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popularouloat posted Feb 11, 2026 09:20 PM
popularouloat posted Feb 11, 2026 09:20 PM

T-Mobile: YMMV, Targeted. Upgrade to Free iPhone 17 with EIP and any trade-in in any condition

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YMMV, for certain targeted T-mobile customers. Free upgrade to iPhone 17 with EIP and any condition any trade-in (must have visible IMEI). Plan does not matter, only targeted accounts. Read the terms below carefully.

Just like the targeted Pixel 10 promotion, you can check if you have this offer by logging in online or T-life and making a test upgrade with a worthless trade-in (example IMEI 352363061652430). If the website or T-life offers you $830 promotional value for this worthless trade-in even if you declare it as broken, then you know your account has the promotion. Once you confirm your account has the promotion, take screenshots for your records and then you can purchase through any retail channel (i.e. Costco or Sam's for additional gc back).

Per the terms, you will get $830 RDC on iPhone 17 family for any trade-in in any condition as long as you can get the IMEI number [reddit.com]. So broken, non-functional phones work as long as the IMEI number is physically somewhere on the phone. If the online trade-in cannot find your IMEI, you will have to order through an agent.

Limit for R503 is 1 per account and R504 is 4 per account. T-mobile systems allows you to stack multiple EIPs and RDCs on your lines [reddit.com], as long as the promotions are different. If you pay off the EIP early, you will lose the corresponding RDC.

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Apple iPhone Promo with Trade (ID260237)
Promo Code: R503
Start Date: February 5, 2026
Credit: Up to $34.59/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99– iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($50+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 14/ Save $415: iPhone 11) required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 1 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

Select customers can get up to $830 off an eligible iPhone via 24 monthly bill credits when you purchase on a monthly payment plan and trade-in an eligible phone in any condition on any rate plan.

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Promo Code: R504
Start Date: February 5, 2026
Credit: Up to $26.25/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99– iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($50+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (e.g., Save $630: iPhone 12 / Save $315: iPhone 1) required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $630 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, discounts, or promotions.

Select customers can get up to $630 off an eligible iPhone via 24 monthly bill credits when you purchase on a monthly payment plan and trade-in an eligible phone in any condition on any rate plan.

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...-iphone-17
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YMMV, for certain targeted T-mobile customers. Free upgrade to iPhone 17 with EIP and any condition any trade-in (must have visible IMEI). Plan does not matter, only targeted accounts. Read the terms below carefully.

Just like the targeted Pixel 10 promotion, you can check if you have this offer by logging in online or T-life and making a test upgrade with a worthless trade-in (example IMEI 352363061652430). If the website or T-life offers you $830 promotional value for this worthless trade-in even if you declare it as broken, then you know your account has the promotion. Once you confirm your account has the promotion, take screenshots for your records and then you can purchase through any retail channel (i.e. Costco or Sam's for additional gc back).

Per the terms, you will get $830 RDC on iPhone 17 family for any trade-in in any condition as long as you can get the IMEI number [reddit.com]. So broken, non-functional phones work as long as the IMEI number is physically somewhere on the phone. If the online trade-in cannot find your IMEI, you will have to order through an agent.

Limit for R503 is 1 per account and R504 is 4 per account. T-mobile systems allows you to stack multiple EIPs and RDCs on your lines [reddit.com], as long as the promotions are different. If you pay off the EIP early, you will lose the corresponding RDC.

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Apple iPhone Promo with Trade (ID260237)
Promo Code: R503
Start Date: February 5, 2026
Credit: Up to $34.59/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99– iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($50+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 14/ Save $415: iPhone 11) required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 1 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

Select customers can get up to $830 off an eligible iPhone via 24 monthly bill credits when you purchase on a monthly payment plan and trade-in an eligible phone in any condition on any rate plan.

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Promo Code: R504
Start Date: February 5, 2026
Credit: Up to $26.25/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99– iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($50+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (e.g., Save $630: iPhone 12 / Save $315: iPhone 1) required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $630 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, discounts, or promotions.

Select customers can get up to $630 off an eligible iPhone via 24 monthly bill credits when you purchase on a monthly payment plan and trade-in an eligible phone in any condition on any rate plan.

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...-iphone-17

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Feb 12, 2026 01:00 AM
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OtochimaruFeb 12, 2026 01:00 AM
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Quote from ouloat :

Good catch. For some weird reason, I'm qualified for $300 off iPhone 17 Pro Max only with a completely broken any trade. Recommend checking each phone model to see what you qualify for.

Eligible trade-in device
Lumia 521 | 8 GB

Device Condition
Device does not power on and stay on
Had liquid damage or internal moisture
Front display is cracked or damaged

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Get up to $300 off with trade on most plans

Recurring promotional savings: $300.00

Credit of $12.50 over 24 months

If you cancel before 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement may be due; contact us. For well-qualified customers, plus tax. See promotion details
Wait, this is something you do yourself online? or did you go to a store? I'm confused.🤨
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Feb 12, 2026 01:15 AM
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Feb 12, 2026 01:15 AM
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Quote from dshoppr :
$300 off is regular promotion.
Not for a worthless broken trade-in. My test trade-in is a Lumia 521 | 8 GB
Feb 12, 2026 01:31 AM
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rbigmFeb 12, 2026 01:31 AM
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Only seeing pixel promo on plus plan
Feb 12, 2026 01:32 AM
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AthexFeb 12, 2026 01:32 AM
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Do you need to activate the pixel 10, or can you just get it for a backup phone but never activate it on your account?
Feb 12, 2026 01:40 AM
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KingCoopFeb 12, 2026 01:40 AM
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Quote from Athex :
Do you need to activate the pixel 10, or can you just get it for a backup phone but never activate it on your account?
The latter
Feb 12, 2026 01:49 AM
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lawrnkFeb 12, 2026 01:49 AM
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What is EIP?
Feb 12, 2026 01:56 AM
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dshopprFeb 12, 2026 01:56 AM
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Quote from Athex :
Do you need to activate the pixel 10, or can you just get it for a backup phone but never activate it on your account?
latter but if you want to unlock the phone it has to be active for 45 days on Tmobile.

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Feb 12, 2026 02:07 AM
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johnlauFeb 12, 2026 02:07 AM
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When I type in that IMEI, it shows $0 for the trade in value Frown
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Feb 12, 2026 02:29 AM
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yuyFeb 12, 2026 02:29 AM
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Here's the list of the devices that is allowed for $630.00 discounts for Promo Code: R504:

Apple iPhone: 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, 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy: S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Flip7, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Z Fold7

OnePlus: 8 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G, 10 Pro 5G

Google Pixel: 8 Pro 5G, 9 5G, 9a, 9 Pro 5G, 9 Pro XL 5G, 9 Pro Fold 5G

Moto: razr+ - 2024, razr - 2025, razr+ 2025, razr ultra - 2025
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Feb 12, 2026 02:31 AM
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yuyFeb 12, 2026 02:31 AM
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A trade-in device is required to be attached to the new device order and must meet the trade-in program requirements:
- The device must be fully owned (paid off).
- The Android Anti-theft feature or Find My iPhone feature must be turned off. Devices with these features enabled will have a trade-in value of $0 and will not be accepted.

Regarding damaged trade-ins:
- Customers can trade in physically damaged devices and still qualify for this promotion, but it is important to accurately report any device damage to avoid potential negative financial impacts. While damaged devices will have a reduced trade-in value, customers will receive the full offer value. The trade-in device will qualify for this promotion even if it:

- Has a cracked screen or liquid damage
- Does not power on
- You must be able to retrieve the IMEI for trade to be accepted.
- For iPhones (depending on model), the IMEI can be found on the SIM card, or it is engraved on the back of the device.
- For Android devices, the IMEI is printed on the back of the device.
Feb 12, 2026 02:37 AM
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rly723Feb 12, 2026 02:37 AM
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Dang no iPhone se2 trade in. I stupidly washed mine for a full cycle load. I left it on my pants . It still works but screen damage. I do have iPhone 13 that's eligible. I'm eligible for promotion upgrade but it says need to add new line of service. I'm current T-Mobile member so I can't just transfer my current active number ? Do I click get new number if I am current T-Mobile member?
Last edited by rly723 February 11, 2026 at 07:49 PM.
Feb 12, 2026 02:39 AM
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danhorskiFeb 12, 2026 02:39 AM
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In T life app it shows if youre eligible for promotion for Pixel or either IPhone without trying each phone. In my case it's Pixel.Tried to check if it will do IPhone but shows 0$, for any pixel 10 it works up to 800$.
Last edited by danhorski February 11, 2026 at 07:42 PM.
Feb 12, 2026 02:42 AM
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DuMKaSDFeb 12, 2026 02:42 AM
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Anyone know if device upgrade fee can be waived?
Feb 12, 2026 02:46 AM
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TriggrHppyTiggrFeb 12, 2026 02:46 AM
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Never doing EIP again. Phone is locked when I travel internationally and can't use foreign SIM cards

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Feb 12, 2026 02:47 AM
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stingyFeb 12, 2026 02:47 AM
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Same here. Got full trade in value for Pixel 10 but not for the iPhone.

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