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Guide to transfer existing service to a Tracfone-branded device (keep phone number) [reddit.com]
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https :// www . reddit . com /r/TracFone/comments/169j7x1/guide_to_transfer_existing_service_to_a/
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It takes some configuring, but I've had good experiences with using Google Family to manage my kids devices.
1. Go to the web to find the current minutes, messages, data, and days remaining on your permanent phone.
2. Activate your "donor" phone on the same account.
3. Go to the web to find the current minutes, messages, data, and days remaining on your new, donor phone.
4. Go to support.tracfone.com and scroll down to and click "Chat with Support".
5. Populate the message template below with details of your donor phone and permanent phone and share with the CSR.
Hello, I'd like to move the data, minutes, text, and remaining days FROM my line TO my line .
currently has ### minutes, ### messages, #.# GB data, ### days left which I'd like added to my line which currently has ### minutes, #### messages, #.# GB data, ## days left.
My account email address is:
The end result should be minutes, messages, GB data, days left.
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S25 deal live on Spectrum
This phone nets you 710 dollar worth trade in
But, we cannot trade-in this phone immediately right? As it has to be unlocked first which can only be done after 60 days and by that time the value of trade in can go down. Any work around?
This deal on slickdeals says it for 2 on QVC and wm has for 1
TF UNL Talk & Text, 24GB Data, 365 Day, Smartphone
Service period ends:
10/12/2026
Thank you! This is what I see on the spectrum site for trade-in
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Spectrum Mobile Trade-In Program FAQs
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The following information will help answer questions you may have about trading in your old device.
Do I have to remove my information from my old device?
Yes, you're responsible for removing all confidential, proprietary or personal information before trading in your device. Remember to turn off any location-based services like Find My iPhone before returning your device. You can perform a factory reset to erase all stored information.
Visit our Device Help & Tutorials page and select your device for factory reset instructions.
Make sure that your phone has been unlocked from its previous carrier.
Note: A factory reset will delete all your photos, files and settings. Make sure to back up your data so you can restore it later.
Thanks. A little confused. Currently the line I am using still have 2 years mins and data. I don't think I can add a 30-day service, right?
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Spectrum Mobile Trade-In Program FAQs
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The following information will help answer questions you may have about trading in your old device.
Do I have to remove my information from my old device?
Yes, you're responsible for removing all confidential, proprietary or personal information before trading in your device. Remember to turn off any location-based services like Find My iPhone before returning your device. You can perform a factory reset to erase all stored information.
Visit our Device Help & Tutorials page and select your device for factory reset instructions.
Make sure that your phone has been unlocked from its previous carrier.
Note: A factory reset will delete all your photos, files and settings. Make sure to back up your data so you can restore it later.
Weirdly enough, the "unlocked from its previous carrier" links to this page:
https://www.spectrum.ne
I wonder if they actually require an unlocked device for trade-in or if that just pertains to number porting lock.
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Spectrum Mobile Trade-In Program FAQs
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The following information will help answer questions you may have about trading in your old device.
Do I have to remove my information from my old device?
Yes, you're responsible for removing all confidential, proprietary or personal information before trading in your device. Remember to turn off any location-based services like Find My iPhone before returning your device. You can perform a factory reset to erase all stored information.
Visit our Device Help & Tutorials page and select your device for factory reset instructions.
Make sure that your phone has been unlocked from its previous carrier.
Note: A factory reset will delete all your photos, files and settings. Make sure to back up your data so you can restore it later.
Weirdly enough, the "unlocked from its previous carrier" links to this page:
The other part - if you activate this by transferring your existing number on Tracfone itself - it extends validity. Not clear if your plan that's expiring in June is on a different provider.
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Spectrum Mobile Trade-In Program FAQs
Showing Content for ALL ZIP Codes Edit
The following information will help answer questions you may have about trading in your old device.
Do I have to remove my information from my old device?
Yes, you're responsible for removing all confidential, proprietary or personal information before trading in your device. Remember to turn off any location-based services like Find My iPhone before returning your device. You can perform a factory reset to erase all stored information.
Visit our Device Help & Tutorials page and select your device for factory reset instructions.
Make sure that your phone has been unlocked from its previous carrier.
Note: A factory reset will delete all your photos, files and settings. Make sure to back up your data so you can restore it later.
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