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Q: QuestionIf the unlocked phone you buy from Best Buy has issues or stops working for whatever reason, your cell phone carrier( ex:Verizon, T-Mobile,AT&T etc) doesn't want to help you with it because you bought it at an outside store, right? What about insurance?

Asked 1 year ago by Q.

• A:Answer My cell phone company US Cellular actually helped me to get my text messages to be received by my phone. The representatives spent a significant amount of time trying to diagnose the problem, And eventually it only needed the sim card to be removed and reinserted to correct the problem. I also buy unlocked phones from places like Best Buy and put a good case on it and a screen protector. Don't bother to give a cell phone carrier a significant amount of money for insurance. Save yourself even more money than buying your phone from your carrier and being locked into their plans!

  Answered 1 year ago by ErnieVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this phone Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain work with straighttalk?

Asked 1 year ago by lawake.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain

• A:Answer Hi there, The US unlocked Pixel 8a works on all major carrier networks. Contact your carrier for details and see g.co/pixel/networkinfo for more information.

  Answered 1 year ago by Google Team

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Q: QuestionI have Tello as a phone service carrier, is this product compatible??

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain

• A:Answer Hi there, The US unlocked Pixel 8a works on all major carrier networks. Contact your carrier for details and see g.co/pixel/networkinfo for more information.

  Answered 1 year ago by Google Team

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Q: QuestionIs unlocked Google Pixel 8a compatible for Consumer Cellular service?

Asked 1 year ago by Judee.

• A:Answer Yes, we have a Pixel 7a and a Pixel 8a on Consumer Cellular. Both are using e-Sim instead of a traditional Sim card. We were able to complete the setup before we left Best Buy.

  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionIf I buy a new unlocked phone from best buy will they set it up for m

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian

• A:Answer Yes, they will help you

  Answered 1 year ago by CamilaTVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill it work with a t-mobile plan

Asked 1 year ago by maximus.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain

• A:Answer The US unlocked Pixel 8a works on all major carrier networks. Contact your carrier for details and see g.co/pixel/networkinfo for more information.

  Answered 1 year ago by Google Team

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Q: QuestionIs this Compatible with Cricket even though its not mentioned.

Asked 1 year ago by Joshg.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian

• A:Answer Yes it should be supported, phone is unlocked for use at any carrier

  Answered 11 months ago by AustinZ

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Q: QuestionCan I buy this and use it with a sim card from the Philippines?

Asked 1 year ago by Rararar.

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Q: QuestionCan I pair this with my samsung galaxy watch 6 44mm and also my galaxy earbuds?

Asked 1 year ago by StefoniD.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian

• A:Answer I do not believe you can use your Galaxy watch on the Pixel phones due to them being locked to Galaxy phones. The Galaxy Buds should be able to work, but not every feature they provide may be there, due to them being made for use on the Galaxy Lineup

  Answered 11 months ago by AustinZ

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Q: QuestionDoes this phone support ASHA protocol for streaming to hearing aids?

Asked 1 year ago by Rocky.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian

• A:Answer Yes, my husband uses his phone with his hearing aids via Bluetooth.

  Answered 7 months ago by SEMAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this phone be used in other country normally? (Colombia)

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian

Q: QuestionAre these phones refurbished or brand new?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Bay

• A:Answer They are usually new devices that were returned for some reason. We bought a "good" condition Pixel phone years ago and it was perfect except for one or two very, very light scratches near the upper left corner of the screen. That being said, I would want to see the device before I accepted it.

  Answered 1 year ago by TomInSouthOhio

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Q: QuestionWhat is the country of origin for this phone/model? Where is it manufactured?

Asked 1 year ago by aharler.

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Q: QuestionIs this phone dropped resistant?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Bay

• A:Answer No. You are going to need a case to protect it from breaking.

  Answered 1 year ago by JoshP

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Q: QuestionCan this phone be used on StraightTalk network?!?

Asked 1 year ago by Trix.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Bay

• A:Answer StraightTalk seems to run on Verizon's network. I have had multiple PIxel phones (3a XL and 7 Pro) on Verizon that have worked well, so I would expect the Pixel 8a to work fine on Verizon's network. I would choose the physical SIM over the eSIM if there is a choice, but that's just me.

  Answered 1 year ago by tominsouthohio

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Q: QuestionHi Are these comparable to tracphone service

Asked 1 year ago by Bee.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Bay

• A:Answer Hi there, The US unlocked Pixel 8a works on all major carrier networks. Contact your carrier for details and see g.co/pixel/networkinfo for more information.

  Answered 1 year ago by Google Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this phone have NFC?

Asked 1 year ago by Devin.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Porcelain

• A:Answer Hi there, The Pixel 8a supports NFC. To see a full list of tech specs, please visit: g.co/pixel/specs.

  Answered 1 year ago by Google Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this phone work with T-mobile?

Asked 1 year ago by hm.

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• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this phone compatible with the GSN protocols?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Google - Pixel 8a 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Bay