So I did best buy method and purchased a note 4. I read that I'd having a pending verification notice someone in the acct. But when I log into my acct. I don't see that anywhere. Where will it say it? I want to know if it fell off. I bought the phone like 2 weeks ago.
I'm in the process of doing the Best Buy method (via Amazon). Quick question, once I swap the SIM and everything is running, will Verizon "know" I'm on the new phone? Specifically I want to know if they will start sending Over-The-Air system updates to the new phone. I'm trying to avoid that if possible, the only reason I needed a new phone in the first place is that the latest RAZR HD update effectively ruined my old one. Any suggestions on avoiding OTA updates is appreciated (yes, I know I can just refuse it, but having to do that every time I turn on my phone is not a solution).
Try adding a feature to your phone like mobile hotspot. If you can do it, then the pending activation feel off.
After reading more scenarios I think I've got this, but want to get some final advice. I have the following on the NATIONWIDE TALK & TEXT FS 1400:
Line 1: UDP iPhone 4 no upgrade
Line 2: UDP Note 2 upgrade available now (my line)
Line 3: UDP iPhone 5 no upgrade
Line 4: 2GB TDP iPhone 4s upgrade available now
I want to upgrade my Line 2 to a Nexus 6. From what I gather, I should
1. Order the upgrade through Line 4 (the 2GB TDP) and have it shipped to me
2. When it arrives I should activate it on Line 4 (the 2GB TDP)
3. Use phone, text, make calls, etc. to ensure fully activated and keep it on for at least an hour
4. Shut down the new Nexus 6 that's on Line 4 and also shut down my Note 2 that's on Line 2.
5. Go online to verizonwireless.com, first reactivate the iPhone 4s on Line 4 that was originally on that line, then activate the new Nexus 6 on my Line 2 that I want it on with the UDP.
I believe this is the best method out of all I've read that would be the most straight-forward while eliminating the "pending activation" issue people are encountering.
Am I correct in that these steps above are the best way to proceed?
My second question is around upgrading the other lines when the time comes. Lines 1 & 3 will have upgrades available next month, so I'm thinking I can just transfer their upgrades to the 2GB TDP (Line 4) and repeat the steps above.
Will that work, as well and still keep UDP for those 2 lines?
I appreciate any help!
Good stuff man, glad it worked. I've been wanting to try doing it for awhile, but like everyone I'd hate chancing losing the UDP.
I have my line with UDP (Line 1), and a 2nd line that doesnt get used anymore, its just a basic phone no Data plan on it. Both lines are eligible for upgrade. From what I understand now, If I upgrade the 2nd line, they will force a data plan on me and I have to keep it for the duration of the contract correct? Do you think if purchased from BBM on the 2nd lines upgrade, and didn't activate the phone on that line, and I just put in my current sim from line 1 with UDP. Theres a possibility that they wont add a new data plan on it?
Sorry if this is a bit redundant, but I've searched the thread for awhile and this one may have a few outliers...
So here's the situation (obviously want to be ultra-careful here):
Line 1: Samsung S3, UDP, Eligible for Upgrade
Line 2: iPhone 6, TDP, Not Eligible
I received a brand new HTC One M9 from a business partner to use to test an app we're developing. Unfortunately, I've already turned the M9 on and used it via WiFi and even added/transferred my Google accounts to it. However, I've not touched the nano-SIM card that accompanied the device and have never inserted it into the M9 (or anywhere else).
1) Would I be able to upgrade Line 1 to the HTC One M9 and retain UDP? I understand that I should first transfer the upgrade from L1 to L2 via vzw.com. Is it still possible to proceed further even though I've turned on and used the M9 in Wi-Fi mode? Should I delete anything I've installed / configured on the M9 first? Step-by-step instructions would be greatly appreciated so I don't screw this up!
2) I may need to return the M9 to the business partner at some point in the future -- would I need to wait for one of my lines to upgrade again to do another transfer to retain L1s UDP?
Many thanks in advance!
Thanks dusoccer10, I really appreciate the reply and appreciate the confirmation so now I can proceed with confidence! You are a great person, taking so much time out of your day to help so many others. Thank you again!You are right on the money with the steps needed to upgrade to a Nexus 6. You are also correct in how to upgrade Lines 1 and 3 in the future.
You are right on the money with the steps needed to upgrade to a Nexus 6. You are also correct in how to upgrade Lines 1 and 3 in the future.
Oh, dusoccer10, I have two more questions.
1. Verizon is offering the Nexus 6 for $199 directly through their website, while BestBuy has it priced at $249, so I'd rather pay the $199 directly through Verizon. Is it safe for me to do all of this online directly through Verizon's website, rather than the BB method a lot of people have been using?
2. When I activate the new Nexus 6 on the 2GB TDP should I use the SIM that comes with the phone, then after waiting an hour, switch the Nexus 6 to my UDP and continue using the new SIM that came with the phone? Or, after an hour on the TDP, am I supposed to switch out the SIM and put the one from my Note 2 tied to my UDP into the Nexus 6?
Thanks for the helpful reply, dusoccer10! So just to clarify, why is it safe to bring the M9 to Verizon and have them activate it on Line 1 (while still maintaining UDP)? Would my situation be equivalent to someone buying an unlocked phone or used device off ebay/craigslist? Should I be wary of them using the Nano-Sim that came with the M9? I guess I'm just afraid Verizon has programmed their reps to eradicate any instance of UDP they find! Thanks...
So I think I managed to screw up the Verizon online upgrade transfer process, by not waiting an hour on the TDP line before switching back to the original phone. Here's my situation and the result.
Line 1: IPhone6+ TDP
Line 2: GNex UDP
Transfered upgrade from line 2 to line 1, ordered S6 online and shipped. Activated the S6 on line 1, made sure calls and texts worked, waited roughly 30 minutes, went online and switched line 1 back to IPhone6 (using the IPhone's original SIM).
I had Verizon ship me a nano sim (to avoid having to cut my GNex SIM), so I put that nano sim into the S6 and activation failed. About this time, I get an email saying there's been fraud detected on line 1 and it's suspended (something about unauthorized long distance calls). So I called fraud department and they unlock everything after they see no fraud.
So now I'm back at the original phones on each line and an S6 that was activated for a short time on line 1.
When I go into Verizon online and go to Activate or Switch devices to try and get the S6 on line 2, it still sees the S6 order and asks if I'm activating that phone. Since the order is associated with the phone, will that cause the UDP to be removed if I try and continue activating the S6 on line 2 via Verizon online?
I'm thinking I may need to start the process over again with activating and leaving it for an hour?
Thanks for the help. You guys are saints.
So when I just attempted the best buy method (I used it 3 days ago for my wife's phone) for my phone line. It didn't give me the "keep my current plan" option should I be concerned? It only gave me the options of 2 year contract or edge. I went up to the point of confirming order and I can't find that option? Am I missing something or have they changed it in the last few days?
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