Bought this used off Swappa back in 2015, still working fine, but... never used the 4G side of things, never had a Verizon account. Now, I'm trying to use this with a TracFone SIM (brand new BYOP for used Verizon LTE device), and other than it recognizing the SIM, it's not able to connect to the cell network; it can see the Verizon provider (same one my TracFone phone uses), says it's searching for service, but no bueno.
TracFone verified it was device-compatible by IMEI, SIM is activated via their website. IMEI shows good on the database, not stolen or anything. I'm kind of wondering if the tablet is still locked into Verizon, since it still shows "View Verizon Account" under Data Plan under Settings/Wireless and Networks/More Networks, but as it came without a SIM, and I hafe no interest in opening a Verizon accout, I'm not sure what to do next... any suggestions?
TracFone verified it was device-compatible by IMEI, SIM is activated via their website. IMEI shows good on the database, not stolen or anything. I'm kind of wondering if the tablet is still locked into Verizon, since it still shows "View Verizon Account" under Data Plan under Settings/Wireless and Networks/More Networks, but as it came without a SIM, and I hafe no interest in opening a Verizon accout, I'm not sure what to do next... any suggestions?