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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
27 Posts
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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 17, 2023
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shabazz18
Nov 17, 2023
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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.
Works fine. Scam your thumb a second time as an additional finger if you're having issues.
Nov 17, 2023
294 Posts
Joined Mar 2016
Nov 17, 2023
bighouse1
Nov 17, 2023
294 Posts
Quote from rkankath :
Does this work on ATT after unlocked?
It will. I did the same with the iPhone se. After 60 days I'm using at&t on it.
Nov 17, 2023
1,257 Posts
Joined Nov 2007
Nov 17, 2023
brestbry
Nov 17, 2023
1,257 Posts
The 6a has grown on me. I don't have any problems with it and my favorite thing about it is that the back is made of plastic! I go caseless and with the price of the phone being so cheap now, I'm really not that concerned about dropping it or getting scratches.
Nov 17, 2023
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WiseScene422
Nov 17, 2023
308 Posts
Quote from Antonio1919 :
I'd say my experience isn't all that bad with the fingerprint sensor. Misses sometimes, even with a glass screen protector but works 90% of the time.
Which glass screen protector are you using on your Pixel 6a?
Nov 17, 2023
1,559 Posts
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Nov 17, 2023
dreamwarrior
Nov 17, 2023
1,559 Posts
Quote from oregon14 :
That hasn't been true for 2 years.
Activate as a locked TF on TF (sim works for all TF brands) and phone will auto unlock in 60 days.
Have done it several times with both Straight Talk & Total phones. If have an issue activating just call & have TF rebrand.
I just completed 4 months of tracfone service using an old Simple Mobile IPhone 6s. Called to unlock and they said I had to pay $120
Nov 17, 2023
26 Posts
Joined Jun 2019
Nov 17, 2023
Antonio1919
Nov 17, 2023
26 Posts
Quote from WiseScene422 :
Which glass screen protector are you using on your Pixel 6a?
Supershieldz brand. I cracked my protector pretty quickly, matter of months, but I bought a 2 pack for $10 so it was worth the cost of trying it for me and I drop my phone often enough that I expected to break it myself. Just applied the second protector yesterday too.
Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 17, 2023
barrera_j
Nov 17, 2023
1,236 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.
you don't have to let it fail to enter the PIN

just slide the screen and you can enter it....

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Nov 18, 2023
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fungame
Nov 18, 2023
2,434 Posts
I got this as upgrade deal from Visible (Verizon mvno) from good price.

I haven't encounter single problem (running android 14).
Nov 18, 2023
428 Posts
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Mawsu
Nov 18, 2023
428 Posts
Quote from dreamwarrior :
I just completed 4 months of tracfone service using an old Simple Mobile IPhone 6s. Called to unlock and they said I had to pay $120
60 day rule is applicable for the devices bought since the verizon takeover
Nov 18, 2023
907 Posts
Joined Jul 2010
Nov 18, 2023
xlerate
Nov 18, 2023
907 Posts
Good deal...
How's the fingerprint reader?
Nov 18, 2023
33 Posts
Joined Nov 2019
Nov 18, 2023
SavageDeals101
Nov 18, 2023
33 Posts
Quote from rkankath :
Does this work on ATT after unlocked?
Yes bought for parent unlocked from target
Nov 18, 2023
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Nov 18, 2023
raEKwonton
Nov 18, 2023
1,096 Posts
Can't unlock bootloader to install custom roms like graphene OS is a hard deal breaker.

Once Verizon stops rolling their bloated updates to this phone in 1-2 years. You'll be stuck on the old OS with all its security flaws while Pixels with unlocked bootloaders can then install a custom ROM and stay updated.

This is a good deal if you do not care to truly own what you pay for.

HARD pass.
Last edited by raEKwonton November 18, 2023 at 07:06 AM.
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Nov 18, 2023
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oregon14
Nov 18, 2023
11,575 Posts
Quote from dreamwarrior :
I just completed 4 months of tracfone service using an old Simple Mobile IPhone 6s. Called to unlock and they said I had to pay $120
Makes sense, that's so old it falls under the previous 12 month unlock requirements.

Verizon bought all the TF brands in Nov 2021 and changed unlock policy to 60 days - but phones that had any service before 11/21 still need to have a yr to unlock. I have a 1st gen SE from Simple Mobile that had 1 month service & it's the same way.
Nov 18, 2023
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Nov 18, 2023
ballershanelle
Nov 18, 2023
6,569 Posts
Quote from oregon14 :
Makes sense, that's so old it falls under the previous 12 month unlock requirements.

Verizon bought all the TF brands in Nov 2021 and changed unlock policy to 60 days - but phones that had any service before 11/21 still need to have a yr to unlock. I have a 1st gen SE from Simple Mobile that had 1 month service & it's the same way.
Mom lost her sàfelink phone branded tf. I had no idea how to get anything other than a cheap flip tf. Had no idea why it was so hard to find a good phone until hearing about Verizon takeover. Honestly, what phones can I try to get on bf that will work right away to get her back on her free sàfelink service..she's 89 w no phone for two weeks

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Nov 18, 2023
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bamx2
Nov 18, 2023
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None or 1 left in inventory at stores near me. Waste of time to go there.

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