Can't activate HTC One M8 online?

[zarar]

Hello!
I just recently bought an unlocked ATT HTC One M8 from eBay and tried to activate it online today. I put in the IMEI # and was given the message: The provided phone is not eligible for activation via the web. Please use a different phone.

Am I supposed to bring this phone into the store to activate or is this phone not unlocked at all? I checked the IMEI on swappa and it was activation ready.

Thanks.

 

[Hadron]

You should know if it was not unlocked when you put your SIM in it - it would tell you then or ask for a code.

I'm assuming you are not trying to activate on a CDMA network, as an ATT M8 will be a GSM model.

 

[zarar]

Yes I'm trying to activate it on a GSM network. Should I call their number to activate it that way?

 

[Skynet11]

Yes I'm trying to activate it on a GSM network. Should I call their number to activate it that way?

Either that or take it to the carrier store. I recommend the latter. Also, you might want to consider using www.swappa.com for future used phone purchases.

 

[carolcityboyz]

MetroPCS online activation never worked me. Just place your sim card in your phone and make a skype call to 1 888 8metro8. Pick transfer/change option, give phone number and 8 digits security code. They will ask for IMEI# and SIM #.

 

[confed]

If you call to activate the phone it will be free. Metro does not allow you to activate non-Metro branded phones through the web. All you have to do is call them and they will activate it. Free of charge. Go for it.