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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 29, 2026 04:13 PM

Renewed: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Yr Tracfone Svc (1500 Talk/Txt/Data)

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$40

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Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 AMOLED FHD+ Display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSD Card Slot
  • Bluetooth, GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi
  • USB Type C
  • 50MP triple-lens camera system
  • Android 14
  • 5000mAh battery (non-removable)
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Pre-Installed SIM Card

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  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the previous +60 Frontpage Deal earlier this month.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • All Amazon Renewed purchases will come with accessories equivalent to those that shipped in the box when new. These items may not be original but will be compatible and fully functional. Amazon Renewed products will be packaged in either original packaging or in a new and clean cardboard box.
    • Refurbished - Excellent
      • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
        • Screen: No scratches
        • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
      • Functional Condition: Fully Functional
        • Battery: >80% of original battery life
        • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
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Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 AMOLED FHD+ Display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSD Card Slot
  • Bluetooth, GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi
  • USB Type C
  • 50MP triple-lens camera system
  • Android 14
  • 5000mAh battery (non-removable)
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Pre-Installed SIM Card

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This matches the previous +60 Frontpage Deal earlier this month.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • All Amazon Renewed purchases will come with accessories equivalent to those that shipped in the box when new. These items may not be original but will be compatible and fully functional. Amazon Renewed products will be packaged in either original packaging or in a new and clean cardboard box.
    • Refurbished - Excellent
      • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
        • Screen: No scratches
        • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
      • Functional Condition: Fully Functional
        • Battery: >80% of original battery life
        • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
  • About this Store:

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Model: Tracfone (Renewed) Samsung Galaxy BLK A16 5G, 128GB, 50MP Triple Camera, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz Display [Activation Promo Incl: 1500Min/1500Txt/1500MB, 365 Days Service Plan] - Locked to Tracfone

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mozillafirefix
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When you activate this new phone purchase, there is an option to choose either port in a new number, or activate this phone for an existing number already serviced by TracFone. For the latter option, it disables my old SIM card and enables the number to run on this new phone + sim card combo, and adds an one whole year of service expiration date (e.g. from end of 2027 to end of 2028), in addition to the available credit units (minutes, SMS counts, data). And since I started to use this phone in early 2026, it will automatically unlock in early 2027.
kqian111
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Never swap sim from another phone. TracFone is very anal about attaching a SIM card to the phone it came in. You could lose service one day bc they consider SIM swap against their terms. To change phones, you need to activate a nEW BYOP SIM..

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Apr 01, 2026 09:08 PM
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yuugotservedApr 01, 2026 09:08 PM
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Quote from FuschiaMaid115 :
Was the pin for the plan in the box?
Mine didn't have a PIN from the first time this deal was posted, just the serial number and SIM number and it activated but when I use the "My Tracfone: Account Manager" app it tells me to Refill plan by March 20, not sure if that's supposed to be the case.
EDIT: Nvm, only the desktop site it says "Refill your plan(s) by 03/20/2027" but the app only shows the Month and Day so I got confused for a second.
Last edited by yuugotserved April 1, 2026 at 02:12 PM.
Apr 01, 2026 09:25 PM
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oregon14Apr 01, 2026 09:25 PM
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Quote from yuugotserved :
Mine didn't have a PIN from the first time this deal was posted, just the serial number and SIM number and it activated but when I use the "My Tracfone: Account Manager" app it tells me to Refill plan by March 20, not sure if that's supposed to be the case.
EDIT: Nvm, only the desktop site it says "Refill your plan(s) by 03/20/2027" but the app only shows the Month and Day so I got confused for a second.
They haven't used pins for bundled plans for several years.
Bundled phones are linked to included plan which gets added when phone is activated. It's to keep people from reselling the cheap plan without the phone.
Apr 01, 2026 09:28 PM
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yuugotservedApr 01, 2026 09:28 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
They haven't used pins for bundled plans for several years. Bundled phones are linked to included plan which gets added when phone is activated. It's to keep people from reselling the cheap plan without the phone.
Gotcha thanks!
Apr 02, 2026 02:19 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Apr 02, 2026 02:19 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
They haven't used pins for bundled plans for several years.
Bundled phones are linked to included plan which gets added when phone is activated. It's to keep people from reselling the cheap plan without the phone.
The desktop website does ask for a PIN when activating a pre purchased plan...
https://ibb.co/TBM86Bvz
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Apr 02, 2026 03:06 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 03:06 PM
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Quote from Thaler :
Not sure what they were doing. I just logged into my Tracfone account and went to "Activate". I selected the "New phone purchased from Tracfone" option and entered the IMEI information for the new phone. I didn't need to talk to customer service at all.
this is exactly how it went for me as well. never asked for the SIM number or anything.
side note, i expected to kinda hate the phone but it seems pretty decent so far.
Apr 02, 2026 03:20 PM
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ThalerApr 02, 2026 03:20 PM
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Quote from FuschiaMaid115 :
The desktop website does ask for a PIN when activating a pre purchased plan...https://ibb.co/TBM86Bvz
It doesn't when you go through the Activate >> New Tracfone route. It'll ask you the IMEI number and to validate the Tracfone account but that's it.
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Apr 02, 2026 07:25 PM
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ConsumerAdvoCatApr 02, 2026 07:25 PM
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$40 gets you a phone and a year of service? What's the catch?

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Apr 02, 2026 07:27 PM
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denm59Apr 02, 2026 07:27 PM
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Quote from fastness :
Could you get the bootloader unlocked in that Samsung, after the 1st year?
lineage or GSI are much better than the stock.
Personally I am OK with the stock Samsung ROM but I see several online articles suggesting its possible. Good luck.
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Apr 02, 2026 07:42 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 07:42 PM
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Quote from ConsumerAdvoCat :
$40 gets you a phone and a year of service? What's the catch?
TF has been selling inexpensive phones with bundled service for over twenty years
Apr 02, 2026 07:42 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 07:42 PM
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Quote from ConsumerAdvoCat :
$40 gets you a phone and a year of service? What's the catch?
TF has been selling inexpensive phones with bundled service for over twenty years, it's nothing new.
Apr 02, 2026 07:51 PM
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ConsumerAdvoCatApr 02, 2026 07:51 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
TF has been selling inexpensive phones with bundled service for over twenty years, it's nothing new.
What's the same service cost after 12 months?
Apr 02, 2026 07:57 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 07:57 PM
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Quote from ConsumerAdvoCat :
What's the same service cost after 12 months?
TF website has info on service plans & prices
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:02 PM
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i have a tracfone that had service until 4/10/27 and it was deactivated today.
chat told me that it was inactivated due to non-usage. They said that I need to call or text at least once per week.

that sucks and that won't work for my usage. i currently have 6 phones scattered amongst family as emergency back ups.
Apr 02, 2026 08:07 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 08:07 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :
i have a tracfone that had service until 4/10/27 and it was deactivated today.
chat told me that it was inactivated due to non-usage. They said that I need to call or text at least once per week.

that sucks and that won't work for my usage. i currently have 6 phones scattered amongst family as emergency back ups.
I would push back - policy on website says 6 months.
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Apr 02, 2026 08:16 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:16 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
I would push back - policy on website says 6 months.
still on chat. do you know where i can find that on the website?

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