[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon

[nexus32]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Thank you, Mr. Toad

 

[Shaodong Lin]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

That should not be a problem. I have suspended my lines without any problems.

Thank you, Mr. Toad

 

[kool_zero]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

I successfully ordered/received/activated a new phone on one of my UDP lines. I ordered another for my other UDP line, and when I try to activate it on the UDP line, it says, "The device you're activating is not compatible with your current plan. Please select a Data Plan below." Am I screwed for this UDP line? This was done via BBY. See below for account details:

2 UDP Lines
3 Basic

Transferred 1 upgrade from UDP1 to a basic and ordered a phone from BBY. Activated fine
Transferred 1 upgrade from UDP2 to a basic and ordered a phone from BBY, now getting this error. I am using the SIM that came with the phone (iPhone6). Moving from a Note 3.

 

[Vindii]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Looking for info to upgrade.

I have a family share 700 plan. 1 dumb phone, Moto X with 2gb data, LG G2 with unlimited data. I want to get a N6 to use on the LG G2 unlimited line. Currently the dumb phone is eligible for an upgrade. The other 2 lines say early edge upgrade only.

What are my options?

Thanks.

1) Through Verizon online, order the Nexus using a basic line's upgrade, picking the 2GB data plan for the basic line and have it shipped to home

2) When the Nexus 6 arrives, do not turn it on, rather log onto Verizon online and click activate or switch a device; and

3) Select the UDP Line and that you want to activate a device that has not been on your account before, type in the IMEI of the new smartphone and the SIM card number of the SIM card that shipped with the new smartphone and follow the directions to activate the new smartphone on the UDP line.

It's pretty straightforward...just upgrade the basic line but don't activate the phone on it. Instead, just activate the phone directly onto the unlimited line and you'll be all set.

Just wanted to say that this worked perfect. Big thanks for you dusoccer10!

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

I successfully ordered/received/activated a new phone on one of my UDP lines. I ordered another for my other UDP line, and when I try to activate it on the UDP line, it says, "The device you're activating is not compatible with your current plan. Please select a Data Plan below." Am I screwed for this UDP line? This was done via BBY. See below for account details:

2 UDP Lines
3 Basic

Transferred 1 upgrade from UDP1 to a basic and ordered a phone from BBY. Activated fine
Transferred 1 upgrade from UDP2 to a basic and ordered a phone from BBY, now getting this error. I am using the SIM that came with the phone (iPhone6). Moving from a Note 3.

This error is annoying and generally means that you need to trim your current active SIM. Before doing that, what smartphone did you upgrade Line 1 to? What is it's old smartphone? Basically, I want to know what other smartphones you have available to use as I have a few ideas that might work before you cut your current SIM.

 

[kool_zero]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

This error is annoying and generally means that you need to trim your current active SIM. Before doing that, what smartphone did you upgrade Line 1 to? What is it's old smartphone? Basically, I want to know what other smartphones you have available to use as I have a few ideas that might work before you cut your current SIM.

The first line i upgraded went from a galaxy s4 to an iphone 6. It is the one that worked fine. This one was upgraded from a note 3 to iphone 6. The note 3 is obviously still active at the moment. I can run to Verizon and get a new sim if needed as well.

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

The first line i upgraded went from a galaxy s4 to an iphone 6. It is the one that worked fine. This one was upgraded from a note 3 to iphone 6. The note 3 is obviously still active at the moment. I can run to Verizon and get a new sim if needed as well.

You definitely do not want to get Verizon involved as there is no need to get a new SIM.

Do you still have your old S4? What happens if you try to activate that on Line 2? If it activates, wait an hour and then try activating the new iPhone.

 

[kool_zero]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

You definitely do not want to get Verizon involved as there is no need to get a new SIM.

Do you still have your old S4? What happens if you try to activate that on Line 2? If it activates, wait an hour and then try activating the new iPhone.

The site wants me to put my sim from the note 3 into the s4. Is that what I should do?

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

The site wants me to put my sim from the note 3 into the s4. Is that what I should do?

That's standard since they have the same SIM. Go ahead and swap SIMs to active the s4. Wait an hour and then try to activate the iPhone 6 directly onto Line 2. I'm not sure if this will work, but it won't affect your unlimited data.

The other thing you could do is put the SIM from Line 1 into the new iPhone so it activates onto Line 1. Now take the "old" iPhone with the "new" SIM and try activating it on Line 2.

If neither of these things work, then you'll probably have to cut your current SIM to activate the new iPhone.

 

[kool_zero]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

That's standard since they have the same SIM. Go ahead and swap SIMs to active the s4. Wait an hour and then try to activate the iPhone 6 directly onto Line 2. I'm not sure if this will work, but it won't affect your unlimited data.

The other thing you could do is put the SIM from Line 1 into the new iPhone so it activates onto Line 1. Now take the "old" iPhone with the "new" SIM and try activating it on Line 2.

If neither of these things work, then you'll probably have to cut your current SIM to activate the new iPhone.

Ok, on it now. Thanks! I will let you know what I end up with.

 

[kool_zero]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

That's standard since they have the same SIM. Go ahead and swap SIMs to active the s4. Wait an hour and then try to activate the iPhone 6 directly onto Line 2. I'm not sure if this will work, but it won't affect your unlimited data.

The other thing you could do is put the SIM from Line 1 into the new iPhone so it activates onto Line 1. Now take the "old" iPhone with the "new" SIM and try activating it on Line 2.

If neither of these things work, then you'll probably have to cut your current SIM to activate the new iPhone.

None of these methods worked unfortunately. I managed to cut the sim correctly and put it in the phone. It is working. Is there anything else I need to do? Or should I be good from here?

 

[ilpleasu]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Just went to the BB website and gave all of my info in order to upgrade my dumb line so I could get the phone by mail but the system went into glitch mode and gave me an error message to call BB online ordering. I made the call and the rep come on the phone and told me that the system was down for me to call back later.

Now I must start from the beginning....hum kinda frustrating ya know! Took me an hr to just get to that point of the transaction.

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

None of these methods worked unfortunately. I managed to cut the sim correctly and put it in the phone. It is working. Is there anything else I need to do? Or should I be good from here?

Well done on cutting the SIM. There is nothing else you need to do. In a few months, you can get a new SIM from Verizon safely after the pending activations fall off the basic lines. Right now, Apple Pay may not work correctly on the line, but you'll be able to fix that soon.

 

[Dgirl1229]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Hi all! After reading through all these postes I need a dumbed down version please.... I currently have a iPhone 4s with UDP. I was due for an upgrade in 2013 but I refuse to lose my UDP. Is there anyway I can get a new iphone(5 or 6) without losing UDP and without paying full price for a phone? I have a single line plan (I can add my parents to my plane with dumb phones if I need to) thanks!

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Hi all! After reading through all these postes I need a dumbed down version please.... I currently have a iPhone 4s with UDP. I was due for an upgrade in 2013 but I refuse to lose my UDP. Is there anyway I can get a new iphone(5 or 6) without losing UDP and without paying full price for a phone? I have a single line plan (I can add my parents to my plane with dumb phones if I need to) thanks!

1) Order a nano-SIM card by calling Verizon and having one shipped to you
2) Order the new iPhone from Best Buy using the upgrade on your line.
3) When the new phone arrives, do not turn it on or plug it in, remove the SIM card that ships with the phone and destroy it
4) Log onto Verizon online and click activate or switch a device
5) If you are asked do you want to activate or verify the phone that just shipped to you, click on "No, I want to activate a different device" or "Not activating my new device at this time, take me to the Activate or Switch Device page"
6) Click you want to activate a device that has not been on your account before
7) Type in the IMEI of the device and SIM card number of the SIM card you ordered in Step 1
8) Continue to follow the instructions

If you run into problems, just let the forum know and we can help. If you decide to add your parents to your plan, there is a different method you can do (though the above one should still work).

 

[bioforce2]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

So I'm sure people are sick of the same question all the time, but I'm paranoid about losing unlimited data. So just double checking...

My situation:
Familyshare plan 700

Line 1 Droid DNA, TDP, Upgrade in May
Line 2 DInc 2, UDP, Upgrade

Now in May I was going to upgrade line 1 to an S6, activate it for a day, then deactivate it, reactivate the DNA on 1, and then activate the s6 on line 2. This seems like it would work.

However, from reading the last few pages of the thread, it seems like I could just order the S6 on Line 1, not turn it on, and activate it directly on line 2.

What is the best course of action? TIA!

 

[dusoccer10]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

So I'm sure people are sick of the same question all the time, but I'm paranoid about losing unlimited data. So just double checking...

My situation:
Familyshare plan 700

Line 1 Droid DNA, TDP, Upgrade in May
Line 2 DInc 2, UDP, Upgrade

Now in May I was going to upgrade line 1 to an S6, activate it for a day, then deactivate it, reactivate the DNA on 1, and then activate the s6 on line 2. This seems like it would work.

However, from reading the last few pages of the thread, it seems like I could just order the S6 on Line 1, not turn it on, and activate it directly on line 2.

What is the best course of action? TIA!

You can get an S6 right now if you want and then get the second one in May. Just do the following:

1.) Transfer your upgrade from Line 2 to Line 1 (using either Best Buy or Verizon)
2.) Order the S6 and have it shipped to home using the upgrade that is now on Line 1
3.) When the S6 arrives, follow the activation instructions so that it activates on Line 1
4.) Wait at least an hour and test to make sure that calls, texts, and data all work
5.) Now deactivate the S6, reactivate the DNA on Line 1, and move the S6 onto Line 2 (all done at Verizon's website)

Then in May, you can upgrade Line 1 using its upgrade that becomes available. When you transfer an upgrade, you will be extending the contract on Line 2 and not Line 1. This is why the upgrade will still become available.

 

[poena]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Ok I've got a few questions.

I am off contract with verizon on a singple line plan with 400 minutes and unlimited data.

I bought my moto x (2013) in full from motorola and it's what I've been using.

I want the S6.
Can someone breakdown what I need to do select on bestbuy in order to keep my plan?
Do I pick new 2 year contract? I didn't see the option of ship to home. It just said free pick up in store.
do I give them the verizon online account password when it asks?

a walkthrough would be very helpful.


thanks

 

[Mr. Toad]

Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon

Ok I've got a few questions.

I am off contract with verizon on a singple line plan with 400 minutes and unlimited data.

I bought my moto x (2013) in full from motorola and it's what I've been using.

I want the S6.
Can someone breakdown what I need to do select on bestbuy in order to keep my plan?
Do I pick new 2 year contract? I didn't see the option of ship to home. It just said free pick up in store.
do I give them the verizon online account password when it asks?

a walkthrough would be very helpful.


thanks

You will have to wait until they will ship the S6. Best Buy usually does in store pickup only on new phones. This will not work for the Best Buy method.

When they do allow it to be shipped you will pick keep existing plan. You then ignore the part that says you will lose unlimited data. When you get the Phone trash the sim and put your unlimited sim into the phone.

Not sure of the sim size on the X. If it does not have a nano you will want to cut out down or get a new one before you order the phone.

 

[Dgirl1229]

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Thanks for the details! I tried calling verizon but they said since I have a 4s on my account they can't send me a nano card....my husband has a iPhone 6.... Can I use his account to get a nano sim?