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Aug 2, 2024 6:39 PM

Existing Metro By T-Mobile Customers: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service

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$180

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(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)at Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jabstep12 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.
Tablet Specs:
  • 11" 1200x1920 TFT LCD Display
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
  • 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1
  • Ports:
    • USB Type-C 2.0 Port
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • microSDXC Card Slot
  • 7040mAh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches our previous +73 Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last..
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • $25 activation fee per line may be required in store. Not all phones or features available on all service plans. Rates, services, coverage, and features subject to change and not available everywhere. Device selection and availability may vary. Screen images simulated and subject to change.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Written by jabstep12
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Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jabstep12 for sharing this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Tablet and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.
Tablet Specs:
  • 11" 1200x1920 TFT LCD Display
  • Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
  • 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM
  • Android 13, One UI 5.1
  • Ports:
    • USB Type-C 2.0 Port
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • microSDXC Card Slot
  • 7040mAh Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches our previous +73 Frontpage Deal.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last..
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • $25 activation fee per line may be required in store. Not all phones or features available on all service plans. Rates, services, coverage, and features subject to change and not available everywhere. Device selection and availability may vary. Screen images simulated and subject to change.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Written by jabstep12

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ADB Appcontrol is probably the easiest solution for people unfamiliar with adb. It provides you with step by step instructions and a GUI, so you don't have to do everything by command line. https://adbappcontrol.com/en/

Just run the debloat wizard and it'll give you recommendations on what to disable.
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Watch out on unintended consequences of this deal! I tried using the steps outlined and had to call to find out why I was ineligible.

I called and they got me the deal but I think i no longer get free Amazon Prime as a long time Metro account holder. They messed with my account to make me eligible and in hindsight I'd rather get Amazon Prime for free than an unneeded tablet for $20.
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Aug 12, 2024 5:28 AM
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bazza36Aug 12, 2024 5:28 AM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
Did you order two online, and two more by calling in? What number did you call?
If you manage to get it right, you can do more than 2 online.
Especially try different shipping address (even adding apt# etc) and different cc number.
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coolcoderAug 12, 2024 5:30 AM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
If you manage to get it right, you can do more than 2 online.
Especially try different shipping address (even adding apt# etc) and different cc number.
That didn't work for me, unfortunately.
Aug 12, 2024 5:45 AM
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coolcoderAug 12, 2024 5:45 AM
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Quote from jabstep12 View quoted comment :
Just called to order. My credit card was denied twice; then I tried another card (Privacy virtual card). It was denied the first time, and then when the rep put the billing and shipping address manually (as opposed to checking the box "billing and shipping" address are the same), it finally went through. This is the fourth tablet I ordered; I have one voice line that I signed up for intially ($40 plan).
Just got off the phone. No luck. Tried two different credit cards with the agent, and the end result is the same. The payment keeps getting rejected. And this happens even with manually entering the shipping and billing addresses. On my credit cards' pending charges, I see $20 and -$20 charges. So the charge is successful, but then their payment system reverses it immediately.

Looks like the agents don't have access to any special systems. They are pretty much doing what you can do yourself online. If you can't make the transaction go through, they won't be able to either.

All this points to my account or address being flagged, which is resulting in the two tab limit. I ordered one additional tab in May with a BYOD line, and no phones this year except for the Edge 2024 I currently have on my active line, so it's not like I ordered a ton of phones or tablets.
Aug 12, 2024 7:45 AM
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haoluo1979Aug 12, 2024 7:45 AM
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Tried to order the 2nd one but failed. Do billing and shipping address have to be identical? Thanks.
Last edited by haoluo1979 August 12, 2024 at 02:30 AM.
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Aug 12, 2024 1:47 PM
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jabstep12
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Aug 12, 2024 1:47 PM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
Did you order two online, and two more by calling in? What number did you call?
After signing up with a BYOD phone, I ordered 3 tablets online (with the same credit card) and then one over the phone (with a virtual credit card).
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Aug 12, 2024 1:53 PM
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jabstep12
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Aug 12, 2024 1:53 PM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
Just got off the phone. No luck. Tried two different credit cards with the agent, and the end result is the same. The payment keeps getting rejected. And this happens even with manually entering the shipping and billing addresses. On my credit cards' pending charges, I see $20 and -$20 charges. So the charge is successful, but then their payment system reverses it immediately.

Looks like the agents don't have access to any special systems. They are pretty much doing what you can do yourself online. If you can't make the transaction go through, they won't be able to either.

All this points to my account or address being flagged, which is resulting in the two tab limit. I ordered one additional tab in May with a BYOD line, and no phones this year except for the Edge 2024 I currently have on my active line, so it's not like I ordered a ton of phones or tablets.
It seems like they really have tightened up their restrictions now. I will keep trying, but I won't be surprised if I can't order anymore. Will keep you updated.
Aug 12, 2024 5:42 PM
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bazza36Aug 12, 2024 5:42 PM
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Not sure that this will make a difference or not, but some have said in the past that it may help to order from the phone that uses metro, using data not wi-fi.

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Aug 12, 2024 6:44 PM
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jefferyhAug 12, 2024 6:44 PM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
Not sure that this will make a difference or not, but some have said in the past that it may help to order from the phone that uses metro, using data not wi-fi.
That trick doesn't work this time.
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Aug 13, 2024 12:59 AM
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bazza36Aug 13, 2024 12:59 AM
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Quote from jefferyh View quoted comment :
That trick doesn't work this time.
For some.
Aug 13, 2024 2:20 AM
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BlackBabyJeebusAug 13, 2024 2:20 AM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
Not sure that this will make a difference or not, but some have said in the past that it may help to order from the phone that uses metro, using data not wi-fi.
Thanks, that worked for me. Was just now able to order a third.
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coolcoderAug 13, 2024 4:11 AM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
Not sure that this will make a difference or not, but some have said in the past that it may help to order from the phone that uses metro, using data not wi-fi.
Didn't work for me. Still at 2 tablets on my account.
Aug 13, 2024 4:29 AM
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bazza36Aug 13, 2024 4:29 AM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
Didn't work for me. Still at 2 tablets on my account.
Did you change cc and address as well?
Aug 13, 2024 4:32 AM
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coolcoderAug 13, 2024 4:32 AM
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Quote from bazza36 View quoted comment :
Did you change cc and address as well?
Changed cc, but same address. Tried different address in the past. I have a feeling nothing will work. I called and had a rep try to order one. And even they couldn't get the order through and were confused.

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oasisallureAug 13, 2024 4:34 AM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
Changed cc, but same address. Tried different address in the past. I have a feeling nothing will work. I called and had a rep try to order one. And even they couldn't get the order through and were confused.
add apt 101, apt 102, apt 103...
on address line 2

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