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expiredjabstep12 posted Aug 02, 2024 06:39 PM
expiredjabstep12 posted Aug 02, 2024 06:39 PM

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

(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)

$20

$180

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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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jabstep12
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aintaboutdislife
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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.
Metalchinmax
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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 15, 2024 05:13 AM
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coolcoderAug 15, 2024 05:13 AM
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Quote from bazza36 :
Don't see why not, but almost everyone who has gone into a store has had a bad experience. There is an additional activation fee (listed on the top of the web page for the phones), they upsell insurance, cases etc.
Yeah, but considering I can't buy any new devices from Metro online, I thought it may be worth buying an iPhone 12 in store.
Aug 15, 2024 05:14 AM
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coolcoderAug 15, 2024 05:14 AM
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Quote from googlephone :
Most stores/employees won't accept gv number for port-in promotions, but if you are lucky, it will work. There are few reports of successful port-in of gv promotions. If you don't want to try your luck or get scammed by stores, it is better to do it online.
I would have done it online if that was an option. Looks like my address is no longer letting me order any new devices.
Aug 15, 2024 05:16 AM
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bazza36Aug 15, 2024 05:16 AM
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Quote from coolcoder :
I would have done it online if that was an option. Looks like my address is no longer letting me order any new devices.
Do you have an option of using another address, or adding an apt# etc?
Aug 15, 2024 05:20 AM
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coolcoderAug 15, 2024 05:20 AM
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Quote from bazza36 :
Do you have an option of using another address, or adding an apt# etc?
I tried that on one of my many failed attempts, and also my neighbors address (same street name, different house number), but nothing worked.

The problem is that now I want an iPhone 12 (or any phone that needs a port in number), and each failed attempt locks me out of the port in number (for 6 hours according to user googlephone).

The only thing I can think of is to have someone order me a phone using their address, cc, etc, but that is just too much of a hassle.
Aug 15, 2024 05:37 AM
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HunterOneAug 15, 2024 05:37 AM
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Quote from bazza36 :
Don't see why not, but almost everyone who has gone into a store has had a bad experience. There is an additional activation fee (listed on the top of the web page for the phones), they upsell insurance, cases etc.
They'll look at you straight in the eyes and lie to your face and they'll add stuff behind your back and mislead you.

If they add insurance just call asap the Metro CS complain and they'll remove it and credit your account.
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Aug 15, 2024 05:44 AM
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HunterOneAug 15, 2024 05:44 AM
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Quote from bazza36 :
You need to activate it to be able to order a new one.
Thanks, I suspected that may be the case. Will try in a few days.

I got a text from Metro yesterday saying:
Hurry! Get your Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G Free with instant rebate. Just add a tablet data line and and pay $5 activation fee and it's all yours.

And it gives the A9+ link to order it.
But there is no $5 fee ordering online.
Aug 15, 2024 10:23 AM
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spike32Aug 15, 2024 10:23 AM
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search for "how to change your csc"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmVkCZ_XhI0
change it to xaa
do factory default

splash screen gone
metro apps all gone
Last edited by spike32 August 15, 2024 at 03:58 AM.

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Aug 15, 2024 01:06 PM
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okhelloAug 15, 2024 01:06 PM
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Does this tablet work with T-Mobile Prepaid? I know it did work with T-Mobile Postpaid.
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Aug 15, 2024 01:13 PM
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okhelloAug 15, 2024 01:13 PM
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I believe that they set 2 for maximum tablets for each account. In order to get more, you need to hack the system by doing a combination of things like using VPN, adding to the 2nd line of address, and etc.
Aug 15, 2024 06:13 PM
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bazza36Aug 15, 2024 06:13 PM
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Quote from spike32 :
search for "how to change your csc"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmVkCZ_XhI0
change it to xaa
do factory default

splash screen gone
metro apps all gone
That probably removes the app to unlock it, correct? I guess at the end of the year they SIM card can be put back in to reinstall those programs and unlock it and then just do this again.
Aug 15, 2024 08:01 PM
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googlephoneAug 15, 2024 08:01 PM
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Quote from bazza36 :
That probably removes the app to unlock it, correct? I guess at the end of the year they SIM card can be put back in to reinstall those programs and unlock it and then just do this again.
After one year, you need to change the CSC/firmware back to metro/TMO, factory reset, and put a metro sim card inside to get back the metro network unlock app back to unlock the tablet. Too much hassle.
Aug 15, 2024 10:35 PM
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spike32Aug 15, 2024 10:35 PM
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CSC is country specific code. change if for branding or for non branded
Last edited by spike32 August 15, 2024 at 03:38 PM.
Aug 15, 2024 10:39 PM
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HunterOneAug 15, 2024 10:39 PM
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IF one has one of the special low priced Metro plans from previous years like the $25/mo. plan with the 10Gb hotspot or the $24/mo. with the 10Gb or the 15Gb hotspot, or any other such low priced plan, one MUST NOT add/activate this tablet plan or any other device plan on the same account as those low priced plans, because the Metro/T-Mo system will automatically replace those low priced plans with the newer more expensive plans today, and it'll not be possible to get back to the older low priced plans.

One can get the $20 tablet as an existing customer BUT must NOT activate it on the same older low priced plan, unless willing to lose the low priced plan.
The A9+ 5G tablet should ONLY be used with Wi-Fi ONLY in that case and it will forever remain locked to Metro.
The $20 payment will just be used as payment of the existing low priced plan.

See this older SD thread about the $24/mo. 15 Gb hotspot plan that's no longer available:

https://slickdeals.net/f/16745708-metro-by-t-mobile-24-mo-unlimited-with-15gb-hotspot-for-existing-customers

But it may still be possible to get the $25/mo. 10Gb hotspot plan with a BYOD.
With Metro you never know, it often depends on the rep or supervisor.
Last edited by HunterOne August 15, 2024 at 08:35 PM.
Aug 15, 2024 11:09 PM
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HunterOneAug 15, 2024 11:09 PM
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Quote from bazza36 :
You need to activate it to be able to order a new one.
Activated it but still same message of not able to order a second tablet.

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Aug 15, 2024 11:27 PM
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FaithfulFlower6743Aug 15, 2024 11:27 PM
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Anyone else get the message: Please contact us to complete your order? I'm trying to order my first tablet from metro.

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