YMMV - T-mobile upgrade - Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 512GB with EPP 1699 with any condition trade-in $700 or less

eduardmc

Jul 16, 2025 04:35 PM

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eduardmcJul 16, 2025 04:35 PM

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Quote from n00000000000b

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Buying from Samsung / T-Mobile doesn't matter here since both phones would be locked to T-Mobile right?

Yes it will come locked to tmobile

Free2Ads

Jul 16, 2025 04:46 PM

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Quote from joatmon22

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They're wrong. I have the GoPlus plan and I was able to get the $1100 off by buying directly through Samsung's website. Should also be getting 10% CB too.

Your 10% CB will only be for the taxes paid nothing else when buying on device plan and ideally on taxes there won't be any cash back so literally no benefit using CB sites.

Last edited by Free2Ads July 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM.

Free2Ads

Jul 16, 2025 04:49 PM

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Quote from eduardmc

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Yes it will come locked to tmobile

Actually it will not come locked to Tmobile but soon you insert a sim it gets locked to that carrier. I bought a ATT phone previously and to test it inserted Tmobile Sim and the phone locked to Tombile. Irony is that device no longer shows on ATT nor on Tmobile, but it stays locked to the carrier it first activated on. Neither Apple nor Samsung could do anything with it later. Luckily I had both Tmobile and ATT so used that device on Tmobile and later traded it.

Andy00007

Jul 16, 2025 04:50 PM

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Andy00007Jul 16, 2025 04:50 PM

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It says Z flip is free and yes you pay upfront with possibility of cash back on it. Also, you get memory upgrade if you go through Samsung. I am on Go5g plus. Does this seems right? I have few phones to trade in which will give me $1100

ngtwolf

Jul 16, 2025 05:00 PM

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Quote from XHEATxROCKZx

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Does visible have any cons in your opinion?

Not the person you asked, but usually the only downside to a carrier like visible is that they are 2nd tier on whatever network they use, so if the network is congested, you're not getting full service, so it really depends on the network coverage in your area. In my case, when i used visible, i normally don't have good Verizon coverage anyway, so visible didn't work at all where maybe Verizon might have worked. Oh, they also typically have worse support and as mentioned in this thread, doesn't have the phone purchase discounts. that said, I've been on mvno carriers forever and I'd never go back to overpriced carriers, I'd rather just buy an unlocked phone myself.

twiggy_alien_man

Jul 16, 2025 05:05 PM

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twiggy_alien_manJul 16, 2025 05:05 PM

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Quote from TechTactician

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$1700 was the list price for prior generations lol crazy how expensive these fragile devices are getting

Especially for a foldable smartphone; failure seems to always be at the hinge.

People will buy at these ridiculous prices though, and companies will continue to raise the prices for future gens.

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Free2Ads

Jul 16, 2025 05:09 PM

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Quote from Jf95

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When talking to the T-Mobile rep at the store, they explained to get the full $1100 trade in you have to be Experience Beyond plan. Otherwise the teirs of trade in value goes down per plan you have. I have a grandfathered plan and the best they could do was $500 (S23U) if I had the screen repaired through my device protection. Only "deal" I've seen at least for sign on/trade in bonus is switching to Google Fi for sign on bonus($300 + $700/24mths) + trade in ($205 S23U) but they show OOS for fold 7.

You are right in general, however, there is an intentional promotion or a mistake as usual by TMobile, Go5G plus and Experience More gets $1100 while Go5G Next and Beyond, which are their higher plans, get $1000. Additionally, the same plans with same phone trade-in there is another promotion that says $800 credit. So net-net as usual with Tmobile fingers crossed, will not know until the first credit what the heck they are giving.

And to your thing $500 on grandfathered plan atleast has clarity.

nickz223

Jul 16, 2025 05:11 PM

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Quote from eduardmc

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When you get the phone you have 60 days to add samsung care +. They will ask you to record a 1 minute video of the physical part of the phone to check for damage or crack in order to get approve.

Thanks didnt know that

Monsterinc

Jul 16, 2025 05:16 PM

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MonsterincJul 16, 2025 05:16 PM

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Quote from superslickz

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What plan are you on?

That's a great price. The lowest it shows me is $1614.99 contract price.

Monsterinc

Jul 16, 2025 05:17 PM

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MonsterincJul 16, 2025 05:17 PM

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Quote from Free2Ads

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I did not get how the $1100 from Tmobile will get applied. To get the full $1100 on Tmobile you need to trade-in certain devices not the $50 ebay devices.

Edit: I selected an eligible phone and my plan is eligible for $1100 still the checkout price shows $1400 without the Tmobile trade-in. Looks like either Tmobile trade-in or Samsung Trade-in applied but not both. OP if you were able to replicate please share the steps.

Edit 2: I couldn't apply OP price, however, got a better price (hopefully Smilie

due to the bill credits and TMobile uncertainty). My final equipment plan came to $1564.99 with EDU program and $1045 bill credit. I am trading a Note 10+ for $55 value. My net excluding the taxes paid upfront comes to $520.
Contract price - $1564.99 = $65.21@24months
Bill credits - $1045 = $43.54@24months
Net monthly = $65.21 - $43.54 = $21.67 @24 months
So net paid excluding taxes and monthly Tmobile service, just for the device = $21.67 × 24 = $520.08

Please make sure to order using mobile app and one shot end to.end. When doing from computer I am missing the $100 promotion reserve credit. Also don't switch devices while ordering as well do not go back anytime during ordering process the app removes some credits and changes final price

That's a great price. The lowest it shows me is $1614.99 contract price.

Free2Ads

Jul 16, 2025 05:24 PM

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Quote from Andy00007

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It says Z flip is free and yes you pay upfront with possibility of cash back on it. Also, you get memory upgrade if you go through Samsung. I am on Go5g plus. Does this seems right? I have few phones to trade in which will give me $1100

Buying on Tmobile or Samsung Trade-in part remains the same so also the extra storage upgrade when pre-ordering. If you don't have EPP or EDU account on Samsung you loose extra credits. Without EPP and EDU you get $150 (provided you did reserve - $100 credit and $50 additional promotion benefit). When you don't see either then better buy the Tmobile phone from Costco to get $100 Costco gift card.

M5Rahul

Jul 16, 2025 05:29 PM

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M5RahulJul 16, 2025 05:29 PM

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Quote from Jf95

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When talking to the T-Mobile rep at the store, they explained to get the full $1100 trade in you have to be Experience Beyond plan. Otherwise the teirs of trade in value goes down per plan you have. I have a grandfathered plan and the best they could do was $500 (S23U) if I had the screen repaired through my device protection. Only "deal" I've seen at least for sign on/trade in bonus is switching to Google Fi for sign on bonus($300 + $700/24mths) + trade in ($205 S23U) but they show OOS for fold 7.

Are you on the SC ( Simple Choice ) plan ? Opt for the Go5G Plus ( I finally let go on my 12 yr old SC )

Getting the full $1100 off ( trading in my S24U for $450 instant 1 time credit and the remaining over 2 years as bill credits, which is fine since I'm not going anywhere ) on the F7, reduced bill $130, tax included ( 5 lines ) plus a $20/month x 12 months credit. Every other benefit ( except the unlimited international calling - don't use this anymore ) carried over!

Andy00007

Jul 16, 2025 05:30 PM

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Andy00007Jul 16, 2025 05:30 PM

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Quote from Free2Ads

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Buying on Tmobile or Samsung Trade-in part remains the same so also the extra storage upgrade when pre-ordering. If you don't have EPP or EDU account on Samsung you loose extra credits. Without EPP and EDU you get $150 (provided you did reserve - $100 credit and $50 additional promotion benefit). When you don't see either then better buy the Tmobile phone from Costco to get $100 Costco gift card.

I have EPP but since tmobile pays 1100 as bill credit and phone is worth 1100. Will Samsung give me $100?

n00000000000b

Jul 16, 2025 06:54 PM

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n00000000000bJul 16, 2025 06:54 PM

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Quote from Monsterinc

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That's a great price. The lowest it shows me is $1614.99 contract price.

How are you getting price to 1564.99? My EDU/EPP price is 1699$?
I see a 50$ credit to reserve now, but can't see any other credits? Was there a separate credit if you pre-reserved before launch?

BlueLanguage7736

Jul 16, 2025 07:00 PM

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BlueLanguage7736Jul 16, 2025 07:00 PM

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Quote from nickz223

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Only issue with T-Mobile is that to insure the phone they want $25 a month. Samsung lets you insure it for $18 a month.

you people are insuring your phones? lol maybe i am just too poverty but that's a wild thing to hear

YMMV - T-mobile upgrade - Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 512GB with EPP 1699 with any condition trade-in $700 or less

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