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expiredJaggsta posted May 17, 2024 05:35 AM

128GB Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (Locked) + 1-Month Unlimited Plan

w/ Port-in + Free Shipping

$100

$330

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Total by Verizon offers 128GB Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone (Locked) + 1-Month Unlimited Plan for $99.99 (Port-in of an existing phone number is required). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Jaggsta for finding this deal.

Note, you must select $50 Unlimited Plan or above to get the phone for $49.99 (more information).

Specs:
  • 6.4" 1080x2340 120Hz Super AMOLED Display
  • Exynos 1380
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • 5000mAh Battery
  • 4G/LTE/5G
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1

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  • Offer Terms:
    • Choose the $50/mo or $60/mo Unlimited plan to guarantee the discount price.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total by Verizon.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Total by Verizon offers 128GB Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone (Locked) + 1-Month Unlimited Plan for $99.99 (Port-in of an existing phone number is required). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Jaggsta for finding this deal.

Note, you must select $50 Unlimited Plan or above to get the phone for $49.99 (more information).

Specs:
  • 6.4" 1080x2340 120Hz Super AMOLED Display
  • Exynos 1380
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • 5000mAh Battery
  • 4G/LTE/5G
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Choose the $50/mo or $60/mo Unlimited plan to guarantee the discount price.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total by Verizon.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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techdesai2
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Previously I also did a lot of Metro and Tracfone deals to give to friends and family.

That said I have been burnt enough times and learnt the hard way to stay away from them. At least with Metro the system rejects orders beforehand. With Tracfone the issues happen after you get the phone…if something goes wrong in activation the customer service outrigjt lies and wastes your time .
jacob2012
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I saw quite a few comments on "unlocked automatically after 60 days"
That was NOT my case a few months ago, I needed to talk to CSR for unlocking.
geektech
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I had this phone for about 5 months. The battery sucks, the SOT was about 4 hours on a full charge, and AccuBattery estimated it even lower. The phone heated a lot. Both issues should be caused by Samsung's in house 1380 chipset (fabricated by Samsung as well). I had a OnePlus Nord 20 at the same price range that lasted about 11- 12 hours SOT on a full charge without heating issues.

The camera is good but not splendid. The screen looks good but has lagged touch register/none-register issue. Overall this phone is buggy and not worth the MSRP of $699. $100 seems like a fair price if you don't have other choice.

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FabulousNest1285
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May 22, 2024 11:27 AM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
Maybe never, text "UNLOCK" to 611611, probably have to do it twice over 2 days. Don't be surprised when the reply is -it looks like you're using your own device.
Thank you. I've sent message to 611611,and get reply "Great news!!! Your phone is already eligible to be unlocked. Please call Unlock Department. 1-888-442-5102" . Customer service said I have 59 days before unlock.
Last edited by FabulousNest1285 May 22, 2024 at 06:11 AM.
May 22, 2024 12:12 PM
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david61983May 22, 2024 12:12 PM
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Tried ordering several times but verification never goes through. Just clocks and clocks.
May 22, 2024 01:52 PM
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Hash14May 22, 2024 01:52 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
Maybe never, text "UNLOCK" to 611611, probably have to do it twice over 2 days. Don't be surprised when the reply is -it looks like you're using your own device.
Is this the same for the iPhone 11 as well?
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hpham_53May 22, 2024 02:20 PM
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Quote from FabulousNest1285 :
Thank you. I've sent message to 611611,and get reply "Great news!!! Your phone is already eligible to be unlocked. Please call Unlock Department. 1-888-442-5102" . Customer service said I have 59 days before unlock.
Did you activate your Total A54 with a TF preloaded 1-yr SIM or simply swapped the already-activated TF SIM into the Total A54.
* If you ACTIVATED the TF SIM in the Total A54, then it's being treated as if the Total A54 was "re-branded" to TF. The phone will be unlocked 60 days after activation.
* If you SWAPPED in the already-activated TF SIM, then the phone will work on TF (until/if TF detects the swap and might shut down your line). The A54 might never get unlocked because Total system never records that its IMEI was activated.
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VidyaG9025May 22, 2024 02:59 PM
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Quote from Hash14 :
What should I got with??
Total- A54 ($100)
Metro-
both iphone 11 and Samsung tab A9+ ($95)
If you want unlock in 2 months and an android device then A54. If you can wait for 6 months and an extra tab for use then Metro deal.
May 22, 2024 03:06 PM
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RUBYSTEVENSMay 22, 2024 03:06 PM
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Quote from VidyaG9025 :
If you want unlock in 2 months and an android device then A54. If you can wait for 6 months and an extra tab for use then Metro deal.
Metro is a year now.
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RUBYSTEVENSMay 22, 2024 03:07 PM
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Quote from Hash14 :
Is this the same for the iPhone 11 as well?
It is.

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RUBYSTEVENSMay 22, 2024 03:11 PM
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Quote from FabulousNest1285 :
Thank you. I've sent message to 611611,and get reply "Great news!!! Your phone is already eligible to be unlocked. Please call Unlock Department. 1-888-442-5102" . Customer service said I have 59 days before unlock.
Tagging on to hpham, if that TF sim was already activated in another phone, the unlock message you got was for the phone you had the TF sim in. And, all Total phones, Straight talk phones etc. will show TFW.
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peterl1365May 22, 2024 04:23 PM
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Quote from david61983 :
Tried ordering several times but verification never goes through. Just clocks and clocks.
I've been having the same problem. I called their customer service and was told that it is a known problem and they have already escalated the issue to their software developer. No estimate as to when it will be fixed, but they said I will be notified by email. The email notification may not be automatic, so you might need to call to add your name to the list.

For all the naysayers, this is a pretty decent phone for most uses. It's main draw for me is the dual-sim capability. I already have a OnePlus flagship, but I'm looking for a "good-enough" backup for when I'm traveling and I don't want to pay $250+.

Edit to add: For anyone that hasn't dealt with Total/TracFone/StraightTalk before, website issues are the norm. Their IT department is probably some guy working out of his mom's basement as a part-time gig when he isn't asking whether you want fries with your order.
Last edited by peterl1365 May 22, 2024 at 09:26 AM.
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peterl1365May 22, 2024 04:34 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Did you activate your Total A54 with a TF preloaded 1-yr SIM or simply swapped the already-activated TF SIM into the Total A54.
* If you ACTIVATED the TF SIM in the Total A54, then it's being treated as if the Total A54 was "re-branded" to TF. The phone will be unlocked 60 days after activation.
* If you SWAPPED in the already-activated TF SIM, then the phone will work on TF (until/if TF detects the swap and might shut down your line). The A54 might never get unlocked because Total system never records that its IMEI was activated.
On a related note, is there any restriction on using a TF SiM in this phone AFTER it's unlocked? I have an active TF SIM in a different BYOD device, and I forget if I need to involve TF Customer Service to move that SIM to a new device. I want to use this phone with the TF SIM and an eSIM for when I'm traveling.

If I first activate it with the Total SIM, can I then use my TF SIM in the phone even before it unlocks? I presume the phone should still unlock since it's been activated.
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hpham_53May 22, 2024 05:04 PM
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Quote from peterl1365 :
On a related note, is there any restriction on using a TF SiM in this phone AFTER it's unlocked?
For a phone made for TF and their sister companies, the SIM number is paired to the phone's IMEI in their system. If you take a SIM from TF-branded phone A and put it into TF-branded phone B, it'll displace and purge the original SIM of phone B from their system. There are a variety of scenarios and TF doesn't do things CONSISTENTLY. It's best to use the appropriate SIM (BYOP SIM for BYOP phone and original SIM for TF-branded phone), then transfer service from one phone to another.
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May 22, 2024 05:08 PM
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hpham_53May 22, 2024 05:08 PM
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Quote from peterl1365 :
Edit to add: For anyone that hasn't dealt with Total/TracFone/StraightTalk before, website issues are the norm. Their IT department is probably some guy working out of his mom's basement as a part-time gig when he isn't asking whether you want fries with your order.
Speaking as a mainframe IT guy from 1977 to 2012, that's funny but unfortunately close to the truth. TF IT people does a VERY poor job of testing their changes before implementing them.
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RUBYSTEVENSMay 22, 2024 05:08 PM
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Quote from peterl1365 :
On a related note, is there any restriction on using a TF SiM in this phone AFTER it's unlocked? I have an active TF SIM in a different BYOD device, and I forget if I need to involve TF Customer Service to move that SIM to a new device. I want to use this phone with the TF SIM and an eSIM for when I'm traveling.

If I first activate it with the Total SIM, can I then use my TF SIM in the phone even before it unlocks? I presume the phone should still unlock since it's been activated.
In the past, TFW has required a new sim if transferring service, Verizon has always tied the sim to the phone. Sims are $1 at many places and you can transfer to the new sim online. Some have swapped sims to different with no problem,, others have had problems. They can detect it, whether they do anything about it is a guess. The phone will unlock after activated with the correct sim, you're on your own if you swap the sim.
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peterl1365May 22, 2024 05:11 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
For a phone made for TF and their sister companies, the SIM number is paired to the phone's IMEI in their system. If you take a SIM from TF-branded phone A and put it into TF-branded phone B, it'll displace and purge the original SIM of phone B from their system. There are a variety of scenarios and TF doesn't do things CONSISTENTLY. It's best to use the appropriate SIM (BYOP SIM for BYOP phone and original SIM for TF-branded phone), then transfer service from one phone to another.
Thanks, I do have a BYOP SIM. I'm presuming that once the A54 device is unlocked, there should be no problem with using that SIM, right? Or am I misunderstanding what you are saying? In this case, the A54 would be TF Phone B, and I don't care what happens to the SIM that came with the phone. I just want to make sure that the A54 doesn't somehow get relocked/re-paired to the BYOP SIM.

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peterl1365May 22, 2024 05:21 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
In the past, TFW has required a new sim if transferring service, Verizon has always tied the sim to the phone. Sims are $1 at many places and you can transfer to the new sim online. Some have swapped sims to different with no problem,, others have had problems. They can detect it, whether they do anything about it is a guess. The phone will unlock after activated with the correct sim, you're on your own if you swap the sim.
So you're saying the safest option would be to buy a new BYOP sim and transfer the service to that sim?

Would this be the case if my TF service is already using a BYOP sim in my non-TF device? I've been using it that way for about a year, and if I recall I swapped it from a couple of older TF devices that I've since turned into WiFi-only. I originally got that SIM for an older unlocked T-mobile phone, then swapped it into the unlocked TF phones, then swapped it into a newer BYOP device.

I just want to make sure I do this right because I've got ~3000 days of service remaining on that SIM.

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