Existing Metro by T_Mobile customers can get Samsung Watch 7, 40 mm for $30+1 month service ($10)+ taxes. It costed $43.4 to me including CA taxes.
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/s...atch7-40mm
Color : cream
Battery Description
300mAh
Ports
Wireless Charging
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Dual GPS, NFC, LTE
Processor
N/A
Operating System
Wear OS
Ram
2 GB
Maximum Expandable Memory
0 GB
Wireless Network Technology Generations
4G LTE
Supported Email Platforms
Apple Mail, POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange, AOL, AIM, Yahoo!® Mail, GMail
WEA Capable
false
Mobile Hotspot Capable
true
Frequency
UMTS: Band I (2100), Band II (1900), Band IV (1700/2100), Band V (850), Band VIII (900); LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71
Weight
1.01 Ounces
Length
0.38 Inches
Height
1.59 Inches
Width
1.59 Inches
What's in the box
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40MM
Charging Dock
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You're not eligible to add a new line.
To learn more and explore further options, contact us at 1-888-8-METRO-8.
I bought an unlocked one directly from Samsung for my kid, but I haven't been able to activate it on either AT&T or Verizon. After multiple supervisor escalations, their top tier tech support told that only Apple Watches can be used on standalone plans, and that ALL Android watches are strictly limited to paired/shared plans.
Since you got it working, I would love to learn the trick or the specific steps you took to bypass this restriction. TIA
It's been a while so I don't remember how we activated the mobile plan, but you have to activate it via scanning the QR Code for the eSIM. Can't use the automated detection that the Galaxy Wear app uses for companion plans.
Below are the steps that AI generated from my notes. Also see this Reddit thread about using it Kids mode if you're interested. https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa..._wat
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Here are the modified, step-by-step instructions to set up a standalone **US Mobile Dark Star (AT&T)** plan on a **Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 LTE**.
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## Step 1: Purchase the US Mobile Standalone Plan
Do not use the standard Apple or Pixel Watch companion plans offered in the dashboard; this setup requires a full standalone line.
* Go to the [US Mobile Helium Alternative Page](https://www.usmobile.co
* Select the **Light Plan** (which includes 2 GB of data, plus unlimited talk and text).
* **Promo Code Tip:** If checking out via the Helium alternative link, enter the promo code **HELIUM5** to drop the annual cost down to $60 for the first year (normally $8/month or $96/year).
* Choose **eSIM** as your delivery method and explicitly select the **Dark Star (AT&T)** network.
* Complete the checkout process. Once the line is ready for activation, US Mobile will generate an **eSIM Activation QR Code** in your dashboard. Keep this QR code open on a computer screen or another device.
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## Step 2: Access the Hidden Developer Menu on the Phone
The Galaxy Wearable app can be installed from the Google Play Store on any compatible Android phone to facilitate this process.
1. Open the **Galaxy Wearable** app on the phone.
2. Tap the **"3-stripe" (hamburger) menu** icon in the upper-left corner.
3. Tap the **Gear icon (Settings)** on the right side of that slide-out menu.
4. Scroll down and tap **"About Galaxy Wearable"**.
5. Tap quickly **5 times** directly on the large title heading that says **"Galaxy Wearable"**.
6. A hidden developer options list will appear. Tap on **"Test ESIM Feature"**.
7. Look for **"Current QR TestMode"** and toggle it to **ON**.
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## Step 3: Scan the US Mobile QR Code
1. Go back to the main screen of the Galaxy Wearable app.
2. Tap **Watch settings**.
3. Select **Mobile plans**.
4. Tap **Use code**. This will open the phone's camera interface.
5. Scan the **US Mobile Dark Star eSIM QR code** you generated in Step 1.
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## Step 4: Enable the Network Plan on the Watch
1. On your Galaxy Watch 7, swipe down and open **Settings** (the gear icon).
2. Tap **Connections**, then select **Mobile networks**.
3. Ensure that the setting is toggled to **"Auto"** or **"Always on"**.
4. Scroll down to **Mobile plans**.
5. Locate the newly added US Mobile network profile and toggle it to **ON**.
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**Important Troubleshooting Note:** Because you are activating a standard voice/data phone plan on a wearable hardware device, the profile may not handshake perfectly right out of the gate. If you get no service after completing these steps, open a live chat with **US Mobile Support**. Inform them that you are setting up a standalone eSIM on a watch framework and ask them to verify the device mapping/provisioning on their backend to push the activation through.
I saw that you already got another response here, but which "top tier" support were you talking to, AT&T, Verizon, or Samsung? AT&T and Verizon don't have standalone plans for watches, so you'd have to buy a plan from an MVNO like Tello or US Mobile.
It's been a while so I don't remember how we activated the mobile plan, but you have to activate it via scanning the QR Code for the eSIM. Can't use the automated detection that the Galaxy Wear app uses for companion plans.
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To learn more and explore further options, contact us at 1-888-8-METRO-8.
Same. At first it let me add it to cart but then I couldn't press "Continue", went back and tried again and got this error. Bummer.
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Get a Galaxy Watch7 for $29.99
This offer is for customers who have been with Metro for at least 30 days. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. Limit 4 per account. A Metro smartphone line is required. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change.
If I have to wait 30 days and end up paying an additional $25, It brings the total to almost $100, that's getting close to best buy open box territory and I'd rather get the 44mm for that price.
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Which rep were you talking to? Was that someone from AT&T, Verizon, or US Mobile?
Also just to make sure, after you scanned the QR Code from the Wear app on your phone, did you go in to the watch settings and turn on the mobile plan?
I found this on the deals page under the terms:
Get a Galaxy Watch7 for $29.99
This offer is for customers who have been with Metro for at least 30 days. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. Limit 4 per account. A Metro smartphone line is required. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change.
If I have to wait 30 days and end up paying an additional $25, It brings the total to almost $100, that's getting close to best buy open box territory and I'd rather get the 44mm for that price.
I found this on the deals page under the terms:
Get a Galaxy Watch7 for $29.99
This offer is for customers who have been with Metro for at least 30 days. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. Limit 4 per account. A Metro smartphone line is required. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change.
If I have to wait 30 days and end up paying an additional $25, It brings the total to almost $100, that's getting close to best buy open box territory and I'd rather get the 44mm for that price.
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