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Fraydog Member Level: LTE Advanced

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I hate 20.6.17

VZW is 20.6.18. I wonder what the difference is here.

 

PS - In building for Verizon here in Chester has started to suck, I wish Sprint had a tower here. [emoji45]

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sbolen Member Level: 4G WiMax

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How come? I haven't had too many problems with it.

 

 

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I'm dropped to 3G waaaaay too frequently in areas where I used to have solid LTE (B26, B41) signals.

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Steve Dean Member Level: 4G WiMax

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Does anyone know where I can go check my IMEI to see if it's unlocked. I know on Sprint.com, it says it's at least unlocked for international use. And at&t's go phone page just let me add a sim card to my cart after entering my IMEI, so I'm thinking after my last replacement, the system left the phone unlocked.

 

I called Sprint to unlock my phone over the weekend.  It was fairly easy.  (866) 556-7310  Plus they should be able to tell you if it already has been done.

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I called Sprint to unlock my phone over the weekend. It was fairly easy. (866) 556-7310 Plus they should be able to tell you if it already has been done.

I owe Sprint $600 on Easy Pay for my phone, so that's why I haven't asked them. And I will buy an AT&T Go Phone SIM card in the next couple days to test my phone and see if it's unlocked.

 

 

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Anybody having problems with the App Store on the latest public beta? Mine doesn't load...blank screen except for updates. Been like this for over a week and I cannot search for apps.

 

 

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Vince Member Level: 4G LTE

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I jumped on the iPhone Forever plan on Sunday. I picked up an iPhone 6 plus for $0 down, and my upgrade date is already reflecting properly for the next iteration. Looks like I'll be waiting in line at my local corp store. They told me there's usually only about 5 people waiting when they open.

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Edit: I forgot to mention, this was the most painless experience I've had with Sprint; I was in and out in 25 minutes.

 

 

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sbolen Member Level: 4G WiMax

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I jumped on the iPhone Forever plan on Sunday. I picked up an iPhone 6 plus for $0 down, and my upgrade date is already reflecting properly for the next iteration. Looks like I'll be waiting in line at my local corp store. They told me there's usually only about 5 people waiting when they open.

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Edit: I forgot to mention, this was the most painless experience I've had with Sprint; I was in and out in 25 minutes.

 

 

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I may pick up a 6+ to test drive until the upgrade to see if I like the size enough to commit for the 6S Plus.

 

Did they have you add TEP? Or is that included in the price? How does AppleCare work?

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I jumped on the iPhone Forever plan on Sunday. I picked up an iPhone 6 plus for $0 down, and my upgrade date is already reflecting properly for the next iteration. Looks like I'll be waiting in line at my local corp store. They told me there's usually only about 5 people waiting when they open.

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Edit: I forgot to mention, this was the most painless experience I've had with Sprint; I was in and out in 25 minutes.

 

 

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Do they still charge the $36 activation fee on iPhone forever? I'm considering doing it but may just wait for 6S if they are charging activation fees.

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newboyx Member Level: 4G WiMax

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Do they still charge the $36 activation fee on iPhone forever? I'm considering doing it but may just wait for 6S if they are charging activation fees.

Yes, activation fees are still charged.

 

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cletus Member Level: 4G WiMax

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Do they still charge the $36 activation fee on iPhone forever? I'm considering doing it but may just wait for 6S if they are charging activation fees.

 

 

Yes, activation fees are still charged.

 

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I called in and they waived both this activation fee and the next fee if I upgrade before 12/31. Give it a shot.

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Vince Member Level: 4G LTE

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Yes, I believe I'll be charged 2 activation fees since I just got the 6+, and the new one comes out in like 2 weeks. I only did it because (I think) you have to jump on this by 9/10? Maybe I misunderstood it.

 

 

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Vince Member Level: 4G LTE

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I may pick up a 6+ to test drive until the upgrade to see if I like the size enough to commit for the 6S Plus.

 

Did they have you add TEP? Or is that included in the price? How does AppleCare work?

I actually had a plus a few months after launch, but got sick of the size, and wanted a more "pocketable" device, so I bought a regular 6. Now that I have the plus back, I've realized how it's way better to have a large screen and a great battery again. They offered me TEP on the phone, but it wasn't forced.

 

Tep is not included in the price. That's separate as it always has been.

Good question on AppleCare. I haven't come across that yet.

AppleCare may be able to be purchased at the Sprint counter, as I believe it's an option when checking out online. If not, you have 60 days from purchase to go to an Apple Store and add it for $100. Once I get the next model, I'll be adding it. It's a great insurance policy for someone like me who doesn't ever lose or have their device stolen. I'm way more likely to drop it or break it some other way. This way, it's only $75 for my mistake, and not $200. I pay for TEP basically only as a backup.

 

 

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sbolen Member Level: 4G WiMax

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Hmm. Could I buy a $30 Straight Talk wireless phone and trade it in so I can keep my paid-off iPhone 6 for sale on Swappa?

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-LG-L34C-Optimus-Fuel-Android-Smartphone/36202741

 

Here's what an agent told me via Chat:

The trade in device:

- Must turn on.

- An LCD is considered damaged 'unacceptable for trade in' if it contains any fractures of the glass, regardless of length or is missing any portions of glass.

- Apple devices must have the Activation Lock disabled.

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Hmm. Could I buy a $30 Straight Talk wireless phone and trade it in so I can keep my paid-off iPhone 6 for sale on Swappa?

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-LG-L34C-Optimus-Fuel-Android-Smartphone/36202741

That could work. Do NOT give Sprint your iPhone 6. You lose all buyback (potentially several hundred dollars) on it to save $84 ($7/mo discount x 12). Sprint will take any phone from any carrier as long as it has higher than $0 value on their buyback website, and runs android/iOS/windows (no feature phones).

 

Edit: that phone doesn't appear to be on their buyback list. It looks like you would need to go to Walmart, get the serial number off the box, and check that way.

 

 

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Hmm. Could I buy a $30 Straight Talk wireless phone and trade it in so I can keep my paid-off iPhone 6 for sale on Swappa?

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-LG-L34C-Optimus-Fuel-Android-Smartphone/36202741

 

Here's what an agent told me via Chat:

 

Yes

 

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I actually had a plus a few months after launch, but got sick of the size, and wanted a more "pocketable" device, so I bought a regular 6. Now that I have the plus back, I've realized how it's way better to have a large screen and a great battery again. They offered me TEP on the phone, but it wasn't forced.

 

 

AppleCare may be able to be purchased at the Sprint counter, as I believe it's an option when checking out online. If not, you have 60 days from purchase to go to an Apple Store and add it for $100. Once I get the next model, I'll be adding it. It's a great insurance policy for someone like me who doesn't ever lose or have their device stolen. I'm way more likely to drop it or break it some other way. This way, it's only $75 for my mistake, and not $200. I pay for TEP basically only as a backup.

 

 

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I'm aware of how it works. I have AppleCare myself and I also work for a retailer. I haven't gotten clarification on how AppleCare works when you trade in your phone. If it doesn't transfer it essentially is like paying $100 a year for protection. Which is only a minimal savings over tep as far as the cost. The savings on a claim favors AppleCare as you mentioned though.
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derrph Member Level: 4G WiMax

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I want the new iPhone that's coming out but my situation is unique. I'm under contact that doesn't expire until 7/16 but I've had a upgrade on my line since may. If I upgrade to the new iPhone under easy pay will that mess with my contract end date or will the easy pay over ride it?

 

 

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I want the new iPhone that's coming out but my situation is unique. I'm under contact that doesn't expire until 7/16 but I've had a upgrade on my line since may. If I upgrade to the new iPhone under easy pay will that mess with my contract end date or will the easy pay over ride it?

 

 

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If you are upgrade eligible, then it overrides the contract. I got out of my iPhone 5 contract when Framily came out and didn't pay a penalty because I upgraded to the 5S on Easy Pay with no issue.

 

 

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If you are upgrade eligible, then it overrides the contract. I got out of my iPhone 5 contract when Framily came out and didn't pay a penalty because I upgraded to the 5S on Easy Pay with no issue.

 

 

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Well that's wonderful then. Sounds like I'll be upgrading to the new iPhone instead of paying full retail for it all at once.

 

 

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Well that's wonderful then. Sounds like I'll be upgrading to the new iPhone instead of paying full retail for it all at once.

 

 

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That's what I figured. I always have paid full price for my iPhones, but I'm content with this route. I'm a busy guy, and it's a hassle to sell a phone these days. It's either get destroyed by fees on eBay, or deal with tire kickers on Craigslist. I'm not leaving Sprint, so a lease works fine.

 

Right now, my bill sits at $86.77 plus tax, which includes unlimited everything, the phone, and TEP. I'm essentially paying $369.24/year to always have the latest device instead of almost $1000 from Apple.

 

 

 

 

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That's what I figured. I always have paid full price for my iPhones, but I'm content with this route. I'm a busy guy, and it's a hassle to sell a phone these days. It's either get destroyed by fees on eBay, or deal with tire kickers on Craigslist. I'm not leaving Sprint, so a lease works fine.

 

Right now, my bill sits at $86.77 plus tax, which includes unlimited everything, the phone, and TEP. I'm essentially paying $369.24/year to always have the latest device instead of almost $1000 from Apple.

 

 

 

 

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I'm the same way. I don't have the strength to be private selling and dealing with people who wants the price lowered or there's fees set by the site. I would prefer to do easy pay only because I would rather keep my phone once it's paid off. My 6plus I bought full retail when it went up for pre-order. So this would be my first iPhone on a payment plan but it's going to feel good to stretch out the payments over a a few months.

 

 

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