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expiredZephead posted Feb 19, 2026 02:43 AM
expiredZephead posted Feb 19, 2026 02:43 AM

Select T-Mobile Accounts: Trade-In Phone in Any Condition, Get Google Pixel 9a

($35 Activation Fee + Sales Tax Applies)

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$300

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T-Mobile offers select Existing Customers: Google Pixel 9a 5G Smartphone (Locked to T-Mobile) on sale from $299.99 - Up to $400 Off via 24 Monthly Bill Credits when purchased via a 24-month device payment plan on an eligible postpaid service plan and Trade-In any smartphone in Any Condition (some limitations may apply) = Free. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zephead for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer available for select accounts only. Log in to your T-Mobile account, check the T-Life app (Android / iOS), or contact T-Mobile to check eligibility.
Deal Instructions:.
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see if your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 9a on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in ANY condition
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • Receive up to $400 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
Bill Credit Info:
  • Line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Cancelling service before all 24 monthly bill credits are applied will forfeit the credits and any remaining balance owed on your device will become due. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
Example:
  • Google Pixel 9a
    • 128GB model: $299.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied
    • 256GB model: $399.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device is immediately due at time of sale/checkout.
  • Limited time offer; subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (any condition) required.
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
  • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

Original Post

Written by Zephead
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T-Mobile offers select Existing Customers: Google Pixel 9a 5G Smartphone (Locked to T-Mobile) on sale from $299.99 - Up to $400 Off via 24 Monthly Bill Credits when purchased via a 24-month device payment plan on an eligible postpaid service plan and Trade-In any smartphone in Any Condition (some limitations may apply) = Free. A one-time $35 connection fee will also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Zephead for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer available for select accounts only. Log in to your T-Mobile account, check the T-Life app (Android / iOS), or contact T-Mobile to check eligibility.
Deal Instructions:.
  1. Have or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile plan (see plans).
    • Existing customers: Check here to see if your current plan qualifies.
  2. Purchase a Google Pixel 9a on a monthly device payment plan (applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price + $35 device connection charge will apply).
  3. Trade-in an eligible device in ANY condition
  4. Trade-In Details:
    • Receive up to $400 back via 24 monthly bill credits.
Bill Credit Info:
  • Line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Cancelling service before all 24 monthly bill credits are applied will forfeit the credits and any remaining balance owed on your device will become due. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
Example:
  • Google Pixel 9a
    • 128GB model: $299.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied
    • 256GB model: $399.99 - Up to $400 in bill credits for device trade-in applied over 24 months to your 24-month device payment plan ($400 divided by 24) = Free after all 24 bill credits are applied

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device is immediately due at time of sale/checkout.
  • Limited time offer; subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in (any condition) required.
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
  • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

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Written by Zephead

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Dave_B
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Install syncthing-fork on both of your phones, and leave your pixel plugged in at home. Setup syncthing to sync your camera folder from your real phone. Any time you take a photo or video it'll immediately transfer directly to your pixel and backup to Google photos from there. It's like having the unlimited original quality Google photos storage deal on any phone.

You can even download all the photos and videos you have in your Google photos account currently (Google takeout makes this easy), delete them from Google photos, copy them to your pixel 1 camera folder, and they'll upload back into your Google Photos account, but take up no space.

And if anyone wants in on this, just buy a used pixel 1. All photos and videos that upload to Google Photos from a pixel 1 take up no storage space on your account, regardless of what device you used to capture them. It's free lifetime unlimited original quality photo and video cloud storage.

At some point in the future the OS on the original pixel will become too old to run the latest Google photos app, and this loophole will end, but anything you upload until that time is free to store forever.
DelightfulShow7126
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Did the costco route:

Max 4 lines allowed
No activation fee, $100 shop card per line
Have credit card ready to pay tax for the full price of the phones
Have your old phone IMEI ready - need to be T-Mobile network compatible. I used the decades old 2G phones
Have computer ready to DocuSign the order email
It took me one hour to complete, no hiccups
Jman100
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Check for a similar pixel 10 promo as well.

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Feb 19, 2026 02:51 AM
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fyah_kingFeb 19, 2026 02:51 AM
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I just got the black one today after trading my oneplus n305g.
Feb 19, 2026 02:54 AM
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Check for a similar pixel 10 promo as well.
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Feb 19, 2026 03:01 AM
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so-so7Feb 19, 2026 03:01 AM
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You guys doing this online or in store?
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Quote from fyah_king :
I just got the black one today after trading my oneplus n305g.
Nice!
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Feb 19, 2026 03:18 AM
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Quote from so-so7 :
You guys doing this online or in store?
T-Life app, I haven't tried it in store.
Feb 19, 2026 03:47 AM
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TSharp77Feb 19, 2026 03:47 AM
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I got the 256gb in obsidian for a broken Galaxy S7 on a One Plus Business plan.
Feb 19, 2026 04:00 AM
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BaehooFeb 19, 2026 04:00 AM
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Thanks! Traded out my Pixel (1) XL.

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Feb 19, 2026 04:07 AM
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Deagle760Feb 19, 2026 04:07 AM
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is this a deal like $400 off any phone ? One time per account ?
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Quote from Baehoo :
Thanks! Traded out my Pixel (1) XL.
Oh. I think that still has lifetime free photo uploads
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RylozekFeb 19, 2026 05:04 AM
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Quote from MiksMeh :
Oh. I think that still has lifetime free photo uploads
Yeah at original quality too. I still have a 3a that has unlimited save space quality. Wish I kept my Pixel 1
Feb 19, 2026 05:25 AM
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sbimosFeb 19, 2026 05:25 AM
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is this the usual +tax at time of purchase, +activation, and locked for __ months?
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Feb 19, 2026 05:56 AM
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nbread
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Feb 19, 2026 05:56 AM
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Quote from Zephead :
I'm on a very old Simple Choice plan and it lets me do this with any phone trade in for an upgrade.
You sure this is going to work with Simple Choice? I don't see Simple Choice as one of the eligible plan types. (I ask because I'm also on an old Simple Choice plan.)

I'd be afraid of T-Mobile checking somewhere later on in the process & realizing that you aren't actually eligible. I hope I'm wrong!
Feb 19, 2026 06:00 AM
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Slammed01Feb 19, 2026 06:00 AM
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It says when on the experience plan or whatever, how do you get around that?

I'm on magenta max with insider and free lines so if it stacks im in! Sounds like a good deal and even better if available at Costco.
Feb 19, 2026 06:07 AM
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wilmer007Feb 19, 2026 06:07 AM
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I have 2 lines on essential 55+ and this isnt eligible. Will check in store tomorrow.

edit: does appear to work when I try to add to cart and check out, will try with a different phone.
Last edited by wilmer007 February 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM.

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Quote from Rylozek :
Yeah at original quality too. I still have a 3a that has unlimited save space quality. Wish I kept my Pixel 1
I bought a pixel on eBay for the unlimited uploads. I just transfer ask my pics to the pixel every few weeks. I even have a backup pixel 1 in case it dies.
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