Nexus 6 bought on T-Mobile use on Verizon

[jj14x]

It doesn't matter which one it is. There are no IMEI numbers listed in the VZW servers to get a normal activation done. You have to only have the sim working to get the phone to work.

Yes but you didn't buy the phone at t-mobile....

Doesn't matter. It's all the same phone.

Actually, Closingracer is likely correct. Sprint and Verizon (the CDMA carriers) maintain the list of the IMEIs that they will permit on their network (regardless of whether the device has compatible hardware). If your phone's IMEI is not on their approved list (maintained on Sprint / Verizon's databases), you cannot get it activated with Sprint/Verizon.

The devices purchased from Moto and from Google Play have their IMEIs added on Verizon and Sprint's databases, so you can get them activated on their networks (I believe Moto N6 devices initially had problems getting activated on Sprint, but they got those IMEIs added and then activation was successful). Devices purchased from T-Mo/AT&T did not have their IMEIs in Verizon/Sprint's databases initially, so getting them activated on Verizon/Sprint was not possible.

Reading this, it looks like Verizon did permit that device to be activated - likely because they either added the IMEIs, or because user used the SIM from the previous device.

 

[lukejwalka23]

Actually, Closingracer is likely correct. Sprint and Verizon (the CDMA carriers) maintain the list of the IMEIs that they will permit on their network (regardless of whether the device has compatible hardware). If your phone's IMEI is not on their approved list (maintained on Sprint / Verizon's databases), you cannot get it activated with Sprint/Verizon.

The devices purchased from Moto and from Google Play have their IMEIs added on Verizon and Sprint's databases, so you can get them activated on their networks (I believe Moto N6 devices initially had problems getting activated on Sprint, but they got those IMEIs added and then activation was successful). Devices purchased from T-Mo/AT&T did not have their IMEIs in Verizon/Sprint's databases initially, so getting them activated on Verizon/Sprint was not possible.

Reading this, it looks like Verizon did permit that device to be activated - likely because they either added the IMEIs, or because user used the SIM from the previous device.

Okay, I'm seeing where I messed up in my write up. Even though my IMEI numbers were given to the rep I talked to, VZW never found nor accepted them. This has been the basis of my argument: I still have my phone working (because of my working sim) without VZW having its IMEI in their systems. I convinced the guy to activate the sim on my Note's line and popped it into the Nexus.

Posted via my Moto Nexus 6 on VZW

 

[NickA]

Okay, I'm seeing where I messed up in my write up. Even though my IMEI numbers were given to the rep I talked to, VZW never found nor accepted them. This has been the basis of my argument: I still have my phone working (because of my working sim) without VZW having its IMEI in their systems. I convinced the guy to activate the sim on my Note's line and popped it into the Nexus.

Posted via my Moto Nexus 6 on VZW

Exactly. As long as you have an activated Verizon SIM you're fine.

I bought a SIM locked AT&T Nexus 6, paid 24 bucks to CellUnlocker and had an unlock code in two days. Popped my Verizon SIM in it with no issues.

 

[anon(27512)]

Has anyone at AC actually done this? Seems like a lot to go to tmobile>start new service>get device>cancel service>profit?

 

[whtchdr]

Has anyone at AC actually done this? Seems like a lot to go to tmobile>start new service>get device>cancel service>profit?

I purchased mine from T-Mobile and have been using it on Verizon since day one. Had to activate service with them though, and after calling today to cancel the line and keep the device they told me it had to stay active for 20 days before I could close the account and keep the phone. Also told me that they would not "unlock" the phone for use on another carrier unless I kept active service with them for 40 days. I doubt that part is true for the Nexus 6 since it's already working just fine on VZW.

 

[sftl97]

I purchased mine from T-Mobile and have been using it on Verizon since day one. Had to activate service with them though, and after calling today to cancel the line and keep the device they told me it had to stay active for 20 days before I could close the account and keep the phone. Also told me that they would not "unlock" the phone for use on another carrier unless I kept active service with them for 40 days. I doubt that part is true for the Nexus 6 since it's already working just fine on VZW.

Wouldn't going 20 days make you subject to an ETF? what happened to the 14day trial period? or is that just for a return of a phone?

 

[ACG00]

I just did this today.. My local T-Mo store had N6s in stock and I bought one on impulse. Rather than go thru the hassle of activating service though, I paid up front for the phone. The only negative is they wouldn't sell it without service, so I ended up having to buy it with a pre-paid SIM. They didn't even activate it for me, I just popped the SIM out of the phone (didn't bother to even power the phone up with the T-MO SIM), swapped in my VZW SIM and I was up and running in minutes. Kind of a bummer to have to buy the T-Mo pre-paid SIM as a part of this, but I'm sure I can figure out something to do with it.

Anyway though, I guess what the rep told you would apply if the device was carrier locked. However, since T-Mo has no contracts there's no reason you shouldn't be able to just cancel the line of service without any penalty.

 

[whtchdr]

Wouldn't going 20 days make you subject to an ETF? what happened to the 14day trial period? or is that just for a return of a phone?

14 day period is just for return of a phone. There is no ETF since I didn't buy the phone on contract.

 

[anon(27512)]

I purchased mine from T-Mobile and have been using it on Verizon since day one. Had to activate service with them though, and after calling today to cancel the line and keep the device they told me it had to stay active for 20 days before I could close the account and keep the phone. Also told me that they would not "unlock" the phone for use on another carrier unless I kept active service with them for 40 days. I doubt that part is true for the Nexus 6 since it's already working just fine on VZW.

That sucks. Pathetic that it is so hard to get this phone.

 

[anon(27512)]

I just did this today.. My local T-Mo store had N6s in stock and I bought one on impulse. Rather than go thru the hassle of activating service though, I paid up front for the phone. The only negative is they wouldn't sell it without service, so I ended up having to buy it with a pre-paid SIM. They didn't even activate it for me, I just popped the SIM out of the phone (didn't bother to even power the phone up with the T-MO SIM), swapped in my VZW SIM and I was up and running in minutes. Kind of a bummer to have to buy the T-Mo pre-paid SIM as a part of this, but I'm sure I can figure out something to do with it.

Anyway though, I guess what the rep told you would apply if the device was carrier locked. However, since T-Mo has no contracts there's no reason you shouldn't be able to just cancel the line of service without any penalty.

So you bought the phone and a t-mo prepaid sim and they were cool with that?

 

[ACG00]

So you bought the phone and a t-mo prepaid sim and they were cool with that?

Yup, 100%

 

[anon(27512)]

Yup, 100%

Hmm. How much was the sim? $10?

 

[Lambertoid]

If it comes from tmobile it's locked because we receive them from moto not Google get it unlocked

i hate big phones thats why i got a.. (phablet)

 

[ACG00]

The SIM was $10 (it was pre-installed in the phone).

And no, definitely not locked. I had zero issue popping the T-Mo sim out and replacing it with my VZW SIM. Powered the phone up and it registered on VZW immediately.

Also, no T-Mo software at all on the phone.

 

[siddoway54]

If I buy a nexus 6 that is blacklisted on t mobile will I be able to use it on verizon?

 

[crackers8199]

T-mo store man trying to tell me they won't unlock the phone til I have tmo service for at least two months, even if I buy the phone outright....this is not true, right? How do I get them to sell me the phone?

 

[Benjamin_NYC]

If it comes from tmobile it's locked because we receive them from moto not Google get it unlocked

i hate big phones thats why i got a.. (phablet)

Wrong.

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[dlpayton]

All these posts made me curious. Got a 64gb Nexus 6 from T-Mobile today. Activated the phone on T-Mobile. Then I swapped the SIM with my Verizon phone. Booted it up and it works on Verizon. )))

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[milky la]

It worked for me after inserting Verizon sim into a nexus 6 (cut to nano size) and *turning off WiFi* (didn't need a phone reset). My Nexus 6 was bought directly from Motorola store (US version, XT1103).

 

[Benjamin_NYC]

All these posts made me curious. Got a 64gb Nexus 6 from T-Mobile today. Activated the phone on T-Mobile. Then I swapped the SIM with my Verizon phone. Booted it up and it works on Verizon. )))

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Of course. T-Mobile doesn't lock their N6. No one does, except ridiculous AT&T, which have also ruined their model with bloat and branding.

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