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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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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.
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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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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 08:18 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :

still on chat. do you know where i can find that on the website?
It's on the unlocking policy page, 6 months for smart phones and 12 months for basic flip phones
Apr 02, 2026 08:22 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:22 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
It's on the unlocking policy page, 6 months for smart phones and 12 months for basic flip phones
thanks, found it

Notwithstanding your Service End Date, Tracfone reserves the right to deactivate any phone for which there is no voice, text or data usage for a period of six (6) consecutive months for smartphones and twelve (12) consecutive months for other phones.
Apr 02, 2026 08:29 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 08:29 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :

thanks, found it

Notwithstanding your Service End Date, Tracfone reserves the right to deactivate any phone for which there is no voice, text or data usage for a period of six (6) consecutive months for smartphones and twelve (12) consecutive months for other phones.
I use Google Voice almost all the time so I have to remind myself to show some activity on my "spares" but lately they've been sending reminder emails wanting me to use them more often. Not sure what's going on - hope you get reactivated, I'd be PO'd to lose 2 of my numbers.
Apr 02, 2026 08:38 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:38 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
I use Google Voice almost all the time so I have to remind myself to show some activity on my "spares" but lately they've been sending reminder emails wanting me to use them more often. Not sure what's going on - hope you get reactivated, I'd be PO'd to lose 2 of my numbers.
70 minutes into my chat and they say they've reactivated my line. much dispute on how long my service was paid up for, but its a small victory at least!
Apr 02, 2026 08:46 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 08:46 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :
70 minutes into my chat and they say they've reactivated my line. much dispute on how long my service was paid up for, but its a small victory at least!
Glad you got it fixed but it never should have happened. Guess we need to start looking elsewhere for more reliable service.
Apr 02, 2026 08:50 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:50 PM
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70 minutes into my chat and they say they've reactivated my line. much dispute on how long my service was paid up for, but its a small victory at least!
just got off chat. actually able to convince them that i had service for another year and they did update the system so i'm fully whole again.

i shared the terms and conditions but they were unfazed. they said:
"We've observed that the system will deactivate the phone if there's no usage for a month."
Apr 02, 2026 08:51 PM
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johnnybladesApr 02, 2026 08:51 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :
just got off chat. actually able to convince them that i had service for another year and they did update the system so i'm fully whole again.

i shared the terms and conditions but they were unfazed. they said:
"We've observed that the system will deactivate the phone if there's no usage for a month."
they did say that they can reactivate the line if its done within 60 days of being inactivated.
again, for my usage, i expect that this will be a problem at some point.

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Apr 02, 2026 08:56 PM
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oregon14Apr 02, 2026 08:56 PM
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Quote from johnnyblades :

they did say that they can reactivate the line if its done within 60 days of being inactivated.
again, for my usage, i expect that this will be a problem at some point.
Same for me. I don't make a lot of calls or texts and as long as I've paid for service it shouldn't matter. It's why I've stayed with TF, unlimited service is just a waste of $ for me. This isn't good news.
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ThalerApr 03, 2026 05:32 AM
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Quote from oregon14 :
I use Google Voice almost all the time so I have to remind myself to show some activity on my "spares" but lately they've been sending reminder emails wanting me to use them more often. Not sure what's going on - hope you get reactivated, I'd be PO'd to lose 2 of my numbers.
I've found that it helps to sign my lines up for some text-based reminder system. As an example (but also trying to remain apolitical), I used the White House's text alert number to generate periodic text traffic to my spare numbers.Of course, please replace my example with whatever text-based update service you recommend.
Apr 03, 2026 07:30 PM
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johnnybladesApr 03, 2026 07:30 PM
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when my tracfone service ends, i'll probably go with the infimobile 500MB plan for my back up phones. hope it stays around that $30/year, not much more expensive than tracfone and much more usable
Apr 04, 2026 05:34 AM
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LovelyKitten306Apr 04, 2026 05:34 AM
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Good deal
Apr 04, 2026 01:54 PM
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greenhandleApr 04, 2026 01:54 PM
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Quote from Thaler :
I've found that it helps to sign my lines up for some text-based reminder system. As an example (but also trying to remain apolitical), I used the White House's text alert number to generate periodic text traffic to my spare numbers.Of course, please replace my example with whatever text-based update service you recommend.
Google Voice in specific, and most other providers requiring regular usage, only count outgoing texts and calls as required usage. Signing up to receive texts regularly won't help.
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kenpetApr 04, 2026 03:09 PM
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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.
I had tracfone service several years ago...for a month or two. Does that account still exist or once the line was either ported out or not renewed, the account gets closed? So when I get this phone, I will have to signup as a new customer (would same email work?)? Thanks
Apr 04, 2026 09:42 PM
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kenpetApr 04, 2026 09:42 PM
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Quote from kenpet :
I had tracfone service several years ago...for a month or two. Does that account still exist or once the line was either ported out or not renewed, the account gets closed? So when I get this phone, I will have to signup as a new customer (would same email work?)? Thanks
I was able to login into my old account. I can't edit some of the info. Do I just click activate when I get the phone and go through the process? Thanks

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Quote from Thaler :
I added this to the previous thread, but if you're only interested in service, these phones have good trade-in value. Amazon itself will trade back the phone for $30 and I had an EcoATM quote for $20.
Trade-In rejected, on the way to return to me.
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