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expired Posted by RevOne | Staff • Nov 16, 2023

Total by Verizon 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G (Locked) + 60-Days Prepaid Service

In-Store only w/ New Line Activation

$160

$260

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Target (store locator) is offering Total by Verizon 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Prepaid Smartphone (Locked) for $99.99 when you activate a new line with 60-days of prepaid service; plans start at $30/month, making total price $99.99 + $60 for 2-months service = $159.99. This offer is valid in-store only.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for posting this deal.
  • Note: Availability may vary by location.
Specs:
  • 128GB storage, 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Rear camera: 4K video @ 60 FPS
  • Front camera: Up to 1080p @ 30 FPS, 12 MP 114° ultra wide camera
  • Titan M2TM security coprocessor
  • IP67 resistance
  • Fingerprint Unlock with under-display
  • 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • Offer ends 11/25.
  • One promotion per Total by Verizon account.
  • While supplies last.
  • Requires a new line of activation in-store and the purchase of 2 months of service on a Total by Verizon Unlimited plan.
  • Taxes and fees apply.
  • Device will automatically unlock 60 days after the date of activation.
  • No contract. No credit check required. Cancel service at any time.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.
  • Sign-up for Target RedCard to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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Written by RevOne | Staff
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Target (store locator) is offering Total by Verizon 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Prepaid Smartphone (Locked) for $99.99 when you activate a new line with 60-days of prepaid service; plans start at $30/month, making total price $99.99 + $60 for 2-months service = $159.99. This offer is valid in-store only.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for posting this deal.
  • Note: Availability may vary by location.
Specs:
  • 128GB storage, 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Rear camera: 4K video @ 60 FPS
  • Front camera: Up to 1080p @ 30 FPS, 12 MP 114° ultra wide camera
  • Titan M2TM security coprocessor
  • IP67 resistance
  • Fingerprint Unlock with under-display
  • 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • Offer ends 11/25.
  • One promotion per Total by Verizon account.
  • While supplies last.
  • Requires a new line of activation in-store and the purchase of 2 months of service on a Total by Verizon Unlimited plan.
  • Taxes and fees apply.
  • Device will automatically unlock 60 days after the date of activation.
  • No contract. No credit check required. Cancel service at any time.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.
  • Sign-up for Target RedCard to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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Written by RevOne | Staff

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5650565
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Dont forget that its impossible to Unlock Bootloader in Verizon versions of phones
Vic121
1013 Posts
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So here is the Deet's:

- It is locked to Total By Verizon but most Total by Verizon sim kits show both "Total by Verizon" and "Straight Talk" logos on it. So to be safe consider those networks or Tracfone direct as Network options. May be able to "rebrand" for Page Plus usage but most reps don't do that anymore.

- Some people have reported you only need to pay for one month but you MUST wait for 60 days to officially unlock the device. You can pay for 2 months if you want to be on the safe side.

- Once unlocked(after 60 day wait period) it is essentially the unlocked North American Google Edition so it will be the same as buying a normal Unlocked Pixel 6a directly from Google when they were sold through Google. Note: OEM Bootloader Unlock is permently disabled as it is from a Carrier not From Google Direct.

- Some people have noted a few things about this phone that were not great: Fingerprint unlock is not as smooth as other phones, Heating issues(I did experience this one), Poor network reception as it is using the First gen Tensor modem like the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.

- Target Employees may be able to get an additional discount on the phone, but after Target learned about the Slickdealer abuse of Team Member numbers and discount they changed the way you access the TM Discount now and it is no longer a Team Member number anymore. In Short: You must actually work for Target now and work for at least 1-3 days to use the new way to get a TM Discount. "TM's that are caught giving random people a TM discount and is using their discount in a way that is against Target's rules can be disciplined up to them losing their job". "TM's can share their discount with "select people" that Target deems eligible like Spouse's and select other people".

5% off with Redcard still applies to everyone weather a Team Member or consumer. So you might want to try and sign up for a Debit Redcard so that you can get that 5% off any time you shop at Target with No Monthly Card fee(Active Bank account required as transactions will be pulled from that account).

- Lastly: If you sign up with Total by Verizon you can get Disney+ included for either 6 months or for the life of the plan depending on which plan you Choose. Total plans that include Disney+ for the life of the plan are not subjected to rate increases.

Or

Sign up with the Straight Talk Gold or Platinum plan and get Walmart+ Included for the life of the plan. Walmart + now includes Paramount+ as well so you will get that included too.
shortribs
37 Posts
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Great deal but the complaints about the fingerprint reader are real, it's super frustrating. About half the time I have to let it fail several times and enter a pin. Currently thinking life would be easier if I just turn it off.

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Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023
mongolikecandy
Nov 16, 2023
850 Posts
Quote from echip :
So you could buy a Total phone, and unlock it with a cheap TracFone SIM?
I guess because both Total and Tracfone part of Verizon.

Do you think we could buy a Verizon phone and unlock it with cheap TracFone SIM too?
Not sure about a postpaid Verizon phone, but for a Total yes.
Nov 16, 2023
929 Posts
Joined May 2008
Nov 16, 2023
echip
Nov 16, 2023
929 Posts
Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
Is this better than the iPhone SE for $85
If you like iPhone, then get the SE.
If you don't mind iOS or Android, then I think the Pixel 6a is better.
Simply it's a bigger phone, with 6.1" screen vs 4.7" for the iPhone SE.
Also 6a has a bigger battery, last longer. I would take the 6a over the SE.
But then if you like smaller phone, then go with the iPhone SE.
Nov 16, 2023
709 Posts
Joined Apr 2016
Nov 16, 2023
OKAYSD
Nov 16, 2023
709 Posts
Quote from echip :
If you like iPhone, then get the SE.
If you don't mind iOS or Android, then I think the Pixel 6a is better.
Simply it's a bigger phone, with 6.1" screen vs 4.7" for the iPhone SE.
Also 6a has a bigger battery, last longer. I would take the 6a over the SE.
But then if you like smaller phone, then go with the iPhone SE.
Also consider 64GB vs 128GB, SE supports dual eSIM while 6a not, and 6a probably has better camera.
Nov 16, 2023
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Nov 16, 2023
madshakes
Nov 16, 2023
1,133 Posts
Quote from shortribs :
Great deal but the complaints about the fingerprint reader are real, it's super frustrating. About half the time I have to let it fail several times and enter a pin. Currently thinking life would be easier if I just turn it off.
someone said he set the animation to 0.5x and it works well for him now. try that.
Nov 17, 2023
4,351 Posts
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Nov 17, 2023
motaku96
Nov 17, 2023
4,351 Posts
Hoping for a deal on an unlocked phone in the $100~ range.
Nov 17, 2023
10,316 Posts
Joined Jun 2004
Nov 17, 2023
rly723
Nov 17, 2023
10,316 Posts
Quote from AmusedStove7007 :
Is this better than the iPhone SE for $85
I already have a A71 5g samsung works fine. Haven't had an apple one since iPhone 8. Eventually want to buy an apple watch so getting the iPhone se for $100 was worth it for me. Only adjustment is the smaller screen size
Nov 17, 2023
518 Posts
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Nov 17, 2023
AD211
Nov 17, 2023
518 Posts
I have this phone. It was good at first (July 2022), but kind of sucks now. Gets stuck occasionally, and the back gets marked easily even in a good case with small (1-2 ft) drops on that work-type hard carpet floors. I want to upgrade, but Tensor hasn't improved much, and isn't super fast. Their warranty also sucks, unless you have a fundamental issue. Never had heating issues.

It's probably worth $99. The best thing I can say is it's a lot better than the 3a and 5a, which were slow as shit.
Last edited by AD211 November 16, 2023 at 05:25 PM.
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Nov 17, 2023
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Syriana
Nov 17, 2023
284 Posts
Quote from Rawimpact :
locked to the total companies

Which I believe are Total/tracfone/straighttalk/safelink
Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile and Net10 are included too.

I would like to know if it will work with Visible because this phone was released after Verizon's acquisition of TracFone so I wonder if it is the same system now
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Nov 17, 2023
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DerpVader
Nov 17, 2023
908 Posts
Quote from shortribs :
Great deal but the complaints about the fingerprint reader are real, it's super frustrating. About half the time I have to let it fail several times and enter a pin. Currently thinking life would be easier if I just turn it off.
I have that issue but only 1-2 times a week and I use the phone a lot!
Pro
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
UniqueFang618
Pro
Nov 17, 2023
275 Posts
Quote from Vdoc :
Metro's still a better deal. Albeit, there's a 6 month unlock period.
Out of stock online for a couple of months now
Nov 17, 2023
105 Posts
Joined Nov 2014
Nov 17, 2023
jslater86
Nov 17, 2023
105 Posts
Quote from shortribs :
Great deal but the complaints about the fingerprint reader are real, it's super frustrating. About half the time I have to let it fail several times and enter a pin. Currently thinking life would be easier if I just turn it off.
So weird. I use mine frequently and it works great. I wonder if it was a revision fix.
Nov 17, 2023
199 Posts
Joined Sep 2022
Nov 17, 2023
StrongTank3603
Nov 17, 2023
199 Posts
Quote from NavyDolphin310 :
Wonder if metro will get more pixel 6As in stock. Much better deal there for me as a metro customer. $49 + 1 month service if you add a line
Best deal is the s23 FE for 140
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
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NavyDolphin310
Nov 17, 2023
382 Posts
Quote from StrongTank3603 :
Best deal is the s23 FE for 140
Definitely. But I can't find it in stock online

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Nov 17, 2023
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StrongTank3603
Nov 17, 2023
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Quote from NavyDolphin310 :
Definitely. But I can't find it in stock online
I snagged it at 5am PST last week. Just check here and there.

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