tried it, not working, still blocked by Tracfone's website.
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mk2gow1
09-26-2023 at 04:10 AM.
09-26-2023 at 04:10 AM.
My son trcfone is due for a year service he only use it as an emergency phone when he goes to school , so i know from previous deals post mentioned that u can activate this new one and when they ask u you have previous number it should role over all the data minutes texts , is this still the case dont want to deal with customer Service they are the worse .
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techdesai2
09-26-2023 at 05:29 AM.
09-26-2023 at 05:29 AM.
A couple of weeks ago I got the Moto G Stylus Tracfone with a bundled the 1500 mins annual plan for someone: Have successfully activated. Like the phone but the included plan is almost useless.

Am interested in the A53 since the bundled plan works perfectly for their needs. Can I swap the two plane. I want to do that since I plan to wait 60 days for the A53 to unlock and then sell it. And continue using the the plan with came with the A53 on Moto G Stylus.

If yes, can this all be done online?
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Crazy8
09-26-2023 at 05:42 AM.
09-26-2023 at 05:42 AM.
Quote from techdesai2 :
A couple of weeks ago I got the Moto G Stylus Tracfone with a bundled the 1500 mins annual plan for someone: Have successfully activated. Like the phone but the included plan is almost useless.

Am interested in the A53 since the bundled plan works perfectly for their needs. Can I swap the two plane. I want to do that since I plan to wait 60 days for the A53 to unlock and then sell it. And continue using the the plan with came with the A53 on Moto G Stylus.

If yes, can this all be done online?
Do not swap SIM cards! If you activate A53 and unlock it after 60 days, you need to chat with TF to combine/transfer the service on A53 to Moto G Stylus. (It should be a simple process, but not without risk... some agents may mess up your lines/services. My success rate is about 95%. I will end chat when I suspect the agent is off or on a bad list.)

If you wait until the Moto G Stylus is unlocked, you can DIY [reddit.com] this online. Transfer service/phone # from Moto G Stylus to A53, wait 60 days for A53 to unlock, then transfer everything back to G Stylus. It will take longer, and also require you to use A53 for 2 months (if it's not a spare phone).
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09-26-2023 at 05:43 AM.
09-26-2023 at 05:43 AM.
Quote from mk2gow1 :
My son trcfone is due for a year service he only use it as an emergency phone when he goes to school , so i know from previous deals post mentioned that u can activate this new one and when they ask u you have previous number it should role over all the data minutes texts , is this still the case dont want to deal with customer Service they are the worse .
Yes, you can DIY [reddit.com] this online without contacting TF support.
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YeFreshmaker
09-26-2023 at 06:05 AM.
09-26-2023 at 06:05 AM.
Had my order canceled today. Why does QVC cancel these orders?
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09-26-2023 at 08:01 AM.
09-26-2023 at 08:01 AM.
Quote from YeFreshmaker :
Had my order canceled today. Why does QVC cancel these orders?
It appears the price is now $250. So, my guess would be this might have been a price mistake.
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ouloat
09-26-2023 at 08:44 AM.
09-26-2023 at 08:44 AM.
Ouch, good luck to the early birds bought it for $150 or less that QVC doesn't cancel/
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09-26-2023 at 09:19 AM.
09-26-2023 at 09:19 AM.
Good deal at 120-150. But 250? My momma says pass.
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09-26-2023 at 09:34 AM.
09-26-2023 at 09:34 AM.
Comparing the a53 to the a54 shows the latter to have better features. While the plan is good, that data will be soon gone.

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews...-5G_id5735
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09-26-2023 at 09:57 AM.
09-26-2023 at 09:57 AM.
Quote from NiceSlickBlack :
Would've gotten it if it worked on att and QVC code worked since I'm not new customer

You can set up a yahoo email address in seconds... voila new customer.
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09-26-2023 at 12:49 PM.
Quote from eyeslikefingers :
You can set up a yahoo email address in seconds... voila new customer.
QVC also checks some combination of CC# and shipping address, if I recall. Although I might be think of HSN.
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09-27-2023 at 10:58 AM.
09-27-2023 at 10:58 AM.
Quote from Chile :
Tracfone nuked one of my lines doing a transfer. Subsequent calls resulted in another line getting wiped out - probably 7 calls in all with a wide range of awful behavior by the CSRs. I filed an informal complaint with the fcc with screenshots of balance and time/date of each call + timeline of all the shenanigans. After a few weeks and a couple emails, a Tracfone rep that deals with fcc complaints calls and the problems are all fixed in about 10 minutes.

Why didn't they just fix it in the first place? You're correct they just don't care about fixing the problem once it falls outside whatever script they have. Any sort of common sense/logic falls on deaf ears. Their goal isn't to help you at this point, but make you give up through whatever means possible. The best recourse IS an informal FCC complaint which is very much free and was extremely effective for me.

Tracfone CSR is so horrible it should be criminal.
Just know this is usually how you have to deal with any cell phone company if you really want them to do something. Every time I've complained to the better Business bureau or FCC I usually have somebody call me back within a few hours and they get everything fixed I needed done in 5 minutes or less versus trying for days at a time
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