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frontpageFrugalForever posted Apr 07, 2025 03:30 AM
frontpageFrugalForever posted Apr 07, 2025 03:30 AM

Total Wireless Samsung Galaxy A35 Smartphone + 30-Day Total 5G Prepaid Plan

New Customers w/ Port-In & ID Verification

$55

$280

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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service on their Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $55. Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Device will unlock automatically 60 days after plan activation w/ two months of active, paid service required in order to unlock as of April 1, 2025 (see unlock policy). Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select $55 ($50 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G Unlimited Plan or $65 ($60 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.6" 2340x1080 resolution Super AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen display
  • Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • microSD card slot
  • Main Cameras: 50 MP (wide) / 8 MP (ultrawide) / 5MP (macro)
  • Selfie Camera: 13 MP (wide)
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 / NFC / GPS
  • Stereo speakers
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port
  • Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical)
  • 25W wired charging
  • No wireless charging
  • Android 14
  • 5000 mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Total Wireless is a no-contract, prepaid wireless phone service provider that is owned by / operates on the Verizon network.
    • Qualify for the discounted price by verifying your identity through Veriff.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total Wireless.
    • This offer is limited to two devices per account.
    • To transfer your phone number, service must be currently active with a provider outside the Tracfone family of brands. Taxes and fees may apply.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by FrugalForever
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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service on their Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $55. Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Device will unlock automatically 60 days after plan activation w/ two months of active, paid service required in order to unlock as of April 1, 2025 (see unlock policy). Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select $55 ($50 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G Unlimited Plan or $65 ($60 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.6" 2340x1080 resolution Super AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen display
  • Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • microSD card slot
  • Main Cameras: 50 MP (wide) / 8 MP (ultrawide) / 5MP (macro)
  • Selfie Camera: 13 MP (wide)
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 / NFC / GPS
  • Stereo speakers
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port
  • Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical)
  • 25W wired charging
  • No wireless charging
  • Android 14
  • 5000 mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Total Wireless is a no-contract, prepaid wireless phone service provider that is owned by / operates on the Verizon network.
    • Qualify for the discounted price by verifying your identity through Veriff.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total Wireless.
    • This offer is limited to two devices per account.
    • To transfer your phone number, service must be currently active with a provider outside the Tracfone family of brands. Taxes and fees may apply.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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ashindeed
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PSA: Looks like total wireless changed the policy from 60 days after activation to 60 days of active service. This went in to effect April 1st 2025.
WolfTheCat
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Good phone and good deal.

The a35 is good, and is likely the last of the "good" Samsung a-series phones with an SD slot. The a36 and a56 don't have them.

I got the previous (nearly identical) a54 deal and was very happy with it. The two phones are architecturally almost identical (same processors and ram). It's not a speed demon, but is fast enough to do all "normal" stuff, like social media, email, phone, etc... without any real performance problems. Maybe a gamer would be disappointed with it, and it will be getting OneUI 7 very, very soon.
LavenderPickle7682
3475 Posts
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Wow.

Porting in a number is a hassle -- if you don't already have a phone number.

The whole ID verification is just...how do the kids say it nowadays...."totes wack".

No idea how they're storing your image and credentials -- or who has access to them -- or what the process is for them to expunge that data -- or who is ensuring they're following best practices.

Oh who am I kidding, your DL and image are being sold to the highest bidder. We all know that.

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Apr 07, 2025 10:09 PM
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NotMeAgainApr 07, 2025 10:09 PM
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Quote from guyver2077 :
For those that have done the id verification before with Total on similar past deals... can you do this again on the same account? (I.e. not have to do verification again) I do have my old account as inactive since I didn't renew service after the initial 30 days.
i did phone deal last year. last week i log in to same email, it says my ID verification expired. Just did id verification all over again. it went through fine and ordered this phone last fri.
Apr 07, 2025 10:11 PM
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UniqueFang618Apr 07, 2025 10:11 PM
278 Posts
Quote from leiff :
I'm currently stuck in the verify process I tried option one and two and the wheel just keeps spinning. Did you use the camera on your phone to scan the verify QR code from the phone you're trying to Port from? I haven't tried this yet since I don't have physical access to the phone currently that I want to Port from
Yes, I used the camera on my phone to scan the QR code.

It does not have anything to do with the number of the phone or the porting number.
Apr 07, 2025 10:21 PM
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leiffApr 07, 2025 10:21 PM
3,566 Posts
Quote from UniqueFang618 :
Yes, I used the camera on my phone to scan the QR code.

It does not have anything to do with the number of the phone or the porting number.
If that's the case I don't know why the circle just keeps spinning and it won't verify when I try with the phone on hand I have. I tried with the QR code and I tried texting link via sms
Apr 08, 2025 12:31 AM
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PurpleScene795Apr 08, 2025 12:31 AM
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Quote from leiff :
If that's the case I don't know why the circle just keeps spinning and it won't verify when I try with the phone on hand I have. I tried with the QR code and I tried texting link via sms
its a crap shoot.

it seems like there are more people unsuccessful with ID veriifction than successful.

if someone has a fool proof 100% successful process. I would love to know how.

I even tried verification with my passport instead of my DL and still failed...
Apr 08, 2025 12:40 AM
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leiffApr 08, 2025 12:40 AM
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I didn't even get as far as it requesting any type of identification all I did was scan QR code from my phone after submitting SMS code and stuck with spinning wheel
Apr 08, 2025 04:18 AM
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PowerfulName4771Apr 08, 2025 04:18 AM
875 Posts
Is this phone better than the Moto Edge?
Apr 08, 2025 04:42 AM
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leiffApr 08, 2025 04:42 AM
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I got a successful order in. I had to do the verification from the phone I was trying to port in. After it said successful verification I added my plan then it asked me to put in my zip code at first I put in a slightly different zip code than the payment method from my number I was trying to port in from and I got an error message. After error message I redid the entire process with new SMS code and submitted photo ID a second time and put in a different zip code and that allowed me to check out successfully. Although maybe why it failed the first time is because I tried to create a new account instead of using the account I created earlier today the first time I tried to place an order. This time that succeeded I clicked login with the new sign in I created from earlier today rather than create a new account. When my order got stuck earlier today I assumed no account was created because I got no email verification
Last edited by leiff April 7, 2025 at 09:46 PM.

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Apr 08, 2025 09:53 AM
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UniqueMagic721Apr 08, 2025 09:53 AM
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Quote from GreyFuel8590 :
If not pay for 2nd month then how it will be unlocked after 60 days? I mean to say phone connection should be in active status to be unlocked isn't it?
They all have to unlock after 60 days once paid off. There was a law passed a while back.
Apr 08, 2025 11:45 AM
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PowerfulReward2041Apr 08, 2025 11:45 AM
7 Posts
Can I buy this for a free phone, and use the data plan on another phone?
Apr 08, 2025 12:50 PM
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ashindeedApr 08, 2025 12:50 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ashindeed

PSA: Looks like total wireless changed the policy from 60 days after activation to 60 days of active service. This went in to effect April 1st 2025.
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Apr 08, 2025 02:34 PM
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bodhimindApr 08, 2025 02:34 PM
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I can't get the Verification code to add to cart... I think it checks the IMEI of the phone somehow. I used the same phone previously successfully but a different GV.
Apr 08, 2025 03:10 PM
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NayutaApr 08, 2025 03:10 PM
461 Posts
Quote from ashindeed :
PSA: Looks like total wireless changed the policy from 60 days after activation to 60 days of active service. This went in to effect April 1st 2025.
Please share where you got this info?
Apr 08, 2025 03:11 PM
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DTresonateApr 08, 2025 03:11 PM
59 Posts
Quote from ashindeed :
PSA: Looks like total wireless changed the policy from 60 days after activation to 60 days of active service. This went in to effect April 1st 2025.
Does this change things from 1 month service requirement to 2 month?
For cellphones Activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone is eligible for unlocking after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service. https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
I have 40 days left on straittalk a16 and i just bought the a35 from total thinking i only need 1 month to unlock.
Apr 08, 2025 03:16 PM
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selvaspkApr 08, 2025 03:16 PM
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Quote from GreyFuel8590 :
If not pay for 2nd month then how it will be unlocked after 60 days? I mean to say phone connection should be in active status to be unlocked isn't it?
Just leave the sim on phone, phone connected to wifi for 60days.

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Apr 08, 2025 03:53 PM
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ashindeedApr 08, 2025 03:53 PM
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Quote from Nayuta :
Please share where you got this info?
https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/
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