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Apr 15, 2026 4:00 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service

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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.

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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)

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  • 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.

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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):
  • 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.

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SaleShocked
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Phone works with active Mint Mobile and Tracfone T-mobile physical SIM out of the box. Rejects AT&T (h2o).

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
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BGRT
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The service is a big deal if you know how to use it
- 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.
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SaleShocked
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open the app info menu for all the bloatware on your device and find where it displays which app installed it then note it down

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.
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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.

  • Unlocking after the 365-day period reportedly requires activation to start the unlock cycle.

    FrugalForever

  • The included Metro service reportedly provides only about 1.5GB data and 1500 minutes/text for the whole year.

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  • The NXTPAPER screen can be difficult to see in sunlight for outdoor use.

    jimx200

  • The ePaper display reportedly includes dithering that can bother people sensitive to it.

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Apr 15, 2026 6:18 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever View quoted comment :
I would like to know that as well. Based on what I know Metro has the best unlock policy out of all now allowing for unlock without any addition payment/recharge after initial purchase. All others need paid service for minm 6 months (example cricket)
QVC/HSN Tracfone phone + 1 year service deals are still competitive on burner-type phones
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FrugalForeverApr 15, 2026 6:31 PM
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Quote from BGRT View quoted comment :
QVC/HSN Tracfone phone + 1 year service deals are still competitive on burner-type phones
Agreed but most of those phones are poor on specs and not worth waiting for unlock after 365 days in terms or usability or resellability etc. Not to mention, the service is mostly very very limited to just 1.5GB of data for the whole year and 1500 mins/text for the whole year - an emergency line at best.
Apr 15, 2026 6:37 PM
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MKDasApr 15, 2026 6:37 PM
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Stay away from any TCL products if you don't like forced installed bloats after every restarts, every update. Absolutely terrible user experience.
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jimx200Apr 15, 2026 6:38 PM
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Quote from shjaythi View quoted comment :
Is any MVNO still offering 60 day unlock? Or everyone switched to 365 days?
T-Mo prepaid will unlock after spending $100. in refills. So two months is possible.
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Quote from MKDas View quoted comment :
Stay away from any TCL products if you don't like forced installed bloats after every restarts, every update. Absolutely terrible user experience.
user complaints on the screen difficult to see in sunlight. Add in only one android upgrade and it's a no thanks.
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luimelgar82Apr 15, 2026 6:42 PM
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Another company?
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Quote from FrugalForever View quoted comment :
Agreed but most of those phones are poor on specs and not worth waiting for unlock after 365 days in terms or usability or resellability etc. Not to mention, the service is mostly very very limited to just 1.5GB of data for the whole year and 1500 mins/text for the whole year - an emergency line at best.
The service is a big deal if you know how to use it
- 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.
Last edited by BGRT April 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM.
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lou2004Apr 15, 2026 6:49 PM
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Quote from MKDas View quoted comment :
Stay away from any TCL products if you don't like forced installed bloats after every restarts, every update. Absolutely terrible user experience.
maybe you can learn something new today. Google shizuku and canta. I used these apps to disable tracfone bloatwares.
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Evan55Apr 15, 2026 6:49 PM
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Quote from MKDas View quoted comment :
Stay away from any TCL products if you don't like forced installed bloats after every restarts, every update. Absolutely terrible user experience.
Unfortunately all android phones on Metro (and most MVNOs) auto install bloat after every reboot
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Quote from BGRT View quoted comment :
The service is a big deal if you know how to use it- 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.
Good to know. Thanks !
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MKDasApr 15, 2026 6:51 PM
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Quote from lou2004 View quoted comment :
maybe you can learn something new today. Google shizuku and canta. I used these apps to disable tracfone bloatwares.
I actually tried both UAD-NG and Normal ADB commands without success. They removes/disable most bloats. But not all.
Apr 15, 2026 6:53 PM
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MKDasApr 15, 2026 6:53 PM
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Quote from Evan55 View quoted comment :
Unfortunately all android phones on Metro (and most MVNOs) auto install bloat after every reboot
True, but lately I have seen Motorola is much better in this regards. Disabled apps remain disabled.
Apr 15, 2026 7:17 PM
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jesterlyyApr 15, 2026 7:17 PM
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Quote from Left4Deal View quoted comment :
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
1,026 single-core
2,932 multi-core
Geekbench 6
Weaker than the previous model (D7400).
Last edited by jesterlyy April 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM.
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nutriapeludaApr 15, 2026 7:38 PM
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The amount of hoops and loops they made us do for the iPhone deal really soured me on metro, hopefully that and the longer unlock period will reflect in their quarterly reports.

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BeautifulPartner989Apr 15, 2026 8:52 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever View quoted comment :
AFAIK, activation is mandatory for the 365 days unlock cycle to kick in.
Thanks for replying.

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