Apple iPhone 12 is back in stock! | Metro by T-Mobile - $75

NeatFruit856

Nov 20, 2024 1:35 AM

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NeatFruit856Nov 20, 2024 1:35 AM

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If you just click "Activate" on the Metro order status page but do not physically turn on the new iPhone, will it kick off the 365 days lock period? Will it unlock after 365 days?

Phenomesaurus

Nov 20, 2024 2:45 AM

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Quote from dvdrdiscs

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I've been trying to add a 4th line for the past 2-3 weeks with no luck. Each time it failed and gave me the dreaded "please contact us" screen, I had to call into the porting department to release the pending port. Now I didn't know this but it turns out the porting department can see every. attempt you've made. The guy was like "I see here that you've been trying to port into Metro with the same number for the past 2 weeks." lol.

Ultimately it's not like they can do anything but it's interesting nonetheless.

3 weeks? When you call in what is their response to helping you "complete the order" by calling, as the error screen instructed you?

neli_nael

Nov 20, 2024 2:57 AM

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neli_naelNov 20, 2024 2:57 AM

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I tried porting a visible number but got an error message and now they won't accept my number to port. Will it auto unlock or do I need to call Metro to release the number? It's been over 24 hours.

SharpMeal8894

Nov 20, 2024 8:00 AM

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SharpMeal8894Nov 20, 2024 8:00 AM

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Quote from JilJungJuck

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I had same problem since Friday. Today I used a new address new email new card and everything went through. This is my 4th iphone12. Good luck.

the same name OR new name？

kc1988

Nov 20, 2024 7:17 PM

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kc1988Nov 20, 2024 7:17 PM

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Purchased 2 iPhone 12s. At Apple Store to trade in. One phone was fine, but the 2nd phone was not accepted for trade in because Apple trade in system claimed it was not factory original. Hmmm...

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aabbccbbaa

Nov 20, 2024 8:34 PM

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Quote from NeatFruit856

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If you just click "Activate" on the Metro order status page but do not physically turn on the new iPhone, will it kick off the 365 days lock period? Will it unlock after 365 days?

If you look at Metro's unlocking policy, they specifically state that phone/device activation is required in order to unlock (clicking Activate online only activates the line). To my knowledge nobody has verified this. There are a couple of users here (myself included) that are considering keeping an unopened Metro iPhone for a year to see what happens.

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aabbccbbaa

Nov 20, 2024 8:38 PM

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Quote from Mawsu

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Once the phone is shipped, you can order another. Worst case, you can get free extension for few extra days during that time too you can order

Yes, it is eligible

During the extension do you still get discounted pricing ($35) on the line? I applied for an extension yesterday but they wanted to charge me full price ($75) on the line, but maybe I waited too long.

aabbccbbaa

Nov 20, 2024 8:44 PM

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aabbccbbaaNov 20, 2024 8:44 PM

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Quote from SlickShoe966

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eBay shuts those sellers down. Most of those sellers are on Slickdeals. Perhaps you can buy directly from them without the middleman. However, those port numbers price is much higher now than before.

I believe it's cheaper to go through Visible $5 than buying port numbers now, which are now priced around $15. But I see the convenience of buying port numbers especially if you don't have an unlocked phone with an eSIM to host the Visible number.

The problem is that I've hit a limit with Visible - it's no longer letting me create new accounts.

mackleee

Nov 20, 2024 9:13 PM

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mackleeeNov 20, 2024 9:13 PM

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Quote from aabbccbbaa

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The problem is that I've hit a limit with Visible - it's no longer letting me create new accounts.

How did visible figure it out. Maybe a VPN would help.

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aabbccbbaa

Nov 20, 2024 9:25 PM

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aabbccbbaaNov 20, 2024 9:25 PM

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Quote from mackleee

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How did visible figure it out. Maybe a VPN would help.

In my case it wasn't too hard for them to figure out as I was using the same mailing address and friend referral code. I had read that the limit was 5 per IMEI so I was alternating between two different devices (IMEI #) for the signups but they cut me off at 5 total I believe (I'll need to check my notes). I'm going to try again using a different device.

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np1050

Nov 20, 2024 11:24 PM

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np1050Nov 20, 2024 11:24 PM

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Quote from spacemanvt

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Similar issues

I was able to sign up for additional lines with a new phone. Looks like they limit the number of lines per imei to 5 or so

aabbccbbaa

Nov 20, 2024 11:41 PM

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aabbccbbaaNov 20, 2024 11:41 PM

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Quote from np1050

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I was able to sign up for additional lines with a new phone. Looks like they limit the number of lines per imei to 5 or so

Did you use a different mailing address each time?

spacemanvt

Nov 21, 2024 12:40 AM

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spacemanvtNov 21, 2024 12:40 AM

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Quote from dvdrdiscs

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I've been trying to add a 4th line for the past 2-3 weeks with no luck. Each time it failed and gave me the dreaded "please contact us" screen, I had to call into the porting department to release the pending port. Now I didn't know this but it turns out the porting department can see every. attempt you've made. The guy was like "I see here that you've been trying to port into Metro with the same number for the past 2 weeks." lol.

Ultimately it's not like they can do anything but it's interesting nonetheless.

thanks this is good info.

going to try to create another account and use change my visible number

aabbccbbaa

Nov 21, 2024 3:09 AM

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aabbccbbaaNov 21, 2024 3:09 AM

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Quote from mackleee

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How did visible figure it out. Maybe a VPN would help.

I was able to create another visible account using my second phone, however Metro is giving me the dreaded "Please contact us to complete your order". LOL

np1050

Nov 21, 2024 3:56 AM

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np1050Nov 21, 2024 3:56 AM

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Quote from aabbccbbaa

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Did you use a different mailing address each time?

Nope, same mailing address and credit card every time. I don't think they care about the address or billing or anything. Just don't want 20 lines on one phone for some reason

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