How to Use the Tracfone My Account App

How to Manage your Airtime with Tracfone's My Account App

Tracfone My Account App

Wondering if there is an easy way to keep track of your airtime on your phone? Or looking to add more airtime while on the go? The My Account app from Tracfone can do these things and more and we will go over what it offers, and how it works in this post!

What is the Tracfone My Account App?

The app from Tracfone is a great tool for tracking your airtime balance whether you have a Tracfone device or unlocked phone. Tracfone created this app for Android phones only (sorry iPhone users) as an easy way to manage your account from your phone.

It has been slowly improved on over the last few years since it was launched, with the app now offering everything from buying airtime, to getting customer service help.

How to Get the App

Start by downloading the Tracfone My Account app to your Android powered device. Once it is downloaded, you can sign in using your online account credentials.

If you have trouble signing in, or you don't have an online account, contact Tracfone for help or go on their website to create an account and link your phone to it.

Now that you are logged in on the app, you should be on the dashboard where you can see the phones, both active and inactive, on your account.

Now that you are on the app, let's look at what you can do with it.

What can you do with the Tracfone My Account App?

There are actually quite a few things that can be done from the Tracfone app including buy airtime, start auto-refill, manage your profile, and contact customer service.

Here is the full list of features from the app:

• Purchase Airtime
• Add Airtime with a PIN Card
• View Service End Date
• Enroll in Auto-Refill
• Use a Widget to track your Balance
• Chat with Customer Support
• Create an Account and log in
• Edit your Profile
• View Transaction history
• Manage credit cards
• Find and connect to nearby available Wi-Fi networks with the Wi-Fi Optimizer based on your current location
• Find nearby Retailer locations based on your current location or zip code

Track your airtime, get support, and more on the Tracfone My Account App

Adding a widget to your home screen to always have your airtime visible for you is one of the more popular features for Tracfone customers who were accustomed to the old Tracfone devices that always had your airtime amount listed on the homescreen. To do this, navigate to your widgets and look for the Tracfone app. On many smartphones, pressing on the homescreen will bring up several options, including your widgets.

Keeping track of your airtime and service end date is by far the most useful part of the app, but as you can see from this list there are a number of other good tools available as well.

If you're looking for other ways to check your airtime, be sure to read our post on 4 Ways to Check your Tracfone Airtime.

That concludes this post, but be sure to leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions.

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Tracfone Deals & Sales - January 2020

Best Tracfone Deals and Sales for January 2020

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Best Deals & Sales on Tracfone Smartphones

Finding a new Tracfone device can be difficult with so many different options available from a wide variety of retailers. It can be tough to find which phones are the best price and the best deal.

We are here to help! We keep track and monitor various deals and each month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime deals).

Prices and deals can change often, sometimes going up or down. We've included both Tracfone smartphone deals and several unlocked phones that can be used with Tracfone BYOP.

Keep up with the newest phones in our Latest list of Tracfone Smartphones (2019).

Now let's get tot he deals.

Tracfone Deals and Sales List - January 2020

LG Journey
The LG Journey was released in late 2019 and offers some great features at a budget price. Some of those features include a 5.45" screen, Android 9 Pie,  quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and Bluetooth 5.0. Read our full review of the LG Journey to learn more.

View the Journey on QVC with airtime bundle for $69

Moto E5
The Moto e5 is another great budget phone option with a large, 5.7" touchscreen, quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, and Android 8.1 Oreo. it has great battery life thanks to a large, 4,000 mAh battery and can be used on CDMA networks. See all the details in our Moto e5 Review.

Moto G6 on Amazon

View the Moto e5 on eBay with airtime bundle for $49!

Moto G6
If you are looking for a little more performance and internal storage, the Moto G6 is still a great option and can be found at a low price! It comes with a full HD 5.7" screen, 32 GB storage, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, Android 8.0 (my be upgradable to 9) and a dual rear camera with 12 MP sensor. See our full Moto G6 Review to learn more about this phone.

View the Moto G6 on Amazon with airtime bundle for $99
View the Moto G6 on eBay with airtime bundle for $99
View the Moto G6 on HSN with airtime bundle for $99

Unlocked Smartphones for Tracfone BYOP

Take a look at these great unlocked options for use with Tracfone BYOP. Many users prefer using the BYOP program because of the flexibility in choosing whatever phone best suits their needs. All you need is an unlocked phone, like one of the options below, and a Tracfone SIM Kit to get started! These are some of our top picks at a great price.

Samsung Galaxy A10e

Samsung Galaxy A10e

This unlocked budget phone has some similarities to the Tracfone version, but also comes with some upgrades such as a larger, 6.2" touchscreen and dual rear cameras. It also features an octa-core processor, 32 GB storage, 2 GB RAM and Android 9.0. The unlocked Galaxy A10e can be used on GSM networks with Tracfone BYOP.

View the Samsung Galaxy A10e on Amazon

Google Pixel 3a
The Google Pixel 3a has a number of impressive features for the price, with one of the most stunning the 12.2 MP rear camera capable of amazing images. It also features an octa-core processor, 64 GB storage, 5.6" full HD screen, and much more. The Pixel 3a can be used with GSM or CDMA networks.

View the Google Pixel 3a on Amazon

That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!

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All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at our recent post about Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network and how it may affect you.

If you're new to Tracfone, start with our Beginners Guide which shares helpful information about how it all works.

And finally don't miss out on our Tracfone Promo Code list with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!

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Tracfone Promo Codes for January 2020

Tracfone Promo Codes - January 2020

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Tracfone Promo Codes January 2020

It's not just a new year, but a new decade, and with 2020 here, we've got new promo codes to share!

Each month we gather and post the latest promotional codes from Tracfone for our readers to use and get additional airtime for free.

Most codes are for a specific airtime card, and there are codes for both regular and smartphone only airtime cards as well as the add-on cards. Tracfone has made some changes recently where some codes only work when purchasing airtime online or over the phone.

These are just the latest codes, for our full list visit the main Tracfone promo code page.

If you're shopping for a new device, Tracfone has released several new phones including the Samsung Galaxy A10e and LG Solo. You can follow the link to see our reviews or stop by our Latest List of Tracfone Smartphones to see all the new phones.

Now let's get to the codes!

Tracfone Promo Code List - January 2020

Regular Airtime Cards

60 Minute Card use code 12745 and get 60 bonus minutes (Can be used up to 10 times)

120 Minute Card - no new codes at this time

200 Minute Card add code 21657 and receive 40 free minutes

450 Minute Card - no new codes at this time

1 Year/400 Minute Card - no new codes at this time

Get $15 off the 1 Year/400 minute card with code 76961 

Smartphone Only Airtime Cards

84737 - 100 bonus Talk - $15 Smartphone Only Card - Valid January 2020

22184 - 100 bonus Data - $35 Smartphone Only Card - Valid January 2020

38783 - 1000 bonus Texts - 1000 Text Add-on Card - Valid January 2020

49413 - 1000 bonus Texts - 1000 Text Add-on Card - Working  January 2020

78439 - 500 bonus Data - 1 GB Data Add-on Card - Working January 2020

16311 - 1000 bonus Texts - 1000 Text Add-on Card - Working January 2020

38783 - 1000 bonus Texts - 1000 Text Add-on Card - Working January 2020

14223 - 500 bonus Data - 1 GB Data Add-on Card - Working January 2020

66975 - 500 bonus Data - 1 GB Data Add-on Card - Working December 2019


These are the latest promo codes from Tracfone. We hope these codes worked for you and leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions.

See the Changes and Predictions for Tracfone in 2020 to keep up with new phones, network changes and more!

New to Tracfone? Start with our Beginners Guide which walks through the basics of how it all works and some resources for learning more about adding airtime, activating new phones or getting the best deals. Or learn more about the new Unlimited Smartphone Cards and how they work.

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And lastly, get 7 Tips to Make your Airtime Last Longer plus data saving tips.

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The Future of Tracfone in 2020

New Phones, Predictions, and Changes for Tracfone in 2020

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The Future of Tracfone in 2020

With 2019 gone and the decade coming to a close, there is sure to be plenty of changes, new phones, and more for 2020. Each year we look at what the future might hold for Tracfone with our predictions.

We will share some possible new phones coming soon, network closing news, and a look back at the most popular phones from last year.

For those curious about our previous predictions, look back at our post for 2019.

Note - TracfoneReviewer is not affiliated with Tracfone Wireless in any way, we make our predictions based on trends and our own experiences.

Let's begin with a quick review of what happened in 2019.

Looking Back at 2019 

The year of 2019 was relatively quiet when it came to the release of new phones. We saw a handful of new devices but many were low-end budget phones that are not very popular.  Some of the new phones include the Samsung Galaxy A10e, LG Journey, and LG Solo. Visit our List of the Latest Phones to see everything new.

One surprise was the launch of Tracfone's unlimited smartphone plans which offers $20, $25 and $30 monthly plans with unlimited talk and text, and a certain amount of data.

The biggest thing to happen in 2019 was the 3G CDMA network closure that was supposed to take place at the end of 2019. However, because Verizon delayed their 3G network closure, Tracfone has also delayed theirs until December 2020.

If you want to learn more and see a list of compatible phones, view the the full Tracfone 3G Network Closure post here.

Popular Tracfones from 2019

Based on our own data, these are the most popular phones in 2019 for Tracfone users. What is most surprising to us is that all of these phones were actually released in 2018.

• Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown
• Moto G6
• LG Rebel 4

Each of these devices offers great value with the Moto G6 featuring 32 GB internal storage. But they are also starting to be a little outdated.

What to Expect from Tracfone in 2020

New Phones from Tracfone
There are a variety of new phones likely to come to Tracfone in 2020, here are some of the possibilities.

• LG Stylo 5 (LGL722DL)
• Samsung Galaxy A20
• Samsung Galaxy A50
• Moto E6
• Moto G7 Power/Play
• iPhone 8
• iPhone X
• iPhone 11

Some of these phones are already available on Tracfone's other brands like Total Wireless and Straight Talk.

The phones released by Tracfone in 2019 were mostly underwhelming and not really worth upgrading to so we are expecting they will release some new phones early in 2020, such as a newer Samsung or Moto device with 32 GB storage.

What to Expect from Airtime
With the addition of monthly unlimited plans, Tracfone appears to be trying hard to promote these cards over anything else they offer. They also quietly removed the $20 smartphone card, which was one of the best deals for data and texts.

We don't expect to see any major changes to airtime in 2020, but Tracfone may work towards phasing out the regular airtime cards and focusing on smartphone cards.

What to Expect from Tracfone Promo Codes
Tracfone has continued to provide promotional codes for both regular airtime cards and smartphone only cards with some of the codes for add-on cards offering great bonuses. However, Tracfone did make some subtle changes, making it so the majority of their codes can only be used when buying airtime rather than just adding it to your phone.

Of course we continue to share and update codes on our Tracfone Promo Code page.

What to Expect from Network Closings
Verizon's 3G CDMA network is scheduled to close at the end of 2020 which means Tracfone will also have to get costumers to migrate to new compatible phones by the end of the year. Any phone currently for sale on the Tracfone website is compatible with VoLTE, so if you need to upgrade, take a look there to start.

AT&T also has plans to shut down their 3G network, but this isn't scheduled for another couple years.
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Follow all the information on this in our 3G Network Closure post.

What we Want from Tracfone in 2020

Unfortunately, as we look back at the year, the things we hoped for in 2019 are still things we hope for today, specifically better customer service and more phones with better specs like 32 GB storage.

A few years back it seemed like Tracfone was working towards improving customer service but in the last year or two, based on reports from our readers and our own experience, it doesn't seem like much as improved. It can still be very frustrating and confusing when trying to sort out issues with Tracfone and we hope that they will work harder in 2020 at making customer service one of their strong points rather than such a problem.

Along with that point we also are eager for Tracfone to move more quickly in releasing smartphones on their network that have at least 32 GB storage and the amicability to keep up with the needs of an average consumer.

That's it for our predictions of the future of Tracfone in 2020. We hope you find this useful and interesting. Remember that these are just our predictions and always subject to change.

Got something you want Tracfone to do or change in 2020? Let us know in the comments below! And if you have any thoughts or questions form this post be sure to share that as well.

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Tracfone Closing 3G CDMA Network- (Now Extended to end of 2020)

List of VoLTE Compatible Phones - Network Closure End of 2020

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Tracfone Closing CDMA Cell Network 2020

Starting a early in 2019, some Tracfone users received messages from Tracfone that their CDMA devices won't work with Tracfone by the end of 2019. For a CDMA phone to work it must have VoLTE enabled in order to make calls.

What does this mean for you and why is it happening? We've got those answers for you plus additional information on phones that are VoLTE capable.

UPDATE: Verizon has decided to push back the closure until the end of 2020, thus allowing Tracfone users to also have a little more time before they will need to upgrade phones. We will continue to update with more information soon.

Tracfone has also confirmed that they are pushing back the date until the end of 2020 when users will need to have VoLTE compatible devices to send and receive calls. Users may still have 3G service going into 2021, but likely in the coming months that will start to disappear.

Why is Tracfone Shutting Down 3G and 2G CDMA Networks?
Many users are asking why Tracfone is shutting down their network and forcing them to get a new phone.

The answer is, Tracfone uses Verizon's networks, and Verizon is shutting down their 2G and 3G networks which will affect any Tracfone CDMA devices using these networks.

Verizon has been planning this closure for several years and planning accordingly by including VoLTE with the phones they sell. But Tracfone doesn't seem to have planned it out so well, with only some of their more recent phone offerings including VolTE so some users will have to get a new phone to maintain service coverage.


Why do you need a new phone to get service? The answer is VoLTE capability.

What is VoLTE and Why Do I Need It?
The term VoLTE simply stands for Voice over LTE (with 4G LTE meaning 4th Generation Long Term Evolution) which means phone calls use the LTE data networks rather than the older voice networks.

In the past (and with many of Tracfone's CDMA phones), smartphones would use the LTE networks for data, while using the 2G or 3G networks for voice calls.  Only phones that are VoLTE capable can make voice calls on the 4G LTE network. Thus, with Verizon closing 2G and 3G networks, only VoLTE capable phones will be able to make calls.

Some may be asking why Verizon needs to close their 2G and 3G networks? The reasoning is that they will be able to repurpose these bands for higher speed 4G LTE and possibly 5G in the future.

Do I Need to Upgrade my Tracfone CDMA Smartphone?
If you received a message from Tracfone that your phone is not compatible after 2019, then you will likely need to buy a new phone.

Check out the Latest Tracfone Smartphones available.

However, in some cases it seems that the VoLTE capability can be 'turned on' for an account/SIM card. Information is still difficult to nail down, and how or why this works is also a bit murky, but some users have reported several different methods for getting VoLTE on their phone.

This only is working on somewhat newer phones, like the Samsung Galaxy J3 Sky, Sky Pro, and Luna among others. It may be worth trying before going out to buy a new phone.

To try and enable VoLTE turn off your phone, remove the SIM card and remove the battery (if possible) and wait for 20 minutes. Then reinstall the battery and SIM, and turn the phone on. To check if the phone has VoLTE, make a call and look in the top bar to see if the phone switches from 4G LTE coverage to 4G or 3G. If the phone switches out of 4G LTE, it is not using VoLTE.

Additionally, some users reported transferring service from a non VoLTE enabled device to a VoLTE capable device, and then transferring back and keeping the VoLTE. Activating a new SIM card in your phone may also turn on VoLTE.

Tracfone didn't activate VoLTE on the phones they were selling until more recently, but many are capable, they just need to be activated.

So what phones are VoLTE capable?

List of VoLTE Capable Phones from Tracfone

The phones listed below are compatible with VoLTE according to Tracfone. Any phone currently on the Tracfone website is also compatible. Any recent phones from the last two years are also compatible. This list is not complete, and we will continue to add to it as we learn more.

Tracfone Moto G6 on Amazon

• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown
• Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J2
• Samsung Galaxy A10e
• Motorola Moto G6
• Motorola Moto E5
• LG Fiesta 2
• LG Stylo 4
• LG Stylo 3
• LG Premier Pro
• LG Rebel 4
• LG Rebel 3
• LG Rebel 2
• LG Journey
• LG Solo LTE
• Alcatel TCL LX
• Alcatel TCL A1
• Alcatel MyFlip
• ZTE Blade T2
• ZTE ZFIVE C
• ZTE Z233
• iPhone 6 or newer

What About Unlocked Phones?
For unlocked devices, almost all recently released phones are VoLTE compatible. Here is a list of compatible phones that is from 2017 but includes which older devices (such as the iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S5) have VoLTE.

For those who might want to dig deeper there is a lengthy thread on HowardForums on this topic.

Leave a comment if you have questions, thoughts or additional information. We will continue to update this post as more details emerge.

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