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expiredGodfathershubh posted Jan 22, 2025 06:26 PM
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Spectrum: Samsung Galaxy S25 256 gb with iPhone 13 trade-in + 6 credit. need spectrum Internet - $0

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Trade-in Iphone 13 for $865 and get Samsung S25 for free. Needs spectrum Internet. Can be unlockeded after 2 months. Minimum plan $20 per month. Available for pre-order.


https://www.spectrum.com/mobile/p...Icy%20Blue

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Trade-in Iphone 13 for $865 and get Samsung S25 for free. Needs spectrum Internet. Can be unlockeded after 2 months. Minimum plan $20 per month. Available for pre-order.


https://www.spectrum.com/mobile/p...Icy%20Blue

Get Up to $700 EXTRA When You Trade in Your Phone and Purchase this Device!

Can trade-in any device.

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Feb 08, 2025 10:52 PM
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yuhaosFeb 08, 2025 10:52 PM
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Today, I'm trying to trade in my Moto G Play 2023 from QVC, which is locked to Tracfone. I activated it, removed the SIM card, and performed a factory reset. After that, I accidentally discovered that the phone wouldn't let me pass the setup screen, stating that it was locked. I started to panic because yesterday, I did the same thing with a Tracfone Moto G Play 2024 that I bought from Walmart and shipped it out without a SIM card. At the time, I didn't realize that the phone wouldn't allow setup without a SIM card.

The phone without a SIM card is already on its way. Has anyone experienced this before? What are the chances it will pass inspection and be approved for trade-in?
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Feb 08, 2025 10:52 PM
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yuhaosFeb 08, 2025 10:52 PM
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Today, I'm trying to trade in my Moto G Play 2023 from QVC, which is locked to Tracfone. I activated it, removed the SIM card, and performed a factory reset. After that, I accidentally discovered that the phone wouldn't let me pass the setup screen, stating that it was locked. I started to panic because yesterday, I did the same thing with a Tracfone Moto G Play 2024 that I bought from Walmart and shipped it out without a SIM card. At the time, I didn't realize that the phone wouldn't allow setup without a SIM card.

The phone without a SIM card is already on its way. Has anyone experienced this before? What are the chances it will pass inspection and be approved for trade-in?
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Feb 08, 2025 10:59 PM
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MemorableStew1728Feb 08, 2025 10:59 PM
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Quote from yuhaos :
Today, I'm trying to trade in my Moto G Play 2023 from QVC, which is locked to Tracfone. I activated it, removed the SIM card, and performed a factory reset. After that, I accidentally discovered that the phone wouldn't let me pass the setup screen, stating that it was locked. I started to panic because yesterday, I did the same thing with a Tracfone Moto G Play 2024 that I bought from Walmart and shipped it out without a SIM card. At the time, I didn't realize that the phone wouldn't allow setup without a SIM card.

The phone without a SIM card is already on its way. Has anyone experienced this before? What are the chances it will pass inspection and be approved for trade-in?

That's a tricky question. If it can't even function in any capacity ie set up, then I doubt it'll be accepted

Why reset it? I just set it up and took SIM out and it was hunky dory at the store. I assume same if I'd shipped it in
Feb 08, 2025 11:11 PM
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DealInfinityFeb 08, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from MemorableStew1728 :
I don't encourage this or endorse it, but you can just "upgrade" the same free line you have again

I'd stick the SIM in another phone so it looks in their system like you have another phone you're using atm, and go in and do the same trade in process

No need for another line. I'm tempted to do the same myself with the unlocked Pixel 9 I have. Have the S25 from this deal and another crappy phone to trade in. Will stick SIM from the S25 I'm now using in to the Pixel 9 again, go in and trade in the crappy phone and upgrade from my Pixel 9. Pull SIM back to my now daily driver s25 after

In 60 days, stick SIM back into the other s25 and get it unlocked

I believe S25 comes only with eSIM, without the physical SIM. So, just curious - how would you stick the SIM from S25 to another phone?
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Feb 08, 2025 11:16 PM
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GodfathershubhFeb 08, 2025 11:16 PM
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Quote from happySDmom :
Interested in the answer too. Never tried QR code. I shipped my package with printed label, and USPS just says "moving to next station"

I've tried this in past. You just take it to UPS and they pack it for you. All you do is make video while they are doing so and you're good. Always better then USPS.
Feb 08, 2025 11:31 PM
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Feb 08, 2025 11:49 PM
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MaroonManatee816Feb 08, 2025 11:49 PM
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Quote from JollyGuide7175 :
I did! With S25 to S25+, the total trade-in value is $1140, and you would get around $50 credit back. For S25 to S25 Ultra, you would pay $260 to $280, depending on tax rate.
Sounds good! Thank you!

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Feb 08, 2025 11:53 PM
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guylookingfordealsFeb 08, 2025 11:53 PM
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I was an idiot and didnt leave the store after they said they didnt have any s25 in stock. They said they'd just ship the phones, but didnt say the trade in had to be shipped too. Went thru the whole process like a dummy.
Feb 08, 2025 11:54 PM
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MemorableStew1728Feb 08, 2025 11:54 PM
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Quote from nizmoz44 :
Others have done it here. If I'm paying out right for it it should allow an upgrade.

People have upgraded, yes. But not on same day at same store right after getting the same one

Learn to be more considerate about deals and at least trying to have some decorum about them

It's not about if you can do it. It's whether you should

And no, it shouldn't allow for it right away. Is not the intention and you know it
Feb 08, 2025 11:55 PM
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MemorableStew1728Feb 08, 2025 11:55 PM
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Quote from guylookingfordeals :
I was an idiot and didnt leave the store after they said they didnt have any s25 in stock. They said they'd just ship the phones, but didnt say the trade in had to be shipped too. Went thru the whole process like a dummy.

Nooo. The first question to ask is if they have one in stock!
Feb 08, 2025 11:57 PM
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guylookingfordealsFeb 08, 2025 11:57 PM
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Quote from MemorableStew1728 :
Nooo. The first question to ask is if they have one in stock!

I should have read all the comments before I went in. Live and learn.
Feb 08, 2025 11:59 PM
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SaveMoney12345Feb 08, 2025 11:59 PM
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I have a line Spectrum mobile already.my current device has physical SIM. If I do S25 upgrade in the store, would I be able to use my existing SIM in new phone? Thank you
Feb 08, 2025 11:59 PM
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MemorableStew1728Feb 08, 2025 11:59 PM
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Quote from guylookingfordeals :
I should have read all the comments before I went in. Live and learn.

Not all of them, but I do wish there were comprehensive wiki at top

Desibabu last year had one on s24 post. Basically same instructions this year
Feb 09, 2025 12:03 AM
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MemorableStew1728Feb 09, 2025 12:03 AM
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Quote from DesiDude312 :
I believe S25 comes only with eSIM, without the physical SIM. So, just curious - how would you stick the SIM from S25 to another phone?

You can ask for a physical SIM card. They'll give you one

My Pixel 9 had only esim and they happily gave me physical SIM

But even if it is esim, it's no problem at all sticking esim in to phone at unlock time or when wanting to upgrade like I described. Just use Myspectrum app

I actually never ended up using the physical sim. Just went with esim still lol

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Feb 09, 2025 12:06 AM
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kirazhang45Feb 09, 2025 12:06 AM
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Have anyone tried online trade in and can you get the credit back to your credit card?
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