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Today, 10:40 PM
Got a unlocked phone, put the sim in it to get the code.
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Today, 10:34 PM
Without being able to see the text message on the phone, your only choice is to contact TF and ask the rep to send the code to the email of the...
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Today, 10:20 PM
# 1, the device became inactive when, i added a device keeping its number and service.
On the account it shows inactive device with the imei #
I...
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Today, 10:09 PM
Definitely fair and definitely accurate in many areas. I think more and more people are starting to realize they can really choose any of the...
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Today, 10:04 PM
Thanks! They were both activated when added to account, too many HUCA and CS was insisting it had to be that way.
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Today, 09:57 PM
So a device can be inactive because:
1. it was used for add-a-line and the line doesn't have service any more;
2. it was the original device on...
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Today, 09:53 PM
Thanks, I saw that link earlier in this thread... It's says device not eligible for unlocking program... I have another due tomorrow so if that one...
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Today, 09:41 PM
My Mom broke her Tracfone, the screen is totally shattered so I bought her a new one and thought I could just go online and transfer her balance to...
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Today, 09:21 PM
The Sirus/XM app is mainly for real-time audio streaming of that service's content, to hear it just like their satellite receivers do. So yes, you'd...
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Today, 09:13 PM
You can restrict Google Play to updating apps only over Wi-Fi, in the Settings for the Play app. Which would make that action irrelevant to paid...
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Today, 08:54 PM
Is it faster than the speed you get at home?
What is the UL?
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Today, 08:43 PM
As far as I know, the unlocking goes through Apple servers. As long as the phone is on and connected to wifi it should go through providing TF sent...
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Today, 08:38 PM
Mine did too.. but when I check the tracking details now it's changed to 2.4 lbs..
Sent from my SM-S908U using HoFo mobile app
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Today, 08:35 PM
I've had mine for ~2yrs now.. still 500+Mbps here.
The "least" i've had is ~100Mbps when the router dropped n41 and went on n71 and CA'd it with...
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Today, 08:32 PM
The 2 refurb iphone 11s delivered last week to me listed .7 from UPS.
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Today, 08:27 PM
Good summary ! Approximately where is your location ?
I’m in SW Missouri and in most rural places Verizon wins by a hair over AT&T. Like many...
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Today, 08:26 PM
Wow! I need to play the lottery. I scratched 10 points on one account and Spun 50 points on 2 other accounts tonight. Back in the day that would be...
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Today, 08:16 PM
That makes sense!
If one donor isn't activated yet, tftess could even activate that with a transfer from the other donor, making one of the two...
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Today, 07:38 PM
If you do not mind learning a puzzling new operation system, very much different than the Moto, then the A53 5G is the right choice.
The $300 is for...
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Today, 07:37 PM
I activated two iPhone 12 Minis on annual plans back around December 20th. I texted 611611 earlier today on one and I got a message saying my phone...
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Today, 07:16 PM
I like green , as in the Benjamins in my wallet at the end of the year by switching to T-Mobile . I was with Verizon 21 years , AT&T about 8 years...
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Today, 07:08 PM
Like 👍🏼 Like
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Today, 06:59 PM
A bundle from TF e-Bay held unactivated would be the only bundle provider to worry me. For they do not seem to care or worry if they let you down. ...
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Today, 06:39 PM
It does not surprise me at all considering how awful VZW's C Band deployment has been compared to AT&T Wireless. The VZW C Band island approach made...
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Today, 06:39 PM
The shipment details for my orders of one new iPhone 11 always say 1.5lbs. I had one refurb android phone in a smaller white box that said 0.7lbs.
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Today, 06:38 PM
Refurb iPhone 11 with 2/9 unlock date was unlocked when I turned it on this morning.
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Today, 06:35 PM
Refurb SE with a 2/9 UNLOCK date still sim locked..No big deal bc i added a 60 day plan to the 30 day it came with..so I can call...
I have...
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Today, 06:23 PM
I've been using a TF branded refurb Samsung Galaxy S7 for 3 years now. I really like this little phone but it's time to move on. I have a high...
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Today, 06:10 PM
I've had TMHI since April, 2022, and mine is still going strong!
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Today, 06:09 PM
Me too. Tried to help but kept reading contradictory statements. OP is conflating both types of data. OP is worried about tracfone data, and post and...
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Today, 05:48 PM
Here's the label of my coming shipment with two refurb iPhone11s inside, and two generic white boxes, two charging cables, miscellaneous pamphlets....
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Today, 05:46 PM
Yes I think they always label the exact same weight and UPS probably bills them the difference eventually.
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Today, 05:39 PM
The weight listed on the UPS label doesn't mean much. It's not the actual weight of the package. I've got shipments from TF with different number of...
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Today, 05:30 PM
Ok so finally got the UPS tracking # for an order placed with a $300 coupon. But I have a new worry now. I ordered an iPhone 11 + iPhone SE +...
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Today, 05:29 PM
Ok so finally got the UPS tracking # for an order placed with a $300 coupon. But I have a new worry now. I ordered an iPhone 11 + iPhone SE +...
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Today, 05:09 PM
Just turn off data till you need it.
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Today, 05:01 PM
There's no "maybe" about it.
I'm out. It's like talking to a wall.
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Today, 04:46 PM
Well, it's charging me for something.
Maybe it's mobile date that allows me to use the internet away from home, and not wi-fi data.
I just paid...
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Today, 04:34 PM
The original visible was on based I think on cloud core and had higher pings, and Verizon’s native network coverage. I just changed to the newer...
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Today, 04:34 PM
That's right. But that's not the issue. I do pay the cable company for internet wi-fi for my computer. That has nothing to do with my cell phone,...
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Today, 04:33 PM
Like hpham said, WiFi usage comes off of your home internet or wherever your connect to for WiFi unless you are on metered WiFi connection. Metered...
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Today, 04:23 PM
You said you wanted to track data usage since it looked like it was being used faster than it should be. Wi-fi consumption has nothing to do with...
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Today, 04:14 PM
I have the same thing on my TCL 10 Pro. I listen to a radio station with my headphones.
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Today, 04:04 PM
Yes I understand mvno's don't have their own network and use Vzw, ATT or TM. But if updates come through the cellular network, why when setting up a...
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Today, 03:59 PM
My TF branded Nokia C100 has a built in FM radio app. Works with the headphones.
Really slow phone though. Screen is like a mirror. OS reminds me of...
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Today, 03:51 PM
Adding to what Jairzinho said: on the App Data Usage screen, tap the name of the individual app and you should get a page that shows whether the data...
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Today, 03:37 PM
I'm one of those seniors looking for reliable service. I am glad to hear about the good customer service.
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Today, 03:37 PM
It appears the app allows some podcast type shows to be downloaded so one could listen offline but not music content. Here's the info from the...
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Today, 03:31 PM
If you can afford it, get the A23 for your spouse.
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Today, 03:22 PM
I'm talking about WiFi service, which for most people is paid with a fixed monthly cost as part of their Internet/Cable/Satellite bill. So it doesn't...
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Today, 03:19 PM
I saw the same thing on the GSMArena site. So not sure if the 13 has a FM radio or not. I subscribe to SiriusXM on my vehicle and I know they have an...
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Today, 03:15 PM
If you can spare $35 out of pocket, I will suggest these 2 solid Samsung devices:
Galaxy A53 5G, NEW, $220
Galaxy A32 5G, RECONDITIONED, $100, +...
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Today, 03:14 PM
I don't pay a fixed monthly amount with Tracfone. I pay for minutes, texts, and data as needed. Either all three at once or just the one I need when...
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Today, 03:02 PM
That screen shot looks like it is WiFi usage.
Plus, if you disable the Play Store, I know some apps that need updates will complain till you...
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Today, 02:43 PM
Among the Android phones available on TF web site, I'd say the A53 5G is the top choice. You can read a review of it HERE . A few forum members have...
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Today, 02:25 PM
My daily driver is the Moto G Power 2020 from TF. I have 20K points. I'm not an Apple person. I'd like longer "support" (OS updates and security...
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Today, 02:24 PM
But the top of your screenshot says "WiFi Data Usage". That's the amount of data going through WiFi, which usually people pay a fixed amount per...
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Today, 01:59 PM
Thank you, as always, hpham!
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Today, 01:57 PM
Same thing was happening on my other phone.
I disabled google play store and gboard on both phones. We'll see how that goes.
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Today, 01:46 PM
Setting for only do updates over WiFi somewhere.
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Today, 01:33 PM
Thanks everybody. I found the data usage for the last 4 months.
Here's the latest. The heaviest load is Gboard and Google Play Store.
How do I...
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Today, 01:19 PM
I would combine D1 to D2, wait a day or so, then D2 to P. There's always a chance that the rep can mess up something. By combining D1 to D2, if the...
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Today, 01:12 PM
I have 20,000 AAL points vesting in a couple of days.
Goal: holding onto the points a bit, to see if TF does the tax time sales/offers as they...
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Today, 01:05 PM
Was able to remove an inactive device with the Android app
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Today, 12:50 PM
Have not been able to do it on Android app. Same message to call in. I was only able to use points by bringing another phone into the account and...
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Today, 12:49 PM
I like Edge SO much better than Chrome. Unfortunately, I don't want to mess with Edge on my Chromebook, so Chrome remains there...
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Today, 12:35 PM
Same login UN & PW.
I think it said $30. But later after completion $25 price shown in my account.
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Today, 12:26 PM
Your are using your own metric last to define competitive and best, if a consumer has no use for the extras the Mercedes offers, and the Kia fits...
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Today, 12:13 PM
In those GSM Arena links I previously posted for both devices, if the device specs list an FM Radio, it will show the Comms section under Radio. The...
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Today, 12:13 PM
This i think is from the phone manual:
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Today, 12:10 PM
When I say carrier, I am referring to At&t, Verizon or T-Mobile. The prepaid/MVNO companies buy their cellular access from the 3 carriers. They...
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Today, 12:10 PM
I don't have that specific model, but in other Moto devices you can go to Settings-> Network & Internet -> Data Usage -> App Data Usage.
That should...
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Today, 12:04 PM
I think in Settings... there may be a data usage option that has information about that.
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Today, 12:03 PM
The updates you are referring to are most likely security and not OS updates. Security updates are far more frequent.
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Today, 11:53 AM
I don't think your prepaid/MVNO carrier can or will give you a detailed report of how much data is being used on a particular internet site and when,...
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Today, 11:48 AM
I have a Moto e (XT2052DL) with Tracfone.
Is there a way to track my data usage?
Looks like it's being used up faster than it should be.
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Today, 11:46 AM
iOS app works usually. Add airtime for a friend.
You may have to enter IMEI number instead of phone number of friend.
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Today, 11:24 AM
I feel that the pixel 7 security update from Feb 5th resolved the problem and worked fine after applying the update.
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Today, 11:21 AM
So on the Android app, are people able to buy plans for a friend across completely different MyAccounts?
Tells me to call in to Support.
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Today, 11:19 AM
But often when I swap SIM cards to another provider, that triggers the arrival of OS updates I was not getting on the previous one.
Google Fi vs...
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Today, 11:15 AM
Also the app balances, those on the website version, and info returned from the SMS BAL keyword, do not get updated in synch.
I usually do it in...
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Today, 11:11 AM
I've had bundle phones in storage activate just fine many years later, all bundled time and buckets.
Both cheap flips and expensive smartphones.
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Today, 11:05 AM
OK, just spent an hour in Chat.
They never heard of the $15/mo FOREVER pricing on additional lines.
They cannot explain why their system gave...
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Today, 10:57 AM
The average consumer doesn't care what technology they're connecting to, as long as it works. There is no real difference between LTE and 5G to the...
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Today, 10:55 AM
I'm hoping that doesn't happen to me as well. Locally, the tower is ~1200' away, but still 4G LTE only. Speeds are 'typically' OK, but not always...
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Today, 10:55 AM
When you say carriers, do you mean the network ie Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile ? Or the carrier as in US Mobile, TF, Boost, etc etc etc.?
The terms...
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Today, 10:44 AM
From my experience with such issues, they will send a replacement phone with a box to return the defective phone after swapping the SIM card to the...
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