Yes they will as far as I know. The screen just can’t be cracked or the phone can’t have water damage. Answer from Apple2T4ch on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/tmobile › stores will not accept cracked back glass trade in
r/tmobile on Reddit: Stores will not accept cracked back glass trade in
September 19, 2023 -

I’ve read numerous threads where people have said T-Mobile will accept trade ins for full promotional value with cracked back glass as long as the front screen is in good shape (free of cracks).

I live in a pretty rural area. Closest store is 30 minutes away, after that the next closest is 1hr+. I’ve checked the two closest stores and neither will give the promotional trade in credit towards the 15Pro due to my back glass being shattered. I then used the text feature on T-Mobile’s website to chat with an expert and they confirmed the phone must be in great, crack free condition to receive the promotion.

Am I just having bad luck due to location & stores afraid to be stuck with a bad phone or did the policy change and I’m not aware? I even pointed out the questionnaire online says nothing of the back glass, only asks if the front glass is clear (which mine is). All three times got the same answer

While I’d like to upgrade; I refuse to have my bill increased by $50+ monthly. More of a want than a need. Just looking for some clarity since my experience isn’t matching what I’ve read around here.

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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › t-mobile community › postpaid › accounts & services
Do back glass cracks disqualifies for trade-in at T-Mobile? | T-Mobile Community
I’m talking about this T-Mobile ... four main things to check on your device. Click each link to learn more. ... Screen damage (LCD or display damage) voids all warranties and can't be accepted....
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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › t-mobile community › postpaid › accounts & services
Will T-mobile accept a phone for trade-in with a cracked back glass? | T-Mobile Community
The rest of the phone works as normal with nothing disqualifying the phone for trade-in; according to their guidelines listed on this page by T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/device-troubleshooting/check-the-condition-of-a-device#heading1 ...
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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › t-mobile community › postpaid › accounts & services
Value of trade-in iphone XR 128GB with cracked back glass | T-Mobile Community
One of the phones we want to trade in is fine except for cracked back glass. When I check online with the tool, It does not ask about cracked back glass. - But when I asked the person in the store, he said he could not guarantee it will be credited and that tmobile takes the phone and will ...
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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › t-mobile community › devices › apple
Can a phone w/a cracked case be traded in as part of the iPhone 15 promotion(s)? | T-Mobile Community
we get phone which are locked to T-Mobile’s network, whereas our current phones could be unlocked at any time (they’re been paid off for years now) we have to upgrade to the Go5G Plus plan. That plan is slightly more expensive than the current T-Mobile ONE plan we’re on today. My main concern is that my wife’s XR has a cracked case on the back. Will the trade-in still be accepted?
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/tmobile › will t-mobile accept my iphone with a broken back glass as a trade in?
r/tmobile on Reddit: Will t-mobile accept my iphone with a broken back glass as a trade in?
October 21, 2022 - I’m assuming that means I should try at another store? Continue this thread Continue this thread Continue this thread ... As I have been a rep, even after post sprint, we definitely accept back glass trade ins.
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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › t-mobile community › postpaid › accounts & services
Trade-in question | T-Mobile Community
We were told in the store this phone would be accepted as a trade-in for a new phone because, and I quote, “that is T-Mobile’s policy”. So we all got the Apple IPhone 12 promotion ($830 off over 24 months with a trade-in) except for one of our lines - he got the SE so 100% off over 24 ...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/tmobile › trading in iphone 14 with cracked back glass
r/tmobile on Reddit: trading in iphone 14 with cracked back glass
June 28, 2025 -

trying to trade in an iPhone with very cracked back glass. I’ve contacted T-Mobile twice and the first time they told me that as long as the lenses for the camera was good I should get, I couldn’t do the trade in that day because of an issue, we contacted them a second time and they told us the phone wouldn’t qualify Trying to trade it in through the mail this is what it tells us so I’m a little weary of actually sending it in

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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › support › devices › device-troubleshooting › check-the-condition-of-a-device
Check the condition of a device | T-Mobile Support
This page will help you inspect your device for different kinds of damage to avoid any surprises. ... T-Mobile can't process returns or warranty exchanges for devices that don't pass the condition check. JUMP!
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PhoneArena
phonearena.com › home › news
T-Mobile is updating how trade-in works and some users will be displeased - PhoneArena
September 27, 2025 - | Image Credit - The Mobile Report Starting in October, devices with cracked displays and liquid damage will qualify for trade-in deals, though, of course, they will get reduced trade-in value compared to phones in pristine condition.
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T-Mobile
t-mobile.com › community › discussions › accounts-services › cracked-back-glass-2021-trade-in › 9189
Cracked Back Glass 2021 Trade-In | T-Mobile Community
It looks like most of the “crack back glass” trade in questions are not new, so I wanted to see if there was any updated guidance on whether T-Mobile...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255279605
will t-mobile accept an iphone 14 pro max… - Apple Community
"will t-mobile accept an iphone 14 pro max with the back glass cracked a bit and the speakers don't work" ... Ask t-mobile, if purchased through them. I would have no reference to their protection plans' Terms & Conditions. ... This thread has been closed by the system or the community team.