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The Galaxy Watch7 Metro promo is a low upfront way to get Samsung's LTE smartwatch, and it can also be used as a normal Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS watch if LTE is not needed. Community notes point to easy pairing with Samsung phones and even iPhone via the Bridge Wear app, with a bright screen and smooth performance. The main friction is Metro ordering and activation, which can require an existing account, a linked phone line, and waiting for delivery before the next order. Several reports also flag that the watch may be tied to Metro service for a long period.
Android phone owners wanting a standalone LTE watch, because it can pair, sync messages, and use its own number without carrying the phone.
Shoppers comfortable activating through Metro's Android flow, because setup and line activation work from the order-status page and can be done after delivery.
Online orders can work without being on Metro for 30 days, and some shoppers were able to add the watch line after 15 days or exactly 30 days. A one-time 72-hour extension was also used to place the order after the 30-day window.
The watch is reported as factory unlocked in IMEI checks, but multiple reports say Metro's software keeps it SIM locked to Metro for about 365 days. It still works as a Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi watch, but non-Metro SIMs can show "Emergency calls only."
Yes. You can delete the eSIM and disable LTE, and it will function as a BT/Wi‑Fi/GPS watch paired to your phone. It can still handle calls, texts, and notifications through the paired phone connection.
Yes, but the account has limits and the next order often has to wait until the prior one is shipped or activated. Some users were able to buy two watches on one phone line by ordering the second right after the first was marked shipped, while others hit eligibility blocks.
The deal price is $39.99 total when you add the $10 smartwatch line, with tax extra. Some orders show the watch at $29.99 plus the first month of the Connected Smartwatch line charged upfront.
Activation can be done from Metro's order-status page after shipping, and some users say the email "Activate Service" link is not the right one. The watch line may appear in the app as "Phone-first Unknown Device" until the watch arrives and is paired.
You were able to order "12" Samsung tablets under the same account plus 2 phones? How did you manage that with their system of flagging orders to same address?
2 x iphone 11
1 x iphone 12
1 x samsung tablet
after that they didnt allow me to order anything at that month
Has anyone else tried to use the Helium Mobile Zero/Free plan (3GB Data,100 Mins Voice & 300 Texts a month) with this watch? I followed the steps in the reddit post and got the eSIM installed and accepted by the watch, but I can't make calls or send text messages. It's just showing "Emergency calls only". My understanding its this Watch 7 should be unlocked. I moved the eSIM to an unlocked phone via online customer service chat and the plan works from the phone. I moved the eSIM back to the watch again and I'm still getting same issue "Emergency calls only".
Thought it will be out if stock by the time i can order the second one, but they just increased the price😅
Did anyone manage to install metro sim on it having active metro iphone only? On android you can install it only from carrier your phone has active sim card in.
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Has anyone else tried to use the Helium Mobile Zero/Free plan (3GB Data,100 Mins Voice & 300 Texts a month) with this watch? I followed the steps in the reddit post and got the eSIM installed and accepted by the watch, but I can't make calls or send text messages. It's just showing "Emergency calls only". My understanding its this Watch 7 should be unlocked. I moved the eSIM to an unlocked phone via online customer service chat and the plan works from the phone. I moved the eSIM back to the watch again and I'm still getting same issue "Emergency calls only".
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This is false advertisement as this watch is advertised at a third of the actual price of 99.99, 112.00 with taxes. Feeding on ppls vulnerabilities knowing ppl will always need a good deal when we don't make that much money. This is rude if u ask me.
Snail, watch was $30+$10 service when deal was posted Dec 1st. Unfortunately deals don't last forever. Honest.
This is false advertisement as this watch is advertised at a third of the actual price of 99.99, 112.00 with taxes. Feeding on ppls vulnerabilities knowing ppl will always need a good deal when we don't make that much money. This is rude if u ask me.
I can confirm I saw it for the advertised price. Unfortunately took too long and it went back up.
I put my non metro galaxy watch ultra on Helium free plan.
After you install the Esim, you have to go into the watch settings, then find the setting to "use this plan"
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
can you guys please try it and let me know if this watch works on that plan? i do't want to open the box if i don't have to.
Has anyone else tried to use the Helium Mobile Zero/Free plan (3GB Data,100 Mins Voice & 300 Texts a month) with this watch? I followed the steps in the reddit post and got the eSIM installed and accepted by the watch, but I can't make calls or send text messages. It's just showing "Emergency calls only". My understanding its this Watch 7 should be unlocked. I moved the eSIM to an unlocked phone via online customer service chat and the plan works from the phone. I moved the eSIM back to the watch again and I'm still getting same issue "Emergency calls only".
yes After you install the Esim, you have to go into the watch settings, then find the setting to "use this plan"
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
After you install the Esim, you have to go into the watch settings, then find the setting to "use this plan"
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
yes After you install the Esim, you have to go into the watch settings, then find the setting to "use this plan"
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
I tried all of that and it's still not working on Helium Mobile. It appears that Metro locked the Samung Watch 7 for 365 days based on other reports on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/MetroPCS..._to_metro/
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The Galaxy Watch7 Metro promo is a low upfront way to get Samsung's LTE smartwatch, and it can also be used as a normal Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS watch if LTE is not needed. Community notes point to easy pairing with Samsung phones and even iPhone via the Bridge Wear app, with a bright screen and smooth performance. The main friction is Metro ordering and activation, which can require an existing account, a linked phone line, and waiting for delivery before the next order. Several reports also flag that the watch may be tied to Metro service for a long period.
The watch can function as a Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi/GPS device if LTE is disabled and the eSIM is removed.
Metro can create the smartwatch line automatically after checkout, and the watch unlocks once it ships and pairs.
Phone and message syncing can work when pairing the watch to an iPhone using the Bridge Wear app.
The watch can be used as a normal smartwatch even if mobile data and call or messaging features are not needed.
The advertised $39.99/$29.99 pricing can change or appear incorrectly at checkout, including showing $199 or $99 instead of the promo price.
Online ordering and checkout can fail or block progress, including a greyed-out Continue button or a "call us to complete order" error.
Cellular setup can be unreliable on non-Metro plans, with the watch showing "Emergency calls only" after eSIM installation.
Eligibility for adding the watch line can change after an order, and the system may show "no longer eligible for an additional line."
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1 x iphone 12
1 x samsung tablet
after that they didnt allow me to order anything at that month
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa...e_on
Did anyone manage to install metro sim on it having active metro iphone only? On android you can install it only from carrier your phone has active sim card in.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa...e_on
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After you install the Esim, you have to go into the watch settings, then find the setting to "use this plan"
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
can you guys please try it and let me know if this watch works on that plan? i do't want to open the box if i don't have to.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa...e_on
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
and also turn on hte "always on LTE" or whatever it is. Then the phone will work on the plan. If you have it set to "auto" it will try to work with the phone most of the time.
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