How to Unlock a Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) iPhone

Updated August 2026

Want to move your Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) iPhone to another carrier, drop in a local SIM abroad, or sell it for more? Once the phone is eligible, ProFix can remove the Metro carrier lock remotely by IMEI — no store visit, no jailbreak, and nothing to mail in. It works nationwide for iPhone SE through iPhone 17 and leaves your data, apps, and settings exactly where they are.

When is a Metro by T-Mobile iPhone eligible to unlock?

Metro is a prepaid brand that runs on T-Mobile’s network, and it locks its iPhones so they stay on Metro for a set period. Under Metro’s own policy, an iPhone is generally eligible once all of these are true:

• The iPhone has been active on Metro by T-Mobile for at least 180 days (Metro’s standard time-on-network requirement).
• The device is paid off in full — no remaining installment or financing balance.
• The account is in good standing with no past-due balance.
• The iPhone is clean — not reported lost or stolen and not blacklisted.

ProFix only handles clean, eligible unlocks. We do not touch lost/stolen, blacklisted, or past-due devices — those are blocked at the network level and can’t be unlocked by anyone. If you’re not sure where your iPhone stands, checking first takes under a minute.

Not sure your iPhone qualifies? Run a free IMEI check — it reads your carrier, blacklist status, and lock status in one lookup, with no account or sign-up.

How the ProFix Metro unlock works

• Find your IMEI: dial *#06# on the iPhone, or open Settings → General → About.
• Start your order on our unlock page and enter the IMEI and your model.
• We verify eligibility and confirm the exact price before you pay — no surprises.
• We process the unlock remotely and email you when it’s done.
• Insert a SIM from your new carrier (or Wi-Fi + reset) and your iPhone connects unlocked.

There is nothing to jailbreak and no software to install. The unlock is applied to your IMEI at the network level, so it’s permanent and survives iOS updates and resets.

Metro by T-Mobile iPhone unlock price and turnaround

ProFix Metro by T-Mobile iPhone unlocks start at $45 and cover the full lineup — from the iPhone SE and older models up through the iPhone 17. Most orders are delivered remotely in about 1 to 7 days. Your final price is confirmed after a quick IMEI eligibility check, and you approve it before any payment — if the device isn’t eligible, you aren’t charged.

Ready to go? See live pricing and start your order on our phone unlock service page — enter your IMEI and we’ll confirm eligibility and the exact price first.

Why unlock a Metro by T-Mobile iPhone?

• Switch to T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Mint, or any carrier and keep your iPhone.
• Use cheaper local SIMs when you travel instead of roaming fees.
• Sell or trade in for more — unlocked iPhones fetch a higher resale price.
• Run a second line or work SIM without carrier restrictions.

Since Metro runs on T-Mobile’s network, you may also want our T-Mobile iPhone unlock guide for the same remote, clean-unlock process.

Selling instead? A clean, unlocked IMEI earns the best offer — see how to check if your iPhone is unlocked before you list it.

Frequently asked questions

Can you unlock any Metro by T-Mobile iPhone?

We unlock Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) iPhones that are eligible — meaning active on Metro for at least 180 days, paid off in full, in good account standing, and clean (not lost, stolen, or blacklisted). We don’t unlock financed, past-due, or reported devices, because carriers block those at the network level.

How much does it cost to unlock a Metro by T-Mobile iPhone?

ProFix Metro iPhone unlocks start at $45, covering the iPhone SE up through the iPhone 17. Your exact price is confirmed after a quick IMEI eligibility check, and you approve it before you pay.

How long does a Metro unlock take?

Most Metro by T-Mobile iPhone unlocks are delivered remotely in about 1 to 7 days. We email you as soon as it’s finished.

Does Metro require 180 days before unlocking?

Yes. Metro by T-Mobile’s standard policy is that a device must be active on its network for at least 180 days (and paid off, in good standing, and clean) before it’s eligible. Once you meet those conditions, we can process the unlock remotely by IMEI.

Is MetroPCS the same as Metro by T-Mobile?

Yes. MetroPCS was rebranded as Metro by T-Mobile, and it runs on T-Mobile’s network. The unlock process and eligibility rules are the same whichever name your account uses.

Do I have to mail in or bring in my iPhone?

No. The entire unlock is done remotely by IMEI. You keep your phone the whole time — nothing to ship and no appointment needed.

Will unlocking erase my data or void anything?

No. A carrier unlock changes your iPhone’s network permission at the IMEI level. It doesn’t delete your photos, apps, or settings, and it isn’t a jailbreak.

How do I find my iPhone’s IMEI?

Dial *#06# on the keypad, or open Settings → General → About and scroll to IMEI. You can also find it in your Metro by T-Mobile account under the device details.

Is the unlock permanent?

Yes. The unlock is applied to your IMEI on the network, so it’s permanent and survives iOS updates, resets, and SIM changes.

ProFix — remote carrier-unlock service for eligible, paid-off iPhones, available nationwide. Clean unlocks only.