What about LG Fiesta, Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro, which I just ordered, Samsung Galaxy Sky, Samsung Galaxy Luna, Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro? Where are those on your post?
really amazing, no phone coming out now should have less than 16g memory, a 1.5g processor and HD screens, these things have been around long enough now. As for screen size, 4.5 is good for me, 5 is tops for a phone.
I still find this LG Phoenix 2 I picked up on last years Best Buy black Friday sale for 30 bucks is one heck of a "food stamp" phone (so called by the upper Iphone crowd) It has what a phone at that price should all be selling for by now. I use it on TF with one of their SIM cards and it works.
I'm watching what specials will be on hand by this years black Friday, anything lower than what I have , forget it...
August 19, 2017 at 8:33 AM
Anonymous said...
After your review on the LG Fiesta, I have been in contact with both LG and Tracfone numerous times about the LGFiesta L63BL. Neither at any point have given me any information about where to purchase this phone. I have even contacted Walmart asking if theirs is unlocked. Where can I purchase this phone because my area only works with AT&T?
My LG (AT&T GoPhone) Phoenix 2 that I use on TF as a BYOP came with Android 6, but has been updated to Android 7 since Aug. The BYOP's most likely will get a new OS, the track-phone models won't.
September 8, 2017 at 9:46 AM
S said...
iPhone SE $129.00 @ Walmart -- brand new as of 10/25/2017.
Comes with a sim card packet stuck on the back of the box for Straight Talk and/or Total Wireless -- Simply Mobile -- Family Mobile -- which are all owned by Tracfone. The one I bought was a Straight Talk/Total Wireless because it was the only one available in black and gray at the time.
I'm going to run mine on Tracfone's BYOP-GSM/AT&T towers SIM. While I was at Walmart I bought the new Tracfone SIM kit that has the 3 SIMs for either AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile towers. The iPhone SE is capable of running off any of the 4 big towers -- GSM (AT&T or T-Mobile) or CDMA (Verizon or Sprint). -- THROUGH TRACFONE NOT CRICKET WIRELESS or T-MOBILE or other cell phone company.
I haven't opened my iPhone box yet and don't know when I'll get around to doing it.
If anyone else has already done this, please drop a reply.
I thought about just buying a cheap junker Tracfone that has a nano AT&T SIM or a micro SIM and cut it down but I figured it would just be cheaper to buy the SIM kit and go that route rather than buying another phone and firing it up and do a SIM swap.
Of course I won't ever install the SIM that comes taped to the box (Straight Talk/Total Wireless) I will activate the Tracfone BYOP AT&T SIM and install it into the SE.
Watch this Youtube from "Smartphonematters" from beginning-to-end or start at 13:50 to see what I'm taking about: http://youtu.be/MAPgk_4DxKk
The iPhone SE at Walmart or BB that has the Straight Talk/and other Tracfone carrier family documented at the top of the SIM pack taped to the iPhone box is technically NOT and unlocked phone for any carrier -- but it is unlocked for most, if not all of the Tracfone owned companies.
Google the carriers Tracfone owns -- If you get it at Walmart ask the person in electronics to show you your choice of available colors. They have the phones locked in a cabinet where they can't be seen. All of them will say "Straight Talk" in the upper left hand corner of the SIM packet taped to the back of the box with another Tracfone owned carrier labeled in the upper right-hand side.
BTW, you're not ripping off Tracfone -- they're making money no matter which phone or carrier they own you go with.
-S
October 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Anonymous said...
They will not unlock that phone for you to move it to tracfone. That phone is locked into straight talk. that will not work till after atleast 1 year of you buying service from straight talk. after that then you can have the phone unlocked and do as you wish. (do note even after 1 year in doing that you will lose all your min/text/data and time if you have any built up)
A heads up for anyone look at the ZTE ZFive L 4G LTE: Although you CAN install an SD card, it does not allow you to treat that card as internal storage EVEN THOUGH it runs on Marshmallow.
I'm not sure which other models were given the same treatment.
January 11, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Carrie said...
Has anyone tried the Alcatel ZIP LTE? I see it on Tracfone's website for $49.99 and am considering it as a replacement for my 3-year old Moto E that just doesn't have enough memory space. The specs look pretty good for the very small price. I'm curious about Alcatel phones in general and how they hold up, although for $49.99 I'm terribly worried about it. Thx!
April 11, 2018 at 10:26 AM
Amar said...
According to AndroidCentral, Tracfone is getting the G6, not the G6 Play.
https://www.androidcentral.com/where-buy-moto-g6
May 15, 2018 at 9:45 PM
Anonymous said...
I was just about to comment that lol
May 17, 2018 at 12:03 AM
Anonymous said...
I love the zip. Nice 720p display with on screen buttons. Runs on verizon towers. It is slow in terms of processor power. It runs quad a7 which is ancient at this point. I find the build quality better than the four LG phones I've owned over the years.
I see today - January 9, 2019 - HSN has a new Tracfone model" the TCL LX A502DL 5.4" 16GB for $49.95. There's no bundled service days or minutes, just the basic 30-day activation.
Don't know this make or model, but it says it's 1.1GHz quad-core processor and Android 8.1 Oreo, which are very respectable for the price.
I have had the Moto g6 fort about 2 weeks. It not a bad phone. Yet I have 2 areas that need improvement. 1st the volume control is right next to the power button. Very easy to turn down the volume with out knowing it. 2nd is where the sim and microsd card is located. both of them are in the same spot and very easy for the sim card to fall out
HSN just showed the Motorola g7 Power(6.2 screen,3gb ram,32gb memory, 5000mah batt,etc) it was just released last week on sale for $99.00 with a 1year service card included, great deal as I just ordered 1!
I just bought a LG K31 Rebel and then saw an announcement that they are shutting down their smartphone business. I wonder how long support will last. https://www.lgnewsroom.com/2021/04/lg-to-close-mobile-phone-business-worldwide/
April 8, 2021 at 3:55 PM
J. said...
Tracfone reviewer, I just tried to add bonue 60 minutes for my 200 minute phone card for July using the 74316 promo code & tracfone told me the code had expired in June. (Note: This is the 3rd time this has happened to me this year.) I have been successfully using your site for over 10 years & this has never happened before. Is this an error on the part of this site or is this a tracfone "shaft the customer" deal? I told tracfone I'm contacting the Federal Communications system about this but I want to hear if this is an error here or not. Thanks. JP 7/4/21
July 4, 2021 at 11:59 AM
New Tracfone Smartphones - List of New Phones from Tracfone in 2021
Welcome to TracfoneReviewer, a blog about prepaid cell phones from Tracfone![Image]New Phones for Tracfone in 2021 Tracfone releases a lot of new phones every year, and it can be hard to keep track of what is new, and what has already been around for a while.
When shopping for a new phone, we all want to know which phones were recently released, as these usually have the best features.
This list contains the latest phones released by Tracfone and we will continue to update as new phones are released each month as we get into 2021.
We will include brief descriptions of each new phone, and links to additional information. You can also visit our Cell Phone Reviews page for our latest reviews of new phones..
Starting in April 2017, Tracfone is no longer including Triple Minutes for Life with new phones. Learn more about this, and how it might affect you, in our recent post about the Changes to Triple Minutes for Life.
New Phones Coming in 2021
Several new high end phones may be coming to Tracfone including the iPhone 12, Samsung A42 5G, and more. We will be adding any information as soon as it is confirmed! See our recent post on 5G Coverage Maps and Compatible Phones.
Here are some of the possibilities we might see this year:
iPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 MiniiPhone 12Moto G Stylus 5GBLU View 3Samsung Galaxy A02sSamsung Galaxy A42 5GWe don't always know when some of these phones will be released, but will share as soon as they are. Now let's look at the phones Tracfone has recently released.
Tracfone Latest Phones for 2021
Below are the latest phones released by Tracfone to use on their prepaid network. This list has the newest phones first, followed by older devices.
Samsung Galaxy A32 (S326DL)One of the most affordable 5G capable devices (and one of the only available from Tracfone at this time), the Galaxy A32 has a 6.5" touchscreen, 4GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory and a 5 lens camera system. While 5G service coverage is still limited, for those who want to get the fastest speeds on Tracfone the Galaxy A32 is one of the only options. It is currently available on the Tracfone website for $299.
[Image]Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Samsung Galaxy A12 (S127DL)The Galaxy A12 has a large, 6.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM and an octa-core processor. It is newly available on the Tracfone website for $149.
Alcatel TCL A3X (A600DL)The A3X has a big, 6" display, triple rear cameras and runs Android 11. It packs a lot of great features in for the price, but the brand isn't known for the best reliability. Shop the TCL A3X on HSN.
Moto G Play (XT2093DL)With a 6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, the updated Moto G Play has great features at a low price. It also comes with a dual rear camera and octa-core processor. Find it on the Tracfone website for $119
Moto G Stylus (XT2115DL) Think big with the Moto G Stylus that features a 6.8" FHD+ screen, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and a 48 MP rear camera. The phone comes with a built in stylus and also features Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 678 processor and 4,000 mAh battery. For those that want a large screen and plenty of storage space, the Moto G Stylus is a great option and reasonably priced at $199 on the Tracfone website.
iPhone 11Featuring a 6.1" HD screen, 64 GB internal storage and dual rear camera setup, the iPhone 11 offers a lot of updated features in the familiar Apple package. It also comes with iOS 13, which is upgradable to 14. Currently available on the Tracfone website for $429. iPhone XRThe iPhone XR has a 6.1" screen and comes with 64 GB storage, and a 12 MP rear camera sensor. The XR is available on the Tracfone website for $350. Samsung A21 (S215DL)The Galaxy A21 is newly updated with a 6.5" screen, 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM and Android 10. It also features a 4,000 mAh battery and a quad rear camera setup. This device is newly available in 2021 and comes as the replacement to the Galaxy A20. Find the Samsung Galaxy A21 on HSN. Samsung Galaxy A11 (S115DL) A mid-level smartphone from Samsung with a large, 6.4" touchscreen, the A11 also features a 13MP camera, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and Android 10. Read our Review of the Samsung Galaxy A11 to learn more about what it offers. It became available on HSN and the Tracfone website at the end of 2020.
LG K31 Rebel (LG L355DL) Following the popular Rebel line, the new K31 Rebel from LG comes with a 5.7" touchscreen, 32 GB internal storage, Octa-core processor and Android 10. It is a great budget option that still has a number of updated features. LG has released a trio of devices recently with varying screen sizes and price points - the LG Reflect, LG Premier Pro Plus, and now the LG K31 Rebel. View the Rebel on HSN or Amazon and take a look at our Full Review of the LG K31 Rebel.
Motorola Moto E (XT2052DL) The Moto E, newly available for late 2020, has a 6.2" screen, Android 10, 32 GB storage and Octa-core processor. It replaces the previous model, the Moto E6, and is a budget friendly phone that still packs some great features. View the Moto E on Amazon.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) An updated iPhone SE that features the internal specs of an iPhone 11 Pro. The SE features a 4.7" screen, 12MP camera and 64 GB internal storage. It is a great option for anyone who enjoys the Apple iOS but prefers the smaller form factor. Find the iPhone SE (2020) on the Tracfone website. Samsung Galaxy A50 While the unlocked A50 has been available for a few months now, Tracfone has newly released the Galaxy A50 for the fall 2020 and it features a 6.4" screen, triple rear cameras, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. It packs a lot of great features and performance in and is available for $269 on the Tracfone website. Review coming soon. LG Reflect (L555DL)With a large, 6.5" screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Storage, the LG Reflect packs some great features. It also comes with triple rear cameras and runs Android 9 Pie. Review coming soon, take a look at the Reflect on HSN for $149.
Moto G Power (XT2041DL)The next generation in the Moto G line, the Moto G Power was released for Tracfone in the Fall of 2020 and really brings the power with a 6.4" touchscreen, octa-core processor, 64 GB internal storage and 4 GB RAM. It also features triple rear cameras and runs Android 10. Visit our Moto G Power Review for all the details and where to buy. The Moto G Power is one of our top picks for 2020.
LG Stylo 5 (L722DL) The long awaited next generation in the popular Stylo lineup, the LG Stylo 5 comes with a 6.2" full HD touchscreen, Octa-core processor, 32 GB internal storage and Android 9 Pie. We also see an excellent 13 MP rear camera along with a built in stylus. It does only come with 2 GB RAM, which is on the low end for most new phones, and the price tag starts at $199. The LG Stylo 5 is available on HSN. TCL (Alcatel) A2 (A507DL)The A2 is a budget smartphone from TCL with a handful of nice specs including a 5.5" touchscreen, Android 10, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. It became available on Tracfone in mid 2020 with a retail price of $60. Get all the details and where to buy in our TCL A2 Review. LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) Just released on Tracfone in July 2020, the Premier Pro Plus has a 6.1" HD screen, 32 GB storage, 2 GB RAM, dual rear cameras and runs Android 9. It also comes with a Bluetooth 5 and a sleek, all metal design. Find out all the details and where to buy in our LG Premier Pro Plus Review. Samsung Galaxy A20 (S205DL)
Newly available in mid 2020, the Galaxy A20 has a number of similar features to the Galaxy A10e already available from Tracfone, but also brings a large, 6.4" screen, 4,000 mAh battery, 3 GB RAM and dual rear cameras. For Samsung fans, it will be a good option to upgrade to and you can learn more about the Samsung Galaxy A20 in the Review.
Samsung Galaxy A01 (S111DL)
A budget friendly option from Samsung, the A01 has a 5.7" screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and a 13 MP camera. The most interesting feature is that the A01 comes with Android 10, the latest OS, and is priced under $100. Learn more about the Galaxy A01 in our Review.
LG Classic Flip (L125DL)
A new flip phone option is now available for those looking for the simplicity and durability of these classic devices. The LG Classic Flip is a basic phone but comes with 4G LTE service on CDMA networks. It also has MMS/SMS and T9 text input. See all the Features and Specs on the LG Classic Flip to learn more.
Moto G7 Optimo MAXX (XT1955DL)
The Optimo MAXX has a large, 6.2" touchscreen, 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM, Android 9 Pie and Octa-core processor. It also features a huge, 5,000 mAh battery for all-day, and even multi-day, performance on a single charge. First available for Tracfone in April 2020, it shares a number of features with the G7 Optimo (listed below) but brings the larger screen, more RAM and bigger battery at about the same price. Get all the details, including where to buy, in our Moto G7 Optimo MAXX review.
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
Featuring a 4.7" retina display, 12 MP camera with 4k recording, 64 GB internal storage and wireless charging, the iPhone 8 is a powerful and durable device built by Apple. First released in late 2017, it is now newly available from Tracfone in early 2020. It can be used with either GSM or CDMA service and runs Apple's iOS. Currently available on the Tracfone website.
Moto G7 Optimo (XT1952DL)
Released March 2020, the G7 Optimo has a 5.7" HD touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, 13 MP camera, Android 9 Pie and much more. It is one of the better budget smartphones available from Tracfone at this time and you can get all the details in our Moto G7 Optimo Review. The Moto G7 Optimo MAXX was also just released, and it shares many of the same features while also giving a larger screen and bigger battery.
Moto E6 (XT2005DL)
The little brother to the G7, this Android 9.0 powered smartphone has a 5.5" HD screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, 13 MP camera and more. The Moto E6 was released in March 2020 and can be found on several retail sites including HSN and the Tracfone website. Look for our review soon.
BLU View 1 (B100DL)
With a large, 5.5" screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and a quad-core processor, the BLU View 1 is a very affordable smartphone at just $49. It also runs Android 9.0 Pie and has a 5 MP rear camera, 2 MP front. Most of the features on this phone are not overly impressive compared to other devices, but for light users who like a large screen, the price might be right. View the BLU View 1 full review to learn more.
LG Solo LTE
The Solo from LG has a large, 5.7" HD touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage, Octa-core processor and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Released in late 2019, it shares several similarities in terms of specs to the older, LG Rebel 4, and you can see full details in our LG Solo LTE Review. LG Journey
Released in late 2019, the Journey comes with some nice updated features including Android 9.0 Pie and Bluetooth 5. It also has a 5.45" screen, quad-core processor, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. Get the full details on this phone and where to buy in our LG Journey Review page. Samsung Galaxy J2 (S260DL)
The Galaxy J2 has a 5" touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, Android 8.1 Oreo and a quad-core processor. It is a fairly basic smartphone available at a reasonable price (last check $79 with airtime bundle on HSN). It appears there may be two versions, one for CDMA and the other GSM. We will confirm this as soon as we can. Samsung Galaxy A10e (S102DL)
The latest in budget smartphones from Samsung and released in the fall of 2019, the A10e replaces the Galaxy J7 Crown with a larger, 5.83" touchscreen, 32 GB internal storage and runs Android 9.0 Pie. The additional storage space compared to most of Tracfone's other devices, plus the large, beautiful display, will certainly make the A10e a popular options. The Galaxy A10e runs on CDMA networks with Tracfone. See all the details in our Samsung Galaxy A10e review.
Alcatel TCL A1X (A503DL)
Released in the fall 2019, the A1X has a 5.5" touchscreen, Quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. It is not the most impressive phone based on the specs, but a large screen at a reasonable price (last check, $79 with airtime bundle via HSN). Look for more details in our review, coming soon. The Alcatel AiX runs on CDMA networks with Tracfone.
DORO (D7050TL)
The DORO is another recent flip phone release that uses 4G LTE but is not a smartphone. It has a 2.8" internal screen plus an additional 1.4" external screen. This flip phone runs on its own proprietary software and includes a 2 MP rear camera. It has a removable battery and is capable of up to 16 days on standby. Overall the DORO is best suited as a backup or emergency phone for most users. Learn more on the Tracfone Website. Alcatel MyFlip A405DL
The MyFlip is, as the name suggest, a basic flip phone released by Tracfone for use on CDMA networks. It has 4G connectivity and basic features one would expect on a flip phone such as a 2 MP camera and a 2.8" screen. The phone will last about 18 days on standby, and is probably best suited for those looking for a backup phone. The Alcatel MyFlip is on the Tracfone website for $20.
Alcatel TCL LX A502DL
This Alcatel brand device features a 5.43" touchscreen with 18:9 ratio and 480x960 resolution along with 1.1Ghz processor and 16 GB Storage/2 GB RAM. It is relatively inexpensive for the features, at just $49 retail and often available for less, but this Android 8.1 smartphone doesn't pack a lot of performance and might be best suited to low to moderate users. Find the Alcatel TCL LX A502DL from several retailers including Amazon, Tracfone and HSN.
Motorola Moto G6
The latest budget smartphone from Motorola is now available directly through Tracfone. The Moto G6 features a 5.7" Full HD touchscreen, Octa-core processor with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory. It also has dual rear cameras and runs Android 8.0. Unlocked versions of the Moto G6 have been available for use with Tracfone BYOP since the phone was released but now the Tracfone version is available.
The Moto G6 is a very attractive phone at a reasonable price and visit our Moto G6 Review for full specs and features.
Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit
Tracfone continues to update their cell phone lineup with the Galaxy J3 Orbit which has a 5" touchscreen, runs Android 8.0 Oreo and has 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. It runs on CDMA networks (Verizon).
On paper the J3 Orbit looks a little overpriced compared to other options, and you can see the full details and specs in our Review of the J3 Orbit.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown
The latest phone in the Galaxy J7 lineup, the Crown features a 5.5" HD touchscreen, Android 8.0 Oreo and 13 MP camera. It also comes with an octa-core processor, 16 GB internal storage and 2 GB RAM.
It has a variety of improvements over the previous version, but also has a slightly higher price. Learn more and find out where to buy in our Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown Review.
LG Rebel 4 (L212VL/L211BL)
The latest version of the LG Rebel comes with a 5" screen, 1.4 Ghz quad-core processor, 8 MP rear camera, and most notably, Android 8.1 Oreo. It also features a removable battery and 2 GB RAM with 16 GB Storage.
The Rebel 4 brings modest upgrades compared to the previous version (Rebel 3) and is expected to have two versions, one for GSM and another for CDMA networks.
Moto E5 (XT1920DL)
The Moto E5 has a 5.7" screen with 18:9 screen ratio, 4000 mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The unlocked version was only just released in May, 2018, and now Tracfone is offering a slightly modified version as well.
The Moto E line is known for good battery life and dependable performance at a very budget friendly price.
LG Stylo 4 (L713DL)
Featuring the largest screen of any Tracfone device, the LG Stylo 4 has a 6.2" FHD touchscreen, 13 MP camera, octa-core processor, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM. It also comes with Android 8.1 Oreo which has access to over a million apps on Google Play.
iPhone 7/ iPhone 6S Plus
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 6S Plus are both available on the Tracfone website and offer high-end features at a hefty price. The iPhone 7 comes with a 4.7" screen, iOS 10, 32 GB storage and a 12 MP camera. The iPhone 6S Plus features a larger, 5.5" touchscreen, iOS 9, 32 GB Storage and 12 MP camera. Apple smartphones are well known for their impressive camera performance, and these two iPhones are no exception, with the capability of capturing excellent photos and video.
The iPhone 7 is available form Tracfone for $599 now $324
the iPhone 6S Plus is available form Tracfone for $399 now $174
LG Premier Pro (L413DL)
Stepping in right between the Rebel 3 and Fiesta 2, the LG Premier Pro has a 5.3" screen, Android 7.1, 16 GB internal storage, 2 GB RAM and a quad core processor. It shares a number of similarities with other recent phones from LG but offers a middle ground in screen size.
LG Stylo 3 (L84VL)
With a lot of similar specs to the LG Rebel 3 and Fiesta 2, the Stylo 3 does stand out with a large, 5.7" touchscreen. This phone also has 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM, a 13 MP camera, and runs Android 7.0.
LG Rebel 3 (L158VL/157BL)
The LG Rebel 3 brings several updates to the popular Rebel lineup and is also one of the first new phones from Tracfone in 2018. With a 5" touchscreen, Android 7.0.1, 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM, it offers great specs for the price - which is currently $59 on HSN with an airtime bundle.
Tracfone now offers both a GSM and CDMA version of this phone. The GSM version is only available from the Tracfone Website at this time and we include a link in our review. Learn more about the LG Rebel 3 in our Review. We will continue to add new phones as they are released.
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January 26, 2017 at 7:33 AM
What about LG Fiesta, Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro, which I just ordered, Samsung Galaxy Sky, Samsung Galaxy Luna, Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro? Where are those on your post?
July 8, 2017 at 9:12 PM
really amazing, no phone coming out now should have less than 16g memory, a 1.5g processor and HD screens, these things have been around long enough now. As for screen size, 4.5 is good for me, 5 is tops for a phone.
I still find this LG Phoenix 2 I picked up on last years Best Buy black Friday sale for 30 bucks is one heck of a "food stamp" phone (so called by the upper Iphone crowd) It has what a phone at that price should all be selling for by now. I use it on TF with one of their SIM cards and it works.
I'm watching what specials will be on hand by this years black Friday, anything lower than what I have , forget it...
August 19, 2017 at 8:33 AM
After your review on the LG Fiesta, I have been in contact with both LG and Tracfone numerous times about the LGFiesta L63BL. Neither at any point have given me any information about where to purchase this phone. I have even contacted Walmart asking if theirs is unlocked. Where can I purchase this phone because my area only works with AT&T?
August 20, 2017 at 9:22 PM
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August 21, 2017 at 10:25 PM
My LG (AT&T GoPhone) Phoenix 2 that I use on TF as a BYOP came with Android 6, but has been updated to Android 7 since Aug. The BYOP's most likely will get a new OS, the track-phone models won't.
September 8, 2017 at 9:46 AM
iPhone SE $129.00 @ Walmart -- brand new as of 10/25/2017.
Comes with a sim card packet stuck on the back of the box for Straight Talk and/or Total Wireless -- Simply Mobile -- Family Mobile -- which are all owned by Tracfone. The one I bought was a Straight Talk/Total Wireless because it was the only one available in black and gray at the time.
I'm going to run mine on Tracfone's BYOP-GSM/AT&T towers SIM. While I was at Walmart I bought the new Tracfone SIM kit that has the 3 SIMs for either AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile towers. The iPhone SE is capable of running off any of the 4 big towers -- GSM (AT&T or T-Mobile) or CDMA (Verizon or Sprint). -- THROUGH TRACFONE NOT CRICKET WIRELESS or T-MOBILE or other cell phone company.
I haven't opened my iPhone box yet and don't know when I'll get around to doing it.
If anyone else has already done this, please drop a reply.
I thought about just buying a cheap junker Tracfone that has a nano AT&T SIM or a micro SIM and cut it down but I figured it would just be cheaper to buy the SIM kit and go that route rather than buying another phone and firing it up and do a SIM swap.
Of course I won't ever install the SIM that comes taped to the box (Straight Talk/Total Wireless) I will activate the Tracfone BYOP AT&T SIM and install it into the SE.
Watch this Youtube from "Smartphonematters" from beginning-to-end or start at 13:50 to see what I'm taking about: http://youtu.be/MAPgk_4DxKk
The iPhone SE at Walmart or BB that has the Straight Talk/and other Tracfone carrier family documented at the top of the SIM pack taped to the iPhone box is technically NOT and unlocked phone for any carrier -- but it is unlocked for most, if not all of the Tracfone owned companies.
Google the carriers Tracfone owns -- If you get it at Walmart ask the person in electronics to show you your choice of available colors. They have the phones locked in a cabinet where they can't be seen. All of them will say "Straight Talk" in the upper left hand corner of the SIM packet taped to the back of the box with another Tracfone owned carrier labeled in the upper right-hand side.
BTW, you're not ripping off Tracfone -- they're making money no matter which phone or carrier they own you go with.
-S
October 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM
They will not unlock that phone for you to move it to tracfone. That phone is locked into straight talk.
that will not work till after atleast 1 year of you buying service from straight talk. after that then you can have the phone unlocked and do as you wish. (do note even after 1 year in doing that you will lose all your min/text/data and time if you have any built up)
November 24, 2017 at 11:26 PM
A heads up for anyone look at the ZTE ZFive L 4G LTE: Although you CAN install an SD card, it does not allow you to treat that card as internal storage EVEN THOUGH it runs on Marshmallow.
I'm not sure which other models were given the same treatment.
January 11, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Has anyone tried the Alcatel ZIP LTE? I see it on Tracfone's website for $49.99 and am considering it as a replacement for my 3-year old Moto E that just doesn't have enough memory space. The specs look pretty good for the very small price. I'm curious about Alcatel phones in general and how they hold up, although for $49.99 I'm terribly worried about it. Thx!
April 11, 2018 at 10:26 AM
According to AndroidCentral, Tracfone is getting the G6, not the G6 Play.
https://www.androidcentral.com/where-buy-moto-g6
May 15, 2018 at 9:45 PM
I was just about to comment that lol
May 17, 2018 at 12:03 AM
I love the zip. Nice 720p display with on screen buttons. Runs on verizon towers. It is slow in terms of processor power. It runs quad a7 which is ancient at this point. I find the build quality better than the four LG phones I've owned over the years.
May 30, 2018 at 6:09 PM
I have heard a problem with the back of this phone being glass, prone to scratching and breaking. Any problems like that discovered?
October 17, 2018 at 11:18 AM
I see today - January 9, 2019 - HSN has a new Tracfone model" the TCL LX A502DL 5.4" 16GB for $49.95.
There's no bundled service days or minutes, just the basic 30-day activation.
Don't know this make or model, but it says it's 1.1GHz quad-core processor and Android 8.1 Oreo, which are very respectable for the price.
https://www.hsn.com/products/tcl-lx-a502dl-54-16gb-tracfone-with-case-car-charger-an/8800215
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January 9, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Is the a501dl the same dimensions as the a502dl?.. Need to know for phone case info.. Thanks
August 18, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Is the a501dl the same dimensions as the a502dl?,, I need to know for phone case info. Thanks
August 18, 2019 at 9:39 PM
Hi;
Will the Doro D7050TL Flip Phone work on Wi-Fi ?
I see some of the flip phone do now like the Alcatel A405DL.
Thank You
August 27, 2019 at 9:17 PM
I have had the Moto g6 fort about 2 weeks. It not a bad phone. Yet I have 2 areas that need improvement. 1st the volume control is right next to the power button. Very easy to turn down the volume with out knowing it. 2nd is where the sim and microsd card is located. both of them are in the same spot and very easy for the sim card to fall out
October 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM
How can I get $50 off $125 when I buy a Smartphone card? Putting in the coupon code does not work when you have already purchased the card.
November 22, 2019 at 8:25 AM
HSN just showed the Motorola g7 Power(6.2 screen,3gb ram,32gb memory, 5000mah batt,etc) it was just released last week on sale for $99.00 with a 1year service card included, great deal as I just ordered 1!
April 18, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Just bought a Samsung S20 Plus. Fingers crossed I make it Tracfone customer service.
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May 25, 2020 at 1:24 AM
U gotta be kidding me, a "s20+" and your worried about using Trackfone?........
November 23, 2020 at 3:19 PM
I just bought a LG K31 Rebel and then saw an announcement that they are shutting down their smartphone business. I wonder how long support will last.
https://www.lgnewsroom.com/2021/04/lg-to-close-mobile-phone-business-worldwide/
April 8, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Tracfone reviewer,
I just tried to add bonue 60 minutes for my 200 minute phone card for July using the 74316 promo code & tracfone told me the code had expired in June. (Note: This is the 3rd time this has happened to me this year.) I have been successfully using your site for over 10 years & this has never happened before. Is this an error on the part of this site or is this a tracfone "shaft the customer" deal? I told tracfone I'm contacting the Federal Communications system about this but I want to hear if this is an error here or not. Thanks. JP 7/4/21
July 4, 2021 at 11:59 AM