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expiredhammerhead10 posted Apr 25, 2025 6:40 PM

Total Wireless: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A36 Smartphone + 1-Mo 5G Unlimited Plan

$55

$335

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w/ Activation, External Port-In + Free S/Hat Total Wireless
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Total Wireless is offering their Total Wireless Service: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A36 Smartphone + 1-Month 5G Unlimited Plan ($55/month) for $55 w/ Activation + External Port-In/ID Verification only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member hammerhead10 for finding this deal.

Note, you may opt-in for Total Wireless 5G+ Unlimited plan for $65/Month. Additionally, you may save an additional $5 Off/Month w/ Auto Pay (enabled in your Total Wireless Dashboard)

Specs/Key Features
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Octa-core 2.4GHz, 1.8GHz Processor
  • 6.7'' FHD+ Super AMOLED Touchscreen Display
  • Front Camera 12MP (F2.2) | Main Camera: 50MP Wide OIS (F1.8) | 8MP Ultra Wide (F2.2) | 5MP Macro (F2.4)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
Total Wireless 5G Plan
  • Unlimited Data/Talk/Text
  • Covered by the Verizon 5G Network
  • Price Guaranteed for 5-Years w/ Taxes/Fees Included
  • No Contracts

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Limited time offer, while supplies last.
    • Device taxes and fees may apply.
    • Requires activation on Total 5G or Total 5G+ plan, external port-in and ID verification.
    • Available exclusively online and in Total Wireless stores.
    • Limited to four devices per account.
    • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Written by hammerhead10
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Total Wireless is offering their Total Wireless Service: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A36 Smartphone + 1-Month 5G Unlimited Plan ($55/month) for $55 w/ Activation + External Port-In/ID Verification only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member hammerhead10 for finding this deal.

Note, you may opt-in for Total Wireless 5G+ Unlimited plan for $65/Month. Additionally, you may save an additional $5 Off/Month w/ Auto Pay (enabled in your Total Wireless Dashboard)

Specs/Key Features
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Octa-core 2.4GHz, 1.8GHz Processor
  • 6.7'' FHD+ Super AMOLED Touchscreen Display
  • Front Camera 12MP (F2.2) | Main Camera: 50MP Wide OIS (F1.8) | 8MP Ultra Wide (F2.2) | 5MP Macro (F2.4)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
Total Wireless 5G Plan
  • Unlimited Data/Talk/Text
  • Covered by the Verizon 5G Network
  • Price Guaranteed for 5-Years w/ Taxes/Fees Included
  • No Contracts

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Limited time offer, while supplies last.
    • Device taxes and fees may apply.
    • Requires activation on Total 5G or Total 5G+ plan, external port-in and ID verification.
    • Available exclusively online and in Total Wireless stores.
    • Limited to four devices per account.
    • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion. -StrawMan86

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NAMP_Compliance
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No external memory card slot
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angle123
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Too many incorrect info above. A36 has 6GB RAM, slower CPU than Edge, slower charging speed than Edge's 68W. and much worse camera than Edge (which has Sony 700 sensor). Moto Edge is also much lighter (174g).
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This is not longer the case with their new unlocking policy which is mentioned in the OP "For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service."

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
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Apr 27, 2025 2:44 AM
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angle123Apr 27, 2025 2:44 AM
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Quote from norcal007 :
I'm comparing the Samsung A35 (see my post above) which got a 130 score for camera (stills) and 123 video. Reading a problem?
This thread is about A36. Even if you change subject to A35, Edge has 143 score for camera, much better A35. What's your excuse now smarta$$?
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Apr 27, 2025 2:56 AM
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taller238Apr 27, 2025 2:56 AM
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6G Ram, not 8G;
Removed Sdv slot, but kept 128g storage, not upgrading to 256g
6 years upgrade? Without specify how many major Android versions? Smell tricks here.

These are the reasons holding me pull the trigger so far.
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Apr 27, 2025 8:39 AM
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charlesp2000Apr 27, 2025 8:39 AM
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No sd card slot, NO DEAL
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Apr 27, 2025 9:19 AM
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operApr 27, 2025 9:19 AM
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
My gaming laptop only has 8GB RAM, and it was released in 2021.
I agreed with Ananke, Android is completely different animal and requires tons of hardware resources , google for it if you want to know why.. Some call it lagdroid for reason.
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Apr 27, 2025 1:45 PM
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hammerhead10
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Apr 27, 2025 1:45 PM
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Quote from eddieman :
So you only had to pay the initial $55 month plan? On days 31-60 you just let it sit without any plan and on day 61 it unlocked and you were able to use it in a different network? You did not owe Total Wireless anything and just went on your way?
This is not longer the case with their new unlocking policy which is mentioned in the OP "For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service."

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
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Apr 27, 2025 2:05 PM
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FrugalFreddyApr 27, 2025 2:05 PM
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Quote from ddcfamily :
Do you really care if you only get two years of android updates? It's a $55 phone. Use it, beat it, get the newest $50 phone in two years
Yes. The deal becomes sweeter the longer u keep the phone or the better the resale value.
Apr 27, 2025 3:49 PM
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we4321Apr 27, 2025 3:49 PM
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Quote from hammerhead10 :
This is not longer the case with their new unlocking policy which is mentioned in the OP "For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service."https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
So that means its $110 then? $55 + $55 for the 60 days of paid service?

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Apr 27, 2025 4:06 PM
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hammerhead10
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Apr 27, 2025 4:06 PM
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Quote from we4321 :
So that means its $110 then? $55 + $55 for the 60 days of paid service?
The phone is $55. To unlock it you can downgrade to their $40 plan for second month (so $55+$40), and I have also heard of others having CS put them on a $10 data only plan for the second month but cannot confirm as I have not done this.

I got this on an account I have multiple lines so it is $15+$15 for me since it's my 4th line.
Apr 27, 2025 4:09 PM
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eddiemanApr 27, 2025 4:09 PM
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Quote from hammerhead10 :
This is not longer the case with their new unlocking policy which is mentioned in the OP "For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service."

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
You think there's a chance FCC will override that 2nd 30 day plan and call it void and force carrier to unlock after the initial 30 day plan?
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Apr 27, 2025 4:45 PM
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mja28Apr 27, 2025 4:45 PM
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I wish they have cheaper monthly plan for like $25. I will stay with them.$55 and up. That's way too much. Especially if you have kids
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Apr 27, 2025 7:48 PM
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djinksApr 27, 2025 7:48 PM
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Quote from hammerhead10 :
The phone is $55. To unlock it you can downgrade to their $40 plan for second month (so $55+$40), and I have also heard of others having CS put them on a $10 data only plan for the second month but cannot confirm as I have not done this.I got this on an account I have multiple lines so it is $15+$15 for me since it's my 4th line.
There is a $10 +tax/mo plan for unlimited voice and text, no data. You may need to call and ask for it.
Apr 27, 2025 7:49 PM
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djinksApr 27, 2025 7:49 PM
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Quote from mja28 :
I wish they have cheaper monthly plan for like $25. I will stay with them.$55 and up. That's way too much. Especially if you have kids
There is a $10 +tax/mo plan for unlimited voice and text, no data. You may need to call and ask for it.
Apr 27, 2025 9:30 PM
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norcal007Apr 27, 2025 9:30 PM
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Quote from hammerhead10 :
The phone is $55. To unlock it you can downgrade to their $40 plan for second month (so $55+$40), and I have also heard of others having CS put them on a $10 data only plan for the second month but cannot confirm as I have not done this.I got this on an account I have multiple lines so it is $15+$15 for me since it's my 4th line.
here's their $30. plan, but it may be restricted to new BYOD users. One should ask c/s: http://www.totalwireless.com/plan...d-plan-5gb
Apr 27, 2025 9:40 PM
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norcal007Apr 27, 2025 9:40 PM
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Quote from angle123 :
This thread is about A36. Even if you change subject to A35, Edge has 143 score for camera, much better A35. What's your excuse now smarta$$?
LOL, you are all over the place and here's your previous post where you said the Edge gets 133 and now you claim it's 146. You are making stuff up with each post. "Edge gets a 133 score and A36 gets a 120. Edge is much better in camera testing by PhoneArena, not even close". Again you fail to read that I'm refencing the A35 which has a higher score than the A36. Add in the link where the review said the A35 demonstrated better image quality, but you have no comment on it. DXO tested the A35, but did not test the Moto Edge 2024.

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Apr 27, 2025 9:52 PM
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angle123Apr 27, 2025 9:52 PM
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Quote from norcal007 :
LOL, you are all over the place and here's your previous post where you said the Edge gets 133 and now you claim it's 146. You are making stuff up with each post. "Edge gets a 133 score and A36 gets a 120. Edge is much better in camera testing by PhoneArena, not even close". Again you fail to read that I'm refencing the A35 which has a higher score than the A36. Add in the link where the review said the A35 demonstrated better image quality, but you have no comment on it. DXO tested the A35, but did not test the Moto Edge 2024.
Since you are not capable of reading the PhoneArena results page, here are the full results: Motorola Edge (2024) Camera 133 Photo 143.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Camera 130 Photo 138
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Camera 120 Photo 126

Edge > A35 > A36

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