Is there anyway I can activate my new s4 (purchased it used) without going to the store itself and dodging any fee?
If you have an account already with AT&T just put your SIM card in and push the power button.
ghost0211 said:
Is there anyway I can activate my new s4 (purchased it used) without going to the store itself and dodging any fee?
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Hello All,
I am in the process of renewing my contract with Verizon and will be getting an s4 mini. I haven't gotten the phone yet but from what I understand I will need to activate it once I receive it. Before I activate the phone and start paying for the data I would like to play with it for a while and also try it with a European sim card. In the meantime I will keep using my previous phone until I am ready to switch. Can this be done?
I have seen a video online to bypass the activation screen for s3 and was wondering if there is a similar procedure for the Verizon s4 mini. Is it possible to root perhaps? I never had a smart phone but I have jailbroken a couple of e-readers.
thanks
or at least would it be possible to use my European sim card right away?
Hi all Quick question,
I ordered an LG G3 with my mothers upgrade from amazon.com. Amazon does not allow you to transfer upgrades like verizon does but buying the G3 from verizon is $200. Can I activate the new phone on my line simply by putting my sim card into it(from my galaxy s4)? or am I absolutley required to take it to the verizon store. If I have to take it to the verizon store, does she and her phone need to be present(I am at college so she isn't exactly here to go with me)? Or will I just have to wiat until I visit home again?
Thanks
michaelgg13 said:
Hi all Quick question,
I ordered an LG G3 with my mothers upgrade from amazon.com. Amazon does not allow you to transfer upgrades like verizon does but buying the G3 from verizon is $200. Can I activate the new phone on my line simply by putting my sim card into it(from my galaxy s4)? or am I absolutley required to take it to the verizon store. If I have to take it to the verizon store, does she and her phone need to be present(I am at college so she isn't exactly here to go with me)? Or will I just have to wiat until I visit home again?
Thanks
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You can switch a Verizon Sim between Verizon devices all you like. I switch between a G3, G2, and a One Max often. As long as the phone ESN is not reported stolen of course.
nrage23 said:
You can switch a Verizon Sim between Verizon devices all you like. I switch between a G3, G2, and a One Max often. As long as the phone ESN is not reported stolen of course.
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If/when I switch the sims does my verizon recognize it and show the g3 activated on my line?
michaelgg13 said:
If/when I switch the sims does my verizon recognize it and show the g3 activated on my line?
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michaelgg13 said:
Hi all Quick question,
I ordered an LG G3 with my mothers upgrade from amazon.com. Amazon does not allow you to transfer upgrades like verizon does but buying the G3 from verizon is $200. Can I activate the new phone on my line simply by putting my sim card into it(from my galaxy s4)? or am I absolutley required to take it to the verizon store. If I have to take it to the verizon store, does she and her phone need to be present(I am at college so she isn't exactly here to go with me)? Or will I just have to wiat until I visit home again?
Thanks
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Not sure how Amazon works... but if you order an upgrade on the Verizon website, you have to activate it FIRST under the line for upgrade, and then can switch it to the other line.
I didn't activate my g3 on my wife's line (the one I bought it against). I just put my own razr maxx SIM in, started out on my own line.
Verizon showed the phone, properly, on my line, never complained about me activating it on my own line. I still show my unlimited data plan.
It wouldn't hurt to first activate on your mother's line, but my experience was that I didn't have to.
I'm considering purchasing the AT&T locked version of the Note 4 at full price on Amazon. If I do this, will the phone come with a SIM from AT&T, or will I need to go to an AT&T store to pickup a SIM card and start a new account? I'm not currently an AT&T customer... I'm active duty military, stationed overseas. I'll be transferring back to the states in about a month and want to have my phone in hand and working when I step off of the airplane.
You will need to activate it with att. Now if your replacing another att phone you can remove Sim and place in new phone new phone should recognize as long as old phone is smart phone too. Att won't let you use it without a data plan if old phone was not a smart phone. Also if old phone is iPhone Sim not compatible you will need to get a new on.
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
airman410 said:
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
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Not 100% sure but I would say NO it won't. They usually only issue Sim cards at actual retailer's location when they program it etc for you. I've only purchased online once and it did not include a Sim at all let alone one programed to your account. Thank you for your service.
airman410 said:
I'm not currently an AT&T customer and I'm not replacing another AT&T phone, so I don't have an AT&T sim card yet. Does the Note 4 ship from Amazon with a sim card included if I purchase it at full retail price?
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When I purchased my S2 through Amazon, it came with a sim card in which I had to activate by calling in through AT&T. But, I was upgrading through AT&T and already had an account with them. If you are buying the full price without a contract or account, I'm not sure you would get a sim card. Best thing to do is reach out to Amazon and ask them.
I bought my ATT Note 4 on amazon. The SIM card came in the box. Will still need to call ATT to activate.
I preordered an S6 and I'm very excited to upgrade from my m7. I read that the s6 uses a nano sim and that I may have to visit a Sprint store to get a new sim. Is this true? I kinda preordered so I wouldn't have to go anywhere near a Sprint store. -______-
alfiej said:
I preordered an S6 and I'm very excited to upgrade from my m7. I read that the s6 uses a nano sim and that I may have to visit a Sprint store to get a new sim. Is this true? I kinda preordered so I wouldn't have to go anywhere near a Sprint store. -______-
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When you preodered it, it mentions it will come with a new sim card. All the phones I have bought from Sprint have come with one installed. So you should be good and not have to order one.
just got mine. it comes with a SIM. even better, you can self-activate during setup. all you need is your Sprint phone number and your account PIN. it only takes a few seconds and you get an email confirmation afterwards.
no need to call or chat with a rep. no need to go anywhere near a Sprint store. :victory:
Yep am all set up and good to go. ??
I don't have Verizon was wondering how hard it is it to get a pixle on AT&T? Is this possible can i just buy one and pop my sim card in?
Rbohannon89 said:
I don't have Verizon was wondering how hard it is it to get a pixle on AT&T? Is this possible can i just buy one and pop my sim card in?
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You'll likely have to call at&t to get your phone provisioned properly.
Badger50 said:
You'll likely have to call at&t to get your phone provisioned properly.
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Works out of the box with no issues.
Rbohannon89 said:
I don't have Verizon was wondering how hard it is it to get a pixle on AT&T? Is this possible can i just buy one and pop my sim card in?
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If you care about HD Voice/VoLTE, you'll have to call or chat support to get them to provision that on your account if it already isn't activated.
ilal2ielli said:
Works out of the box with no issues.
If you care about HD Voice/VoLTE, you'll have to call or chat support to get them to provision that on your account if it already isn't activated.
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What does provision mean and how does that work? Also thank you for the quick response. Do I have to buy it directly from google or can you buy it from a store or Verizon store?
Rbohannon89 said:
What does provision mean and how does that work? Also thank you for the quick response. Do I have to buy it directly from google or can you buy it from a store or Verizon store?
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Provisioning a phone is marking the phone in a carrier's system for use with certain features that the carrier offers.
If you care about unlocking the bootloader, you'll need to buy a Google version.
If you just want the phone, you can get a Verizon version from any retailer that sells the phone. Buying a Verizon version at the Verizon store without a Verizon account might be difficult.