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htp182 | Staff 188K Views
Jul 27, 2026 1:59 AM

Metro by T-Mobile 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone + 1-Mo. Service

$40

$450

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w/ New Line & Port-in + Free S&Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering a 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone (Awesome Charcoal, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $40/Month Period. Web Exclusive Plan, Add a Line to your account and Port-in your Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must join Metro on an eligible plan to qualify for the free device. Offer may not be available to all accounts.
How to get this offer:
  • Join Metro on a current plan starting at the $40 Period. Web Exclusive plan or add a line to your existing Metro account (eligible rate plan required).
  • Bring your number.
  • Your Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is FREE via instant discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to two lines.

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Your phone is FREE via instant discount at checkout plus any applicable sales tax. $450+ savings based on Metro device discount ($449.99) and $25 waived activation fee. You'll need to pay for the first month of your plan at $40/mo. You can get this deal on up to 4 lines. This offer isn't available if you have been with Metro or T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Like everything else in this world, this is available for a limited time and subject to change. See Terms & Conditions (including arbitration provision) at MetrobyT-Mobile.com.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by htp182 | Staff
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering a 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone (Awesome Charcoal, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $40/Month Period. Web Exclusive Plan, Add a Line to your account and Port-in your Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must join Metro on an eligible plan to qualify for the free device. Offer may not be available to all accounts.
How to get this offer:
  • Join Metro on a current plan starting at the $40 Period. Web Exclusive plan or add a line to your existing Metro account (eligible rate plan required).
  • Bring your number.
  • Your Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is FREE via instant discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to two lines.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Your phone is FREE via instant discount at checkout plus any applicable sales tax. $450+ savings based on Metro device discount ($449.99) and $25 waived activation fee. You'll need to pay for the first month of your plan at $40/mo. You can get this deal on up to 4 lines. This offer isn't available if you have been with Metro or T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Like everything else in this world, this is available for a limited time and subject to change. See Terms & Conditions (including arbitration provision) at MetrobyT-Mobile.com.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by htp182 | Staff

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This is a budget Galaxy A37 5G deal that stands out for its midrange specs, long software support, and strong value as a backup or travel phone. The 6.7 inch AMOLED display, 5,000 mAh battery, IP68 rating, and six years of updates make it appealing, and it also gets praise for emulation and decent camera performance. The main drawbacks are the 6GB RAM, no microSD slot, and reports of noticeable One UI lag. Metro's 365 day unlock lock and frequent port in and checkout problems are the biggest caveats.

Common Questions (8)

  • Yes, a Google Voice number can work for the port-in promo, but it often needs to be unlocked in Google Voice first and may need a linked live mobile number plus the $3 Google Voice unlock fee. Enter the GV number as the account number, use the GV voicemail PIN, and some checkouts may still reject it depending on Metro's validation.

  • Some users report the phone can work with a T-Mobile SIM or eSIM setup, but others hit no-service, calling, or messaging issues until they toggle SIM settings, reset, or re-seat the SIM tray. It is not a guaranteed out-of-box cross-carrier use case.

  • It has 6GB RAM, and several comments describe noticeable UI lag compared with phones like the Moto G Stylus, even though benchmarks and some users say the chip is solid for a midrange phone. It should be fine for basic use, but it is not a speed-focused phone.

  • It stays locked to Metro for about a year, but it can still be used as a Wi‑Fi device or backup/travel phone during that period. Some users also transfer the eSIM to another phone or keep the device offline until unlock.

  • Yes. The deal can be treated as a one-month purchase if you only want the phone, then you can turn off autopay and let the prepaid line expire; the unlock clock still runs from activation. Some users also mention downgrading or moving the eSIM later, but the phone remains locked until the 12-month requirement is met.

  • The current Metro unlock policy is 365 days of active service starting from activation. The phone is not expected to unlock after just one month, and the unlock typically happens 1-2 days after the 12-month mark.

  • No. Storage is fixed at the included 128GB because there is no microSD expansion slot.

  • A Tello number is generally not eligible because it runs on the T-Mobile network, and similar T-Mobile/MVNO-origin numbers can be rejected by Metro's promo checker. Numbers from non-T-Mobile carriers or some other MVNOs are more likely to pass.

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Jul 27, 2026 4:59 PM
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AtivaaJul 27, 2026 4:59 PM
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Quote from ms2000 View quoted comment :
Compared to S series, eg S21FE, how does these A series or A37 compare for international travels?I was told S series have bands for international use.
This phone is locked.
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Jul 27, 2026 5:07 PM
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thehashJul 27, 2026 5:07 PM
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Is it 4 lines on a with the family plan discount? Or do you pay the 40 dollars and then you can merge the lines ?
Jul 27, 2026 5:12 PM
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deals_4_meJul 27, 2026 5:12 PM
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Are we sure only one month service is required to unlock after one year? This is what google said:
"According to the Metro by T-Mobile Phone Unlock Policy, 365 days must pass from the activation date, and community discussions on platforms like Reddit note that the phone must remain active and used on the network during that time rather than just sitting disconnected after one month"
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Jul 27, 2026 5:44 PM
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Evan55Jul 27, 2026 5:44 PM
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Quote from BGRT View quoted comment :
I got "We couldn't verify your information so we canceled your order" at the end. My number is now stuck in the port process and have to make a bunch of phone calls to reverse the port.

The purchase screens look different from before, so maybe they also put in a new backend with some kind of verification system behind it.
No the actual port does not happen until you activate. The pin will time out but if you don't want to to risk it yeah call your carrier and cancel the port
Jul 27, 2026 5:49 PM
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TOMVUJul 27, 2026 5:49 PM
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Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
Ooo you're right!
No, he's not right. I did a two-month flip on Metro about two years ago.
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Jul 27, 2026 7:03 PM
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hondaman82Jul 27, 2026 7:03 PM
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is it Auto Unlock after 12 months?
Jul 27, 2026 7:43 PM
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guy30000Jul 27, 2026 7:43 PM
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The price looks good but the plans are expensive. The lowest I see is $40 a month making this phone cost 520 for a year of service. You can do better. I see mint is a little more for an a26 or a37.

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Jul 27, 2026 7:49 PM
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SociableBuffalo818Jul 27, 2026 7:49 PM
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Transferring a Mint number makes it $49 for the phone and $60/month.
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Jul 27, 2026 8:04 PM
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Jul 27, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from Evan55 View quoted comment :
No the actual port does not happen until you activate. The pin will time out but if you don't want to to risk it yeah call your carrier and cancel the port
It might be carrier dependent, but Tracfone deactivates the line while keeping service alive during the port. However it means that you can't just re-submit the port on the Metro side. You have to call Metro to cancel the port, then call TF to reinstate the line... so a bunch of phone calls.
Jul 27, 2026 9:08 PM
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morbieJul 27, 2026 9:08 PM
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Is the locking tech so good now that ebay sellers can't sell you unlock codes anymore? I think the last time I was able to do this was in 2020 or 2021 for a moto phone from boost
Jul 28, 2026 12:57 AM
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037_MiaJul 28, 2026 12:57 AM
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My Boost plan ends on July 30th.
Should I wait until then to order ?
Jul 28, 2026 1:11 AM
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Deal_Hunter_XJul 28, 2026 1:11 AM
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While these phone are cheap, be ready they are slow, I mean really slow.
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Jul 28, 2026 1:19 AM
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Jul 28, 2026 1:54 AM
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lou2004Jul 28, 2026 1:54 AM
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Quote from Quality-Learing View quoted comment :
Metro has always been 1 year. Ur thinking of tracfone
Lol where were you 10 years ago?

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Jul 28, 2026 2:01 AM
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koge811Jul 28, 2026 2:01 AM
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6 gb ram go get the moto stylus instead or pixel from mint instead if you need the service.
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