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frontpageJaggsta posted Sep 4, 2025 6:24 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Smartphone + $65/ Mo. Plan

$165

$650

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w/ Number Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Smartphone (Jetblack, Metro by T-Mobile) for $99.99 with a $65/ Month Plan when you join Metro, Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account, and port Your Existing Phone Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member Jaggsta for sharing this deal

Note: The Metro costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $65/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
  • Samsung Exynos 2400 Processor
  • 8GB Memory (RAM)
  • 128GB Storage
  • Front Camera: 12MP
  • Rear Cameras: 50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
  • SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Android 16

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • If 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. An activation charge of $25 may apply in-store.
  • Applicable sales tax applies
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while 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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Written by Jaggsta
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Smartphone (Jetblack, Metro by T-Mobile) for $99.99 with a $65/ Month Plan when you join Metro, Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account, and port Your Existing Phone Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member Jaggsta for sharing this deal

Note: The Metro costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $65/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
  • Samsung Exynos 2400 Processor
  • 8GB Memory (RAM)
  • 128GB Storage
  • Front Camera: 12MP
  • Rear Cameras: 50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
  • SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Android 16

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • If 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. An activation charge of $25 may apply in-store.
  • Applicable sales tax applies
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while 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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Sep 27, 2025 9:05 PM
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Joined Apr 2006
dajSep 27, 2025 9:05 PM
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Yes, I did "activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM".

After disabling Metro ESim, and using T Mobile Sim, the APN is sth like "T Mobile 4G".

Disable Metro ESim, and insert T Mobile Sim, reboot, I do see a T Mobile splash screen.

Using Metro ESim, I have Metro splash screen.


Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Some questions so that I have a better understanding.


Did you activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM?

What's the current APN?
Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names

What's your current splash screen?
Restart the phon
e to see.
Sep 27, 2025 9:31 PM
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Joined Oct 2024
SlickShoe966Sep 27, 2025 9:31 PM
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Quote from daj :
Yes, I did "activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM".

After disabling Metro ESim, and using T Mobile Sim, the APN is sth like "T Mobile 4G".

Disable Metro ESim, and insert T Mobile Sim, reboot, I do see a T Mobile splash screen.

Using Metro ESim, I have Metro splash screen.


Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Some questions so that I have a better understanding.


Did you activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM?

What's the current APN?
Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names

What's your current splash screen?
Restart the phon
e to see.
Try these steps to see if they work. These are not tested. Report back the results.

1. Disable Metro eSIM, remove T-Mobile SIM, and turn OFF Wi-Fi if it's on. Restart the phone.

2. Once restarted, turn ON airplane mode, insert T-Mobile SIM card, wait 30 seconds, and then turn OFF airplane mode.

3. Wait for the phone to ask to be restarted. Restart the phone.

4. Once restarted, turn ON Wi-Fi and wait 5-10 minutes for the phone to register with T-Mobile. Check your APN. It should be fast. T-Mobile .com

5. For Network operators setting, it should be "Select automatically"

6. Turn OFF Wi-Fi and restart the phone.

7. Once restarted, test your service on T-Mobile and report back.


Also, another question, did you debloat the phone using ADB and online debloating list(s)?
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Sep 28, 2025 2:57 AM
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Iceboie
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Sep 28, 2025 2:57 AM
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T-Mobile sees the signal with an active T-Mobile sim but however, after 30 seconds later or so, it goes to no bars and the phone is locked back with Metro. Looks like Metro had patched the Samsung's locked phones loophole now. Metro automatically activated the phone's eSIM and blocks the physical T-Mobile sim if you don't activate the service within a week or so.

Previously in the good old years, Samsung locked Metro phones can be used with a T-Mobile SIM cards from day one.

Pity, oh well. Time to trade in this phone when a SD comes around.
Sep 28, 2025 3:18 AM
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MP777Sep 28, 2025 3:18 AM
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Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Can you share your step-by-step activation procedure starting with the moment you opened the box?
Opened the box and inserted the TMO sim. Turn on the phone and TMO splashscreen comes on. The setup screen comes on and forces a reboot and installation of an update. After reboot and setting up without wifi, phone say it isn't register and only emergency calls only. Tried it with a active/non-active sim and both times it wouldn't register. They made have patched it up during the first bootup.
Sep 28, 2025 7:05 AM
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SlickShoe966Sep 28, 2025 7:05 AM
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Quote from MP777 :
Opened the box and inserted the TMO sim. Turn on the phone and TMO splashscreen comes on. The setup screen comes on and forces a reboot and installation of an update. After reboot and setting up without wifi, phone say it isn't register and only emergency calls only. Tried it with a active/non-active sim and both times it wouldn't register. They made have patched it up during the first bootup.
I also think Metro may have patched whatever works in the past. But it would be great to see more reports whether the phone works with T-Mobile or not to be conclusive. I'll update my other post to reflect the new changes. If you haven't installed Metro eSIM, in the meantime, I would recommend you to connect via Wi-Fi and see if the phone will eventually register with T-Mobile.
Sep 28, 2025 12:49 PM
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Joined Jun 2005
NayutaSep 28, 2025 12:49 PM
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Where to get a port in number? I tried to port in a TW number and it says I need to go to the store. I get all the way to the payment and then it says I have to go to store. Any advice?
Sep 28, 2025 3:10 PM
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just1guySep 28, 2025 3:10 PM
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I only see autopay $60 with $65 for first month.....can i cancel autopay after I receive the phone and then cancel the account after 2 weeks or so ?

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Sep 28, 2025 8:05 PM
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radioed99Sep 28, 2025 8:05 PM
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Quote from JohnPaul2 :
How has everyone's experience with porting a number from Boost for this deal?
It went fine for me. Called Boost for port out pin on 9/22 and then placed order, received phone on 9/25, then followed SlickShoe966's instructions for T-Mobile and Metro activation. On Metro network now.
Sep 28, 2025 10:57 PM
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dmart9Sep 28, 2025 10:57 PM
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If my Metro shipped order arrives late after my Boost port out PIN goes past it's 4 day PIN timer, will I need a new Boost port out PIN? or is the port already locked in to Metro?
Sep 28, 2025 11:38 PM
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dajSep 28, 2025 11:38 PM
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Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Quote from daj :
Yes, I did "activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM".

After disabling Metro ESim, and using T Mobile Sim, the APN is sth like "T Mobile 4G".

Disable Metro ESim, and insert T Mobile Sim, reboot, I do see a T Mobile splash screen.

Using Metro ESim, I have Metro splash screen.


Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Some questions so that I have a better understanding.


Did you activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM?

What's the current APN?
Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names

What's your current splash screen?
Restart the phon
e to see.
Try these steps to see if they work. These are not tested. Report back the results.

1. Disable Metro eSIM, remove T-Mobile SIM, and turn OFF Wi-Fi if it's on. Restart the phone.

2. Once restarted, turn ON airplane mode, insert T-Mobile SIM card, wait 30 seconds, and then turn OFF airplane mode.

3. Wait for the phone to ask to be restarted. Restart the phone.

4. Once restarted, turn ON Wi-Fi and wait 5-10 minutes for the phone to register with T-Mobile. Check your APN. It should be fast. T-Mobile .com

5. For Network operators setting, it should be "Select automatically"

6. Turn OFF Wi-Fi and restart the phone.

7. Once restarted, test your service on T-Mobile and report back.


Also, another question, did you debloat the phone using ADB and online debloating list(s)?
Thanks a lot. Stuck at step 4 . "Register with T-Mobile"did not happen.
Sep 29, 2025 2:05 PM
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Evan55Sep 29, 2025 2:05 PM
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Quote from YAWWN :
is there a easy way to get the account number and pin from infimobile? tried calling and getting a busy signal. also tried via chat support with a generic "they'll contact me in 24 hours."
EDIT: they texted me the port out details 15 mins later
How did you get real chat support? All I see is the AI chatbot
Sep 29, 2025 3:23 PM
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Joined Mar 2019
NavyEducation160Sep 29, 2025 3:23 PM
109 Comments
I cannot port in numbers into metro since last night. I have tried ported in numbers from Xfinity, and Boost. I got this error:

Sorry, we couldn't reserve your number.
We're weren't able to connect with your carrier to get your number reserved. Please continue with a new number, or visit a store to complete your number transfer. Promotions may vary in-store.

Is that problem on Metro side?
Sep 29, 2025 3:45 PM
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IK47Sep 29, 2025 3:45 PM
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Anyone else have issue when device was received but not able to activate, activate thing just stays grayed out, and it still not updated as delivered after a week. Chat support created a ticket, still no resolution though.
Sep 30, 2025 1:33 AM
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south1234Sep 30, 2025 1:33 AM
303 Comments
How is the signal strength and call quality of the s25fe compared to the snapdragon?

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Sep 30, 2025 3:54 PM
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SlickShoe966Sep 30, 2025 3:54 PM
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Quote from daj :
Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Quote from daj :
Yes, I did "activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM".

After disabling Metro ESim, and using T Mobile Sim, the APN is sth like "T Mobile 4G".

Disable Metro ESim, and insert T Mobile Sim, reboot, I do see a T Mobile splash screen.

Using Metro ESim, I have Metro splash screen.


Quote from SlickShoe966 :
Some questions so that I have a better understanding.


Did you activate Metro and install its eSIM PRIOR to inserting T-Mobile SIM?

What's the current APN?
Settings -> Connections -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names

What's your current splash screen?
Restart the phon
e to see.
Try these steps to see if they work. These are not tested. Report back the results.

1. Disable Metro eSIM, remove T-Mobile SIM, and turn OFF Wi-Fi if it's on. Restart the phone.

2. Once restarted, turn ON airplane mode, insert T-Mobile SIM card, wait 30 seconds, and then turn OFF airplane mode.

3. Wait for the phone to ask to be restarted. Restart the phone.

4. Once restarted, turn ON Wi-Fi and wait 5-10 minutes for the phone to register with T-Mobile. Check your APN. It should be fast. T-Mobile .com

5. For Network operators setting, it should be "Select automatically"

6. Turn OFF Wi-Fi and restart the phone.

7. Once restarted, test your service on T-Mobile and report back.


Also, another question, did you debloat the phone using ADB and online debloating list(s)?
Thanks a lot. Stuck at step 4 . "Register with T-Mobile"did not happen.
Thanks for the feedback. It looks like there is some kind of check on T-Mobile server side that may prevent the phone being used on T-Mobile. I don't fully understand it so I can't help you much beyond this point.
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