https://www.t-mobile.com/responsi...ock-policy
- The device must have been active on the T‑Mobile network for at least 40 days on the requesting line.
- If the device was financed or leased through T‑Mobile then all payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full.
- If the device is associated with a canceled account, then the account balance must be zero.
- T‑Mobile may request proof of purchase or additional information in its discretion and certain other exceptions may apply.
Since the phone is "On Us with trade" Via 24 monthly bill credits, then the phone won't be paid off until 2 years later (after 24 monthly bill credits). Meaning you can't Unlock the phone until 2 years from the time the phone has been active on the T-Mobile network on the requesting line.
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/...ess-device
- Log into your T-Mobile Account and choose the Accounts page.
- Select the line you wish to unlock, then choose Check device unlock status.
- Under the device image, check if your device is eligible to be unlocked. Review Device Unlock Policy for a list of eligibility requirements
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FYI : Once the phone is ordered with trade-in, the promotion should show up at your TMO Account promotions [t-mobile.com] page within a couple of days.
Limit: For those wondering if there is a maximum number of phone lines per account that can be upgraded through this promo, it seems it's 4 per account (as confirmed by T-Mobile rep).
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That's impossible, how can I mail it and have them receive it the next day? They should have an expiration date at least a week or two away, so that I can first receive and activate the new Pixel 9, copy stuff over (if needed), delete all my personal info from the Pixel 6 ("You will remove all Device data and personal information, passwords, security software, or user locks."), then ship it to them and leave time for shipping carrier to get it to them.
So I reluctantly backed out at the final step.
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I stick with physical sims so I can swap phones without calling T-Mobile every time. You can still use an international Esim for travel, as long as the phone is unlocked.
Anyone think they'll have a similar promo next year where the S21 will still qualify for maybe a Pixel 10?
In the past, people got the device on EIP, paid it off early and requested an unlock. Tmobile changed its terms recently where if you pay off early you stop getting the bill credits effectively making people stuck with tmobile for 2 years.
Anyone think they'll have a similar promo next year where the S21 will still qualify for maybe a Pixel 10?
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Last trade in I shipped, they claimed they never received it after 3 months. Promo code fell off my line and I had to deal with T-Force for 2 months to get my credit promo reinstated. Had UPS proof of delivery to T-Mobile. Also didn't get the Costco card because of it(doesn't apply to this deal,) thankfully I eventually got $100 bill credit.
OEM unlocking grayed out and says " Unavailable on carrier-locked devices."
I've read AT&T versions may be able to be OEM unlocked before setting up.
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