[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon
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Thanks, that's what I thought. There was a fellow Android Central reader on Swappa who sold for a quick sale and actually mentioned what the whole deal was in his listing. One of the things he did was put the SIM in the iPhone and made a call. He had me worried that maybe I should do the same, but I figured I would check with you first.
Thanks...will continue to proceed with my sales as is.
Thanks, that's what I thought. There was a fellow Android Central reader on Swappa who sold for a quick sale and actually mentioned what the whole deal was in his listing. One of the things he did was put the SIM in the iPhone and made a call. He had me worried that maybe I should do the same, but I figured I would check with you first.
Thanks...will continue to proceed with my sales as is.
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That is correct. You can only transfer an upgrade to a line that does not already have an upgrade.
That is correct. You can only transfer an upgrade to a line that does not already have an upgrade.
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It's generally advise not to do in-store pick up as there is always a chance that a rep may screw things up. If you are doing the true Best Buy Method, you are better off shipping the phone home. A transfer upgrade is possible, but it is definitely a YMMV situation. Claiming the phone is a gift may work, but no promises.
It's generally advise not to do in-store pick up as there is always a chance that a rep may screw things up. If you are doing the true Best Buy Method, you are better off shipping the phone home. A transfer upgrade is possible, but it is definitely a YMMV situation. Claiming the phone is a gift may work, but no promises.
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Re: [Instruction] How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Let's assume that I do buy a subsidized phone and that Best Buy doesn't allowed me to walk away under the gift pretense how long do I have to wait in order to order online ship home....
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Just regular shipping, I got the phones within 2-3 days...and the phones came from Alaska (not kidding.)
I would just get them shipped and call it a day. The phones are insured and plus before the phones are shipped out, Verizon has already updated your lines with a contract on your line(s).
Just regular shipping, I got the phones within 2-3 days...and the phones came from Alaska (not kidding.)
I would just get them shipped and call it a day. The phones are insured and plus before the phones are shipped out, Verizon has already updated your lines with a contract on your line(s).
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I'm curious why you say that. I've transferred upgrades and completed the process on the Verizon website. Is there a nuance to the Best Buy method that I'm not considering? I thought it was the same; transfer the upgrade, order phone, and either toss the SIM or activate on a TDP line.
I'm curious why you say that. I've transferred upgrades and completed the process on the Verizon website. Is there a nuance to the Best Buy method that I'm not considering? I thought it was the same; transfer the upgrade, order phone, and either toss the SIM or activate on a TDP line.
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What's the best route here?
5 Lines:
Line 1: UDP - upgrade available, contract ends 1/2/16, uses 12gb/mo on average
Line 2: TDP - in contract until 3/26/16, needs a new phone
Line 3: TDP - upgrade available
Line 4: TDP - upgrade available
Line 5: TDP - under contract, no upgrade available
Plan to get a Moto X Pure Edition soon for the UDP line, so no need for the upgrade. But would like to extend contract to avoid the additional $20/mo for UDP. Can I transfer the upgrade to Line 2 and activate the phone on Line 2 without losing UDP on Line 1? Or, will that force Line 1 off into a TDP?
What's the best route here?
5 Lines:
Line 1: UDP - upgrade available, contract ends 1/2/16, uses 12gb/mo on average
Line 2: TDP - in contract until 3/26/16, needs a new phone
Line 3: TDP - upgrade available
Line 4: TDP - upgrade available
Line 5: TDP - under contract, no upgrade available
Plan to get a Moto X Pure Edition soon for the UDP line, so no need for the upgrade. But would like to extend contract to avoid the additional $20/mo for UDP. Can I transfer the upgrade to Line 2 and activate the phone on Line 2 without losing UDP on Line 1? Or, will that force Line 1 off into a TDP?
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I really don't know. But it sure would be cutting it close to 11/15 if you need to beat that date.
I really don't know. But it sure would be cutting it close to 11/15 if you need to beat that date.
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We are trying to get a new phone. My wife wants my iPhone 6 that is currently on UDP Line 1.
I'd take her UDP Line 2 upgrade and get a new phone.
My thoughts were do the Flying Arrow and then just switch the current Line 1 iPhone to Line 2 once the PEO falls off.
Does that change anything, or would you still recommend the Best Buy method?
We are trying to get a new phone. My wife wants my iPhone 6 that is currently on UDP Line 1.
I'd take her UDP Line 2 upgrade and get a new phone.
My thoughts were do the Flying Arrow and then just switch the current Line 1 iPhone to Line 2 once the PEO falls off.
Does that change anything, or would you still recommend the Best Buy method?
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The V10 shows it's available for shipping but when I go through the process it only is allowing me to pick up in store. Am I missing something to be able to ship it or is the shipping availability an error on the website?
The V10 shows it's available for shipping but when I go through the process it only is allowing me to pick up in store. Am I missing something to be able to ship it or is the shipping availability an error on the website?
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Another best buy method success story to report. No line transfers on mine though, a little easier than most people I think. Cut my card down with the Noosy brand cutter from Amazon (after much anxiety, I must admit), a little sanding to make it fit, and it worked like a champ. VZW website confirms new contract date and still UPD. Thanks so very much for the help!!!
Another best buy method success story to report. No line transfers on mine though, a little easier than most people I think. Cut my card down with the Noosy brand cutter from Amazon (after much anxiety, I must admit), a little sanding to make it fit, and it worked like a champ. VZW website confirms new contract date and still UPD. Thanks so very much for the help!!!
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Hey dusoccer10,
We have 2 UDP lines, mine and my moms, 1 TDP my brothers line. I believe my mom is L1, myself L2 and my brother L3. Last time I did this through verizon, I transferred my upgrade to my brother and ordered a G2. Phone arrived to my house, trashed the SIM that came with G2 and never lost my UDP. Verizon's website looks a little different from last time so I am weary to go too far with the transfer and upgrade process. I guess that I'm confused as whether to log into Verizon, transfer my moms upgrade to my brothers line, or to log into BestBuy and transfer her upgrade through BB. I'm not sure if it even makes a difference how I do it.
Hey dusoccer10,
We have 2 UDP lines, mine and my moms, 1 TDP my brothers line. I believe my mom is L1, myself L2 and my brother L3. Last time I did this through verizon, I transferred my upgrade to my brother and ordered a G2. Phone arrived to my house, trashed the SIM that came with G2 and never lost my UDP. Verizon's website looks a little different from last time so I am weary to go too far with the transfer and upgrade process. I guess that I'm confused as whether to log into Verizon, transfer my moms upgrade to my brothers line, or to log into BestBuy and transfer her upgrade through BB. I'm not sure if it even makes a difference how I do it.
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Transferring an upgrade is a different story. I'm talking about the straight Best Buy method where you upgrade directly on the unlimited line through Verizon's system and use your old SIM. Verizon is known to automatically move you to a tiered plan by going this route.
Transferring an upgrade is a different story. I'm talking about the straight Best Buy method where you upgrade directly on the unlimited line through Verizon's system and use your old SIM. Verizon is known to automatically move you to a tiered plan by going this route.
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Just transfer the upgrade from Line 1 to Line 2 and order the new phone. When it arrives, it is safe to activate on Line 2. This will extend Line 1's contract and give Line 2 a new phone. The unlimited plan will be safe.
Just transfer the upgrade from Line 1 to Line 2 and order the new phone. When it arrives, it is safe to activate on Line 2. This will extend Line 1's contract and give Line 2 a new phone. The unlimited plan will be safe.
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In this scenario, make sure that Best Buy resets everything before leaving the store. Then, when you get home, just upgrade online and have it shipped. Usually, your contract will show as being extended in about 24 hours.
In this scenario, make sure that Best Buy resets everything before leaving the store. Then, when you get home, just upgrade online and have it shipped. Usually, your contract will show as being extended in about 24 hours.
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It doesn't make a difference whether you use Best Buy or Verizon. Either way, you have the process correct.
It doesn't make a difference whether you use Best Buy or Verizon. Either way, you have the process correct.
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I think because they are doing an offer to get a free 24" TV. I was noticing that also. I am torn on trying that and then doing like somebody posted earlier today about when you go in to pick it up, saying it is a gift and getting them to not activate it.
Otherwise I was thinking about getting the S6, which ever one is the same price as V10 and then going back to the store to do an exchange for the V10. (Lots of memory, removable battery, and SD card! Winner, winner, chicken dinner) and there is an offer from LG for a 200gb card, x-tra battery and dock charger for buying the V10. I really wish they carried the new Nexus 5x at Best Buy. The first Nexus 6 is too big for me. The 6p would be better, at least it is newer tech.
I think because they are doing an offer to get a free 24" TV. I was noticing that also. I am torn on trying that and then doing like somebody posted earlier today about when you go in to pick it up, saying it is a gift and getting them to not activate it.
Otherwise I was thinking about getting the S6, which ever one is the same price as V10 and then going back to the store to do an exchange for the V10. (Lots of memory, removable battery, and SD card! Winner, winner, chicken dinner) and there is an offer from LG for a 200gb card, x-tra battery and dock charger for buying the V10. I really wish they carried the new Nexus 5x at Best Buy. The first Nexus 6 is too big for me. The 6p would be better, at least it is newer tech.
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Last year I broke my note 3 taking the vzw case off of it (case pulled out volume rocker with it.) I got an Asurion replacement.
Why do I mention this?
I explained to my wife how this procedure would work and that I would tie up her iphone 6plus for a couple of hours doing the activation in her tdp through using her sim. Guess what kind of case she has on her beloved 6plus?
Anyway it's off now because she rightly questions my ability to take of her case , do the sim swap, second sim swap, put her case back on without breaking her iphone. Sadly, I am all thumbs and it is a fair probability.
Anyway..great thread and thanks for all the help but looks like I'll be paying the $20 and keeping the Note 3. Ugh.
Last year I broke my note 3 taking the vzw case off of it (case pulled out volume rocker with it.) I got an Asurion replacement.
Why do I mention this?
I explained to my wife how this procedure would work and that I would tie up her iphone 6plus for a couple of hours doing the activation in her tdp through using her sim. Guess what kind of case she has on her beloved 6plus?
Anyway it's off now because she rightly questions my ability to take of her case , do the sim swap, second sim swap, put her case back on without breaking her iphone. Sadly, I am all thumbs and it is a fair probability.
Anyway..great thread and thanks for all the help but looks like I'll be paying the $20 and keeping the Note 3. Ugh.
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