Metro® by T-Mobile Phone Unlock Policy

Unlocking a phone enables you to use your phone on a compatible carrier’s network.



Phone Requirements

The phone must be a Metro by T-Mobile Phone.

Note:

Unlocked phones can only use networks of the same type. For example, an unlocked GSM-only phone will only work with another carrier’s compatible GSM network. It will not work with another carrier’s CDMA network.

Unlocking your phone does not guarantee that the phone will fully work with all of a competing carrier’s services and features.



Service Requirements

Your handset must have had active service for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days from the individual phone’s activation date.

Note: For warranty exchange handsets, the original phone’s activation date counts as the beginning of the one hundred eighty (180) days, not the activation date of the warranty exchange handset.



Unlocking the Metro by T-Mobile Phone

The following phones may be unlocked via an automated app.



Alcatel A30 Fierce, Fierce 4, Fierce XL, Tru

Coolpad Catalyst, Defiant



HTC Desire 530, Desire 626s

Kyocera Hydro Wave

LG Aristo, Aristo Cobalt Blue, Aristo 2, G Stylo, G Stylo White, K7, K20 Plus, Leon LTE, Stylo 2 Plus, Stylo 3 Plus, Stylo 3 Plus Titanium,



Motorola e4

Samsung Core Prime, Grand Prime, J3 Prime, J3 Prime Silver, J7, J7 Prime, J7 Prime 32GB, On5, S7 Black, S8, S9



ZTE Avid 4, Avid PLUS, Avid Plus, Blade ZMAX, Obsidian

To unlock the Metro by T-Mobile phones listed above, do the following:

Make sure you have an active data connection via 3G/4G/LTE or Wi-Fi. From the Application list, tap Device Unlock. (Note: The application may be located in the Metro by T-Mobile folder.) Tap Continue. Choose the Permanent Unlock type: If successful, restart the device to apply the settings.

Note: If you do not restart the device, you will have a persistent alert in the notification tray.

For all other phones, including iPhones, to unlock your Metro by T-Mobile phone, do the following:

Contact Metro by T-Mobile Customer Service or visit a Metro by T-Mobile Corporate Store and request the unlock code for the phone. You must provide: The phone number of the handset you are unlocking

The name on the account

The account billing PIN

About Deploying Military Personnel

Military personnel who are pending deployment do not have to meet the service requirement described in the previous section. To receive the unlock code for their Metro by T-Mobile phone, military personnel (or family members) must do the following:

Visit a Metro by T-Mobile Corporate Store with their deployment papers. At the store, the agent will provide them with their options. Once requested, Metro by T-Mobile will send the customer a confirmation email containing the unlock code for the phone.



Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need an unlock code for my phone?

You may need an unlock code in order to use your current phone with another carrier, whether to use a different service or travel internationally.

When can I request the unlock code for my phone?

You can request the unlock code after 180 consecutive (continuous) days of phone service with Metro by T-Mobile.

Why do I have to wait 180 consecutive days?

As a pay in advance service provider, this helps us reduce fraud and misuse of service. This is in line with industry standards for pay in advance services.

When does the service requirement (180 consecutive days) start?

The service requirement begins from you phone’s activation date. The first day your phone is active with Metro by T-Mobile counts as day 1. Please note that your phone’s activation date is different from your account’s activation date.



Note: For warranty exchange phones, the activation date is the date of the phone you originally purchased, not the activation date of your warranty exchange handset.

I had Metro by T-Mobile service for 90-days; afterward I disconnected service for 30-days, and finally reactivated service with Metro by T-Mobile for 90-days. Am I eligible to receive the unlock code?

No. To receive the unlock code, your phone must be active on Metro by T-Mobile for a minimum of 180 consecutive (continuous) days.

During the 180-day period, my account was suspended. Can I still receive my phone’s Unlock Code?

Yes. You are eligible as long as your account’s billing is current, and was not disconnected during the 180-day time period.

Is there a fee for requesting an unlock code?

No. There is no fee to request the unlock code.

How long will it take me to receive my unlock code?

Typically, you will receive your phone’s unlock code within two to three business days.

What should I do when I do not have an email address?

To receive the unlock code, you must provide a valid email address. At no charge, you can create an email account with any of the major email providers (Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo, etc). We will send the unlock code to that email address. If you are unable to create an email account, call our customer service after three business days for the status of your request.



What happens when I do not receive the email with my unlock code?

If you meet the requirements, you will receive the unlock code within two to three business days. If you do not receive are response after this time, please contact Metro by T-Mobile Customer Service. The agent will research your request. To ensure that you receive your unlock code, please be sure to check your emails’ spam or junk mail settings.

What do I do if I receive an error using the Device Unlock app?

If you receive an error using the Device Unlock app, review the following table for troubleshooting:



Error Message Information/Troubleshooting Device not recognized by your service provider. Please call customer care. Rooting your device will disable the unlock application

Download the latest Metro by T-Mobile software to continue Data corrupted during transfer. Please try again. Error during data transfer. Please try again. Ensure the device has stable mobile signal

Restart the device and try again Server not responding. Please try again later. No response is received from the server

Try using an alternate internet connection Failure in processing the request. Please reboot device and try again. Ensure that your device has sufficient memory

Restart the device and try again No internet connection available. Please try again when internet connection is available. No internet connection is available:

Device is not connected to 3G/4G LTE

A non Metro by T-Mobile SIM card is being used on a device that is locked to Metro by T-Mobile Unable to connect to the server at this time. Please try back again later. Update the app using the Play Store

Attempt the unlock using the mobile network. No internet connection available. Please try again when internet connection is available. No internet connection is available:

Device is not connected to 3G/4G LTE

A non Metro by T-Mobile SIM card is being used on a device that is locked to Metro by T-Mobile Unlock Failed: This mobile wireless device is not eligible for unlock. For Device Unlock eligibility details, please go online or contact Customer Care. The device is not eligible for unlock Unlock Failed : System maintenance error, try again later. System Maintenance is currently underway

Wait and try again later Failure in applying the unlock settings. Please try again. The device must be connected to the mobile network (including domestic and international roaming)

Disconnect from Wi-Fi and try again.



April 1, 2018