Best Buy is offering their Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone (2023) (various colors) on sale listed below after trading Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device (in a form of a refund for$415 Off). Shipping is free.
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Best Buy is offering their Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone (2023) (various colors) on sale listed below after trading Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Device (in a form of a refund for$415 Off). Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member karthekean for finding this deal
Note, trade in device must be in good/working condition. Damage will incur reduced value.
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I was not already a Verizon customer. I picked the lowest-cost plan ($75 w/o autopay) when ordering the phone on Best Buy web site. When I picked up the phone, a Verizon SIM was attached to the box, without any kind of instructions to activate. But I got some helpful info from member ProudToBeAnIdian on how to proceed. Here's how it went.
* I created a Verizon account on Verizon web site. They asked for my name, address, email, etc but the SS# and DL info were already provided when ordering through Best Buy in order for Verizon to check my credit. Then it asked me to provide my new Verizon phone number or accout number. I checked "I'lll do it later", then logged out.
* I put the SIM in an unlocked old phone (because I want to sell the Pixel 8 as new-in-box). The SIM was automatically activated and assigned a new Verizon phone number.
* I logged back into my VZ account and linked the new phone number to the account. I looked at a preview of the 1st bill and it was $126.86 including taxes & fees and $35 activation fee. Each month after that is $81.37. Damn, they're expensive for just one line.
* I selected Chat while logged in, told the bot that I wanted to cancel service, it gave me the option to cancel service myself or via a rep, I chose to do it myself WHICH WAS A BAD DECISION. The bot submitted the cancel request but said service would be disconnected on Aug 17, that means I have to pay the full 1st month. That's NOT what I wanted.
* I started a new Chat and asked for "Agent". A live agent connected (without a name, let's assume it was a female) and asked what I needed. I told her that I wanted to cancel because the VZ signal is so weak at my location. She wanted to try some trouble shooting first. I said OK. She told me to do a Network Reset on the phone and let her know if it got better. I did the reset and told her that I still got only 1 bar with VZ but the same phone got 4 bars with T-mo. She said she needed to get a supervisor to cancel the pending request that the bot submitted.
* After 5 minutes or so, she said she got the pending request deleted and was ready to cancel service right away. I asked her to proceed which she did. After that, my account showed service disconnected and the bill preview showed an expected bill of $7.56 (for one day of service + taxes & fees I guess). Since the account shows No Payment Method On File, I guess they'll mail me a bill, but I plan to log in after a few days and pay the bill online if I can.
The issues with the phone come with cellular usage. The modem is weak, so it doesn't latch on to 5G very well in low coverage area. The phone keeps on getting warm and loses battery rather rapidly. Also in general, the Tensor thermals are poor. So on a hot day in the car, the phone will overheat even when used normally to do VOIP calls, play music etc without even using GPS. If using GPS, it is even worse.
Unfortunately the first thing that the Pixels do on overheating is shut down the cellular signal. The phone is then totally crippled until you switch it off and let it cool down. Had some rough experiences on the road with the phone overheating and needing to shut it down and having to disconnect calls.
On a cool day or while being indoors with strong wifi signal, the phone will do well. It is otherwise pretty smooth with great software. All in all, a nice phone with excellent software is hampered badly by a mediocre processor with awful thermals and a very inferior modem.
If you plan to use the phone for yourself, I would honestly wait till Pixel 10 where the processor would be TMSC based vs the current Tensor projected to be used in Pixel 9.
I have the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro both. Google's Tensor G2/G3 is significantly inferior to the Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in terms of performance, thermals and battery life. To add insult to injury, the model in the Pixel phones is by Samsung and really does a bad job in low signal areas and with 5G. So you have the phone with weak signal, constantly overheating and losing battery.
Google always has trade in deals where they give a lot of $$ for older iphones but very little $$ for their own Pixels. So I'm sure you will find similar deals with Pixel 9 as well. Keep in mind the Pixel 9 is 6.03" screen size, so smaller than the Pixel 8.
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I only got charged the exact amount shown on Best Buy website, $4x (I did the Verizon line), I don't think BB full charged me then refund
As I posted before, a purchase with carrier sign up has the trade in value deducted at ordering. But they charge you full price when not signing up with carrier, and refund the trade in value after pick up.
i got the phone earlier today, on best buy's website it says it should cost me about 170 after tax, let's see how the refund looks in the next few days
i wish these phones came with a usb c to 3.5mm jack :/
All thanks to Apple lol, at least those Moto phones still have 3.5mm jack
I created the verizon account, but can we cancel the verizon plan without activating the sim ?
If you don't activate the SIM, you'll not have Verizon service (even for a little while). Best Buy/Verizon might say that you failed to comply with the terms of the deal and clawback the $100 discount you got that's associated with the carrier sign-up. If so, you'll end up paying the full price for the phone, less the trade-in value of your old phone, just like buying without a carrier sign-up.
Last edited by hpham_53 July 21, 2024 at 08:18 AM.
My SO has Verizon service. Can I get this on her line for the extra $100 off but not activate it (she will continue to use her iphone 13)? As long as the Pixel 8 is unlocked I should be able to use it on T-mobile? Similar question to the answer above but my SO has Verizon service
My SO has Verizon service. Can I get this on her line for the extra $100 off but not activate it (she will continue to use her iphone 13)? As long as the Pixel 8 is unlocked I should be able to use it on T-mobile? Similar question to the answer above but my SO has Verizon service
I think the intention here is for the buyer to sign up with a NEW LINE on Verizon (in an existing account is OK). Again, not activating the SIM doesn't create a new line, and that's a no-no. But you should ask Best Buy to be sure.
I don't think you're required to use the Pixel 8 with Verizon. I put the SIM into an old phone and it activated just fine. Verizon just wanted to recoup some money from you through the new line for the $100 discount they gave.
Last edited by hpham_53 July 21, 2024 at 09:40 AM.
I think the intention here is for the buyer to sign up with a NEW LINE on Verizon (in an existing account is OK). Again, not activating the SIM doesn't create a new line, and that's a no-no. But you should ask Best Buy to be sure.
I don't think you're required to use the Pixel 8 with Verizon. I put the SIM into an old phone and it activated just fine. Verizon just wanted to recoup some money from you through the new line for the $100 discount they gave.
Ah ok. So a new line still has to be created on her existing Verizon account and then I can cancel and pay whatever prorated price for the service before it's canceled?
Ah ok. So a new line still has to be created on her existing Verizon account and then I can cancel and pay whatever prorated price for the service before it's canceled?
That's my take on it. Check with Best Buy to be sure.
That's my take on it. Check with Best Buy to be sure.
Ok thanks. I have an iPhone 11 laying around so this is a great deal. May end up giving it to a family member during the holiday. For myself, I already got on the Samsung S24 Ultra deal going around, I'm a Samsung user.
For myself, I already got on the Samsung S24 Ultra deal going around, I'm a Samsung user.
I'm also a Samsung user (LG before that), currently with a base 256GB S24 that I got from Fi for $350. Upgraded from a Fi S22 that I got at no cost in 2022 after trading in an iPhone11 for $310.
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* I created a Verizon account on Verizon web site. They asked for my name, address, email, etc but the SS# and DL info were already provided when ordering through Best Buy in order for Verizon to check my credit. Then it asked me to provide my new Verizon phone number or accout number. I checked "I'lll do it later", then logged out.
* I put the SIM in an unlocked old phone (because I want to sell the Pixel 8 as new-in-box). The SIM was automatically activated and assigned a new Verizon phone number.
* I logged back into my VZ account and linked the new phone number to the account. I looked at a preview of the 1st bill and it was $126.86 including taxes & fees and $35 activation fee. Each month after that is $81.37. Damn, they're expensive for just one line.
* I selected Chat while logged in, told the bot that I wanted to cancel service, it gave me the option to cancel service myself or via a rep, I chose to do it myself WHICH WAS A BAD DECISION. The bot submitted the cancel request but said service would be disconnected on Aug 17, that means I have to pay the full 1st month. That's NOT what I wanted.
* I started a new Chat and asked for "Agent". A live agent connected (without a name, let's assume it was a female) and asked what I needed. I told her that I wanted to cancel because the VZ signal is so weak at my location. She wanted to try some trouble shooting first. I said OK. She told me to do a Network Reset on the phone and let her know if it got better. I did the reset and told her that I still got only 1 bar with VZ but the same phone got 4 bars with T-mo. She said she needed to get a supervisor to cancel the pending request that the bot submitted.
* After 5 minutes or so, she said she got the pending request deleted and was ready to cancel service right away. I asked her to proceed which she did. After that, my account showed service disconnected and the bill preview showed an expected bill of $7.56 (for one day of service + taxes & fees I guess). Since the account shows No Payment Method On File, I guess they'll mail me a bill, but I plan to log in after a few days and pay the bill online if I can.
I hope all that was helpful to someone.
Unfortunately the first thing that the Pixels do on overheating is shut down the cellular signal. The phone is then totally crippled until you switch it off and let it cool down. Had some rough experiences on the road with the phone overheating and needing to shut it down and having to disconnect calls.
On a cool day or while being indoors with strong wifi signal, the phone will do well. It is otherwise pretty smooth with great software. All in all, a nice phone with excellent software is hampered badly by a mediocre processor with awful thermals and a very inferior modem.
I have the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 8 Pro both. Google's Tensor G2/G3 is significantly inferior to the Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in terms of performance, thermals and battery life. To add insult to injury, the model in the Pixel phones is by Samsung and really does a bad job in low signal areas and with 5G. So you have the phone with weak signal, constantly overheating and losing battery.
Google always has trade in deals where they give a lot of $$ for older iphones but very little $$ for their own Pixels. So I'm sure you will find similar deals with Pixel 9 as well. Keep in mind the Pixel 9 is 6.03" screen size, so smaller than the Pixel 8.
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i wish these phones came with a usb c to 3.5mm jack :/
I created the verizon account, but can we cancel the verizon plan without activating the sim ?
I don't think you're required to use the Pixel 8 with Verizon. I put the SIM into an old phone and it activated just fine. Verizon just wanted to recoup some money from you through the new line for the $100 discount they gave.
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I don't think you're required to use the Pixel 8 with Verizon. I put the SIM into an old phone and it activated just fine. Verizon just wanted to recoup some money from you through the new line for the $100 discount they gave.
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