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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 29, 2026 4:13 PM

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

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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.
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Written by phoinix | Staff
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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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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Apr 1, 2026 9:08 PM
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yuugotservedApr 1, 2026 9:08 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 1, 2026 9:25 PM
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oregon14Apr 1, 2026 9:25 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 1, 2026 9:28 PM
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yuugotservedApr 1, 2026 9:28 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 2, 2026 2:19 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Apr 2, 2026 2:19 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 2, 2026 3:06 PM
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johnnybladesApr 2, 2026 3:06 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 2, 2026 3:20 PM
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ThalerApr 2, 2026 3:20 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 2, 2026 7:25 PM
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ConsumerAdvoCatApr 2, 2026 7:25 PM
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$40 gets you a phone and a year of service? What's the catch?

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Apr 2, 2026 7:27 PM
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denm59Apr 2, 2026 7:27 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 2, 2026 7:42 PM
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oregon14Apr 2, 2026 7:42 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 2, 2026 7:42 PM
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oregon14Apr 2, 2026 7:42 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 2, 2026 7:51 PM
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ConsumerAdvoCatApr 2, 2026 7:51 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 2, 2026 7:57 PM
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oregon14Apr 2, 2026 7:57 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
Apr 2, 2026 8:02 PM
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johnnybladesApr 2, 2026 8:02 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 2, 2026 8:07 PM
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oregon14Apr 2, 2026 8:07 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.
Last edited by oregon14 April 2, 2026 at 01:09 PM.

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Apr 2, 2026 8:16 PM
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johnnybladesApr 2, 2026 8:16 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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