Like if i bought a unlocked iphone 5s from apple store will i be able to put the metropcs sim card in it and use it on metropcs network. I currently have a metropcs android smartphone with a metropcs sim card. This is for those that can make phone calls and sendreceive. The issue was classified by gethumanlaine at the time as a account restricted problem, and was later reported to be fixed on november 25th, 2017.
How to 5 min sim unlock activate iphone 55s66s7 all carriers. Dec 10, 2015 im surprising my girlfriend with a iphone 5s for christmas. These models also have a sim tray for a nano sim card you can use a nano sim card from a carrier. For example, an unlocked gsmonly phone will only work with another carriers. You can purchase the phone unlocked without a sim card, or with a tmobile sim card. Own iphone 5s gsm nonjailbroken at 4g lte speeds with a metropcs plan. I was switching to metro, asked verizon if they needed to unlock it and they said it already was.
Can i use an unlocked gsm iphone 5s with metro pcs. Used cell phones, cheap unlocked cell phones apple iphone 5s 16gb smartphone metropcs silver excellent condition the a7 and m7 chips, the power behind the iphone 5sthe 64bit a7 chip delivers fast cpu and graphics performance. The iphone 5s need to be unlocked and have a clean esn. Metropcs iphones require a gsm sim card for network connection. Find great deals on ebay for sim card metro pcs and metro pcs sim card new. In your apple iphone go to settings cellular cellular data network apn and enter the following details. Operate your unlocked iphone with the help of metro pcs. No iphone is currently not compatible with metro pcs service.
If youre in the market to buy a metropcs sim card, you have a few options at your disposal. Once the iphone is unlocked then you would have to go to a metro pcs store to. Unlocked iphones can now be used with metro pcs service. Metro pcs is only allowed to use phones from sprint and verizon because they dont need a. On november 7th, 2017, gethumanlaine reported to gethuman that they were having an issue with metro pcs and needed to get in touch. Can you buy a metropcs iphone and use it with a different carrier.
Unlocking tmobile iphone 5s to use on me apple community. If the metropcs finds the gsm iphone unlocked, not only the negative or stolen. Unlocking iphone 7, iphone 6, iphone 5 with metro pcs sim. The sim card slot on the iphone 5s is a bit small and rather easy to miss. I am aware that if i purchase a sim card cutter, that i can convert my regular. All you would have to do is get the phone unlocked and purchase a metro pcs sim card. If you see invalid sim or no sim on your iphone or ipad. Feb 16, 2017 hey all, recently had a house fire, so my phone bit the dust. Looking to switch carrier but not sure if boost mobile or metropcs is better within this guide, youll be able to compare boost mobile and metropcs coverage, features, plans and prices sidebyside, so you can decide for yourself which carrier offers the best deal. Get the best deals on metropcs sim cards when you shop the. Mar 01, 2016 if your iphone ipad is on a metropcs network and your dont have cellular mobile data then you need to change your apn settings.
If your iphone ipad is on a metropcs network and your dont have cellular mobile data then you need to change your apn settings. Metropcstmobile sim cards metro pcs android forums. Sprint and verizon iphone 5s are able to be utilized with the services of metro. Unlock iphone 5, iphone 7, iphone 6 for with metro pcs sim cards. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. It had all my contacts and seemed fine but i cant make calls and send texts, etc. Explore affordable, no contract, prepaid phones from metro by tmobile formerly metropcs. Hi, i recently switched carriers and realized that my metro pcs sim card does not work with my old iphone. If your carrier is metropcs, and you purchase the iphone with a tmobile sim card in it, will it work with metropcs.
The universal starter sim kit comes complete with a nano sim card, a micro sim card adapter and a standard sim card adapter. Hence, there is absolutely no need for your phone to get flashed. While they have maintained a relative thickness of just under 1mm, their surface area has steadily decreased, from the credit card sized plates used in the earliest cellphones to the nano sims of todays devices. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. The sim card is a regular sim card not a micro or a nano sim card. Dec 26, 2015 before i had a galaxy core prime bought through metro pcs as they are my carrier. The iphone must be unlocked, not marked as stolen or lost, and must be. Mini c ell ph ones unlocked bluetooth t iny p hone world smallest m ini phone gsm ichipunlock chip auto v12. Operate your unlocked iphone with the help of metro pcs services. How to unlock any iphone for free on metropcs youtube. Sep 29, 2015 some newer verizon phones will work with metro pcs, as long as they are world phones. For all other phones, including iphones, to unlock your metro by tmobile.
Metro pcs by tmobile triple cut universal sim card tricut free shipping. Jan 17, 2020 metro pcs has launched a bring your own device scheme and this program allows iphone users to operate their phone with the help of the metro pcs services. How to activate an iphone on metropcs full step by step. But it could vary based on your location and state.
I took the sim from the galaxy core prime and put it into the galaxy s5. Maybe you like your metropcs phone, but want to switch out your service provider. I work at metro pcs and i know for a fact that you can not use an iphone with metro pcs. Metropcs apn settings for iphone 2020 4g lte 5g apn usa. Switching sim card from metro pcs phone to new unlocked phone. Its on the right side of the phone and typically requires a small tool like a paper clip to open it. Sprint and verizon iphone 5s are able to be utilized with the services of metro pcs through a program known as bring your own device program because they are cooperative with gsm sim cards of metropcs. A sim card works by connecting with your mobile phone and your carriers cell towers, so the two can communicate. My girlfriend gave me her old iphone 5s from verizon to use. Shop from our best brands available, including apple iphones, samsung, lg, and more. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Also, will the unlocked gsm iphone 5s even work under metro pcs networks. There are a number of ways to unlock your phone, making it eligible for use with any provider.
However i keep getting the e display instead of 4g if im not in the middle of. This model number can be used to determine the bandsand by extension, other carriersthat it will work on heres how all of that works. We can send a sim card to you free of charge and give you detailed instructions on what to do. When you upgrade your phone, you bring your sim card with you to keep your phone number, data plans and more.
Oct 31, 2019 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. I have a samsung galaxy s5 mini and a bigger sim card in it and i want to put my sim card into a lg stylo 3 plus but the sim card is too big and wont fit. I have another iphone that is locked to sprint, and i heard metro is just a service under sprint. Receive special offers via email from metro by tmobile formerly metropcs. Metropcs usa 4g lte 3g internet and mms settings for iphone x 8 7s 7plus 6s 5s ipad mini pro. Unlocking iphone 7, iphone 6, iphone 5 with metro pcs sim cards. Get a great deal with this online auction for an iphone presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. So my question is, do i only need to buy a sim card cutter to convert the micro sim card to a nano sim card for the new iphone 5s. If you want to use a metropcs iphone on another network, make sure it is a gsmcompatible iphone. Use the metropcs byod sim card to easily transfer your trusted device over to the mobile network of your choice. If you buy a sim card from with a retail price, you can go to metro pcs and buy a sim card. Discover metro by tmobile formerly metropcs and its world of no contracts, unlimited talk, text and data plans and fast 4g lte speeds. How i activated an iphone 5s on metropcs 3 steps youtube.
Unfortunately she can only afford metro pcs at the moment. Since the phone is unlocked i thought i was able to just move the sim card into the phone. Jun 20, 20 inserting metropcs sim card into iphone 5. Yes the sim i placed into the iphone was my current active sim card that i have for my lg aristo on metropcs. Flashing iphone can be flashed to metro pcs through 3 rd party tools.
This is a video about how i activated an iphone 5s on metropcs in 3 steps. Keep your phone, switch to consumer cellular using our sim card. Dante no you wouldnt because metro pcs dont carry the iphone. It has everything you need to transfer your phone to a new account in just a few easy steps.
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