thank you so very much,,,,used promo #74316 and got 60 bonus minutes it sure will help,thanks !!!!!!!

March 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Just used code 84464 on a 60 minute card, and received 60 additional! Thank you for this blog!
Joe

March 29, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Is there a way to turn off the lock on the Alcatel phone! Never had a phone I NEEDED to unlock to use before?

May 12, 2013 at 4:45 AM

There should be a place in the settings menu that allows you to turn off the locking feature. But it is a very nice feature to help you avoid pushing buttons while it is in your picket or bag. So I would recommend keeping it.

June 4, 2013 at 1:28 PM

hello, i am here to inform you that the website has a javascript bug.

i have tried browsers: IE, Firefox, Chrome, but unable to use the java script at the bottom of the page to "load more comments."

this is crucial because the last post that i can see is april 13th.. i am unable to see any posts past April 13th because the "load more comments" java script at the bottom of the page doesnt work properly. it says loading but gives error never loads...

please fix so everyone else can see the additional comments...maybe instead of having it as the first post first (december of 2012), make the most recent post first...idk please figure it out :)

June 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM

Hmm, that's interesting, I assume it is on the Tracfone promo Codes page? I'll look into it and see if there is a fix. Thanks for letting us know!

June 14, 2013 at 11:22 PM

This is a great source for Tracfone information! Thank you! I am having a terrible time, however, with knowing how to save text messages. My inbox is crazy full, and I can't delete them (not that I "can't", I just don't want to). Is there some way to save them to a file somewhere on the phone (I don't know the difference between saving them to the phone vs. the memory card...and what is the sim app, and how is it used?) SO many questions! I love my LG840g, but I'm still not quite up to speed on how to use the thing.

June 19, 2013 at 8:21 AM

Just used code 74316 and Got 60 minutes bonus on a 120 min card for a phone that was double for life. So total was 300 minutes for $30! $.10 a minute for a phone these days, great deal.. Thanks for the blog. I will back here in the future.

July 7, 2013 at 8:06 AM

You are the bomb! Thank you. I love using Tracfone-no contracts, add minutes when I need to. 60 bonus minutes on my 120 minute card is awesome. Double minutes-somehow, I got 360 minutes.
Again, thank you!!

July 10, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Hi, thanks for all the great info. One question, my service days expired on 7/2/2013 and I (mistakenly) thought I had 60 days to transfer my number & minutes to a new tracfone. According to Tracfone CS, I had to do it before my service days expired. Have you ever heard of a way to get them to reactivate my old phone just so I can transfer the number and minutes? They say I have to buy a $20 card and reactivate my old phone. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you so much for this blog.

July 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM

That's unfortunate about your phone expiring just days ago. I don't know of any way to reactivate a phone without buying minutes, but I do know that your minutes should get transferred to the new phone as long as you let them know how many minutes you have.

Also, if you go to the tracfone website, you can get just 30 minutes for $10 rather than buying the 60 minute card.

Hope that helps, and again, make sure to let them know you have minutes you want transferred and they should do it. Maybe even the service days too!

July 11, 2013 at 11:39 AM

just used promo code 70797 on a 400 minute/1 year card and got 250 extra minutes

August 15, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Great job, a real service!

August 20, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Just used promo code 30386 for 60 minute card and got extra 30 minutes

September 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

My big button tracfone directs all incoming calls into VM. How can I get it to stop?

October 3, 2013 at 2:01 PM

The "new" android phone by Tracfone are on their website as of 9/30/13. Are these phone any good? Are they worth the money? Why are these same phones offered by Net 10 & Straight Talk $20 more from Tracfone? They are all basicly Tracfones.

October 5, 2013 at 9:58 PM

We;ve done reviews of two of he new Android smartphones and you should check them out! They are listed on our cell phone reviews page.

October 27, 2013 at 1:32 AM

What size (4, 8, 16 or 32GB) and class (4, 10 or UHS-1) micro SDHC card would you recommend for the ZTE Valet? Some retailers include a 4GB class 4 with it.
Thanks

November 6, 2013 at 11:41 AM

The 4GB card the phone comes with should be adequate for most things. If you know you will need a lot of space, there are many 8 and 16 GB options that should work great. Only go with 32 GB if you really need a lot of space.

November 6, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Thank you. What about the class? Is 10 too much?

November 6, 2013 at 2:05 PM

I am almst 70 years old and have bought on line pay as you go minutes since 2001. This time I can't get past the first screen - entering the seriel number and the promo code. No error message. I did it at the Library and a friend's computer. I sent Tracfone a comment and was given instructions only a person under 20 could figure out about deleting cahe and cookies. Can't control the library cmputers and can't cntrol my friend even if I know how to stop cookies and what cache is.

November 8, 2013 at 8:44 PM

My friend bought the Huawei Glory, but is having trouble with the keyboard, as the numbers are very small, even set to the largest font it offers. I cannot find information on the other tracfone Androids, does any one have a larger keyboard that is easier for old, big fingers to use, I cannot find info anywhere comparing the keyboards and numbers. Thanks

December 7, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Have you or has anyone figured out a way to use data minutes for text messages on the smartphones? Like an app or something? Since they are the same price per unit, it'd be cheaper to just talk for a minute than to text (it used to be 3 texts per 1 unit, but not anymore).

December 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Got ZTE Valet for my daughter for Christmas. However, after spending hours on the phone with Tracfone (their tech support is horrible, as I have issues everytime I have to call), they are telling me the phone cannot be used in my area. No way to transfer her old number, and then was going to give her a new number, but alas, that can not be done either, apparently. She is so disappointed, as she really wants a smart phone, but I am not willing to pay the big boys the expensive plan price, so when tracfone came out with them, I was thrilled (we have been tracfone people for years.). BUt now, I am confused. I live in a larger area with around 80,000 people, so it's not like we are in a remote area. Anyone else have this trouble, or have answers. Talking to tech support is like talking to a wall.....

December 29, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Hmm, yes tracfone support tends to be very difficult to use. Do you have any other CDMA cell phones? Or, how is Verizon service in your area? Because if Verizon has good enough service in your area, you could simply register the phone in a different area, and use it where you live. But you run the risk of it not having service.

December 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Thanks, Peter. I actually did think about doing that - I tried entering various zip codes on the tracfone website where you buy the phones, and got my parents zip code (much more remote area, go figure), which is about 2 hours north of here to have the ZTE valet phone come up as an option. It doesn't for my zip code, but I was able to buy it at a Best Buy here in town. I do not have any other CDMA phones, we've been basic tracfone users all along. I'm not sure how Verizon service is in this area - what would be the best way to find that out? If good, I assume I would just activate the phone using my parent's zip code??? Sorry, I'm not much of a techie, at all!

December 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

I'm not sure how you would test it, perhaps asking others around you if they use verizon, or going to a cell phone shop and talking with them. You could just go for it, and if the ZTE doesn't work then try returning it, although that can be a hassle with Tracfone. Yes, you would just activate it via your parents zip.

December 30, 2013 at 10:25 PM

GPS on ZTE Valet can this be used while on road and no wifi connection?

March 11, 2014 at 1:20 PM

Trying to get info on Tracfone's BYOP program with no luck - 3 different answers to same question. I need to buy a used smartphone, either a Samsung Galaxy S3 or iphone 4 that I can use with Square card reader and transfer to Tracfone. Do these qualify for BYOP? Do they have to be "unlocked"? Do they have to be Verizon version? Will they work in my zip code (I have used Tracfone for 5 yrs on Cape Cod)? Can I transfer my 2000+ minutes?
Thanks

March 18, 2014 at 10:56 PM

Is there any updates on the LG Optimus Dynamic II (LG L39C)? I don't see it available on the Tracfone Website any longer. Where can I purchase this phone other than on Amazon?

March 21, 2014 at 3:13 PM

Found your Tracfone bonus codes through a google search. Got 30 free minutes. Thank you!

April 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM

Hi, Any idea of what the rates are/rate is for text messaging on the Tracfone LG38g? Thanks!!

April 13, 2014 at 6:19 PM

I bought a TracFone ZTE Valet phone and CANNOT set up the voice mail. When I got on the computer and it asked for my serial number, I typed it in and they won't help me set it up, saying you can't set up voice mail without it being digital. Is the phone a digital phone? I can't find anywhere in the booklet that says it is digital. WHen I tried to set up the voice mail by dialing the phone, they tell me they are sorry I am having trouble and that an operator isn't available and to call later. I am SO UPSET and sorry that I ever bought this phone. I have always swore by TracFone but this one is the pits. If I can't get this to work, I will take it back to Kmart and DEMAND my money back. Please, can someone help or answer my question about whether it is digital or not

April 18, 2014 at 2:33 PM

Set up voicemail by holding down the "1" key on the dialpad, then follow the instructions to record your name, greeting, and select a PIN number.

April 18, 2014 at 9:29 PM

I just added 60 minutes on my 200 minute card using promo code 32102 that was for a 120 minute card. Thanks!

May 13, 2014 at 2:10 AM

! just added 60 minutes using code 32102 on a 120 minute card

May 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM

Thank you for the helpful tips!

June 18, 2014 at 7:24 AM

Do you know how many message equals one minute in the android tracfone

June 22, 2014 at 3:12 PM

With the Android phones minutes are split into three pools of talk, text and data. For each minute you add to the phone, you get one talk minute, one text, and one mb data. (You also get this tripled with Triple Minutes for Life)

So you basically get 1 text per minute. If you added a 60 minute card, you would get 180 talk minutes, 180 texts, and 180 mb data.

June 22, 2014 at 3:22 PM

Thank you :)

June 22, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Are there any Nokia lumia phones compatible with the BYOP?

June 27, 2014 at 4:45 PM

Any idea when the new smart phones for Tracfone will be available?

July 14, 2014 at 9:00 AM

Just got a TracPhone LG 306g and so far so good, the only question I have is that I'm getting a message when I try to send an email saying "Not logged in." The WIFI tab says that I am connected. Please advise.
Clueless

August 13, 2014 at 6:16 PM

My LG 840G tracfone has been deducting 5.25 minutes to send a picture message. Tracfone replaced the phone with the LG 306G in a different color. Are these phones comparable? Thanks for any guidance you can provide.

August 14, 2014 at 2:34 PM

Is any date set for the Samsung Ace S765C will come to Tracfone?

August 15, 2014 at 8:35 PM

Does anyone know if the "Google Play" app will work on the LG L39C or the Samsung S765C tracfones?

August 17, 2014 at 9:07 AM

Tracfone still sells it for $129.99, while Amazon still has it for $84.99. At least in the NY area.

August 17, 2014 at 9:12 AM

It's been 3 months since we were told about the Samsung Ace S765C coming to Tracfone. So any news when this might happen???

September 19, 2014 at 3:13 PM

U R THE BEST. Your site provides consistent codes, saves us on the cost per minute and asks for nothing. One of the only sites on the Internet that has real value! Thank you!!!

September 19, 2014 at 9:07 PM

I recently found out that Tracfone does NOT allow subscribing to notifications by text, for example, if you want to get notifications about weather or from your bank. According to a reply from Tracfone, they don't support these at all. It seems incredible that they wouldn't support them on their smartphones (but I don't have a smartphone, only a Tracfone Samsung S425g, "feature phone"). Let us know if you have heard anything different.

October 2, 2014 at 4:27 PM

I have LG Optimus dynamic 2 and cannot unlock screen. Screen shows but cannot open to go to apps or to receive calls. any ideas??

October 22, 2014 at 7:31 AM

Just got the LG Ultimate 2. I can verify that it does have a 1.3 MP front facing camera and the processor is 1.2 Ghz Dual-Core, not Quad- core.

October 24, 2014 at 10:35 PM

Help! My LG500 G has just started going buggy. It says text message box is 96% full but I have deleted all messages in drafts, outgoing, and inbox. Any idea what is going on or how to fix it?

November 26, 2014 at 1:34 PM

is Tracfone going to have unlocked phones that can be used with a new card in other countries? I understand this is a new law that is going into effect.

December 20, 2014 at 3:05 PM

Will an clean ESN iPhone 4s from Sprint work on Tracfone BYOP program. Phone uses CMDA.......Please help

January 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM

I have a moto e tracfone. 1st off to answer a incoming call to actually Talk TO SOMEONE,put your finger on the lock and slide off then touch the phone handset icon. to hangup push the phone handset icon again
NOW MY QUESTION: how do i get free wifi? i was at a restaurant and got the wifi and code from the waitress but later on i checked my minutes and data had been substantially deducted from. i thought it was free? maybe the rest. charges? whats going on? i am very new to i type phones, have been using the dino flip clam shell,may go back to it. i can use the web from home nice to use on the fly though.

February 27, 2015 at 9:06 AM

I want to purchase the MOTO E. Is there a way to transfer contacts and pics from my LG840 to MOTO E? I would hate to lose pics and have to add contacts one by one. Would like to know before I purchase. Thanks in advance

March 17, 2015 at 1:54 PM

Anyone get on tracfone and notice the BYOP now is 4G compatible???!!!

Also, the tool for checking the MEID seems to be down for 2-3 days now -arg! I surmise it might be due to 4G being added. Trying to find a Moto G on ebay that will work, but their darn tool has been down!

March 29, 2015 at 10:38 AM

Peter, do you believe Tracfone will offer 4G LTE phones through their website by the end of 2015? Also, if I purchase a new Verizon phone (e.g. a Transpyre) at my local Walmart could I activate it on Tracfone? Thank you😀

April 30, 2015 at 8:56 PM

I don't think Tracfone will offer their own 4G LTE phones by the end of the year, but maybe sometime in the next year. However, it would be relatively easy for them to implement this, since they already have the network. I don't know about the Transpyre, is it a Verizon prepaid phone? Any of Verizon's contract phones, which are not currently under contract, should work. Prepaid phones may work.

April 30, 2015 at 10:28 PM

Which tracfone phones have autofocus?

May 9, 2015 at 7:19 PM

Peter, your blog recently discussed the new option to purchase text-only cards (for smartphones) from the Tracfone site. This option was present briefly but seems to have now disappeared. Any idea what's up with this? Thanks for any info.

May 10, 2015 at 11:05 AM

We are waiting to see, they should return but no word yet on why the card disappeared.

May 10, 2015 at 9:55 PM

Love this site-I reference it all the time!! I have the LG Ultimate 2 (LG41C) and can send and receive regular texts without having the Wi-Fi or data turned on..as I should. However, I can only send or receive a text with a picture attached when "DATA" is on...will not work when Wi-Fi is on, or when neither wifi or data is on. Is this how it is supposed to work??? I would think it would still send a pic no matter what...my old non-android tracfone sent and rec'd pics no problem...Solution?

May 14, 2015 at 11:18 AM

Update: The text-only card is once again available on the Tracfone site (as of May 29).

May 29, 2015 at 8:59 AM

Love this blog, Peter. I can't see a way to search the blog however?

June 5, 2015 at 3:37 PM

i have a tracfone and would like to get a new one. Can I transfer my pictures from my old phone to a new one?

July 14, 2015 at 3:08 PM

I got a postcard from TracFone...promo code 87642 adds 250 minutes to a one year/400 minute card. Offer expires 7/31/15.

July 18, 2015 at 10:21 AM

I would like to change from my flip tracfone, to a smart phone, but I just want to continue to buy a card to add minutes as I need it. I am having a hard time finding which phones will allow me to do this, WITHOUT having a plan. It is confusing as to which ones will accomplish what I want.

July 23, 2015 at 2:17 PM

On 7/24/15 HSN had a LG SUNSET 4G GSM TRACFONE package for 129.95 & free S&H. Now package is 149.95 at http://www.hsn.com/products/lg-sunset-45-4g-lte-android-tracfone-w1200-minutes/7825471 - Were you aware of this phone? Compare & contrast this phone on your site.

July 25, 2015 at 9:12 AM

Do you have a recommendation for which of the non-Android phones is best for actually talking on the phone? I seem to be one of the few people in the world who uses a phone as a phone so my priorities are reliable service and clear quality. I say a non-Android phone because I don't want the 3 separate buckets for minutes since I rarely use data minutes. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

September 4, 2015 at 7:14 PM

I hope this isn't going out a second time...
I am looking at changing from Sprint to Tracfone. One reason is that my wife has a Tracfone (flipphone, LG440G), and her coverage is way better than mine. This is on GSM. My Sprint phone is CDMA.
I need a smartphone, and I read on the blogsite that smartphones under GSM don't roam seamlessly, and I may not get the great coverage that my gets. Customer service told me this is not true. What do I believe? I have to buy a new phone to change, and I can't afford for this to be a mistake.

September 25, 2015 at 9:52 PM

will alcatel idol 3 work with tracfone, the 4.7 model.

thanks

mike

October 20, 2015 at 6:02 PM

i have a verizon Note 4 phone I would like to go to Total Wireless with, but when i submit my iemi # it says no i cant. But Did I understand you right with the activation kit you are showing, I can but it and my phone will work. Not techniology savvy, so need some help here. or can it be done period right now. Thanks

October 26, 2015 at 12:23 PM

Just want to say thanks for posting the info on finding the Tracfone Android App and the widget. As a new android smart phone owner I missed the update of my minutes that I used to see on my "not smart" phone. You don't get that with the new smart phones but with your advice, I have it back. The widget works great. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

November 4, 2015 at 4:44 PM

Are there any tracfone phones running Android 5.0 that have 4G LTE support?

November 19, 2015 at 1:54 PM

Any word on the Alcatel Onetouch Pixi GLITZ?

November 27, 2015 at 1:16 PM

The LG Sunset. Just be sure you have AT&T GSM coverage in your area http://www.tracfone-orders.com/bpdirect/tracfone/PhoneDetails.do?action=view&productVariantExtensionId=40573698

November 27, 2015 at 1:17 PM

Will a Straight Talk Wireless phone work on the tracfone BYOP program. I have found the phone (LG Sunset L33L Android) at half the price that Tracfone is offering.

Thanks

November 29, 2015 at 12:12 PM

Would Like to Say thank you for your efforts. money is tight and you have saved me about $80.00 so far. we just use our phones for basic communication, but every dollar save and every minute acquired is extremely helpful. Thanks again

December 5, 2015 at 2:31 PM

I don't have good GSM coverage so I'll wait for one on the Verizon network.

December 7, 2015 at 5:25 PM

We have the Tracfone Android Smartphones and when we call someone on their cell phone they hear beeps in the conversation on their phone. Has anyone experienced this and what would cause it?

December 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM

I want to upgrade from my Moto E, but not sure if I want to go with LG Sunset, hoping something better is on the horizon. Any word about new smartphones coming soon to Tracfone?

December 26, 2015 at 12:44 PM

I want say thank you for having Tracfone Reviewer !! I just bought a leftover new 16GB iphone 4S GSM and transferred my number, minutes, and all and it took about a half day for it all to transfer but it worked. I am about to transfer a second phone the same way. I bought my SIM cards at Walmart. We will see how this works over the next year and if they can keep the minutes, texts and data competitive. I have been using Tracfones for about 12 years starting with the kids heading to college. My daughter always said I want a real cell phone and I said when you are out of college and paying your own bills you can chose whatever you want to pay for. If the Apple iphones had been available earlier she might not have been so horrified by Dad's frugality. Tracfone is been quirky and sometimes things take hours to resolve but they are inexpensive and for me that is the bottom line. With the BYOP program they are getting into the new century. Again, thanks for your tips and promo codes, I just wish I had found this website sooner !!!!!

January 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM

Hi,
I have a Tracfone (Old LG800G) phone & just got a text message from Tracfone telling me my phone will no longer work, I should call their (800) phone # for a replacement. I just did that. They told me my local AT&T towers wouldn't work on my old LG800G. Did anyone else have this message/situation? I asked the Tracfone Rep if the replacement phone would have the 'Triple minutes for life', & she did not know. Does anyone know what type/make phone Tracfone is replacing the old ones with? Thanks

February 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM

Yes...this message is for Peter Vanosdall. You have reviewed the LG ultimate 2 and the Lg Optimus Dynamic II phones. I bought one of these phones for my son who is 16 years old. If you had to choose, which of these two phones would you pick/chose?

February 21, 2016 at 5:48 PM

The LG Ultimate 2 would be my choice. It has a bigger screen, more memory and overall slightly more advanced.

February 22, 2016 at 12:22 AM

This message is for Peter Vanosdall. How do I contact tracfone chat to get my missed bonus minutes from yesterday?

April 21, 2016 at 11:36 AM

I wonder if you could address (or point to existing info) that I haven't found) just what TracFone means by "network changes in your area" needing a replacement phone. How do I discover what phones will work? Their BYOP compatibility page assumes I already have a phone I want to use, but I don't want to buy something unless I know it will work. I do only voice & text messaging, and need physical controls & QWERTY keyboard, which none of those they offer in my area have.

April 23, 2016 at 2:38 PM

is there a way to turn the apps off and on when using the alcatel one touch pop icon a564c as you need them to save the battery.

May 23, 2016 at 7:15 AM

Do you still have the 100 minutes that last for i year?

May 30, 2016 at 10:44 AM

What a great blog! This site has helped me tremendously and is responsible for me continuing to use Tracfone after my old 2G phone was dropped. Along with Amazon and eBay, Tracfone should definitely be kicking some funds your way. Thanks for all the info.

July 7, 2016 at 12:10 PM

Hi Peter, love your blog! Just curious: does the info here apply to any Tracfone sub-brands like Net10 or Straight Talk? Or are there similar blogs for those brands? Thanks for your help.

August 10, 2016 at 10:35 AM

I have inherited a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. It can be activated on the Verizon network. Is it possible to get a sim card and activate a tablet with Tracfone and use only data? Thanks for any insight.

August 12, 2016 at 2:05 PM

It may work, and seems worth a try since you can get a SIM card from BestBuy for $1.

August 12, 2016 at 5:07 PM

Some info may, but the different brands do operate a bit differently. I don't know of any blogs for the other brands, but there are some forums like howardforum.

August 12, 2016 at 5:09 PM

Current price for the Moto-E on Ebay is $19.99. The current price for the Alcatel ICON POP is $29.99. Both of these phones are pretty good, but the 4GB memory is extremely limiting.

September 18, 2016 at 11:17 AM

have been using tracfone over 3 yrs. last 3 times that i entered card number and then entered promo code 12745 for 60 min card,it tells me to contact customer service to complete transaction. then i spend 12 to 20 min of my minutes trying to get the correct bonus minutes. i have never been given those min. back. when current min expires, I will throw phone in trash and use different brand. I believe they do this to keep from giving the min.drware@sbcglobal.net

October 17, 2016 at 9:59 AM

hello sir
I've bought a lot of tracfone devices(L41C,L38c,L39c,S765,...), but why always there is no stock firmware's ? or a flash tool to install the system? or download and recovery mode? we have problems some times and we need something to fix it.
thank you.

November 2, 2016 at 8:07 PM

Peter, I can't get the blog post 'Tracfone BYOP Phone List' to show comments newer than Dec 2015. I click the 'load more comments' button and it says 'loading' but nothing happens. I've tried in both mobile and Windows desktop browsers. Maybe too many comments?

November 7, 2016 at 4:34 PM

Thank you for this great resource!

One thing i'd like to ask is that future reviews include whether the phones include a compass, accelerometer, and gyro. It seems that more and more phones are omitting these valuable sensors - even some of the "mid" level phone. This is sad to see. Please help by documenting the presence/ absence of these features.

March 25, 2017 at 2:06 PM

I value the posts and research this site provides and have been a serious Tracfone user for 3 years and many tracfones. I recently learned of a FCC settlement with Tracfone regarding unlocking their phones which I have not seen covered here. The settlement terms can be read at https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home

I plan to contact tracfones unlocking department as soon as my current LG Treasure has met the 12 month minimum subscription period to request unlocking. Last month I went on a cruise from the US and desperately needed a phone to work in the Caribbean. I did not want to buy another phone for 1 week. After I unlock the LG tracfone I will be able to easily buy a compatible simm card and use a carrier like TMobile.
Thanks John

March 27, 2017 at 7:38 PM

RE John

That's very interesting, I had heard that Tracfone got in trouble for not unlocking their phones, but wasn't sure what the outcome of it was. Sounds like not all phones can be unlocked, but likely their newer smartphones.

March 30, 2017 at 6:56 PM

Today is April 21, 2017. I have used this code twice and it worked perfectly both times. Buy a 450 min card, get 500 bonus min using code 69151. Supposed to be valid until Dec 31, 2017.

April 21, 2017 at 1:57 PM

Hi, thank you for all you great TF Research. Can you tell me please what carrier (GSM/CDM) would come with the Tracfone
model: "iPhone SE 16GB?" I really appreciate your help!

May 12, 2017 at 3:25 PM

Re: Allen Bret

The iPhone SE from Tracfone uses CDMA networks (Verizon).

May 12, 2017 at 8:48 PM

On Wednesday used code 34024 to get an extra 40 minutes with a 200 minute card; this code was sent to me by Tracfone; none of the ones that might have been current in your list worked for me

May 19, 2017 at 5:07 PM

Thank you Peter! May I ask another question please? I was looking at your review of the ZTE ZMAX 2 with the GSM platform. It is offered on HSN as you mentioned but this model does not come up in my zip code on the Tracfone web site. Would that be a problem if I bought this phone from HSN? Would it still get activated properly and coverage be the same as if it was offered in my zip code by Tracfone?
Thank you so much..

May 23, 2017 at 4:56 PM

Re: Allen Bret

A GSM device may work in your area, have you used a GSM device there before? How is AT&T service there? If there is good service, you're probably fine buying the ZTE phone. You probably will need a zipcode that Tracfone will accept for GSM activation so have that ready.

May 23, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Thanks Peter for your helpful response.
Yes, I do currently have a GSM Tracfone activated in my zipcode. ATT is the best carrier here and that is what drew me to the ZTE. I did a zip check on the HSN site for this phone and it came back acceptable. So, can I conclude that any GSM Tracfone should activate properly here, regardless if it was purchased on the TF site or HSN or Walmart?

Thanks
Allen

May 23, 2017 at 8:50 PM

Should work just fine then, and doesn't matter where you buy it from.

May 24, 2017 at 8:45 PM

Peter, the 'Unsubscribe from comments on this post' links in your emails don't work. They all lead to Blogger 'Whoops, that's an error' pages. Please fix? Thanks!

May 24, 2017 at 9:21 PM

Re: TheLanMan

Yes, unfortunately this is an issue with blogger that they need to fix.

May 25, 2017 at 8:03 PM

I have been a tracfone customer for over ten years. I have been very pleased with them up until last week. I had purchased a ZTE smart flip phone back in December from HSN and never really cared for that phone too big bulky and people could never hear me unless I cupped my hand around the mouth piece. But anyway to last week. I purchased an Apple IPhone 5s from The tracfone website. When I transferred my old phone 2.35GB of data did not transfer. After several conversations on Facebook messenger with Tracfone and calling the 800 number twice and having the pleasure of speaking to people I could hardly hear or understand the issue still has not been resolved. The last person I talked to told me I used all my data even though I know I didn't and the phone even says I have used zero data. Before transferring the phone I checked the app on my phone and the tracfone website both said I had 2.35GB of data but after the transfer I have none and their only explanation is I used it. Tracfone at Facebook has told me to contact the 800 number again after leaving a negative comment on their Facebook page . I wonder at this point what good that would do.

June 23, 2017 at 11:23 AM

22703 reported that it had already been used, but 12745 - 60 bonus minutes worked perfectly today. I got 60 extra minutes in addition to my usual Triple Minutes/Triple Txt/Triple Data. THANKS!

November 14, 2017 at 8:00 AM

I do like tracfones phone service. I even like the people in Sebu, Philippines. I have a LG 3g phone - 441G that Tracfone made me change to a couple of years ago. Those people in Sebu were helpful but were unsuccessful in the upgrade. I rarely use the phone and it was easier to get a new phone #. They ended up taking my word on how many minutes the old phone had.

I have about 6000 minutes on this phone. I'd like to get a BYOP phone. I'd probably start using some of those minutes with a smart.

What would the transfer minutes, text, data wise end up being? I can't see them giving me 6K, 6K + 6K. Most everything I've read seems to be you are coming into tracfone as a new customer with a BYOP.

If I had issues with a 2G to 3G upgrade using their phone, my fear is if the same thing happens this time and this time they don't take my word on the # of minutes, I am SOL but at least I can go to another carrier with an unlocked phone.

December 26, 2017 at 2:15 PM

Do not understand why a form is sent out for a birthday promo and it is the same from the year before so the code sent in 2018 is no good as same as code in 2017, Why send one at all??

April 13, 2018 at 12:55 PM

A couple times now I've received a text from Tracfone (SMS short code 77089) with the text "Get $100 when you take part in a research study." They tell you to text back to 41411 (which some sites claim is a hinky number).

It sounds bogus and yet it comes from Tracfone.

Anyone have insight into what this is? Has Tracfone been hacked?

May 8, 2018 at 1:59 AM

Hey guys i just got a fantastic deal on ZTE Majesty™ Pro Plus LTE - RECONDITIONED https://shop.tracfone.com/shop/en/tracfonestore/phones/tf-zte-majesty-pro-plus-lte-reconditioned for $14.99 its STORAGE Internal Memory: ROM: 16 GB, RAM: 2 GB Operating System: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) i mean what more can i say oh yea it works great with safelink,my provider
go chec it out MrRcr

July 23, 2018 at 4:33 PM

Evine.com has a deal right now, Alcatel TCL LX 5.4” 16gb storage,case, plus 750mins/1000texts/1.5gb data 90days for $39.99 and FREE shipping.

November 22, 2018 at 3:00 AM

EVINE.COM has a great cyber week deal on a NEW Tracfone with minutes
Alcatel TCL LX 5.4” screen, 16gb storage, case, 750 mins/1000texts/1.5 gb data
$39.99 free shipping

November 27, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Tried to use promo code 50808 which it says it is for 80 bonus minutes. That is false it only gives you 20 bonus minutes. That promo code 50808 is false advertisement. I used it and was short changed 60 bonus minutes. Watch when using promo codes. Not always what they seem to be. Called tracfone about it and they couldn't do anything for me. So I'm out 60 bonus minutes. Like I said beware of promo codes when using them.

November 30, 2018 at 2:42 PM

Used code 12745 got 60 bonus minutes
Thanks for the extra minutes !!

December 13, 2018 at 12:30 PM

Interesting - Tracfone texted me a reminder to add minutes and provided me with the promo code 50808 and texted if I added 60 minutes I would receive 140minutes total... when I loaded in this code, it stated that this code is not available for my phone. So, i went to the store, bought a basic phone card, and then searched for any deals on line. OMG!! you all here rocked my world today and surpassed anything I thought was available. Code12745 worked for me and provided an additional 120 min! THANK YOU! Next paycheck I should be sending you coffee! lol

April 5, 2019 at 8:56 PM

Have you ever thought of reversing the comments and putting the new comments at the top and the old comments towards the bottom? This way we wouldn't have to scroll through all the old comments to see the new ones. Just a thought.

May 15, 2019 at 7:59 PM

Could you enable folks to reply to a comment (reply to a certain person) so that the reply appears right below the other persons comment and NOT way down the page like 50-100 comments later?

August 30, 2019 at 11:38 AM

Agree with previous posters that the comment section would be much easier to use if it had the newest posts listed first.

Anyway, Thank you very much for having this site and the promo codes available. I used the 14223 promo today to get an extra 500mb with a IG purchase ($10)

August 31, 2019 at 4:38 PM

We have been using tracfone for probably 15 years now, for the most part we like them unless you have a problem.
A few months ago my daughters phone(iphone6 byop) started randomly using up texts that she was not sending or receiving. we went round and round with tracfone about this to no avail.we just stopped buying texts because they would all be used up way before she would use them. If anybody has any thoughts on this your help would be appreciated.

September 12, 2019 at 6:08 PM

In May you posted a update about VERIZON putting off upgrading 2G and 3G to another year (2020) giving TRACFONE users more time with their current phones. I have asked 2 different people with TRACFONE and I am still told that I must upgrade my perfectly working iphone 5S by the end of this year or will loose service. What is going on? I would love to keep this phone for another year.

September 24, 2019 at 9:49 AM

I just used the code for $15 off a year of service on a Tracfone (42812 - $15 off (online only) - Valid November 2019) and it worked. Thank you for your site and sharing this information. Kim

November 29, 2019 at 8:18 AM

I was wondering if you have to use the fingerprint sensor on the new Moto Optimo Max or if you could use a standard pin instead. Thanks for all the great reviews.

May 1, 2020 at 5:33 AM

Two times now I have loaded promo code for 1 GB data card and both times it didn't work. I bought the data card on tracfone site and at checkout it said "code applied" but nothing. Anyone know what it is.

November 7, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Jan. 22.2021 -- just tried to order $5 texts, I was able to do it once for husband's phone, but not daughter's. I saw it on the page when it was loading, then it disappeared. Does anyone at TR know if this great deal is going away because of Verizon?

January 22, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Have any phones made by OnePlus Nord ever been approved for use on Tracfone networks? Just curious since OnePlus Nord is one of the largest smartphone companies in the world, but I rarely see it being sold in the US. My friends overseas swear by them.

June 8, 2021 at 8:44 PM