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expiredcgigate posted Nov 01, 2023 02:55 PM
expiredcgigate posted Nov 01, 2023 02:55 PM

128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 FE for Metro by T-Mobile + 1-Month Unlimited 5G Plan

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$140

$699

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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Graphite) for Metro by T-Mobile + 1-Month Unlimited 5G Plan on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cgigate for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O 120Hz 1500nits Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • 4,500 mAh Battery
Unlimited $40/month Promotion Plan includes:
  • Unlimited High-Speed Data, 5G Access to T-Mobile 5G Network, T-Mobile Tuesdays Offers, ScamShield, and 1-Year VIX+ On Us Subscription

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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Graphite) for Metro by T-Mobile + 1-Month Unlimited 5G Plan on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cgigate for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O 120Hz 1500nits Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • 4,500 mAh Battery
Unlimited $40/month Promotion Plan includes:
  • Unlimited High-Speed Data, 5G Access to T-Mobile 5G Network, T-Mobile Tuesdays Offers, ScamShield, and 1-Year VIX+ On Us Subscription

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by cgigate

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litobirdy
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yea people dont realize the FE series is a powerful phone, way better than the A5x series samsung phones. An dthe trade in value for the FE phone stays strong even 2-3 years later.
for $140 HELL OF A DEAL
cgigate
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you don't need 180 days service, only pay it for the order, 180 days later after activation, you will be able to get unlocked...
Mr King
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I actually like all the moto phones I've had, but the updates or lack thereof keeps me away

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May 07, 2024 04:10 AM
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DiMAn0684May 07, 2024 04:10 AM
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I mistakenly thought I activated on the 9th, but it was the 7th. Unlocked today and switched to U1 firmware.

I initially picked HOME_CSC_ as I was doing the firmware load, but upon starting there was a Metro app that launched on startup, and in turn started pulling other apps I didn't care for. I could have uninstalled them, but didn't want to bother, so flashed again with 'regular' CSC. The phone was unused, sat in the box for six month, so there were no settings to save.
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May 07, 2024 04:35 AM
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duckeggsMay 07, 2024 04:35 AM
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Quote from DiMAn0684 :
No, U1 firmware stays stock regardless of the SIM.
what happens if i restore phone to factory settings? does it change back to U firmware if i'll flash with U1?
May 07, 2024 04:38 AM
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duckeggsMay 07, 2024 04:38 AM
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Quote from DiMAn0684 :
I mistakenly thought I activated on the 9th, but it was the 7th. Unlocked today and switched to U1 firmware.

I initially picked HOME_CSC_ as I was doing the firmware load, but upon starting there was a Metro app that launched on startup, and in turn started pulling other apps I didn't care for. I could have uninstalled them, but didn't want to bother, so flashed again with 'regular' CSC. The phone was unused, sat in the box for six month, so there were no settings to save.
but re-reading Tbl5143's guide, they said the metro logo was no longer there using the HOME_CSC.
May 07, 2024 04:49 AM
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DiMAn0684May 07, 2024 04:49 AM
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Quote from duckeggs :
what happens if i restore phone to factory settings? does it change back to U firmware if i'll flash with U1?
Stays on U1
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May 07, 2024 04:51 AM
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DiMAn0684May 07, 2024 04:51 AM
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Quote from duckeggs :
but re-reading Tbl5143's guide, they said the metro logo was no longer there using the HOME_CSC.
Correct, Metro logo was gone, Metro apps stuck around though. I could have just deleted them, but flashing CSC was easier at that point.
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May 07, 2024 05:09 AM
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duckeggsMay 07, 2024 05:09 AM
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Quote from DiMAn0684 :
Stays on U1
tyvm. and thanks for the other response. i never done anything like this before so i misread your statement a bit. haha i hope you're enjoying your phone!
May 07, 2024 10:31 AM
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duckeggsMay 07, 2024 10:31 AM
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i followed all the instructions and flashed to U1!!! thanks all. however, when i go to more connections I don't see phone unlocked status anymore. is this normal?

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May 07, 2024 11:27 AM
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karthik_rMay 07, 2024 11:27 AM
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Activated on Nov 8, 2023 (got email from Metro as well for activation). 180 days completed yesterday 5/6, but got error "cannot unlock Reason code 37". Tried today (day 181) but getting same error. Anyone else with same activation date have successfully unlocked?
May 07, 2024 11:41 AM
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klingon888May 07, 2024 11:41 AM
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Quote from duckeggs :
i followed all the instructions and flashed to U1!!! thanks all. however, when i go to more connections I don't see phone unlocked status anymore. is this normal?
Yes. once U1 and unlocked, that option goes away.

Quote from duckeggs :
but re-reading Tbl5143's guide, they said the metro logo was no longer there using the HOME_CSC.
When flashing from U to U1, its best to use CSC_*** and not Home_CSC so that it does a clean flash without all the residual crap but you do lose all yr settings/data. I assume all our phones hv been sitting in a drawer for the last 6mths anyways, so no issue there.
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May 07, 2024 04:00 PM
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slickestdealeverMay 07, 2024 04:00 PM
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Quote from karthik_r :
Activated on Nov 8, 2023 (got email from Metro as well for activation). 180 days completed yesterday 5/6, but got error "cannot unlock Reason code 37". Tried today (day 181) but getting same error. Anyone else with same activation date have successfully unlocked?
Yes. I have 2 phones. Same activation date as you. First phone unlocked with no problem. Second phone unlocked couple hours later. Both phones were kept in the drawer for the last 6 months.

Keep trying every few hours. It will unlock.
May 07, 2024 09:39 PM
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karthik_rMay 07, 2024 09:39 PM
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Quote from slickestdealever :
Yes. I have 2 phones. Same activation date as you. First phone unlocked with no problem. Second phone unlocked couple hours later. Both phones were kept in the drawer for the last 6 months.

Keep trying every few hours. It will unlock.
Thanks phone got unlocked just few hours back (on day 181)
May 07, 2024 11:02 PM
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david61983May 07, 2024 11:02 PM
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Is the battery life supposed to be so bad on this phone? I have a 3 year old S20 FE with 88% bh per Accubattery and it gets much better battery life.
May 08, 2024 12:10 AM
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slickestdealeverMay 08, 2024 12:10 AM
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I flashed the firmware using the U1/XAA. On One UI 6.1
Battery doesn't run warm anymore when it was Metro stock firmware.
May 08, 2024 12:15 AM
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HonestPenguin333May 08, 2024 12:15 AM
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I can't see wifi calling option after flashing. Any thoughts about what did i do wrong or how to correct it?

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May 08, 2024 12:34 AM
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Jaggsta
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May 08, 2024 12:34 AM
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anyone tested T-Mobile MVNO sim with it locked? since T-Mobile Sim works locked in all these metro samsung phones currently.

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