When I get my new phone I want to give my old one to a friend. Metro PCS said they wouldn't turn on my Verizon phone for him. Can anyone briefly explain if there is a work around for this? I don't really understand "unlocking" but is this the process that must go on, before the new network will turn on the phone?
like deRusett said, unlocking is not required. Sometimes Verizon activates, sometimes they don't. It's really just luck of the draw, and nowadays, your luck is slim.