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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 flagship Pixel at a steep upfront discount, with the best value coming from store pickup, activation, and then canceling the line after verifying unlock status. The phone can work with other carriers like Google Fi, Mint, T Mobile, or Xfinity once unlocked, and the account often shows it as paid in full. The main catch is Verizon's confusing unlock behavior, since shipped orders sometimes stay locked for days or 35 days, and the bootloader remains permanently locked. Cancellation can also trigger full month bills or bill adjustments that may need chat support.

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  • Yes, many cancellations were completed the same day or within a day after activation, but Verizon may first show a full-month bill. The practical outcome reported is prorated service charges for a few dollars to about $10, with some cases needing a chat or call to waive the full-month amount.

  • Often yes, but some units show a delayed unlock state and need a Verizon unlock request or up to about 35 days if Verizon treats the payment as "unsecure." Store pickup with ID has been the most reliable path to immediate unlock, while shipped orders have more reports of delay.

  • The most reliable check is to test another carrier's SIM or eSIM, especially a free Google Fi trial eSIM. If Fi or another non-Verizon carrier works, the phone is unlocked; Verizon's status page or the available-network list can be misleading.

  • No. Verizon-branded Pixels are bootloader locked, so OEM unlocking stays greyed out and custom ROM flashing is blocked even if the phone is carrier-unlocked. That is separate from carrier unlock status.

  • Yes. The discounted price appears through the Simplicity Plan flow, not the normal device cart flow, and some shoppers only saw the $479.99 price after navigating through the Simplicity Plan banner and selecting the phone there.

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Quote from darklord_v View quoted comment :
Is the deal over? I am seeing 1099 now
No I still see $480. Clear cache, try incognito etc.
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Quote from jzsyzygy View quoted comment :
Just another data point. Real headache dealing with Verizon. I bought online through PayPal, the phone arrived locked (showing locked both in My Verizon and when trying to add an eSim). Chat support couldn't figure out why it wasn't unlocked and they couldn't unlock it. Multiple phone agents also couldn't figure it out (one mentioned the outdated 60 day unlock policy). Finally I got an agent who brought up the 35 day unlock policy for unsecure payment methods, but the policy wording is dubious whether that actually applies to phones which were paid in full at time of purchase. I asked them to escalate and they said they'll get back to me.
Keep us posted if escalation results in unlocking.
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Quote from MLG View quoted comment :
If a device is showing as unlocked already before even activating it, does that mean you can just never activate it and sell it as new in box?
You can't trust it's already unlocked. It might be but sometimes you do need to activate the device on the network for it to be unlocked nonetheless.
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EagerRiver336Sep 30, 2026 1:31 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
Did you check if the device is actually unlocked by using it with non-verizon sim?
No, it's still sealed in the box.
But I know Pixels have weird lock behaviours, where it's unlocked on the initial boot, and then after that, it talks to the server to check lock status.

If Verizon is willing to tell me its unlocked right now, that's good enough for my purposes at this time. I'm okay with following up in 35 days, etc.
Sep 30, 2026 1:51 AM
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WittyRecess8739Sep 30, 2026 1:51 AM
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By the way, I bought the phone from store, shows up as unlocked in the verizon account page. However, when I tried to add another esim (other than visible cos visible is owned by verizon, like tmobile or others), the phone says contact verizon. I did, and the support says I needed to wait for 60 days to add another esim. So, it is unlocked but not truly unlocked. Bait and switch. Returning the phone.
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EricCartman666Sep 30, 2026 1:52 AM
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Quote from Timless View quoted comment :
fyi, Pixels from Verizon are bootloader locked.
Why the f they do this? I hate it
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SociableManatee505Sep 30, 2026 1:55 AM
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Quote from WittyRecess8739 View quoted comment :
By the way, I bought the phone from store, shows up as unlocked in the verizon account page. However, when I tried to add another esim (other than visible cos visible is owned by verizon, like tmobile or others), the phone says contact verizon. I did, and the support says I needed to wait for 60 days to add another esim. So, it is unlocked but not truly unlocked. Bait and switch. Returning the phone.
Update device and then give it a reboot and check again. One of mine was doing that and it resolved itself. Now if I could just figure out why one is still showing locked on their end i'd be in business.

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Quote from EagerRiver336 View quoted comment :
No, it's still sealed in the box.
But I know Pixels have weird lock behaviours, where it's unlocked on the initial boot, and then after that, it talks to the server to check lock status.

If Verizon is willing to tell me its unlocked right now, that's good enough for my purposes at this time. I'm okay with following up in 35 days, etc.
What are you planning to do with it sealed in the box? I was hoping to sell mine as an unlocked new in box, but it seems that we need to open them to be safe.
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stingycheapmofoSep 30, 2026 2:35 AM
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Why the f they do this? I hate it
I want to install GrapheneOS but now concerned
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Quote from WittyRecess8739 View quoted comment :
By the way, I bought the phone from store, shows up as unlocked in the verizon account page. However, when I tried to add another esim (other than visible cos visible is owned by verizon, like tmobile or others), the phone says contact verizon. I did, and the support says I needed to wait for 60 days to add another esim. So, it is unlocked but not truly unlocked. Bait and switch. Returning the phone.
You should try to reboot etc sometime it takes a bit on the backend to send the signal to Google server.
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CyanCrown280Sep 30, 2026 2:52 AM
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Quote from darklord_v View quoted comment :
Is the deal over? I am seeing 1099 now
I still see the offer
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floatjoySep 30, 2026 3:23 AM
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Quote from fessa View quoted comment :
Aren't you still going to pay for full month? So $30 (port in) or $45 (new number) should be added.
Heads up, The tax will be for the full price of the phone in CA. So + $111
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Quote from floatjoy View quoted comment :
Heads up, The tax will be for the full price of the phone in CA. So + $111
Yeah CA tax kills many of these deals.
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GOGOAGONESep 30, 2026 3:36 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
1. Order the phone, pay in full.
2. After receiving the phone, boot up and activate it on Verizon, make a few calls etc.
3. Check if the phone is unlocked. Download a Google Fi eSIM for free by starting a trial and see if that works. Fi is on T-Mobile so if that works the phone is unlocked for sure.
4. Chat/call with Verizon to cancel the line effectively immediately. They are trained to cancel the line at the end of billing cycle but you are doing this as part of buyers remorse because of poor coverage etc. In this case, they will charge you only for days the service was active.

5. Verizon will most likely send you a bill for full month. You then talk to them again, bring up Verizon policy to get charges waived.

Additionally check unmentionable cashback with Verizon purchases which can give you a significant cashback on purchase
Thank you. Do i need to pick this up in store to get this unlocked?

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GOGOAGONESep 30, 2026 3:40 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
1. Order the phone, pay in full.
2. After receiving the phone, boot up and activate it on Verizon, make a few calls etc.
3. Check if the phone is unlocked. Download a Google Fi eSIM for free by starting a trial and see if that works. Fi is on T-Mobile so if that works the phone is unlocked for sure.
4. Chat/call with Verizon to cancel the line effectively immediately. They are trained to cancel the line at the end of billing cycle but you are doing this as part of buyers remorse because of poor coverage etc. In this case, they will charge you only for days the service was active.

5. Verizon will most likely send you a bill for full month. You then talk to them again, bring up Verizon policy to get charges waived.

Additionally check unmentionable cashback with Verizon purchases which can give you a significant cashback on purchase
Also, if the phone is still locked since I was reading somewhere that newly purchased device from verizon still locked for 60 days? Is that true

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