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Sep 24, 2026 8:34 PM

Unlocked Pixel 11 Pro from Verizon 256 GB with a new line (which you can then cancel) $480

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Visit the deal page on a desktop browser. Also do store pick up if possible to get the phone unlocked right away otherwise you might have to wait for 35 days for unlock.

You can select new customer and pay in full to get the $480 price. You can then select simplicity plan. Once you get the phone you can just cancel the line. Verizon unlocking policy states the devices are unlocked immediately if you pay in full. Their cancellation policy states no activation fee within 3 days and then only prorated charges if you cancel your line within 30 days.

***You might have to wait for 35 days before the phone is unlocked if you don't do store pickup in person as Verizon considers their online store purchase with delivery not secure. You can cancel your line nonetheless as the device will still unlock automatically after 35 days****


Other noticeable phones available with discounts

Motorola Razr fold: $1200
Motorola Edge 2026: $240
Motorola Razr 2025: $240

Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8: $1440
Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra: $1680
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $960

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: $720

See this thread for more details on Verizon line activation and cancellation

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://www.verizon.com/smartphon...el-11-pro/
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Visit the deal page on a desktop browser. Also do store pick up if possible to get the phone unlocked right away otherwise you might have to wait for 35 days for unlock.

You can select new customer and pay in full to get the $480 price. You can then select simplicity plan. Once you get the phone you can just cancel the line. Verizon unlocking policy states the devices are unlocked immediately if you pay in full. Their cancellation policy states no activation fee within 3 days and then only prorated charges if you cancel your line within 30 days.

***You might have to wait for 35 days before the phone is unlocked if you don't do store pickup in person as Verizon considers their online store purchase with delivery not secure. You can cancel your line nonetheless as the device will still unlock automatically after 35 days****


Other noticeable phones available with discounts

Motorola Razr fold: $1200
Motorola Edge 2026: $240
Motorola Razr 2025: $240

Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8: $1440
Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra: $1680
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $960

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: $720

See this thread for more details on Verizon line activation and cancellation

https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10

https://www.verizon.com/smartphon...el-11-pro/

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This Verizon Pixel 11 Pro deal is mainly about getting a heavily discounted flagship and then verifying carrier unlock after activation. The strongest upside is the low out of pocket price, with store pickup and immediate activation often leading to an unlocked phone that works with Google Fi, Mint, T Mobile, or other eSIMs. The main catch is Verizon's confusing unlock behavior, since some units stay locked for hours or days and the bootloader remains permanently locked. Cancellation usually needs chat or phone support, and full month bills or prorated charge adjustments can take follow up.

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  • Often yes, but not always. Several buyers report the phone becomes carrier-unlocked after activation and can be verified with a non-Verizon eSIM like Google Fi or Mint, while others saw a 35-day hold or had to wait for Verizon support to push the unlock. Store pickup appears to be the most reliable path for immediate unlock.

  • No. Verizon Pixels are reported to have a permanently locked bootloader, which blocks OEM unlocking and custom ROM installs even if the phone is carrier-unlocked. The carrier unlock status and bootloader lock are separate.

  • Test it with a non-Verizon eSIM or SIM, especially a free Google Fi trial eSIM, or check whether multiple carrier networks appear under SIM/network settings. If Fi or another carrier activates, the phone is carrier-unlocked; Verizon's own status page can lag behind or be misleading.

  • Yes, many buyers cancel immediately after activation and report only a small prorated charge, but Verizon may first generate a full-month bill that has to be waived in chat or by phone. The activation fee is waived on this promo, and the line should be disconnected immediately rather than left active until the end of the billing cycle.

  • Yes. Store pickup is repeatedly reported to unlock the phone right away, likely because ID verification makes the purchase count as a secure payment, while shipped orders are the ones more often tied to the 35-day unlock delay or backend unlock requests.

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Sep 29, 2026 2:45 AM
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kruSlickSep 29, 2026 2:45 AM
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I will wait until tomorrow morning and call and cancel. waiting 35 days for it to unlock is ridiculous. By that time black Friday deals be rolling in.
Sep 29, 2026 2:48 AM
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langkhack19Sep 29, 2026 2:48 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
Did you do a store pickup?
I did
Sep 29, 2026 3:04 AM
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DealSeeker246Sep 29, 2026 3:04 AM
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Another DP for phone not be unlocked right away. I am going to keep it for 2 months anyway to gain cashback from a portal. Ordered on Saturday and got delivered today. Paid via credit card.
Sep 29, 2026 3:22 AM
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urover365Sep 29, 2026 3:22 AM
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Sounds like those doing a pick up are getting their devices unlocked right away?
Sep 29, 2026 3:26 AM
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electrify12Sep 29, 2026 3:26 AM
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I did store pickup and the phone was unlocked right away.
Sep 29, 2026 3:28 AM
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jediknight007Sep 29, 2026 3:28 AM
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Did store pickup, activated sim, made 2-3 calls, canceled line in chat. Tried tmobile, it works. Account shows unlocked. All within 3 hours. Thanks you all!
Sep 29, 2026 3:57 AM
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Mahmoud1994Sep 29, 2026 3:57 AM
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Great deal!! Did store pickup, activated the eSIM, made 1 or 2 calls, and canceled the line via chat. Account shows the phone status as unlocked. All within a couple of hours. Thanks you guys!
Last edited by Mahmoud1994 September 28, 2026 at 09:36 PM.

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Sep 29, 2026 3:58 AM
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gadgetNerdSep 29, 2026 3:58 AM
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I will update the post with store pickup instructions. It seems picking up at the store is acting as a ID verification making the purchase secure and hence the phone is unlocked right away
Sep 29, 2026 4:23 AM
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Mono141Sep 29, 2026 4:23 AM
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Is this an online only deal? Would i possibly be able to do it in the store?
Sep 29, 2026 4:28 AM
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spacemanvtSep 29, 2026 4:28 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
I looked at their unlocking policy in a bjt detail. Apparently they don't consider online purchase as secure even if they are done through their website. So one needs to wait for 35 days before the phone is unlocked. Good thing is you can cancel your service and device will still unlock. That used to be the case with 60 days wait as well. I don't know why the phone was unlocked for some who ordered earlier. It's possible something change in the backend while(because) the deal was going on to change the unlocking behavior.
Good to know I guess I need to keep my phone for 60 days for the cash back to hit so it doesn't matter for me but that's interesting
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Quote from Mono141 View quoted comment :
Is this an online only deal? Would i possibly be able to do it in the store?
It's online but as mentioned in the comment you should pick it up at the store. They might honor the price if you order at store but I am not sure
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Quote from spacemanvt View quoted comment :
Good to know I guess I need to keep my phone for 60 days for the cash back to hit so it doesn't matter for me but that's interesting
If you do store pickup the phone is unlocked right away. I am guessing picking up with an ID makes it secure.
Sep 29, 2026 2:31 PM
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mightSep 29, 2026 2:31 PM
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dang people that ordered online have to wait 35 days? whack. MY local store only had black at 256gb. I would prefer other colors but didn't want to deal waiting for the order to ship and this deal to change.
Sep 29, 2026 3:19 PM
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MellowHeat5123Sep 29, 2026 3:19 PM
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Still active?
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Sep 29, 2026 4:52 PM
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langkhack19Sep 29, 2026 4:52 PM
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Still active?
Deal is still alive

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