expired
Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service
$55
$265
79% off
w/ Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
w/ Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-MobileDeal Details
Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line. Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by slickdewmaster | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- Applicable sales tax applies.
- Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line. Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by slickdewmaster | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- Applicable sales tax applies.
- Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
Community Voting
Deal
Score
+59
Good Deal
Bad Deal
Top Comments
Bloatware list
App Services
com.ironsrc.aura.tmo
Content Manager
com.tmobile.dm.cm
Device Manager
com.tmobile.pr.adapt
Facebook
com.facebook.katana
Instagram
com.instagram.android
Meta App Installer
com.facebook.system
Meta App Manager
com.facebook.app.manager
Meta Services
com.facebook.services
MetroZone
com.metropcs.metrozone
Mobile Device Information Provider
com.amazon.appmanager
Mobile Services
com.tmobile.dm.ms.services
WhatsApp
com.whatsapp
- Many people harvest the plan by merging it onto an existing TF plan
- Rewards points give you extra data/min/text that you can add on after 2 months
- The number can be transferred to other carriers for port-in deals, ex: get a Galaxy A36 free instead of the TCL phone
- New number gives you new customer promos with various retailers/online services. You can change your Tracfone number 4 times a year. Metro allows 1 free change.
There was a Moto G Power 2024 deal for ~40 each with the 1 year service a few months ago. That phone is also 8GB/128GB with a Dimensity 7020.
enable usb debugging
get scrcpy (screen copy/mirror app) from github, shizuku apk and canta apk from github as well.
adb install shizuku.apk
adb install canta.apk
run scrcpy on your desktop. open shizuku app, select "install with adb command" option. click copy button to copy the command.
on desktop go to your adb command prompt and paste the code with ctrl+v and hit enter. you now activated shizuku. open shizuku and grant canta permission. open canta and find the bloatware apps + the installers responsible for them and remove/uninstall.
safe to delete canta/shizuku app if you want.
Community Reviews
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro stands out as a midrange phone that doubles as a very eye friendly e reader, with a matte screen, ePaper mode, long battery life, IP68 water resistance, and a fingerprint sensor on the power button. The screen is praised for reducing eye strain, especially at night, and the device can work well as a pocket reader or Wi Fi ebook device. Metro pricing appears to hinge on port in and plan choice, with the phone free on a $55 first month plan or $19.99 on a higher monthly plan. Main cautions are the 365 day unlock wait, limited included service, possible bloatware, and weaker outdoor visibility for some.
Common Questions (5)
Metro/T-Mobile units can vary: some report no bloatware out of the box, while others expect carrier apps and auto-installed bloat after reboots. Shizuku and Canta, or ADB/UAD tools, can remove or disable many of those apps, though some TCL/Metro setups may re-enable pieces after reboot or updates.
The NXTPAPER screen is described as easy on the eyes, with a matte ePaper mode that feels Kindle-like and can work well as a pocket e-reader. It also gets praise for long battery life, but outdoor visibility and dithering can be drawbacks for some users.
Yes. Metro activation can be done online using the activation link in the shipping email, and some units arrive with eSIM already included. If the email flow does not work, Metro's activation page also points to website or customer-care activation.
Metro's unlock cycle starts only after activation, and the device is generally expected to unlock after 365 days. The appeal is that it can unlock without extra refill payments after the initial purchase, unlike carriers that require paid service to reach unlock eligibility.
With a port-in, the phone can be free only if you take the $55 first-month plan, making the total $55 plus tax. If you want the lower phone price for a new number, the minimum plan rises to $65 per month.
AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
89 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
As I recall there was a way to activate the sim via an email or on the website at purchase time or am I getting confused with another offer?
According to perplexity (which doesn't mean it's accurate): Yes — Metro SIMs can be activated online, and in some cases the activation email is the starting point for that flow. Metro's activation page says customers who had devices shipped to them should use the activation email they received, and that if the flow doesn't work they can activate through the website or call customer care.
As I recall there was a way to activate the sim via an email or on the website at purchase time or am I getting confused with another offer?
According to perplexity (which doesn't mean it's accurate): Yes — Metro SIMs can be activated online, and in some cases the activation email is the starting point for that flow. Metro's activation page says customers who had devices shipped to them should use the activation email they received, and that if the flow doesn't work they can activate through the website or call customer care.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!