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Metro by T-Mobile In-Store Port-In Offer: 128GB OnePlus Nord N10 5G Smartphone

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Metro by T-Mobile Corporate Stores (store locator) have the 128GB OnePlus Nord N10 5G Smartphone for Free when you Port-In A Non-T-Mobile / T-Mobile MVNO Number to a New Line of Metro prepaid wireless phone service (plans start at $40/one line or $70/two lines).

Thanks to community member lxtng for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Visit any participating Metro by T-Mobile Corporate store location (pricing and fees may vary at "Authorized Dealer" locations, so Corporate stores are highly recommended).
    • How to find a Corporate store: Click Here, select "Filter" on the page, check off the "Corporate" box, then search your zip code.
  2. Port-in an eligible non-T-Mobile or T-Mobile-based MVNO number to a new line of prepaid service on Metro by T-Mobile (starting at $40/line).
    • A "non-T-Mobile number" means it must not have been active on the T-Mobile network within the past 180 days.
  3. Bringing your eligible number will qualify you to receive a 128GB OnePlus Nord N10 5G Metro Smartphone for Free (reg. $299.99) after instant rebate (applicable sales tax will be due at time of sign-up)
    • A valid form of identification is required at time of sign-up to verify your address and other necessary account information (no credit check required)
    • Device can be unlocked after 180 days on Metro.
    • Limit 2 per household.
    • Offer available in store only. Plus sales tax and activation fee
Product Features:
  • 6.49" 2400x1080 IPS 90Hz display (20:9 aspect ratio, 406 ppi)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G octa-core processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage
  • microSDXC card slot (up to 512GB supported)
  • Main Cameras (quad system): 64MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide), 2MP (depth), 2MP (macro)
  • Selfie Camera: 16MP
  • 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS
  • Fingerprint sensor (rear mounted)
  • Dual Speakers
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • USB 2.0 Type C Port w/ 30W Fast Charging
  • 4300 mAh Battery
  • Android 10 (OxygenOS 10.5)
  • Next-generation 5G mobile network capability
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In store only. Need to go to corp store. Auth dealers are shady. Both N10 and N100 are free. Limit 2 per household, ID check required. Need to sign up for new plan for the first month. Cheapest 2 line plan is $70. So $35 net cost each phone.

Best case scenario, get 2 N10 and 2 other free phones (N100, LG Stylo 6, Samsung A21) on $100 plan 4 lines with unlimited data. LG and Samsung free phones are limited for 2 port-in and 2 new lines. One can get 2 free N10 with port in and 2 free N100/LG/Samsung as new line. Store may add insurance and other charges, be firm and decline. Many stores enforce $120 plan instead of $100 plan for 4 lines. The $120 plan include tethering. Can call 800 number to switch plan and get refund after signing up instore. There should be no tax on phones, and no tax on plan.

Some reported N10 5G only works on T mobile network. Be aware.

N10 Phone specs:
5G Capable
Warp Charge 30T with 4300mAh Battery
90 Hz Smooth Display
6.49" FHD+ LCD
Quad Camera System
128GB Storage (Expandable up to 512GB)
Price may vary in store

Terms:
Free OnePlus device offers: For a limited time at participating Metro® by T-Mobile stores, purchase either a OnePlus Nord N10 5G or a Nord N100 and port-in an existing eligible wireless number to one of the devices and receive an instant rebate off the full retail price of a OnePlus Nord N10 5G OR a Nord N100; each requires validation of name, address, and date of birth provided through independent database and presentation of matching identification. Excludes phone numbers currently active on the T-Mobile network or on Metro by T-Mobile in past 180 days. Limit two (2) total Switcher Instant Rebates per account/household: Provided in form of credit against regular purchase price at time of sale and have no cash value. See store associate for complete details. Sales tax not included and is collected in accordance with state and local laws. Certain restrictions apply. No rain checks. Offer available while supplies last.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/s...0214666802
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Last Edited by itsokayla February 22, 2021 at 09:54 AM


**Offer Ending on 2/26**

2/16/21:
deal as originally started appears to be dead. the Activation fee is no longer waived.

1/23/21:
appears the metro store starting to profile customer as the enter store
(as potential fraud and those that will be with metro only 1 month) :

as u signup, mention u r paying too much with your current carrier.
confirm on many occasions that the monthly recurring price is $100 tax included.
this will give them impression u will continue to be customer for more than 1 month.

1/20/21:
at some authorized dealers (AD)
A few users are reporting getting 4 x $100 deal.
no tax. no fees.
$100 cash, out the door, 4 phones, 2 n10 & 2 n100.
YMMV. Doesn't hurt to try.

regardless. if you are paying more than $100. or $120.
in total. make sure u find out why.
this is true for both corporate stores and authorized dealers.
get explanation of charges, before u pay.

1/19/21:
Only 2 lines qualify for free N10 as confirmed by Corporate Store.
The most popular deal is 2 of N10 + 2 of the n 100 for ~$120 ONLY.
meaning out the door by paying ~$120.



Best case scenario (provided by OP):

New users:
One person can get 2 free N10s (the newly released 5g phone) and 2 other free phones (more budget type phones)
(N100, Samsung A21, LG Stylo 6, Revvl4+, etc) on $100 plan (4 lines with unlimited data). A complete list of phones can be found here [metrobyt-mobile.com]. The 2 N10s need to be port-in. The other 2 phones need to be new-line (Metro provides you new phone numbers). Different phones can be mixed in the 4 line plan. Example: 1 N10 free, 1 iphone SE for $99, 1 Samsung free, 1 LG free. Many stores enforce $120 plan instead of $100 plan for 4 lines. The $120 plan includes tethering. There should be no tax on phones , and no tax on plan & no activation fee. [there are 2 types of stores "corporate store" (CS) & "authorized dealer" (AD)...CS generally will not charge tax. AD will generally charge tax...best to try CS if u can...most common store is AD....CS are less common and can be a bit of a drive depending on where u live] [for a limited time the $20 AF is waived]

Note, 4 free phones for $100 out of door is the best case scenario, YMMV. Number of free phones allowed, phone plan, autopay requirement, status of port in numbers, activation fee, tax, etc. all YMMV depending on store and rep. Read more details below.

If the store near you is oos, check back later. The N10 was released on 1/15, not all stores have stock from day 1.


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pro tips from desi babu

for most every metro deal:

1.
go to a corporate store [CS] (do not go to authorized dealers [AD]).
CS generally will not charge tax on free phones nor will they charge AF during this promo
[for a limited time]
AD will likely charge tax ..so avoid AD if possible.

to add: most AD may not have the popular phones in stock, like the N10.
it would make sense that Metro send most of the stock to its own CS

general consensus:
Most Metro employees (both CS & AD) will practice in less than ethical behavior.
CS will be less shady.

2.
go near closing time. they will try to help u asap so they can go home on time.
typically the rep is required to open phone, insert sim card make a call. this is normal.
if u really want a sealed phone, going closer to closing may increase your chances.

3.
know exactly what u r paying for before u leave store. some times they say insurance is required. this is generally a lie. refuse insurance. i like to pay with cash. if the cost is more than $120, i want to know why.

4.
get name of the person u r dealing with.

5.
metro phones are initially locked to metro for first 6 months.

(locked to metro means u can only use on metro.
not tmoblle, not sprint. not ting. not mint. metro. only metro.)

metro phones will generally auto unlock after 180 days.
this is TRUE even if u ONLY pay for one month.

here is from metro site
Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:
* The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
* The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
* One hundred eighty (180) days must have passed since the device's activation date.


no where is it list u need to be paying for 6 months.

historically:
people generally pay for the first month.
then simply leave the phone in a drawer for next 5 months.

[if needed, yes, u can use on wifi during the 5 months ]

known as " the drawer method"

and on day ~180,
start the phone.
there is an app on metro android phones called "unlock"
this will unlock phone.

this may change at any time

do not port out.
simply let number die.
this has greatest chance of success based on user feedback.

if u port out, the phone may unlock as well.
need more data points to say definitively.

6.
look to ebay for numbers to port. will cost ~$3-$10.

u will need to port in numbers that have not been on t mobile system in last 90 days.
(like att, verizon, cricket etc...some have reported boost/tello [from sprint side] even work)

[however, given all these porting deals from many carriers, it is entirely possible , that a number currently on att, or verizon etc, came from t mobile recently, in which case it will not qualify]

keep this in mind. if u buy a number from ebay that is on {for example} cricket, there is no 100% guarantee it will work

GOOGLE VOICE will not be eligible to port into Metro.

reminder:
to port a number , 3 (ONLY THREE NOT MORE) items are needed.
i)the phone number
ii)account number with the loosing carrier
iii)port pin.

alternate method to check if your number is eligible for port:
call CS in Dublin, CA: 925-551-7111
(wait 17 seconds. press option 3. a live person will answer)
ask them.

nothing special about Dublin.
in fact pick any other CS in California that lists number on metro website.
so the dublin store is not bombarded with same question.
and then comes looking for me (desi_babu)

other store #:
510-797-8290
408-369-2201
408-260-0748
650-298-0404

same process..(wait 17 seconds. press option 3. a live person will answer)



7.
id verification is now being required for some deals.
they will ask for your Driver license .
and enter into system. technically u r not allowed more than 4 free phones in 180 days.
many have tried. some have succeeded in getting more phones after 30 days.
so it is unclear on whether or not you will be accepted or rejected if you did a deal like this
in the past 180 days and gave them you DL.

u may also get lucky and they may not even ask for your id.

infact,
most speculate there really isnt any "database" where they can determine when u got the last deal

best advice: just try it. worse they can do is say no


For this specific deal:

1.
insist on the 4 lines for $100 deal.
but accept 4 lines for $120 deal.

alternatively u can get:
one n10 for $40 with port of 1 number.
two n10 for $80 with port of 2 numbers.

100 or 120 for 4 free phones of this quality are both GREAT deals.

frankly speaking, if u can get 4 phones for even 120, id say go for it.
dont chase the 4 x 100.


i would suggest u NOT do auto pay.

main reason i pay with cash

however others have suggested u can do auto pay and then simply cancel later .
if u do auto pay u have to give them a cc or debit card

i prefer not to give a cc . and deal only with cash.

tip from user googlephone:
you can tell them that you know the $120/4 lines promotion but that is a different promotion with hotspot and amazon prime membership and you want the $100/4 lines promotion. It will show that you are knowledgeable and they are less likely to lie to you anymore

and...

For those who were forced on the $120/4 lines with autopay on, they can not turn off autopay in their account if their account shows no saved payment method but autopay is on. They need to call customer service to turn off autopay. Some stores setup the autopay so that the user/owner can't even see the saved payment method for autopay. As a result, the users can't turn off autopay by themselves but their payment method is actually still in the system and autopay will continue if they don't cancel it. This is another trick played by those stores: forcing users to autopay without ability to turn off.



2.
u will need to port in 2 numbers that have not been on t mobile system in last 90 days.
(like att, verizon, cricket etc...some have reported ting/tello [from sprint side] even work)

[however, given all these porting deals from many carriers, it is entirely possible , that a number currently on att, or verizon etc, came from t mobile recently, in which case it will not qualify]

GOOGLE VOICE WILL NOT QUALIFY

keep this in mind. if u buy a number from ebay that is on {for example} cricket, there is no 100% guarantee it will work

when u port in 2 numbers u can get 2 free n10 (the 5 g phones).
then u can get 2 other phones with a number that metro will assign u.
but for those 2 lines u can NOT get 2 more 5g phones but rather the more budget phones like get n100 , A21, or Rev4+.

(the 2 stylus phones were free, but now will be ~$50)

max is 2 free n10 per account

3.
id verification is required. but some folks have got lucky and the rep simply asked for name. and did not check id.






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Existing metro users:
It's possible to get free phone and put it on your current line. You need at least one number to port in for the free phone. If you have an extra phone currently not active on metro but compatible with metro, perform step 1 to 5, you can use new phone on your current line immediately. If you don't have an extra phone, go to step 6.
1. You are using phone #1 on metro. Your other idle phone is #2.
2. Get burner number, see below for how, e.g. boost or verizon number from ebay, Ting on verizon, not t-mobile.
3. Port in to get free phone(s), sign up for one month service. Regardless how many free phones you get, the phone you want to use is #3.
4. Chat with metro to swap imei between phone #2 and #3. Then the previously idle phone #2 is active. Phone #3 is idle. Now imei for phone #3 is released.
5. Chat with metro to swap phone #1 and #3. Then phone #3 is active on your own line. Phone #1 is released, becomes idle.
6. Wait for the new service to run out on new phone after 30 days. The imei will be released. Chat with metro to swap phone on your current line. It may take more than 30 days for the imei to be released.
If you have more than 1 lines, repeat above steps


My independent non paid genuine review

N100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wntv_23L-k

Meh, not at all impressed with the phone. Just basic phone. Would probably good for a kids phone.

N10 5G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iLhLMch6kg

Specs seems good specially if you can get if for free, but camera is not that great, low light perforamce is pretty poor and even in cloudy days photos dont come out good at all. Face unlock and Fingerprint Unlock is really fast and good, but the screen does not get much bright overall, it not impress me much, I actually liked the Moto G Sylus Better.

____________________________________________________________________
About bootloader unlocking:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=144788392&postcount=1126
FYI: metro by t-mobile version of N10 and N100 are not bootloader unlockable before sim unlocked. The bootloader unlock switch is greyed out unless the phone is sim unlocked.
Those who want to root this phone have to wait for sim unlock.
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Hey guys - the info sheet for this phone is incorrect / out of date. one plus has recently released this phone in the US with full T-mobile 5g support including Band 71!

https://www.oneplus.com/oneplus-n10-5g

https://www.oneplus.com/n10/specs...lus-n10-5g



Band
5GNR: n2,5,66,71,25,41
LTE-FDD: B1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,66,71
LTE-TDD: B38,39,40,41
MIMO: 5GNR: n41/2/66/25; LTE: B2/4/25/66/41
WCDMA: B1,2,4,5,8
CDMA: BC0,BC1,BC10
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
*Network connectivity may vary depending on carrier's network and related service deployment.
Drawer trick: Metro phones will automatically unlock after 6 months, service not required.
I went to the same corporate store and got 2 N10 and 2 N100 for $100. The guy tried to lie to me that I need pay $120 and set up auto pay to get the $100/4 lines deal and I said that was not correct. The guy just said "ohh, you know everything and you are like a boss" and proceeded with $100 cash.
I ported 2 numbers.


Funny thing: my friend went to the same exact store and the store not only said $120 with auto pay is required and that my friend could only get 2 N10 and 2 samsung A21, not 2 N100. My friend left with empty hands.
These stores are like shit.

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08-18-2021 at 11:51 AM.
08-18-2021 at 11:51 AM.
Quote from scottie090 :
Does anyone know or have any experience on if the Metro drawer trick works on iPhones? I do not see the Unlock app on Metro iPhones, so I would guess the answer would be "no" but would love to hear any experiences. Thanks in advance!
Yes I have tried in past with iphone and it gets unlocked automatically after 6 months. Iphone does not have any unlock app, but just insert another sim and restart phone should unlock it.
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08-18-2021 at 11:52 AM.
Quote from aks2luv :
Yes I have tried in past with iphone and it gets unlocked automatically after 6 months. Iphone does not have any unlock app, but just insert another sim and restart phone should unlock it.

Thanks so much for sharing that!
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08-18-2021 at 04:51 PM.
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Quote from techdesai2 :
Anyone who ported out the number from metro able to unlock after 6 months?
I did. No problem unlocking.
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08-18-2021 at 08:39 PM.
08-18-2021 at 08:39 PM.
Any good case deal?
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Quote from lxtng :
I did. No problem unlocking.

Did you port out before unlocking , like did you port out in month 2 and kept the sim in the decide and unlocked it now
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Quote from benanfisa1 :
Did you port out before unlocking , like did you port out in month 2 and kept the sim in the decide and unlocked it now
Yes, ported out within 30 days, unlocked after 6 months.
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10-06-2021 at 08:16 PM.
10-06-2021 at 08:16 PM.
Has anyone been able to use these Metro phones, unlocked via the 6 month drawer method, on
T-Mobile?

My phone cannot be activated on T-Mobile stating the error below

"We can't confirm that this device is unblocked. Please contact the original wireless carrier for information about the device's status"
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Quote from rayudu :
Has anyone been able to use these Metro phones, unlocked via the 6 month drawer method, on
T-Mobile?

My phone cannot be activated on T-Mobile stating the error below

"We can't confirm that this device is unblocked. Please contact the original wireless carrier for information about the device's status"
yes works fine on T-Mobile, Sprint and visible.
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Quote from lou2004 :
yes works fine on T-Mobile, Sprint and visible.
Thanks for a quick reply. I went to Costco for the BYOD promotion and they cannot activate this device. Apparently their system cannot confirm it is unblocked on the network. Not sure what to do next.
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Quote from rayudu :
Thanks for a quick reply. I went to Costco for the BYOD promotion and they cannot activate this device. Apparently their system cannot confirm it is unblocked on the network. Not sure what to do next.

What happens when you put a sim or they can activate it through their system
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Quote from rayudu :
Thanks for a quick reply. I went to Costco for the BYOD promotion and they cannot activate this device. Apparently their system cannot confirm it is unblocked on the network. Not sure what to do next.

Same thing happened to me with Metro N10. Costco wireless rep checked N10 device's IMEI in T-Mobile IMEI checker and it showed we can't confirm this device and he asked me to bring another device. I used unlocked iPhone SE 2 for BYOD deal. But currently I am using my primary T-Mobile SIM on N10 and it is working great.

N10 should work with BYOD but reps are not interested to use that device for BYOD $300 deal.
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Quote from Tuxedo1 :
Same thing happened to me with Metro N10. Costco wireless rep checked N10 device's IMEI in T-Mobile IMEI checker and it showed we can't confirm this device and he asked me to bring another device. I used unlocked iPhone SE 2 for BYOD deal. But currently I am using my primary T-Mobile SIM on N10 and it is working great.

N10 should work with BYOD but reps are not interested to use that device for BYOD $300 deal.
I have to agree. The phone is working just fine with any provider's SIM card, I have tried Redpocket, so it is unlocked from that standpoint. Costco doesn't seem to be able to activate a new line with this IMEI. I see the same error when checking on T-Mobile website for BYOD, so apparently they are not lying.

Does your N10 pass this check on T-Mobile site?
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Quote from rayudu :
Has anyone been able to use these Metro phones, unlocked via the 6 month drawer method, on
T-Mobile?

My phone cannot be activated on T-Mobile stating the error below

"We can't confirm that this device is unblocked. Please contact the original wireless carrier for information about the device's status"
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yes works fine on T-Mobile, Sprint and visible.
DP.

The n10 from metro i believe is Model be2025.
When i had that phone, i checked the sprint byod site and it returned i could not NOT use on sprint. I therefore sold both of them for a nice profit, very soon after getting this deal.
They were locked to Metro, & I believe Metro customers bought them.

Fast forward to last month.

I bought n10 from ebay. Model be2028. Which i believe is the TMobile version.
I was able to activate it on my Sprint account (using a sprint sim) and have been using it as my DD for last 2 weeks.



Hopefully this helps someone.
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10-16-2021 at 06:03 AM.
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Can I still get the n10 for free if I port in a number? Will ALL that I'd be charged for is

Tax
Activation free
First month service?
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i was really hoping locked Metrophones would continue working on Tmobile. Anyone had sucess with this?
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