also note...many times M reps will make up rules...
if it sounds odd...its probably made up
most common scam=insurance.
they will say it is required.
usually `~$10.
total lie.
insurance not required for any promotion to date.
sometime they will add as part of monthly fee.
like saying the monthly fee is $50.
when in fact it is actually 40+10 insurance.
know exactly what u r paying for before, i repeat BEFORE u pay.
get it itemized.
specifically say
"i do not want insurance"
follow up with "are u adding insurance?'
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before anyone ask....
historically...
to have phone unlock in 180 days (6 months)
You need to have activated the phone 180 days ago.
You do not. repeat do NOT have to pay for service for 180 days.
the above has been true for most every metro deal in the past.
both apple and android
it is extremely likely true for this deal as well.
most get the forced 1 month service.
then simply place phone in a drawer [or use as wi fi device].
wait 6 months.
the sim can be left in phone or stored safely.
it does not matter, as long as YOU
DO NOT THROW AWAY THE SIM
until YOU get a confirmed unlock
phone should/will unlock.
maybe 180 days + / - 6 days.
save original sim.
best chance of success as follows:
during the ~6 month wait.
YOU can use as wifi device.
keep sim in.
does not matter.
do not throw away sim, just in case.
when getting near the 180 day , make sure sim is inside phone.
and phone connected to wi fi.
depending on model.
try to unlock the device, once 1-2 days from day 180 onwards.
- None of us knows when Metro is going to close this unofficial loophole, and there have been some Metro phones that just won't unlock.
-However this has been in effect with Metro phone deals for last ~4-5 years
Exercise your own judgement,
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https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...olicy.html
Please read the OFFICIAL Metro by Tmobile unlock policy.
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
{180 days since activation. no mention of payment requirement during those 180 days}
Countless number of people have reported.
both iphone + Android.
Have auto unlocked ~180 days from purchase.
Even when paying fot ONLY 1 month or service.
A handful of folks have reported that their handset did not.
Exercise your own judgement, after all everyone may have different experiences.
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one user reported:
My iphone 11 activated on 4/22/2022 is still not unlocked as of today 10/29/22022. Unlock not guaranteed unless you have the 6 months of service. YMMV
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Few "newer" phone such as been report working with T-mobile out of box Day 1 without been locked.
phones that work with Tmobile from Day 1:
Oneplus N200
Samsung a53 (don't update the A53 firmware past July 2022 or your T-Mobile sim won't work until 180 days like other phones do)
Moto g stylus 5g 2021
phones that DO NOT work with Tmobile from Day 1:
Moto G Stylus 5g 2022
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https://www.aliexpress.
Here's a link for a case for the Nord N20 or N200 for less than $2 shipped if you are interested.
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Nobody really needs anything better than this. The extra features of top tier phones are usually just a novelty
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Who cares that the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Pixel 6a and Motorola Edge 2021 frames are plastic? What is the big benefit of aluminum build? I already listed the cons of aluminum and glass. "But but but it looks so pretty. I don't care that it greatly increases the cost to me.".
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120 hz is default, setting it to 60 hz will almost assuredly drastically increase battery. Same with turning off 5G especially if you don't even get 5G.
Finally turning off or entirely uninstalling apps that run in the background, mostly probably Samsung or carrier apps they force onto the phone.
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