T-Mobile Customers Report Samsung Phones Unlocking Early Despite Ongoing Device Payments
• T-Mobile customers are able to unlock recent Samsung phones like the Galaxy S24 early while still under contract • Typically T-Mobile requires devices to be paid off before unlocking, but many Galaxy devices are unlocking without issue • It's unclear if this is a bug or an unannounced rule change by T-Mobile • Since 2021, Verizon has been automatically unlocking devices after 60 days due to conditions from an acquisition • The situation remains unclear, so T-Mobile subscribers should avoid unlocking phones early unless confirmed change of rules