Optmius M (MetroPCS) to Virgin, or other carriers

[kdtubalard]

Hi

Is there any way to convert my Optimus "M" to the Optimus "V" ?
I want to switch carriers.

Thanks for the help....

 

[kcls]

That would involve carrier flashing, which is illegal.

Tapatalkin it from my IHO CM7.1'd, ICS Themed Optimus V

 

[gerbalblaste]

Carrier flashing is not illegal. What kcls means is altering your MEID (also called an ESN), which is at the least technically illegal (note: the purpose of the FCC regulation is to prevent cloning and fraud, not switching carriers) and is not something which you can discuss here.

Virgin Mobile requires to use a phone MEID which is already registered in their database. You can call Virgin and ask them let you register your MEID and the will almost certainly say no. Rumor has it that any virgin MEID will work with Android phones. Don't ask how to change it here It's illegal and against the rules.

Your best bet is to spend the $65 and buy an Optimus V from Best Buy.

 

[kdtubalard]

Carrier flashing is not illegal. What kcls means is altering your MEID (also called an ESN), which is at the least technically illegal (note: the purpose of the FCC regulation is to prevent cloning and fraud, not switching carriers) and is not something which you can discuss here.

Virgin Mobile requires to use a phone MEID which is already registered in their database. You can call Virgin and ask them let you register your MEID and the will almost certainly say no. Rumor has it that any virgin MEID will work with Android phones. Don't ask how to change it here It's illegal and against the rules.

Your best bet is to spend the $65 and buy an Optimus V from Best Buy.

WOW, thanks for the info, Ya, that's exactly what i'm gona do, get a new one at best buy.
I though they would be around $200. or so....

Again, Thanks for the input..

 

[bullet1534]

i did the swap from a rumor 2 to the samsung moment and i need the data settings can someone please email me the settings or save file form qpst with your esn and phone number taken out.
please help me out thanks guys
email:bullet1534@gmail.com