Can you use a Verizon iPhone 4S on MetroPCS?

**crephix** · 08-29-2012, 01:27 PM

I have an iPhone 4s that I would like to use on my metro account to replace my Droid 2 but everything I've come across is either specifically tailored for the iPhone 4 or doesn't work. I know for it to work I have to add the ESN/MEID but first I want to get everything else setup. I've tried Rich Hathaway's tool, iPhoneCDMATool, and DFS. None of which recognize my iPhone, granted I haven't payed for either yet. Just plugged it in and essentially used demo mode. But before I decide to pay for anything I would like to be safe and ask if it's even possible. I know it is for the iPhone 4 but I keep seeing mixed answers for the 4s. I even read a post about iPhoneCDMATool being compatible with the 4s but it didn't recognize mine. I'd even be willing to pay for someone to do it for me but I haven't found a listing on eBay or craigslist.

**dustman81** · 09-19-2012, 07:56 PM

Since the ESN wouldn't be in MetroPCS's database, I would say "no". You'd also have the issue of loading MetroPCS's PRL and reloading the PRL every time you install a iOS update.

**Mephisto Zap** · 09-21-2012, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by crephix

I have an iPhone 4s that I would like to use on my metro account to replace my Droid 2 but everything I've come across is either specifically tailored for the iPhone 4 or doesn't work. I know for it to work I have to add the ESN/MEID but first I want to get everything else setup. I've tried Rich Hathaway's tool, iPhoneCDMATool, and DFS. None of which recognize my iPhone, granted I haven't payed for either yet. Just plugged it in and essentially used demo mode. But before I decide to pay for anything I would like to be safe and ask if it's even possible. I know it is for the iPhone 4 but I keep seeing mixed answers for the 4s. I even read a post about iPhoneCDMATool being compatible with the 4s but it didn't recognize mine. I'd even be willing to pay for someone to do it for me but I haven't found a listing on eBay or craigslist.

The 4s hasn't been able to be flashed yet and probably won't be for a long time. If it's a clean esn you can use page plus which is Verizon on CDMA. If its a bad esn you could unlock the gsm side and use any gsm prepaid. If your set on metro pcs go pick up a iPhone 4.

**Mephisto Zap** · 09-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mephisto Zap

The 4s hasn't been able to be flashed yet and probably won't be for a long time. If it's a clean esn you can use page plus which is Verizon on CDMA. If its a bad esn you could unlock the gsm side and use any gsm prepaid. If your set on metro pcs go pick up a iPhone 4.

I think I remember reading that iPhone CDMA tool might get 4s support in the future but that's still $75.