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Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

PickyPicky3 — Sat, 27 May 2023 19:54:02 GMT

Three minutes from the time I finished entering all info. All leftover minutes, texts and data transferred and new were added correctly. End-of-service date changed to 2024.

I'm still a believer.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

chrystaltree — Sat, 27 May 2023 20:23:15 GMT

That's wonderful! My first mobile phones were TracFones. I had Trac for years. But whenever I bought a new phone, activation was always a time consuming nightmare. Good to hear they've in that regard. I never had any problems with the phones or the service.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 27 May 2023 20:26:58 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Three minutes from the time I finished entering all info. All leftover minutes, texts and data transferred and new were added correctly. End-of-service date changed to 2024.

I'm still a believer.

@PickyPicky3

Thanks for that ..... I received mine a week ago and have been putting off activation because I thought it would be a hassle. I'm determined to do it this weekend.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Kachina624 — Sat, 27 May 2023 20:51:44 GMT

@PickyPicky3 That's about how long it took me too. I just hit "renew what I had last year" for the $50. "year of use" special. I never need to buy data or minutes.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Venezia — Sat, 27 May 2023 21:42:04 GMT

I bought the Moto G Stylus 5G phones for DH and myself when they were on sale for $99.96, free shipping.

We both have online accounts (have always been Tracfone customers) and set them up that way. Fast, no issues at all, great phone.

I honestly can't understand the negative reviews that are being posted for this phone, other than "operator error". Yes, it's a learning curve for some, but there isn't anything that this phone doesn't do, just as our previous ones did. I gave it 5 stars; certainly wasn't sending it back!

I think some people just don't take the time to read the manual or online tutorials and miss out on a terrific deal. Then they blame it on Tracfone.

(Like the ones who complain they "never got" their 1500 minutes, etc. Hint: it's preloaded into the phone now!)

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:11:08 GMT

Well, I mustered up all the courage I can (LOL) and started Activation.

The new phone is now active and my minutes etc is updated. My coverage is good through to 5/29/2024.

Not everything transferred. The photos & all my phone contacts are still on the old phone, so I am searching for a tutorial to figure out why, and what I need to do.

It's always something, isn't it?

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

PickyPicky3 — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:31:35 GMT

Way to go @Tinkrbl44!

How to transfer "stuff":

1. Keep old and new phones on and both connected to the same wi-fi.

2. Download "Tracfone Transfer Wizard" from Google Play Store on both phones.

3. Follow the directions exactly. It goes fast.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Venezia — Sun, 28 May 2023 03:50:04 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 - Yes, another vote for the Transfer Wizard. I have a LOT of photos on my phone and it took a while (about a half-hour, which will depend on your own internet speed), but that was for everything: photos, texts, contacts, etc.

It really is easy using that. (And you can choose what you want to transfer, so it doesn't have to be everything.)

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Kachina624 — Sun, 28 May 2023 18:57:45 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
I bought the Moto G Stylus 5G phones for DH and myself when they were on sale for $99.96, free shipping.

We both have online accounts (have always been Tracfone customers) and set them up that way. Fast, no issues at all, great phone.

I honestly can't understand the negative reviews that are being posted for this phone, other than "operator error". Yes, it's a learning curve for some, but there isn't anything that this phone doesn't do, just as our previous ones did. I gave it 5 stars; certainly wasn't sending it back!

I think some people just don't take the time to read the manual or online tutorials and miss out on a terrific deal. Then they blame it on Tracfone.

(Like the ones who complain they "never got" their 1500 minutes, etc. Hint: it's preloaded into the phone now!)

@Venezia I got the Moto Pure G phone which I believe is the model before yours. I've always had Samsung before and like this one so much better. Easier to use and much more dependable.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Kachina624 — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:06:04 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Way to go @Tinkrbl44!

How to transfer "stuff":

1. Keep old and new phones on and both connected to the same wi-fi.
2. Download "Tracfone Transfer Wizard" from Google Play Store on both phones.
3. Follow the directions exactly. It goes fast.

@PickyPicky3 I've always used Transfer Wizard and followed the instructions carefully. I've activated 4 or 5 phones at least and have never been able to get photos and contacts to transfer. Everything else is fine.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Venezia — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:36:00 GMT

@Kachina624 - That's very odd, because I've always used Transfer Wizard and it's always worked for me.

I wish I could offer some help, but I'm baffled as to why it wouldn't work for you, transferring from one Tracfone to another.

Did you find a different method of transferring things?

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Kachina624 — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:39:47 GMT

@Venezia No, I just store my photos on one of those Picture Keeper drives.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

PickyPicky3 — Mon, 29 May 2023 01:34:44 GMT

@Kachina624 Some ideas:

-I never leave the Transfer Wizard stored on a phone because both apps must be the same. Is it possible one was an older version?

-Since TW allows you to choose which categories will be transferred, is it possible you accidentally unchecked photos and contacts?

-Did you put out Fig Newtons for the wizard? That's all he accepts.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

PickyPicky3 — Mon, 29 May 2023 01:46:01 GMT

When I transferred everything yesterday, only the Walmart and Wawa apps didn't transfer. I'm sure that's a security feature because those apps store your password.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Kachina624 — Mon, 29 May 2023 02:14:25 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
@Kachina624 Some ideas:

-I never leave the Transfer Wizard stored on a phone because both apps must be the same. Is it possible one was an older version?

-Since TW allows you to choose which categories will be transferred, is it possible you accidentally unchecked photos and contacts?

-Did you put out Fig Newtons for the wizard? That's all he accepts.

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@PickyPicky3 Good suggestion...I'll delete TW and reinstall it. Will go buy Newtons.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Drewps5co0tt — Mon, 29 May 2023 06:04:45 GMT

TracFone is pretty ghetto if you ask me, also their phone choices are horrible. I don't know why people even bother with them. Unless you barely use a cell phone, TracFone is not the right choice for anyone!

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

gardenman — Mon, 29 May 2023 13:15:16 GMT

Tracfone is perfect for me. Good reliable phones at a low price with good service. And I use my phone a lot. The Moto G Stylus phones are great and if you want a flagship phone you can buy an unlocked one and use it on TracFone. There are very few limitations on the phones you can buy and use on the service. I find TracFone to be largely trouble free and ideal for me.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:51:12 GMT

In the activation process, an app called Samsung Switch came up for transferring data when both phones are Samsungs.

Seems to make sense .... I think I'll use that.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:54:00 GMT

@Drewps5co0tt wrote:
TracFone is pretty ghetto if you ask me, also their phone choices are horrible. I don't know why people even bother with them. Unless you barely use a cell phone, TracFone is not the right choice for anyone!

@Drewps5co0tt

Pretty ghetto? It's obvious you don't have enough information about Tracfone to understand how well thought out the company -- and features -- are.

Re: Guinness Record for Tracfone Activation?

hckynutjohn — Mon, 29 May 2023 21:06:00 GMT

@Drewps5co0tt wrote:
TracFone is pretty ghetto if you ask me, also their phone choices are horrible.
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@Drewps5co0tt

Not sure why you slipped the word ghetto into this thread, and! Contrary to your insulting opinion, I have used many different brand name cell phones, yes, all TracFones for close to 2 decades.
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I don't know why people even bother with them. Unless you barely use a cell phone, TracFone is not the right choice for anyone!

Since you don't seem to know "why people bother with them"! I am here to enlighten you. Find me another carrier where I can own my Very Smart Phone, with full Service, for the price of $4.16 per month. I'll be waiting for your reply!!!
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"TracFone is not the right choice for anyone!"

It must be so nice to be able to speak for everyone! News Flash! I speak for myself, and never use a pronoun when stating my opinion. I'm guessing, somewhere in your short number of years on earth, someone gave you the unauthorized authority, to speak for us all.

Happy now?
I sure am. =^..^=

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