Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
That would work as long as the new phone uses the same size SIM card as your S4.
That would work as long as the new phone uses the same size SIM card as your S4.
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Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You have the right plan of attack. These steps will work just fine.
As for in-store pickup, hypothetically, it would work since you are upgrading a tiered line. Generally, it's not advised to do it since a rep could screw things up for you. You'll need to be extra careful and make sure the rep is activating the phone on the tiered line.
What do you mean about plan changes?
If do the transfer upgrade method with the TDP:
1. Upgrade Line 3 to Note 4
2. Switch Line 3 with Line 1
At this point will I have???
Line 1: Note 4 UDP - Yes Upgrade
Line 2: Note 2 UDP - Yes Upgrade
Line 3: iPhone 5 TDP - No Upgrade
Correct?
If so then I will continue:
3. Transfer upgrade from Line 1 to Line 3
4. Upgrade Line 3 to S6 edge.
5. Switch Line 2 and 3.
And at this point will I have???
Line 1: Note 4 UDP - No Upgrade
Line 2: S6 Edge UDP - Yes Upgrade
Line 3: Note 2 TDP - No Upgrade
Correct?
If so then I will continue even further:
6. I transfer upgrade from Line 2 to Line 3.
7. Then I upgrade line 3 to note 4.
Then will I have the following at the end of this plan?
Line 1: Note 4 UDP - NO UPGRADE
Line 2: S6 Edge UDP - NO UPGRADE
Line 3: Note 4 TDP - NO UPGRADE
Thanks! Please respond promptly! I want to get the Note 4 from best buy for $1 each!!!
Does this plan/method work with INSTORE PICKUP??
You have the right plan of attack. These steps will work just fine.
As for in-store pickup, hypothetically, it would work since you are upgrading a tiered line. Generally, it's not advised to do it since a rep could screw things up for you. You'll need to be extra careful and make sure the rep is activating the phone on the tiered line.
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Through Best Buy or Verizon online:
1.) Order the S5 and have it shipped to home using the upgrade on Line 2.
2.) When the S5 arrives, do not turn it on or plug it in
3.) Power off the iPhone 5s on Line 1
4.) Log into Verizon online and go to "activate or switch device"
5.) Select Line 1
6.) Select "Activate a phone that has never been on the account before"
7.) Type in the IMEI and SIM numbers that came with the S5
8.) Follow the rest of the directions to activate the S5 on Line 1
If he wanted to skip steps 4-8, have your friend purchase a SIM adapter from Amazon. The iPhone 5s uses a nano-SIM while the S5 uses a Micro. So, he would need to purchase a nano-to-micro adapter. If he did this, then he would just use his pre-existing SIM and skip logging in online.
Also, if he wanted a S6, he would skip steps 4-8 since a S6 uses a nano-SIM. Then, he would just SIM swap to activate the new phone.
line 1 UDP no upgrade iphone 5s wants a Galx s5
line 2 UDP upgrade available iphone 5 keeping the iphone
Through Best Buy or Verizon online:
1.) Order the S5 and have it shipped to home using the upgrade on Line 2.
2.) When the S5 arrives, do not turn it on or plug it in
3.) Power off the iPhone 5s on Line 1
4.) Log into Verizon online and go to "activate or switch device"
5.) Select Line 1
6.) Select "Activate a phone that has never been on the account before"
7.) Type in the IMEI and SIM numbers that came with the S5
8.) Follow the rest of the directions to activate the S5 on Line 1
If he wanted to skip steps 4-8, have your friend purchase a SIM adapter from Amazon. The iPhone 5s uses a nano-SIM while the S5 uses a Micro. So, he would need to purchase a nano-to-micro adapter. If he did this, then he would just use his pre-existing SIM and skip logging in online.
Also, if he wanted a S6, he would skip steps 4-8 since a S6 uses a nano-SIM. Then, he would just SIM swap to activate the new phone.
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Take both phones to a VAR as they should be able to activate the iPhone 4 for you.
I've run into a problem. I activated the S6 under the iphone 4 2gb TDP line, no problem. But now when I log into Verizon and go to reactivate the iPhone 4 under it's old ph#, it says there's a data compatibility error, and it wants me to agree to a 7GB bundle plan for $70 a month, instead of the normal 2gb TDP that was on the line.
Any ideas?
Take both phones to a VAR as they should be able to activate the iPhone 4 for you.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Yep I had the phone shipped to my home Express so I could be home to sign for it on Thursday. I was only nervous for the fact that it never ask if I would like to keep my current plan or if I wanted to change it. $28 bucks for next day shipping and a phone together is just an awesome deal.
Correct. Plan changes only happen when you activate the new phone with the SIM that shipped with it. Assuming you get the phone shipped to home, you'll be good to go by using your already active SIM.
Yep I had the phone shipped to my home Express so I could be home to sign for it on Thursday. I was only nervous for the fact that it never ask if I would like to keep my current plan or if I wanted to change it. $28 bucks for next day shipping and a phone together is just an awesome deal.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
so just take the sim from line 1 put it in an adapter then just place it in the phone that is the upgrade for line 2
correct?
Through Best Buy or Verizon online:
1.) Order the S5 and have it shipped to home using the upgrade on Line 2.
2.) When the S5 arrives, do not turn it on or plug it in
3.) Power off the iPhone 5s on Line 1
4.) Log into Verizon online and go to "activate or switch device"
5.) Select Line 1
6.) Select "Activate a phone that has never been on the account before"
7.) Type in the IMEI and SIM numbers that came with the S5
8.) Follow the rest of the directions to activate the S5 on Line 1
If he wanted to skip steps 4-8, have your friend purchase a SIM adapter from Amazon. The iPhone 5s uses a nano-SIM while the S5 uses a Micro. So, he would need to purchase a nano-to-micro adapter. If he did this, then he would just use his pre-existing SIM and skip logging in online.
Also, if he wanted a S6, he would skip steps 4-8 since a S6 uses a nano-SIM. Then, he would just SIM swap to activate the new phone.
so just take the sim from line 1 put it in an adapter then just place it in the phone that is the upgrade for line 2
correct?
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Making sure nothing has changed since I did this last time.
Line 1 UDP eligible for upgrade
Line 2 not 2 gig data not eligible
Order phone for line one, ship to home, destroy SIM card, place line one card in new phone. (they use same card). Just making sure there is no need to transfer upgrade to second line before ordering. Thanks!
Making sure nothing has changed since I did this last time.
Line 1 UDP eligible for upgrade
Line 2 not 2 gig data not eligible
Order phone for line one, ship to home, destroy SIM card, place line one card in new phone. (they use same card). Just making sure there is no need to transfer upgrade to second line before ordering. Thanks!
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Yup. Or just type in the IMEI and SIM numbers online. Either way will work fine.
so just take the sim from line 1 put it in an adapter then just place it in the phone that is the upgrade for line 2
correct?
Yup. Or just type in the IMEI and SIM numbers online. Either way will work fine.
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That would work fine. Transferring would prevent a pending activation on your account for a month or so, but if that doesn't concern you, then just stick to what works.
Making sure nothing has changed since I did this last time.
Line 1 UDP eligible for upgrade
Line 2 not 2 gig data not eligible
Order phone for line one, ship to home, destroy SIM card, place line one card in new phone. (they use same card). Just making sure there is no need to transfer upgrade to second line before ordering. Thanks!
That would work fine. Transferring would prevent a pending activation on your account for a month or so, but if that doesn't concern you, then just stick to what works.
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I need some advice. Here is my situation:
Verizon NATIONWIDE TLK&TXT SHARE 700
L1: TDP (2GB) iPhone 5c No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
L2: UDP iPhone 5s Yes
L3: Basic phone No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
$143.56 Before taxes
I receive a 22% corporate discount on my $29.99 UDP and would like to move my family to Tmobile to keep monthly costs low while keeping Verizon and my unlimited data for business purposes. When I talked to my corporate Verizon rep he thought it was strange that I received the discount on data rather than the line but recommended that I return to an old individual 450 minute plan with 1000 texts while retaining discounted UDP. He felt I could port the numbers to Tmobile and then since I would be all alone, I could move to the old plan. Ultimately I need 4 smart phones in the house so I am looking to upgrade my 5s to a 6. Pass 5s to daughter, which she will use on a new Tmobile plan. I'd like to port L1 (wife) to Tmobile. My son (L3) would also like a iPhone 6 as he moves to Tmobile but would like to avoid the full cost. He would even wait till October if I could possibly use an upgrade from L1 or L3 for it. Any recommendations ?
I need some advice. Here is my situation:
Verizon NATIONWIDE TLK&TXT SHARE 700
L1: TDP (2GB) iPhone 5c No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
L2: UDP iPhone 5s Yes
L3: Basic phone No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
$143.56 Before taxes
I receive a 22% corporate discount on my $29.99 UDP and would like to move my family to Tmobile to keep monthly costs low while keeping Verizon and my unlimited data for business purposes. When I talked to my corporate Verizon rep he thought it was strange that I received the discount on data rather than the line but recommended that I return to an old individual 450 minute plan with 1000 texts while retaining discounted UDP. He felt I could port the numbers to Tmobile and then since I would be all alone, I could move to the old plan. Ultimately I need 4 smart phones in the house so I am looking to upgrade my 5s to a 6. Pass 5s to daughter, which she will use on a new Tmobile plan. I'd like to port L1 (wife) to Tmobile. My son (L3) would also like a iPhone 6 as he moves to Tmobile but would like to avoid the full cost. He would even wait till October if I could possibly use an upgrade from L1 or L3 for it. Any recommendations ?
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The first thing you should do is upgrade the unlimited line to a iPhone 6. Since you are planning on porting soon, I'd recommend avoiding any methods that leave a pending activation on your account. The easiest way to do this is:
1.) Through Best Buy or Verizon online, transfer the upgrade from Line 2 to Line 1 and order the iPhone 6. Have the phone shipped to home.
2.) When the phone arrives, activate it on Line 1 for at least an hour following the directions that come with the phone
3.) After an hour, power off both the 6 and 5s
4.) Take the SIM card out of the 6 and put it in the 5c. Turn on the 5c to activate it on Line 1
5.) Take the SIM card out of the 5s and put it in the 6. Turn on the 6 to activate it on Line 2
This will give the unlimited line the iPhone 6 and extend its contract (Line 1 is not affected by the steps above) for another 2 years. You can now port Line 1 to T-Mobile and establish another line for your daughter. Both the 5c and 5s will work on T-Mobile, so they should be good to go.
As for your son's line, there is no good way to avoid full cost unless it was bought used. Basically, his options are: (1) upgrade in October and pay an ETF after porting, (2) port to T-Mobile and purchase an iPhone through them, or (3) buy full-price or used iPhone. If you plan on having T-Mobile pay the ETF, you'll be required to purchase/finance a phone from them. That is why there is no real good way to avoid paying a lot of money for the iPhone 6 for your son.
I need some advice. Here is my situation:
Verizon NATIONWIDE TLK&TXT SHARE 700
L1: TDP (2GB) iPhone 5c No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
L2: UDP iPhone 5s Yes
L3: Basic phone No (upgrade available 10/16/15)
$143.56 Before taxes
I receive a 22% corporate discount on my $29.99 UDP and would like to move my family to Tmobile to keep monthly costs low while keeping Verizon and my unlimited data for business purposes. When I talked to my corporate Verizon rep he thought it was strange that I received the discount on data rather than the line but recommended that I return to an old individual 450 minute plan with 1000 texts while retaining discounted UDP. He felt I could port the numbers to Tmobile and then since I would be all alone, I could move to the old plan. Ultimately I need 4 smart phones in the house so I am looking to upgrade my 5s to a 6. Pass 5s to daughter, which she will use on a new Tmobile plan. I'd like to port L1 (wife) to Tmobile. My son (L3) would also like a iPhone 6 as he moves to Tmobile but would like to avoid the full cost. He would even wait till October if I could possibly use an upgrade from L1 or L3 for it. Any recommendations ?
The first thing you should do is upgrade the unlimited line to a iPhone 6. Since you are planning on porting soon, I'd recommend avoiding any methods that leave a pending activation on your account. The easiest way to do this is:
1.) Through Best Buy or Verizon online, transfer the upgrade from Line 2 to Line 1 and order the iPhone 6. Have the phone shipped to home.
2.) When the phone arrives, activate it on Line 1 for at least an hour following the directions that come with the phone
3.) After an hour, power off both the 6 and 5s
4.) Take the SIM card out of the 6 and put it in the 5c. Turn on the 5c to activate it on Line 1
5.) Take the SIM card out of the 5s and put it in the 6. Turn on the 6 to activate it on Line 2
This will give the unlimited line the iPhone 6 and extend its contract (Line 1 is not affected by the steps above) for another 2 years. You can now port Line 1 to T-Mobile and establish another line for your daughter. Both the 5c and 5s will work on T-Mobile, so they should be good to go.
As for your son's line, there is no good way to avoid full cost unless it was bought used. Basically, his options are: (1) upgrade in October and pay an ETF after porting, (2) port to T-Mobile and purchase an iPhone through them, or (3) buy full-price or used iPhone. If you plan on having T-Mobile pay the ETF, you'll be required to purchase/finance a phone from them. That is why there is no real good way to avoid paying a lot of money for the iPhone 6 for your son.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
So I ordered my phone and it should be here tomorrow. My understanding is I just need to prove it was activated meaning if I send a photo or something of it working with the model # it should be ok and I shouldn't get charged a ETF with amazon?
So I ordered my phone and it should be here tomorrow. My understanding is I just need to prove it was activated meaning if I send a photo or something of it working with the model # it should be ok and I shouldn't get charged a ETF with amazon?
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Not quite. Read their Terms (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4555598) and you'll see in the first bullet point the issue. The Best Buy method through Amazon does not follow their activation instructions. This can lead to Amazon charging you $400 for violating their Instant Discount Policy.
Amazon has the right to charge you if they decide. Some people get charged; others do not.
So I ordered my phone and it should be here tomorrow. My understanding is I just need to prove it was activated meaning if I send a photo or something of it working with the model # it should be ok and I shouldn't get charged a ETF with amazon?
Not quite. Read their Terms (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custo...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4555598) and you'll see in the first bullet point the issue. The Best Buy method through Amazon does not follow their activation instructions. This can lead to Amazon charging you $400 for violating their Instant Discount Policy.
Amazon has the right to charge you if they decide. Some people get charged; others do not.
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Just an update I got my new droid Turbo today and everything worked perfectly! It already switched phones on Verizons website and I still have unlimited listed on my account. Just a question how hard would it be to remove the switch from my account?
Just an update I got my new droid Turbo today and everything worked perfectly! It already switched phones on Verizons website and I still have unlimited listed on my account. Just a question how hard would it be to remove the switch from my account?
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Thanks for the reply! Makes sense. Any thoughts on what I should do with L3? I don't have to port the phone number or get rid of L3 (feature phone) since my son never uses it. Is there any value to keeping it as a $10/ month dummy phone on my Verizon account to facilitate another upgrade in October? Or is that loophole closed or would I be locked into paying for a smartphone access fee and data for L3?As for your son's line, there is no good way to avoid full cost unless it was bought used. Basically, his options are: (1) upgrade in October and pay an ETF after porting, (2) port to T-Mobile and purchase an iPhone through them, or (3) buy full-price or used iPhone. If you plan on having T-Mobile pay the ETF, you'll be required to purchase/finance a phone from them. That is why there is no real good way to avoid paying a lot of money for the iPhone 6 for your son.
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I have a quick question. I currently have an Samsung Droid Charge with an UDP that is barely working anymore. I bought an iPhone 6 from a friend that bought a new phone. My SIM card from my Droid won't fit in the iPhone 6 and I don't trust myself to cut it and not mess it up. Can I go to a Verzion corporate store and get a SIM card to activate the iPhone and keep my UDP? Or would I be better to go to a VAR and get them to activate it to keep my UDP?
I'm just unsure of which place I should get a SIM card from since I'm not buying the phone directly from Verizon or a 3rd party.
I have a quick question. I currently have an Samsung Droid Charge with an UDP that is barely working anymore. I bought an iPhone 6 from a friend that bought a new phone. My SIM card from my Droid won't fit in the iPhone 6 and I don't trust myself to cut it and not mess it up. Can I go to a Verzion corporate store and get a SIM card to activate the iPhone and keep my UDP? Or would I be better to go to a VAR and get them to activate it to keep my UDP?
I'm just unsure of which place I should get a SIM card from since I'm not buying the phone directly from Verizon or a 3rd party.
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The switch will go away by itself in about a month. Just let it be until it falls off on its own.
Just an update I got my new droid Turbo today and everything worked perfectly! It already switched phones on Verizons website and I still have unlimited listed on my account. Just a question how hard would it be to remove the switch from my account?
The switch will go away by itself in about a month. Just let it be until it falls off on its own.
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There is a loophole that can use a basic line's upgrade. It's not quite the old way, but it can be done. If you use its upgrade, obviously, this will lock you into another 2 year contract with the basic line. The bigger question is do you need the basic line for another 2 years after using its upgrade?
Thanks for the reply! Makes sense. Any thoughts on what I should do with L3? I don't have to port the phone number or get rid of L3 (feature phone) since my son never uses it. Is there any value to keeping it as a $10/ month dummy phone on my Verizon account to facilitate another upgrade in October? Or is that loophole closed or would I be locked into paying for a smartphone access fee and data for L3?
There is a loophole that can use a basic line's upgrade. It's not quite the old way, but it can be done. If you use its upgrade, obviously, this will lock you into another 2 year contract with the basic line. The bigger question is do you need the basic line for another 2 years after using its upgrade?
Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Maybe I am just not seeing it, or I am confused!
Here is my situation:
UDP on my line - no upgrade avail
Basic Plan on second line - upgrade avail.
How can I keep UDP and get new phone for my line?
Thanks in advance for helping and old guy!
Maybe I am just not seeing it, or I am confused!
Here is my situation:
UDP on my line - no upgrade avail
Basic Plan on second line - upgrade avail.
How can I keep UDP and get new phone for my line?
Thanks in advance for helping and old guy!
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