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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
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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 09, 2025 12:12 AM
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Apr 09, 2025 12:12 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Both my phones Samsung A35 and Moto Edge purchase on Feb 6 and Feb 7 have NOT unlocked. Called customer service and they say 60 days of paid service needed. Seems like they are applying this policy to all phones whose 60 days happen after April 1.
Worth a shot: if its been 61 days since activation try inserting a sim for a different carrier, rebooting, and waiting 10 minutes while connected to wifi before typing #TFUNLOCK# on dialpad. Was able to get two phones to unlock this way activated around the same date. Keeping original sim in device they would not unlock when using #TFUNLOCK# which usually happens on day 59 or 60.
Apr 09, 2025 12:12 AM
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whatsnextApr 09, 2025 12:12 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Both my phones Samsung A35 and Moto Edge purchase on Feb 6 and Feb 7 have NOT unlocked.

Called customer service and they say 60 days of paid service needed. Seems like they are applying this policy to all phones whose 60 days happen after April 1.
Have you tried turning it off and on and connecting to Wi-Fi?
Apr 09, 2025 12:16 AM
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GreySwing658Apr 09, 2025 12:16 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
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.

No kids be saying "totes wack" now or ever before...
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Apr 09, 2025 01:10 AM
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dogmarcopoloApr 09, 2025 01:10 AM
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is this phone unlockable from any of the websites that sell unlock code? have anyone tried it if now that two month's service is required. will that be cheaper?
Apr 09, 2025 01:17 AM
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sdsnifferApr 09, 2025 01:17 AM
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Quote from szy32 :
phone from total could be used in Tracfine after rebranding. $10 per month with autopay, or 19.99 for 90 days. not sure about porting, I think activating a new line should work. Might need a new sim.
Thanks, but could you please explain "rebranding"?
Apr 09, 2025 01:25 AM
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PurpleOne9873Apr 09, 2025 01:25 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Both my phones Samsung A35 and Moto Edge purchase on Feb 6 and Feb 7 have NOT unlocked. Called customer service and they say 60 days of paid service needed. Seems like they are applying this policy to all phones whose 60 days happen after April 1.
Same here. 2 A35s activated Feb 6 and Feb 14, the 1st one did NOT unlock (and now I don't expect the 2nd on to unlock on Apr14/15). Unlocking Dept rep (888 442-5102) said the same - requires 60 days of active service. Says that requirement has always been there. Said that I could add one more month of service and I'd have to call the CS dept to add plan.
I filed a complaint with FCC.
Apr 09, 2025 01:27 AM
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MusicSharkApr 09, 2025 01:27 AM
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Quote from PurpleOne9873 :
Same here. 2 A35s activated Feb 6 and Feb 14, the 1st one did NOT unlock (and now I don't expect the 2nd on to unlock on Apr14/15). Unlocking Dept rep (888 442-5102) said the same - requires 60 days of active service. Says that requirement has always been there. Said that I could add one more month of service and I'd have to call the CS dept to add plan. I filed a complaint with FCC.
Oh no.

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Apr 09, 2025 01:33 AM
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sdsnifferApr 09, 2025 01:33 AM
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Quote from PurpleOne9873 :
Same here. 2 A35s activated Feb 6 and Feb 14, the 1st one did NOT unlock (and now I don't expect the 2nd on to unlock on Apr14/15). Unlocking Dept rep (888 442-5102) said the same - requires 60 days of active service. Says that requirement has always been there. Said that I could add one more month of service and I'd have to call the CS dept to add plan.
I filed a complaint with FCC.
I think it's risky to "add one more moth of service", since it's not a continuous 60-day paid service... but I could be wrong though.
Apr 09, 2025 01:40 AM
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ashindeedApr 09, 2025 01:40 AM
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Quote from Tonline :
I might be in the same boat as you. My phone(Edge 2024) was activated on February 7 (which makes today, April 8, the 60-day mark). It still says "Locked" on the phone. BUT when I enter my phone's serial number(IMEI) on www.tfwunlockpolicy.com, it says:

"Validation for Phone with Service Line
Our systems indicate that your device has a service line attached. For security reasons, we also need to verify your phone number."

After entering the phone number, I see:

"Device Unlocking Eligibility Result
Eligible For: Unlocking

Based on our Unlocking Policy, your device meets the criteria for unlocking. Please read the information below carefully before proceeding with the Unlocking Request."

The page asks me to enter my name, email, and an alternate phone number. But when I click the "Submit" button, it just loops me back to the page where I entered the serial number—without any indication that my request was submitted successfully...

I was curious what you see on their webpage when you enter your serial number.

Interestingly, if I use my phone number on the initial page instead of the serial number, it says:
"We apologize. Your device is not eligible for our Unlocking Program."
I am getting the same exact message too.
Apr 09, 2025 01:59 AM
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Adealgrabber85Apr 09, 2025 01:59 AM
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Do they issue a full refund if someone refuses the delivery? Thanks!
Apr 09, 2025 02:37 AM
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leiffApr 09, 2025 02:37 AM
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If I order a second A35 does total Wireless give discount for service on additional lines?
Apr 09, 2025 02:40 AM
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Adealgrabber85Apr 09, 2025 02:40 AM
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Quote from leiff :
If I order a second A35 does total Wireless give discount for service on additional lines?

Yes the plan for my first phone was $55 and the second was $30
Apr 09, 2025 03:06 AM
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oregon14Apr 09, 2025 03:06 AM
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Quote from Adealgrabber85 :
Do they issue a full refund if someone refuses the delivery? Thanks!
They usually don't refund service plans.
Apr 09, 2025 03:10 AM
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leiffApr 09, 2025 03:10 AM
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Quote from Adealgrabber85 :
Yes the plan for my first phone was $55 and the second was $30
Thanks I may order a second line then. Did you have to do the picture ID verification a second time for the second line? Seems like I should be able to flip these phones for profit I can also include mobile service with the phones and sell them while they're still locked

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Apr 09, 2025 03:31 AM
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sdsnifferApr 09, 2025 03:31 AM
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Quote from leiff :
Thanks I may order a second line then. Did you have to do the picture ID verification a second time for the second line? Seems like I should be able to flip these phones for profit I can also include mobile service with the phones and sell them while they're still locked
If you get the 2nd phone(for free) from TW, can you switch to another cheaper service provider, such as TF, which offers $10 per month, and get it unlock after two months paid service, So eventually you get another phone for $30+$10x2=$50.

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