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expiredlxtng posted Oct 25, 2022 05:27 PM

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G phone + 1 month service Metro by T-mobile $140

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Metro by T-Mobile
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Choose need a new number, add to cart, choose $40 plan, check out. Order can be placed online, no need to go to metro store.

All metro phones can be unlocked after 6 month without continuous service. Only need to activate on metro plan, stay for a month, no need to pay 2nd month. Phone will unlock after 180 days.

Phone specs:
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
6.5" display
64MP camera
5000mAh battery
6GB RAM
128GB storage
IP67
Android 12

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...0214674036
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Choose need a new number, add to cart, choose $40 plan, check out. Order can be placed online, no need to go to metro store.

All metro phones can be unlocked after 6 month without continuous service. Only need to activate on metro plan, stay for a month, no need to pay 2nd month. Phone will unlock after 180 days.

Phone specs:
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
6.5" display
64MP camera
5000mAh battery
6GB RAM
128GB storage
IP67
Android 12

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...0214674036

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Oct 25, 2022 06:11 PM
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619boyOct 25, 2022 06:11 PM
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I don't need it but will buy one anyway.
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Oct 25, 2022 06:21 PM
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velaniOct 25, 2022 06:21 PM
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Sorry for asking but is this a good phone? It has Android 12 so thinking it will get updates for a while? Was hoping to pickup something around $100 and don't need this 1 month of service though.
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Oct 25, 2022 06:25 PM
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ellemdeeOct 25, 2022 06:25 PM
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Since Metro is owned by T-Mobile, any chance I could immediately use this phone on my postpaid T-Mobile plan by just popping in my existing T-Mobile SIM?

Or is there any way to unlock it sooner, perhaps by having someone with an existing Metro account request an unlock code?

edit: Metro's unlocking policy does not seem to make any provision for their devices being unlocked before 180 days after that device's activation date, but I'm still wondering if they'll automatically work on T-Mobile's network, since that would satisfy my immediate need and save hundreds over T-Mobile's price.
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...olicy.html
Last edited by ellemdee October 25, 2022 at 12:06 PM.
Oct 25, 2022 06:28 PM
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ellemdeeOct 25, 2022 06:28 PM
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According to the website, the price is $50 cheaper ($49.99 for the phone, plus the cost of the first month's plan) if you have a number to port in, but they require that you complete your purchase in store, instead of online.

Also:
"$20 activation fee per line may be required"

I got as far in the checkout process as I could without having to enter personal information and didn't see the activation fee added on, but that was just the first step of the checkout process. Perhaps, someone who actually completed the checkout process could confirm if this fee is added to new number online purchases or not.
Last edited by ellemdee October 25, 2022 at 11:42 AM.
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Oct 25, 2022 06:41 PM
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619boyOct 25, 2022 06:41 PM
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They won't let me order. Damn!
Oct 25, 2022 06:49 PM
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619boyOct 25, 2022 06:49 PM
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Quote from ellemdee :
According to the website, the price is $50 cheaper ($49.99 for the phone, plus the cost of the first month's plan) if you have a number to port in, but they require that you complete your purchase in store, instead of online.

Also:
"$20 activation fee per line may be required"

I got as far in the checkout process as I could without having to enter personal information and didn't see the activation fee added on, but that was just the first step of the checkout process. Perhaps, someone who actually completed the checkout process could confirm if this fee is added to new number online purchases or not.
Ne fee! But they did cancel my order because I bought phones from them 4 months ago. Lol
Oct 25, 2022 06:52 PM
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ljdermOct 25, 2022 06:52 PM
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Quote from ellemdee :
According to the website, the price is $50 cheaper ($49.99 for the phone, plus the cost of the first month's plan) if you have a number to port in, but they require that you complete your purchase in store, instead of online.

Also:
"$20 activation fee per line may be required"
This year, so far, all new phones purchased online do not have the activation fee. In store, even the corporate stores do charge the $20. (my experience only).

New question: Does this or any of the SAmsung line have esim capability? I do not see any mention in the text.
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Oct 25, 2022 07:16 PM
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Mr_SadnessOct 25, 2022 07:16 PM
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Quote from velani :
Sorry for asking but is this a good phone? It has Android 12 so thinking it will get updates for a while?
If you are concerned about updates the A53 5G will have 4 years of Android OS upgrades, 5 years of security updates. So the A53 5G should get Android OS upgrades until Android 16.
Last edited by Mr_Sadness October 25, 2022 at 12:40 PM.
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Oct 25, 2022 07:16 PM
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JahnFastoffOct 25, 2022 07:16 PM
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Why do companies keep getting rid of the headphone jack even in the midrange devices? I get thinking that "Yeah if they have a thousand dollars for a phone they'll have 200 for buds" (even though it's FREAKING 20% OF THE PRICE!!), but pulling the same shit on sub-200 devices is just anti-consumer
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Oct 25, 2022 07:19 PM
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Funky FreshOct 25, 2022 07:19 PM
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Quote from ljderm :
This year, so far, all new phones purchased online do not have the activation fee. In store, even the corporate stores do charge the $20. (my experience only).

New question: Does this or any of the SAmsung line have esim capability? I do not see any mention in the text.
unfortunately no e-sim on A53
Oct 25, 2022 07:30 PM
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eternity2allOct 25, 2022 07:30 PM
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Has anyone tried to port Google Voice number, did it work?
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Oct 25, 2022 07:36 PM
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lxtng
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Oct 25, 2022 07:36 PM
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Quote from eternity2all :
Has anyone tried to port Google Voice number, did it work?
As far as in store, GV won't work. Not sure about online order though.
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Oct 25, 2022 07:38 PM
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lxtng
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Oct 25, 2022 07:38 PM
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Quote from ellemdee :
Since Metro is owned by T-Mobile, any chance I could immediately use this phone on my postpaid T-Mobile plan by just popping in my existing T-Mobile SIM?

Or is there any way to unlock it sooner, perhaps by having someone with an existing Metro account request an unlock code?

edit: Metro's unlocking policy does not seem to make any provision for their devices being unlocked before 180 days after that device's activation date, but I'm still wondering if they'll automatically work on T-Mobile's network, since that would satisfy my immediate need and save hundreds over T-Mobile's price.
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...olicy.html
Samsung phones don't work on T out of box. Some others do.
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Oct 25, 2022 07:42 PM
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Fancy_DeerOct 25, 2022 07:42 PM
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Doesnt seem to be much different than A23

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Oct 25, 2022 07:43 PM
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lkkwusOct 25, 2022 07:43 PM
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The N300 should be out soon on metro (11/3) Not sure if that would be a better deal ?
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