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[+remixedcat]

Verizon phones wont work on cricket or others because the esn is,linked as well as they might be using different networks lile att instead (gsm) or some of the others use iden or stuff ike that. Boost uses cdma and iden. I think,cricket uses gsm. So cricket may be a no go. Straight talk uses both gsm and cdma however reflashing to them rarely ever works.

[+remixedcat]

Also page plus has coverage anywhere verizon does so in ny youre good to go

Reason being they are a verizon mvno or mobile virtual network operator. So they basically resell verizon. Most small cellcos resell a larger network. St resells both verizon and att but bans 3 rd party handsets pp is the only verizon cdma one that lets u activate 3rd party devices

[Davo]

The process is complicated because it's not "out-of-the-box" so to speak. It pretty much involves tricking the carrier into thinking you have another device. It also requires some work on the existing device. I've seen people charge $100 for it.

[Xtreme2damax]

Oh well, if I can't get it activated on any other carrier but Verizon at least I own the phone so all I'll need to do is pay Verizon and activate the phone through them.

[+remixedcat]

Xtreme2damax, on 12 April 2012 - 21:24, said:

Oh well, if I can't get it activated on any other carrier but Verizon at least I own the phone so all I'll need to do is pay Verizon and activate the phone through them.

Like I said above page plus will activate it and you have access to the verizon network with the same coverage.

Verizon will require a pricey data plan thats 30-60 a month addition to the 30/mo for voice/txt. For prepaid..
page plus you just pick up airtime cards which are cheaper or get a cheap plan thats 20-30/mo.no pricey data plan needed

[Xtreme2damax]

I have another question, I am wondering if there is a way to tell if the ESN/MEID is clean when I receive the phone? What will happen if the ESN/MEID is bad/dirty and what are my options if it turns out that the phone doesn't have a clean ESN/MEID?

[Xtreme2damax]

I received the phone early yesterday. The phone itself is in great condition and fully functional, no complaints there. However they sent some generic charger with it that is unable to charge the phone, doesn't make a proper snug connection. The phone didn't come with the stuff it normally does when bought new such as the combination chager/usb data cable, 8 GB sd card. I will be able to activate the phone with Cricket and everything should work fine according to the guy down at the wireless store in my area.

[Xtreme2damax]

Went out and bought a new charger today. I can get the phone to charge but the connection is really loose, I have to play around with the connector a bit to get the phone to start charging. Is there any way to fix this, quite annoying especially since it will need to frequently be charged as the battery doesn't last long.

[+remixedcat]

Did,u get an official charger or a knock off?

[Xtreme2damax]

An official charger from the local wireless store, has the Motorola logo on it. I think it's the exact charger/data cable I had when I had my last Droid X around a year ago.

[moloko]

The phone might have a bad usb connector. You might want to return it now for another one.

[Xtreme2damax]

moloko, on 18 April 2012 - 05:16, said:

The phone might have a bad usb connector. You might want to return it now for another one.

Is there a way to fix it? I bought the phone used on Amazon from a third party seller from what was listed as a Cellular store and I am not sure if they will replace the phone.

[Xtreme2damax]

Is it in any way possible to get service on my phone through Verizon via the web without needing to speak with someone over the phone? I don't see any way to order over the web and I can't register without a mobile number.

If I can't get service through Verizon is there any easy way to convert my Droid X to use Cricket? I mean, why isn't it as easy as flashing a rom/sbf to the phone that is Cricket ready?

[Xtreme2damax]

I found this guide but it appears to be for an older version of Android, is out of date and has some broken links:

http://www.cricketus...s-internet.html

Not to mention one of the required software is commercial and expensive.

[Xtreme2damax]

Anyone?

:Edit: So what gives, why hasn't anyone responded to my last questions?