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forum thread Posted by Calagar • May 30, 2024
forum thread Posted by Calagar • May 30, 2024

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) $29.99 (New number) or $0 (Port in) + 30 Days of Service $75

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Metro by T-Mobile is now selling the 2024 version of the Moto G Stylus 5G smart phone, which was just released today. The phone is either free if you port in your number from a non-T-Mobile carrier, or $29.99 for a new number. To get the full discount on the phone requires the selection of the Metro Flex Plus $70/mo with AutoPay Plan $75 for the first month. Shipping is free. Subtotal will be $75 if you are porting in a number or $104.99 if you choose New number.

This phone is slightly upgrade from the 2023 model. Change include:
6.7" pOLED display 120Hz
8 GB RAM
Better cameras

The processor is the same Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 as the 2023 model.

Caramel Latte color.

Firefox gave me an error when trying to add it to my cart, but I could add it when using Chrome.

Starting on 5/8/2024 Metro by T-Mobile phones unlock 365 days after the activation date. Previously phones would unlock even if only 1 month of service was paid for.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...us-5g-2024
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Metro by T-Mobile is now selling the 2024 version of the Moto G Stylus 5G smart phone, which was just released today. The phone is either free if you port in your number from a non-T-Mobile carrier, or $29.99 for a new number. To get the full discount on the phone requires the selection of the Metro Flex Plus $70/mo with AutoPay Plan $75 for the first month. Shipping is free. Subtotal will be $75 if you are porting in a number or $104.99 if you choose New number.

This phone is slightly upgrade from the 2023 model. Change include:
6.7" pOLED display 120Hz
8 GB RAM
Better cameras

The processor is the same Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 as the 2023 model.

Caramel Latte color.

Firefox gave me an error when trying to add it to my cart, but I could add it when using Chrome.

Starting on 5/8/2024 Metro by T-Mobile phones unlock 365 days after the activation date. Previously phones would unlock even if only 1 month of service was paid for.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...us-5g-2024

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Jaggsta
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Quote from Calagar :
I think $75 for this phone is a good deal. I have the 2022 model and 2023 model and I like the few upgrades this 2024 model has. My service is with Metro and the service is great. I don't need this phone to unlock to take it to a different carrier. I'm happy using it on Metro. For $75, yeah, it's not as cheap as previous deals for the previous years models for $40 or $25, so that sucks, but still, $75 is a large discount from the MSRP price of $400. If people are buying these to use as mini tablets on wi-fi, this deal is still useful for them. You can see that for many people unlocking quicker is not that big of a deal.

If someone needs a phone to work on other networks perhaps they just have to wait for a deal from Total by Verizon or Cricket (AT&T) and others.

I'd be interested in a cheap iPhone deal too, but to answer your question: No, I don't plan on posting about a bunch of other Metro phones unless I'm interested in them.
Samsung A35 is similar performance for $75 but get 4 OS upgrades and 5 security

https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-com...on-6-gen-1
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henry333
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I know there are lots of thumb downs with the 365 days to unlock and $75 plan.

The moto G Stylus 5G 2024 is definitely 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. This is not the unlocked 256GB version with a MSRP of $400. It would be really nice if they updated the Qualcomm 6 step 1 and improved the software support.

I was also considering Samsung A35 and S23 FE but decided against them as I hate that Samsung tries to re-implement many/most Android features instead of just implements a few unique features.
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henry333
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No wifi calling when some Metro phones are used with other services!!! May be this is another reason, carrier specific phones are cheaper.

I am planning an international trip and want to make sure that wifi calling is working so I can receive some verification SMSs. When I check my moto G Stylus 5G 2023 with RedPocket (T-Mobile) Sim, and navigate to Settings, mobile network, ..., Red Pocket, under Calling I only see Allow 2G/5G but NO WIFI CALLING. Without the option the wifi calling cannot be enabled. When I switched to a Metro Sim, the wifi calling option is back and can be enabled.

The problem was observed on moto G Stylus 5G 2023 but I assume that would also apply to 2024 phone. I also saw posts about the same problem on other carrier branded phones.

Some/most android phones with dual sims do not support wifi calling on one sim that relies on internet connection through the other sim.

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Quote from henry333 :
No wifi calling when some Metro phones are used with other services!!! May be this is another reason, carrier specific phones are cheaper.

I am planning an international trip and want to make sure that wifi calling is working so I can receive some verification SMSs. When I check my moto G Stylus 5G 2023 with RedPocket (T-Mobile) Sim, and navigate to Settings, mobile network, ..., Red Pocket, under Calling I only see Allow 2G/5G but NO WIFI CALLING. Without the option the wifi calling cannot be enabled. When I switched to a Metro Sim, the wifi calling option is back and can be enabled.

The problem was observed on moto G Stylus 5G 2023 but I assume that would also apply to 2024 phone. I also saw posts about the same problem on other carrier branded phones.

Some/most android phones with dual sims do not support wifi calling on one sim that relies on internet connection through the other sim.
That's really an issue. I assume the esim doesn't support it either even they're all t-mobile based carriers... Your best bet is to use google voice for sms otp but some companies have banned voip numbers.

I got one of these (stylus 2024) recently and am waiting for it to unlock after 1 year. Without wifi calling feature it would be a bad deal for me. Will definitely buy an unlocked phone the next time.
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nevergoodenough
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didn't work for me they said it was free and then somehow they want to charge me $150 for the device when I proceed. 12 month unlock easy pass.
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Quote from Jaggsta :
Samsung A35 is similar performance for $75 but get 4 OS upgrades and 5 security

https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-com...on-6-gen-1
Does it come with eSIM and wireless charging?
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Quote from henry333 :
No wifi calling when some Metro phones are used with other services!!! May be this is another reason, carrier specific phones are cheaper.

I am planning an international trip and want to make sure that wifi calling is working so I can receive some verification SMSs. When I check my moto G Stylus 5G 2023 with RedPocket (T-Mobile) Sim, and navigate to Settings, mobile network, ..., Red Pocket, under Calling I only see Allow 2G/5G but NO WIFI CALLING. Without the option the wifi calling cannot be enabled. When I switched to a Metro Sim, the wifi calling option is back and can be enabled.

The problem was observed on moto G Stylus 5G 2023 but I assume that would also apply to 2024 phone. I also saw posts about the same problem on other carrier branded phones.

Some/most android phones with dual sims do not support wifi calling on one sim that relies on internet connection through the other sim.
It seems that you need to contact RedPocket first to update the account for wifi calling. Basically to put your device IMEI into their whitelist.

RedPocket webpage says "Contact our customer service team and request to have WiFi calling turned on for your account."
Last edited by TenderBook4607 June 9, 2024 at 01:32 AM.

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Quote from nevergoodenough :
didn't work for me they said it was free and then somehow they want to charge me $150 for the device when I proceed. 12 month unlock easy pass.
The discount only applies to the $75/mo plan.
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ElatedScene2538
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I ordered this on the 9th before I knew it will take a year to unlock. If I call Metro and ask them to cancel the order that is still processing an not shipped, Would they refund my $75 for the plan?
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Quote from ElatedScene2538 :
I ordered this on the 9th before I knew it will take a year to unlock. If I call Metro and ask them to cancel the order that is still processing an not shipped, Would they refund my $75 for the plan?
Doesn't cost anything to call and find out....
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ElatedScene2538
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They couldn't cancel. If anyone knows of a legit unlock service let me know.
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Quote from ElatedScene2538 :
They couldn't cancel. If anyone knows of a legit unlock service let me know.
I don't think there is any place that can unlock it right now.
Give up on unlocking it and see if you can get a refund.
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Quote from TenderBook4607 :
It seems that you need to contact RedPocket first to update the account for wifi calling. Basically to put your device IMEI into their whitelist.

RedPocket webpage says "Contact our customer service team and request to have WiFi calling turned on for your account."
I had WiFi calling turned on for that phone number and it still worked on my OnePlus 8 and Pixel 3a XL. It just that the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 have the option to enable Wifi calling only with Metro Sim but not RedPocket Sim. Carriers are known to cripple carrier specific phones.

Just to be certain, I did a live chat with RP. He/She just need the phone number and E911 address but not IMEI so the Wifi enabling on the RP side is phone number specific and not phone specific. After two reboots, I still only see Allow 2G/5G options under the mobile network calling settings.
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This deal is marked dead, but comes and goes in stock:
You can get 2 Moto G Powers 2024 for $75 and they can unlock in 60 days.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17548614-straight-talk-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-2024-locked-1-month-silver-unlimited-plan-45-free-shipping

Phone has 8gb and 128gb storage.

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Quote from redRanger :
This deal is marked dead, but comes and goes in stock:
You can get 2 Moto G Powers 2024 for $75 and they can unlock in 60 days.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17548614-straight-talk-motorola-moto-g-power-5g-2024-locked-1-month-silver-unlimited-plan-45-free-shipping

Phone has 8gb and 128gb storage.
Moto G Power 5G (2024) also Free at Walmart in-store with Silver plan no wait for shipping.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ST-MOT...5239893845
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