how can i switch out my phone?

[Android Central Question]

I currently use Metro PCS, my phone is over 2 years old and has been malfunctioning, i thought i would save some money and i bought a used samsung note 5 phone from someone. its practically brand new. I want to know how i can convert this phone in place of my Metro PCS phone?

 

[hallux]

Does MetroPCS use SIM cards? If so, you should be able to just swap the SIM card to the "new" device (if the 2 devices use the same size). Provided the seller properly reset the device, you should be good to go to set it up for you.

I hate to tell you, while it may not be malfunctioning, that Note 5 isn't much newer than the device you're replacing.

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[Rukbat]

If the Note 5 is a TMobile (N920T) phone, or if it's an unlocked AT&T phone (N920A), it will work. If he removed his Google account from it.

If it's a 920A and not unlocked it won't. (MetroPCS uses TMobile towers.)