Deal Q&A - Feel free to add questions and/or answers. I will go to the spectrum store this afternoon to ask many of them.
Q: Is this a Verizon pixel or a Google Fi pixel?
A: Google Fi Pixel.
Source: Comments of this post, previous deal posts, and XDA Developers.
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Q: After unlocking, will this phone be usable on the AT&T and/or T-Mobile Networks?
A: Yes
Source: Google Pixel Discord - Will ask Spectrum to verify.
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Q: Is the bootloader locked on this phone after unlocking?
A: Google Fi pixel may have bootloader unlocked easily.
Source: Comments on this post
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Q: Are there any hardware or cellular band-access differences between a Verizon unlocked, Google Fi, and a Google unlocked pixel?
A: No. The hardware is identical.
Source: Google Store chat.
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Q: Is the software update schedule the same for this and a and Google-unlocked phone?
A: Yes.
Source: Google Store chat says yes.
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Q: Is there any way to unlock the phone in less than 60 days?
A: No.
Source: Many people have tried it in comments of previous deals.
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Q: Do I need to have Spectrum Mobile Service for the full 60 days to unlock, or can I just use it without cellular service for that time?
A: Yes.
Source: Folks at Spectrum store.
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Q: Is there a less expensive phone plan than the $19.99/1GB plan?
A: No, that is their cheapest plan. However, they do have a $25/mo for two lines plan that may be useful to some.
Source: Folks at Spectrum store.
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Q: Do I need to keep Spectrum internet or mobile service to keep the $5/mo warranty?
A: Yes.
Source: Folks at Spectrum store.
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Q: What is the manufacturer warranty on this phone. Is it the standard Google 1-year manufacturer warranty?
A: Yes.
Source: Folks at Spectrum store.
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forum thread Posted by WolfTheCat • Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024 1:33 PM
Spectrum Internet Customers: Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $500 w/60 days of Service & junk trade. Locked for 60 days.
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Should I hold out and hope it comes back?
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If you go through https://store.google.co
https://imgur.com/a/BKYwen8
Just in case anyone is interested and wants to access to OEM unlocking in the developer mode after 60 days.
If you go through https://store.google.co
https://imgur.com/a/BKYwen8
Just in case anyone is interested and wants to access to OEM unlocking in the developer mode after 60 days.
Here was the thread on XDA I saw that helped me out(It's not really a guide to unlock anything other than saying to wait 60 days).
https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-ca...e.4645496/
Here was the thread on XDA I saw that helped me out(It's not really a guide to unlock anything other than saying to wait 60 days).
https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-ca...e.4645496/
My guess is that it's a Fi model to be able to OEM unlock (Verizon models can't) but Verizon image since Spectrum uses Verizon's network.
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What I did get:
Spectrum website says this deal is good until June 30.
https://slickdeals.net/f/17292976-spectrum-internet-customers-buy-128gb-google-pixel-8-pro-or-less-w...
Should I hold out and hope it comes back?
Spectrum will probably offer more trade in deals once 8a goes up.
Spectrum will probably offer more trade in deals once 8a goes up.
That's usually how Spectrum trade in works. They offer the best deal during preorder or launch.
But, if that holds true, it leaves me with options.
- The Samsung S24FE and A35 should both release soon. Either would work for me, maybe a deal on one. Also strange that Spectrum isn't selling the S24+.
- I could try to hold out for a Pixel 9 Pro in October. But, my phone loses security updates in August, so I might have to really think about trying that.
Or, I could just take the P8Pro. $500 isn't exactly a bad deal for one. Just craws me that it was $200 less a few weeks ago.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
But, if that holds true, it leaves me with options.
- The Samsung S24FE and A35 should both release soon. Either would work for me, maybe a deal on one. Also strange that Spectrum isn't selling the S24+.
- I could try to hold out for a Pixel 9 Pro in October. But, my phone loses security updates in August, so I might have to really think about trying that.
Or, I could just take the P8Pro. $500 isn't exactly a bad deal for one. Just craws me that it was $200 less a few weeks ago.Spectrum offers amazing trade in deals when they do have their promotions. They were selling the S24 for $100 and S24+ for $300 with trade in of any phone last couple months.
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