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128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$175

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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for $99.99 when you join Metro/Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account + Port Your Existing Phone Number over. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Metro Flex Plus Plan is $75 for the first month and then $70/month w/ AutoPay.
Thanks to community member dealwars for finding this deal.

Note: Must join Metro on a Metro Flex Plus Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity

About the Product
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Existing Metro customers adding a line will need to be on a Metro Flex Plus plan to get this promotional offer
    • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans
    • Applicable sales tax applies
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while promotional offer/supplies last
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for $99.99 when you join Metro/Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account + Port Your Existing Phone Number over. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Metro Flex Plus Plan is $75 for the first month and then $70/month w/ AutoPay.
Thanks to community member dealwars for finding this deal.

Note: Must join Metro on a Metro Flex Plus Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity

About the Product
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Existing Metro customers adding a line will need to be on a Metro Flex Plus plan to get this promotional offer
    • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans
    • Applicable sales tax applies
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while promotional offer/supplies last
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Peerless_Warrior
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Thanks OP! I just added a google voice number to my google account and ported that in. Takes no time at all. You'll need to go to GV settings and pay $3.00 to unlock the number. You'll also need to enable the "Call to Listen" setting under Voicemail which will let you set a PIN which Metro will ask for. You'll also need the google account number which is just the phone number.
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Looks like a free Pixel 10.

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Dec 28, 2024 10:04 PM
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ExplainLikeImFiveDec 28, 2024 10:04 PM
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any thoughts on which one is worth in long run?

iPhone 12 at $75
vs
iPhone 13 at $175+tax
vs
iPhone 12+Apple Watch at $99+$75+$10 in store?
Dec 29, 2024 12:27 AM
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aabbccbbaaDec 29, 2024 12:27 AM
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Quote from ExplainLikeImFive :
any thoughts on which one is worth in long run?

iPhone 12 at $75
vs
iPhone 13 at $175+tax
vs
iPhone 12+Apple Watch at $99+$75+$10 in store?
Have a look at the current values for the iPhone 11 64GB and iPhone 12 128GB on phone selling sites such as Swappa to get an idea of what your iPhone 12 and 13 respectively might be worth in a year. Also look at Apple's current trade-in values.
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Dec 29, 2024 12:30 AM
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aabbccbbaaDec 29, 2024 12:30 AM
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Quote from jefferyh :
The returned info looks accurate. I don't understand why Genius Bar found problem with your phone. You never had a hard drop since you got it, did you?

If I were you, I would update it to the latest iOS and try a different Apple store. At the 16 launch, I traded in 3 iPhone 12's (all bought from Metro but at the current 13 price) including one that was sealed and had to be charged on the spot. I didn't experience any issue.

Good luck!
I just traded all of my Metro 12's and 13's into Apple this morning. It went smoothly but took about 5 minutes per phone because it was just one employee helping me out. For one of the phones, it got "stuck" while processing the physical condition check data but after cancelling and restarting the verification process it went through. I second the suggestion to try a different store.

Those of you planning to trade your phones into Apple I would do so soon as Apple often adjusts the trade-in values in January.
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roberthhidDec 30, 2024 03:22 AM
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Quote from SD_new :
Looking for experience/advice for this situation regarding unlocking:

Bought and activated an iPhone 12 in January '24. It's still not unlocked. Metro customer service tells me two different stories:

1) the phone will unlock exactly after 12 months even though it was activated BEFORE the T&C changed from 6 months post activation to 12 months.

2) A supervisor gave me some BS story that the phone was never activated even though I have text messages on the phone confirming that the phone was activated. When this information was shared her story changed to "oh you did not USE or service for at least 180 days.

Question: Has anyone experienced this run around? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

TIA!
Make sure location services is on. Restart phone and check again.
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Dec 30, 2024 10:34 AM
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SD_newDec 30, 2024 10:34 AM
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Quote from roberthhid :
Make sure location services is on. Restart phone and check again.

Ok. Will try this in the AM and report back. Thanks!
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JaTaNDec 31, 2024 03:01 AM
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Tried to trade my Metro iP12 to Apple Store today and it was rejected as well

Was giving the rep some warning/error at the end (didn't see what it was exactly) and showed $0 value -- he had never seen that before

Well that sucks lol
Dec 31, 2024 03:52 AM
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comfortably-numbDec 31, 2024 03:52 AM
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Quote from aabbccbbaa :
I just traded all of my Metro 12's and 13's into Apple this morning. It went smoothly but took about 5 minutes per phone because it was just one employee helping me out. For one of the phones, it got "stuck" while processing the physical condition check data but after cancelling and restarting the verification process it went through. I second the suggestion to try a different store.

Those of you planning to trade your phones into Apple I would do so soon as Apple often adjusts the trade-in values in January.

What promotion are you trading your iPhones for?

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Dec 31, 2024 04:35 AM
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aabbccbbaaDec 31, 2024 04:35 AM
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
What promotion are you trading your iPhones for?

No promo, just traded them in at an Apple Store for Apple gift cards ($155 per iPhone 12 and $230 per iPhone 13).
Dec 31, 2024 04:42 AM
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comfortably-numbDec 31, 2024 04:42 AM
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Quote from aabbccbbaa :
No promo, just traded them in at an Apple Store for Apple gift cards ($155 per iPhone 12 and $230 per iPhone 13).

Ah I see. Previously Apple had higher tradein value when you buy an iPhone or even better when you do a promo. (Like around launch or during some deal/ holiday etc)
I have 2x iPhone 12 I got in April. Using one actively and was considering selling these and getting the 13. Only concern would be these are unlocked vs the new ones from metro will take a year to unlock.
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aabbccbbaaDec 31, 2024 04:48 AM
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
Ah I see. Previously Apple had higher tradein value when you buy an iPhone or even better when you do a promo. (Like around launch or during some deal/ holiday etc)
I have 2x iPhone 12 I got in April. Using one actively and was considering selling these and getting the 13. Only concern would be these are unlocked vs the new ones from metro will take a year to unlock.

Yes, you get $180 if trading in a 12 towards a new iPhone or $255 if trading in a 13, but I wasn't planning on upgrading my main phone at this time and I didn't want to wait any longer as there's a good chance that Apple will be changing the trade-in values in a week. I had originally planned to keep the Metro iPhone 13's to use a travel phones when they unlock in a year, but I also ended up getting 13's from Straight Talk (2 month unlock policy) and then later on I could not pass up the Visible+ $395 12 months of service plus free iPhone 13 deal (also 2 month unlock policy) so I ended up with way too many iPhone 13's.
Dec 31, 2024 04:57 AM
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comfortably-numbDec 31, 2024 04:57 AM
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Quote from aabbccbbaa :
Yes, you get $180 if trading in a 12 towards a new iPhone or $255 if trading in a 13, but I wasn't planning on upgrading my main phone at this time and I didn't want to wait any longer as there's a good chance that Apple will be changing the trade-in values in a week. I had originally planned to keep the Metro iPhone 13's to use a travel phones when they unlock in a year, but I also ended up getting 13's from Straight Talk (2 month unlock policy) and then later on I could not pass up the Visible+ $395 12 months of service plus free iPhone 13 deal (also 2 month unlock policy) so I ended up with way too many iPhone 13's.

Makes sense. Using my 12 as a travel phone right now while I'm out of the country. Lack of physical sim makes it hard with my 15.

I missed out on the iPhone 13 deals in the last month as I'm out of the country. Frown it would've been great to get in on one of the 60 days unlock ones.
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aabbccbbaaDec 31, 2024 05:01 AM
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
Makes sense. Using my 12 as a travel phone right now while I'm out of the country. Lack of physical sim makes it hard with my 15.

I missed out on the iPhone 13 deals in the last month as I'm out of the country. Frown it would've been great to get in on one of the 60 days unlock ones.

Well the 12 makes a good travel phone too. You can try for a 13 next year, there's a good chance you will be able to get one for free (with one month of service).
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SlickShoe966Dec 31, 2024 04:07 PM
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Quote from JaTaN :
Tried to trade my Metro iP12 to Apple Store today and it was rejected as well Was giving the rep some warning/error at the end (didn't see what it was exactly) and showed $0 value -- he had never seen that beforeWell that sucks lol
I may have an answer for you. Some iPhones are shipped with older iOS that may not have the Diagnostics Mode. When the rep tried to run the tests, the mode didn't show up. The rep didn't know what happened so they just made up some excuses, such as "warning/error at the end" or "not genuine apple product" as mentioned by some posters here.

By the way, I wouldn't call them "Genius Bar" but rather, A.I., which stands for Apple Idiots.

Let me show you how the Diagnostics Mode works by a series of posts below.
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SlickShoe966Dec 31, 2024 04:08 PM
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To Access Apple Diagnostics Mode:


1. Turn off your iPhone completely for 30 seconds.


2. Press and hold both the volume up and volume down buttons.



3. While holding down the buttons, plug the iPhone into a power adapter.



4. When the Apple logo appears, release the buttons.



5. When a message appears saying "Diagnostics allow Apple to identify potential hardware and software issues with this device," tap Start Session.

Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101944
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SlickShoe966Dec 31, 2024 04:12 PM
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iPhone 13, shipped with iOS 17.6.1 with no Diagnostics Mode.
Picture 1 shows iOS 17.6.1
Picture 2 shows Diagnostic Mode Screen
Picture 3 shows no diagnostic mode available
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