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expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM
expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM

T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone

(via 24 monthly bill credits)

Up to $830 Off w/ Eligible Trade-in

$830

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

Original Post

Written by ouloat
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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Written by ouloat

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xpeng
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$500 for other plans.
desimillionaire
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You can go thru Costco or Sams club if youre a member. Saves you the $35 fee and you can earn up to a $100 gift card for upgrading.
Nachiketkc
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Seems like Simple Choice does qualify and gets you up to $500 trade in value.
Unfortunately t mobile charges $30 extra on phones (apple sells ip16 for 800 and t mobile for 830.
T mobile also asked for $35 connection charge.
This extra $65 surcharge makes it less appealing ☹️

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Feb 15, 2025 05:39 PM
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bill875Feb 15, 2025 05:39 PM
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Quote from kalatoker :
Is this unlimited freedom plan? I'm getting quoted $500 credit for the iphone 12 mini which is still a great phone for me because I love the size (pause). Does it force you to change plans?
I'm on Unlimited Freedom where it's $30/line with hotspot and 4k Streaming and 50GB (Might be 100GB) priority data and did NOT have to change plans to upgrade. I traded in an iPhone 12 (64GB) and received the $500 trade in for it. I am trading in a phone not currently on the line as the phone on the line is an older iPhone XR that would have only received $250, which is still more than it is worth.
Feb 15, 2025 05:41 PM
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EcoAZFeb 15, 2025 05:41 PM
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Quote from RandomSDNeo :
those days existed mate, with Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile..may be not now..

Sure they existed but it is a dumb way to run a business.
Feb 15, 2025 05:42 PM
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jmcunninFeb 15, 2025 05:42 PM
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Has anyone tried upgrading multiple lines at a time? When I go to upgrade the another line, it replaces the 1st line in the cart.
Feb 15, 2025 05:42 PM
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dadabFeb 15, 2025 05:42 PM
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Quote from blahbooboo2 :
Not anymore. When was last time you did this?
Some folks report they got lucky with reps that allowed the unlock. However, many more report it was denied and officially it's now against policy. See my posts 2 above, i directly messaged T-Mobile.





It sucks. See my post directly above. It's hit or miss whether a rep grants it to you or not. officially iphones are not allowed anymore.
T-mobile gets crappier by the year...
Quote from chaoss :
because there is no temp unlock for iPhones.
this was the 'glitch' several years ago. people would call up tmobile and ask for a temp lock but that would fully unlock the iPhone
Quote from Free2Ads :
The time and effort you spend is what matters. One is simple the other one is stressful just to get $15 benefit. Your approach is based on luck rather.

Unlock phone isn't a big deal unless you switching services.

I was erroneously assuming that a call to t-mobile will allow me to add an international data eSim. Guess not.
Feb 15, 2025 05:47 PM
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KerruptFeb 15, 2025 05:47 PM
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This is the first T-Mobile "deal" I have seen that offers less trade in value for the Military/First Responder plans ($200 less for military Go5Plus). They are basically removing the benefit/discount of having a military plan.
I hope this is not the policy for future deals like when iPhone 17 is released but I fear it is.
Feb 15, 2025 05:48 PM
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cubsfan5150Feb 15, 2025 05:48 PM
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Quote from ouloat :
Valentine promotions are live now online. See wiki or t-mobile.com for promotion details.OFFER ID R070Apple Trade ID250203Go5G+, Next, Magenta Max = $830 off after trade-inOFFER ID R075Apple Trade ID25020555, Military or First Responder Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next = $630 off after trade-inOFFER ID R074Apple Trade ID250204Most other plans = $500 off after trade-inBefore asking if your plan qualifies, login online at t-mobile.com and test upgrading a phone. The online system will tell you how much your trade-in is worth.
Looks like you must add a line on the military plan. fark that.
Feb 15, 2025 05:50 PM
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JohnCandlewickFeb 15, 2025 05:50 PM
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Quote from imherefordeal :
How much does per line cost on newer plans? I pay $25 per line in simple choice plan. Is it worth upgrading to avail offers like these?

Probably not. I was in the same boat but it's usually never worth changing away from simple choice in the long run

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Feb 15, 2025 05:55 PM
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civildealerFeb 15, 2025 05:55 PM
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What is the cheapest phone I can get from eBay to qualify for the maximum credit?
Feb 15, 2025 05:58 PM
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maddy1980Feb 15, 2025 05:58 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
if you really want this deal, go with Costco or Sams. they waive the $35 connection fee

also, you qualify for a costco/sams card when you upgrade through them. it's about $75

I'm thinking of doing this deal. I have a simple choice plan and an old iPhone 12. but I'm still debating.

How to confirm if simple choice plan is eligible or not?
Feb 15, 2025 05:58 PM
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Bulletproof23Feb 15, 2025 05:58 PM
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Quote from civildealer :
What is the cheapest phone I can get from eBay to qualify for the maximum credit?

Pixel 6 or Galaxy S10e
Feb 15, 2025 06:09 PM
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vikesfanFeb 15, 2025 06:09 PM
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Magenta Max customer here. Went through Costco to upgrade my wife's Apple 13 (standard). Super easy transaction, waived the $35 fee, paid $67 in taxes, will get a $100 Costco store credit in 90 days. No requirement to upgrade from Magenta Max-wasn't even mentioned by the rep. Thanks OP and other commenters! 👍
Feb 15, 2025 06:20 PM
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DannyD2637Feb 15, 2025 06:20 PM
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Quote from xpeng :
$500 for other plans.

Where are you seeing that other plans are eligible?
Last edited by DannyD2637 February 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM.
Feb 15, 2025 06:22 PM
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hall0Feb 15, 2025 06:22 PM
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Has anyone tried this at Apple store?
Pro
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dealhunter85
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We have 4 lines that qualify. Can we do all 4?

If we got to Sam's or Costco, is it $100 credit per line?

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Quote from bbyf1601 :
I went from wanting to do this deal to thinking maybe it's not such a great idea. Doing this deal means you have a locked phone for the next two years and can't upgrade your device for the next two years without losing your bill credits (so no iPhone 17 or 18). I'm assuming that if they're offering this is, they'll offer it again when the 17 launches.

This is the best offer for older plans in over a year. If they do this for the 17, it will probably be around this time again. I have been waiting for them to offer this for magenta max plans, and this is the first one since the new go plans have been available.

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