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Vianca · Sep 7, 2017

NeoZiggy said:
I think I know the problem!

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<br> You either bought a phone that was reported lost or stolen... Or you need to call Metro and activate the phone. You may be required to purchase a new SIM card.

Well i have my sim card from my other phone but wen i put it on it still dnt let me and i called metro but they said they couldn't make the switch because something about dat d iemi number had a account

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

Vianca said:
Well i have my sim card from my other phone but wen i put it on it still dnt let me and i called metro but they said they couldn't make the switch because something about dat d iemi number had a account

It's not as simple as just swapping your sim card anymore. I think Verizon or Sprint is the only one that offers that still... but you still have to go online and switch to the different device.

I believe Metro makes you wait a few days after the other person has deactivated the device from their account. It may be a month. You'd have to ask them or Google it I'm not sure. Maybe after September 30th? Since it showed that on the My Metro app.

Vianca · Sep 7, 2017

Ok thanks

Vianca · Sep 7, 2017

Vianca said:
Ok thanks

Y does it show knw dat its searching

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

I would have asked the seller to meet me at the Metro store to make the switch in person or if you bought it online I would make sure the seller completes their part of the deal
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Hopefully everything works out for you.

mikedt · Sep 7, 2017

Vianca said:
The thing is that account i showed u isnt my account its someone that had this phone b4 i bought it

Do you know if that someone is in good standing or do they owe money to the carrier, like they're in contract default? Because if it's the latter, that can get the phone blacklisted.

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

That's because Metro has dropped the phone from their Network and it's searching for networks.
The reason it says emergency calls is because under federal law carriers have to provide access to 911 services.

Vianca · Sep 7, 2017

Thanks no bought it off d st but i guess i got played for my money

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

mikedt said:
Do you know if that someone is in good standing or do they owe money to the carrier, like they're in contract default? Because if it's the latter, that can get the phone blacklisted.

MetroPCS is a no-contract prepaid 3rd party carrier under T-Mobile. Similar to Crickett (ATT) and Boost/Virgin (Sprint). Only reporting a device lost or stolen will mark the IMEI as bad since you buy the device outright at the point of sale.

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

Vianca said:
Thanks no bought it off d st but i guess i got played for my money

Well wait until after the 30th since your IMEI is still good.

Check in Apps and see if you have Device Unlock. I would go ahead and try to unlock the device if you can. This way you could always use another carrier if need be.

You could always just keep it on airplane mode and use it as a WiFi device. The 6-inch full HD screen is great for watching YouTube or Netflix...

I hope you didn't pay too much. These devices were $120 new and $30 under a "switch to Metro" promotion.

NeoZiggy · Sep 7, 2017

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