Service can be activated online at https://metrobyt-mobile.com/resources/activate [metrobyt-mobile.com] as soon as the tablet ships. You'll need your order number, last name, and billing zip code.
To setup the tablet without inserting a SIM card, power on the tablet and wait for the initial "Welcome!" screen to appear. Then press the volume down button for a second, and a "NoSimLock is unlocked!!!" message appears. You can then tap the Start button and continue with setup without a SIM card. (However, if you later insert a SIM card into the tablet, it will initiate a factory reset and you will need to set up the tablet again.)
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expiredxlnc posted Apr 25, 2024 12:13 PM
Existing Metro By T-Mobile Customers: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service
$20
$280
92% off
(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)at Metro by T-Mobile
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Steps I took.
1. Signed up for a google voice number using a junk email.
2. Set up a voicemail PIN and then paid $3 to unlock the number. Follow these instructions: https://slickdeals.net/f/17325810-metro-by-t-mobile-port-in-new-number-offers-select-smartphone-30-days-service-from-40-free-shipping?p=1695
3. Signed up for the $30 plan using an eSIM. https://slickdeals.net/f/17143504-esim-bring-your-number-online-25-metro-by-t-mobile-single-line-phone-plan-unlimited-5g-data
4. After paying for $30 plan, I wasn't able to add the tablet initially. It showed an error saying call in (I didn't). I logged into the account with another browser and then was able to buy the tablet for $20. I'm not able to buy more than 1, the second attempt it errors with "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line".
Update: Metro won't allow you to add a second tablet to your shopping cart if the first one is already on order but not activated yet. You'll see a message on the tablet product page saying "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line." and the "Add to Cart" button is greyed out. You can activate the first order once you get the shipping notification email (even before you get it). This will allow you to add another tablet to your shopping cart. Use this link and enter your order # to activate the first tablet after it ships. https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/r...s/activate This doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to successfully place the order (see update 2 below), but will allow you to add it to the shopping cart and attempt the order.
Update 2: I see a lot of people reporting that after they add the tablet to the shopping cart and try to place the order, they get message to call into customer service and are unable to complete the order. I saw this post mention the likely causes: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=
Suggestions based on what worked for me.
1. Try incognito mode or private browsing mode on your browser.
2. Disable any browser ad blockers or whole network blockers such as pi-hole. Also try using a VPN such as Windscribe to bypass your network ad blockers.
3. Use a virtual credit card number from Capital One or Citi cards so Metro sees a new credit card. Another benefit is you can close it out after your purchase to avoid any additional charges (even though it's unlikely).
4. If the above doesn't work, trying shipping to a different address like a relative or friend. Use the name of person at that address (since you don't live there). You will get some verification questions about that person, so you will need to know some info about that person such as the height listed on their driver's license, past address history, colleges attended, vehicle ownership history. You'll have to answer 3 questions from one of those categories (maybe a few I missed).
I can confirm this tablet works with the $10 T-Mobile tablet line even though hasn't officially been unlocked.
The original instructions for bypassing the SIM requirement was to hold the tablet in landscape mode, then tap the four corners in sequence of upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left. Repeat. Repeat again. (Twelve taps total.) Then press the volume down button for a moment till the message appears.
Someone later remarked the taps were unnecessary and only the volume down button press was needed. I tried that on two tablets and it worked for both.
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port in GV #.
get a one plus n30. $40 total.
once u get phone , activate . make a call or 2. send a text or 2.
next day, order the tab.
$3 GC.
$40 n30.
$20 tabby
or
moto g stylus 2023 for $40
with a new number from metro
no port in required
once u get phone , activate . make a call or 2. send a text or 2.
next day, order the tab.
$40 moto g stylus .
$20 tabby
but lately trouble with ordering phone.
if u try any of these routs , do post back ur expierence
especially the moto g stylus
1 year wait for the phone to unlock
no sim purchase required
i would suggest the moto route
edit . looks like moto is OOS. may come back in stock .
u need to do something by may 16. when new plans are in effect
Tbh I am enticed to get S23fe from store. Didn't get time today might go tomorrow and try so I don't get charged full amount like others here who tried doing it online.
Also did anyone has issues with sms. I ported my GV number but I still can receive sms on that number in google voice app and don't receive it on MetroPCS esim but I can make calls from my phone so that works. The only thing I am worried about is deleting GV number and then having issues with MetroPCS as well.
Is there a way to check if Google voice number porting is complete? It's complete from MetroPCS but I am not so sure what's going on Google side
Is there a way to check if Google voice number porting is complete? It's complete from MetroPCS but I am not so sure what's going on Google side
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After a few days of keeping my iPhone turned off, I turned back on my phone only to find that the signal bar is replaced with SOS. I tried logging into my Metro account, and now it says "Sorry, the information provided does not match our records. Please try again.". It looks like my account has been deactivated for some reason (black-listed?). My phone lost service, and I can't access my account any more. I'm happy with the 3 tablets I have, but I wish I don't get charged for further service on any of my lines since I have no intention of keeping the lines.
After a few days of keeping my iPhone turned off, I turned back on my phone only to find that the signal bar is replaced with SOS. I tried logging into my Metro account, and now it says "Sorry, the information provided does not match our records. Please try again.". It looks like my account has been deactivated for some reason (black-listed?). My phone lost service, and I can't access my account any more. I'm happy with the 3 tablets I have, but I wish I don't get charged for further service on any of my lines since I have no intention of keeping the lines.
You can also set up one of the tablets and log in to account using tablet number. Tablet should be able to get text pin code if connected.
You can also set up one of the tablets and log in to account using tablet number. Tablet should be able to get text pin code if connected.
Other than gv.
Any recommendations to acquire a number for porting?
Today last day before plan changes on may 16.
Other than gv.
Any recommendations to acquire a number for porting?
Today last day before plan changes on may 16.
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