Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Prepaid - Total by Verizon $55

Hat-Trick

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Jul 15, 2024 08:01 PM

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Hat-Trick

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Quote from ed1968

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Did you think they were in business to send you free phones?

Not at all. Why do they charge me to PORT IN a number? Aren't I already going to be paying for service?

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Hat-Trick

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Jul 15, 2024 08:03 PM

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Hat-Trick

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Quote from kyden99

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Um, of course? That's how free phones have always been?

Have they? I thought they were "paid for" by you paying for service for a particular period of time, not being charged to just port-in a number (basically becoming a customer before even choosing service).

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pug_ster

Jul 15, 2024 08:11 PM

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Quote from bigbw

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I had the same issue, think it was because I selected the $55 plan first.. I had to go back and register with a different email and go through the whole process again, selecting the $65 plan and it worked fine..

Tried that and it says the same thing. I tried putting my gv phone number which I didn't port yet.

Quote from kyden99

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Did you go through the id verification?

Yes

Edit: I closed the whole thing and re-ordered the phone with the $65 plan. FYI, I was only able to order 1 phone, could not order 2 phones. Even though the phone is 'free' i have to pay taxes for the phone which cost a total of around $90 total. Oh well.

Last edited by pug_ster July 15, 2024 at 01:30 PM.

lou2004

Jul 15, 2024 08:46 PM

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Quote from Hat-Trick

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Not at all. Why do they charge me to PORT IN a number? Aren't I already going to be paying for service?

So you want free phone and free service. Let us know when you found deal like this 😁

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budster

Jul 15, 2024 08:57 PM

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Quote from Jgirwarn

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For me, I default to U1 where available, in my experience U1 with XAA is the most debloated software (might have facebook or whatsapp on it by default). It doesn't include the carrier software that you can't uninstall or turn off.

Ok, I figure you're all talking about using Odin to flash a Samsung phone. But where does one go to download Odin and the U1 - XAA software? It seems Odin is intended as an internal Samsung tool and is not supposed to be publicly released.

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dvett

Jul 15, 2024 09:10 PM

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dvettJul 15, 2024 09:10 PM

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This or an iPhone 11? Need a cheap second phone for work.

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budster

Jul 15, 2024 09:38 PM

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budsterJul 15, 2024 09:38 PM

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Quote from WolfTheCat

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- I also use a device called Chargie (google it if interested) that limits the maximum charge, and don't charge it above 70% unless I'm going on a long road trip or will really need it, and won't charge it at all if it gets too hot. (for battery life)

Thanks for the tip on Chargie. I had never heard for that before and will be looking into that more. There doesn't seem to be much if any discussion about that device on SD before. I've been using the AccuBattery app to create a notification on when to stop charging at a certain charge level, but the app cannot actually stop the charging. That Chargie device seems to be what I'm looking for to actually stop the charging. I would think though that phone manufacturers could include a built-in app to stop charging once a certain charge level is reached and have always wondered why no one has done so.

RayCanUSA

Jul 15, 2024 09:38 PM

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Quote from Hat-Trick

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Not at all. Why do they charge me to PORT IN a number? Aren't I already going to be paying for service?

How much is the charge to PORT IN a number? I didn't see that anywhere.

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oregon14

Jul 16, 2024 12:17 AM

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Quote from RayCanUSA

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How much is the charge to PORT IN a number? I didn't see that anywhere.

Google Voice charges $20 to port in a number (& $3 to port out) but Total does not charge to port in. I've done 2 in recent months & there was no fee.

Jgirwarn

Jul 16, 2024 01:27 AM

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Quote from budster

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Ok, I figure you're all talking about using Odin to flash a Samsung phone. But where does one go to download Odin and the U1 - XAA software? It seems Odin is intended as an internal Samsung tool and is not supposed to be publicly released.

This will require a DM, I don't want to get banned.

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feverdoingwork

Jul 16, 2024 11:01 AM

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feverdoingworkJul 16, 2024 11:01 AM

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Can we port from straight talk?

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RUBYSTEVENS

Jul 16, 2024 02:54 PM

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RUBYSTEVENSJul 16, 2024 02:54 PM

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Quote from dvett

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This or an iPhone 11? Need a cheap second phone for work.

No one can tell you, a54 has 5g, ip11 doesn't, etc. I use both, too much family needs help so have to keep up. Personally, when I want something reliable I grab my iphone. Used to do all that flashing etc on android, now I just want it to work. Last, never owned an android that over time didn't slow down-never owned an iphone that did.

RUBYSTEVENS

Jul 16, 2024 02:56 PM

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Quote from feverdoingwork

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Can we port from straight talk?

Has to be outside the Verizon network.

Jaggsta

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Jul 16, 2024 06:55 PM

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Quote from pug_ster

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Tried that and it says the same thing. I tried putting my gv phone number which I didn't port yet.

Yes

Edit: I closed the whole thing and re-ordered the phone with the $65 plan. FYI, I was only able to order 1 phone, could not order 2 phones. Even though the phone is 'free' i have to pay taxes for the phone which cost a total of around $90 total. Oh well.

I was able to order 2 after adding second $65 plan on main screen it discounts it to $30 then add device to the plan at cart. Asked for another text verification. Total was $95 + "$19.50x2 Tax on $279 Free Device"

2 shipped Sunday but UPS just got package tuesday in Louisville KY it shows.

Last edited by Jaggsta July 16, 2024 at 12:19 PM.

Jaggsta

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Jul 16, 2024 06:58 PM

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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS

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No one can tell you, a54 has 5g, ip11 doesn't, etc. I use both, too much family needs help so have to keep up. Personally, when I want something reliable I grab my iphone. Used to do all that flashing etc on android, now I just want it to work. Last, never owned an android that over time didn't slow down-never owned an iphone that did.

apparently this doesn't work on ATT once unlocked and blocking T-Mobile 5G Bands 41/71 not sure if odin flashing to U1 model will allow those bands to work.

"The IMEI comes back as not compatible on Cricket & AT&T.

-Works on T-Mobile, but missing bands 41 & 71 (maybe others too, but doesn't matter since 71 is a must)

-Shows compatible on Verizon, but having MMS issues on US Mobile"

https://www.howardforums.com/thre...t-17269606

Last edited by Jaggsta July 16, 2024 at 12:07 PM.

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