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popularFrugalForever posted Feb 25, 2026 09:55 PM
popularFrugalForever posted Feb 25, 2026 09:55 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB/6GB Samsung Galaxy A36 (Black) + 30-Days $65 Prepaid Plan with Port-in Unlocks 365 days past activation.

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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB/6GB Samsung Galaxy A36 (Black) + 30-Days $65 Prepaid Plan with Port-in
Without port-in: $49.99+$65 = $114.99

Unlocks 365 days past activation.
No need to pay after first month of the service.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...axy-a36-5g


Metro by T-Mobile Unlock Policy:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy

Technical Specifications:

Network:
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 (International); additional USA bands
5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 (International); additional USA bands
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch:
Announced: 2025, March 02
Status: Available. Released 2025, March 10

Body:
Dimensions: 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight: 195 g (6.88 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display:
Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform:
OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Adreno 710

Memory:
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2

Main Camera:
Triple: 50 MP f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP f/2.2 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP f/2.4 (macro)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera:
Single: 12 MP f/2.2 (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR [page:0][page:1]

Sound:
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No

Comms:
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features:
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Battery:
Type: 5000 mAh
Charging: 45W wired (66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min)
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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB/6GB Samsung Galaxy A36 (Black) + 30-Days $65 Prepaid Plan with Port-in
Without port-in: $49.99+$65 = $114.99

Unlocks 365 days past activation.
No need to pay after first month of the service.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...axy-a36-5g


Metro by T-Mobile Unlock Policy:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy

Technical Specifications:

Network:
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 (International); additional USA bands
5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 (International); additional USA bands
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch:
Announced: 2025, March 02
Status: Available. Released 2025, March 10

Body:
Dimensions: 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight: 195 g (6.88 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display:
Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

Platform:
OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Adreno 710

Memory:
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.2

Main Camera:
Triple: 50 MP f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS; 8 MP f/2.2 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP f/2.4 (macro)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera:
Single: 12 MP f/2.2 (wide)
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR [page:0][page:1]

Sound:
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No

Comms:
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features:
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Battery:
Type: 5000 mAh
Charging: 45W wired (66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min)

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Mar 02, 2026 03:09 PM
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jimx200Mar 02, 2026 03:09 PM
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Quote from south1234 :
The Motorola phones I used before were the Stylus 2023, 2024, and Edge 2024.
These phones had similar chip performance, with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 7s Gen 2 processors, and the A36's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor.
While Motorola phones often lacked performance compared to more expensive phones,
at least there was no lag when moving the home screen left or right.
The A36 experienced lag even when simply moving the home screen left or right.
The A36 is fine as a backup phone, but it's not ideal for everyday use.
Moto=trash cameras, especially video.
Mar 02, 2026 03:35 PM
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kenpetMar 02, 2026 03:35 PM
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Quote from chazjr :
The Samsung FE is rated a better phone. $99 at Metro with port in..
Much faster processor.. Running at 3.21 GHz with 8GB Ram. The A36 runs at 2.4 GHz.
Does GV number work for port-in? Thx
Mar 03, 2026 01:13 AM
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CalmFaucet506Mar 03, 2026 01:13 AM
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Quote from kenpet :
Does GV number work for port-in? There seems to be some confusion around this. Thanks
yes it does
Mar 03, 2026 01:53 AM
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kenpetMar 03, 2026 01:53 AM
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Quote from CalmFaucet506 :
yes it does
Thanks. Repped
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Mar 03, 2026 11:13 AM
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PurpleHorn832
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Mar 03, 2026 11:13 AM
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Quote from CalmFaucet506 :
yes it does
I was able to get two iPhones in February with my google voice number. Also many sd users in iPhone 13 deal reported they were unable to successfully port gv numbers. No one knows why. Some were able to call metro cs and get the gv port to work. Many couldn't. So there is no definitive answer to this for sure.
Mar 03, 2026 08:18 PM
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CalmFaucet506Mar 03, 2026 08:18 PM
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Quote from PurpleHorn832 :
I was able to get two iPhones in February with my google voice number. Also many sd users in iPhone 13 deal reported they were unable to successfully port gv numbers. No one knows why. Some were able to call metro cs and get the gv port to work. Many couldn't. So there is no definitive answer to this for sure.
If you get a "due to security" error online, it's likely the address is blacklisted or blocked, and no numbers can be ported. My friend was able to order a device using the same number, but on a different (non-blocked) account/address. This error has nothing to with if the number is from GV.
Mar 04, 2026 01:14 AM
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lamahMar 04, 2026 01:14 AM
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i can't get google to assign number to my acct, are they no longer giving out numbers? they even forced me to upload my ID, then denied after with "Something went wrong
Google Voice is not currently available for this account. Try again later."

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Mar 10, 2026 12:18 PM
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DaveKnowsAllMar 10, 2026 12:18 PM
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Quote from lamah :
i can't get google to assign number to my acct, are they no longer giving out numbers? they even forced me to upload my ID, then denied after with "Something went wrong
Google Voice is not currently available for this account. Try again later."
Usually this means you are either not using a real mobile number that hasn't been used before or you are using a VPN. Do either apply?
Mar 11, 2026 06:31 AM
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knightexMar 11, 2026 06:31 AM
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Quote from CalmFaucet506 :
If you get a "due to security" error online, it's likely the address is blacklisted or blocked, and no numbers can be ported. My friend was able to order a device using the same number, but on a different (non-blocked) account/address. This error has nothing to with if the number is from GV.
Do you know if the "address block" is permanent?
Mar 14, 2026 02:10 AM
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carbonfiberMar 14, 2026 02:10 AM
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Quote from chazjr :
The Samsung FE is rated a better phone. $99 at Metro with port in..Much faster processor.. Running at 3.21 GHz with 8GB Ram. The A36 runs at 2.4 GHz.
didn't even look into other phones until I saw your post. gonna get the FE after doing some research and comparison, for me personally it's worth the extra $100(even i have to wait a year) this is gonna be a back up phone for me
Mar 20, 2026 01:15 PM
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supermanlivesMar 20, 2026 01:15 PM
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Don't forget to get the tab A9+ for $30 after you activate your phone as an existing customer. I wouldn't buy it normal price but for $30, easy choice for me.
Mar 25, 2026 05:52 PM
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pyroskater85Mar 25, 2026 05:52 PM
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Can you use this immediately on regular Tmobile service, or do you still have to wait a year?
Apr 05, 2026 05:02 AM
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BGRTApr 05, 2026 05:02 AM
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Quote from pyroskater85 :
Can you use this immediately on regular Tmobile service, or do you still have to wait a year?
It appears you can. Just stuck a TMo sim in my Metro A36, see screenshot.
Apr 07, 2026 04:12 PM
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AtivaaApr 07, 2026 04:12 PM
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Quote from supermanlives :
Don't forget to get the tab A9+ for $30 after you activate your phone as an existing customer. I wouldn't buy it normal price but for $30, easy choice for me.
I am an active customer with Metro. If I'll add that $30 tablet plan with Samsung Tablet. Do I just pay first month and then disable auto pay.. what about my main line which I want to keep or tablet plan can be turned off separately.

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Apr 21, 2026 12:34 PM
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supermanlivesApr 21, 2026 12:34 PM
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Quote from Ativaa :
I am an active customer with Metro. If I'll add that $30 tablet plan with Samsung Tablet. Do I just pay first month and then disable auto pay.. what about my main line which I want to keep or tablet plan can be turned off separately.
Yes, you can cancel the tablet line and keep main phone line.

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