is this phone brand new?no contarct needed ? i am still on the VZ plan &amp; my phone died. need a new phone.
302214
The phone I ordered was described as new on Amazon and it was in fact brand new in the original box. It was sold thru Amazon by Bonanza Deals. I ordered it because my Verizon contract had expired and I didn't want to extend it for 2 years, especially since I extended a contract on another line by buying a new phone from Verizon and it died within a month and they replaced it with a refurbished phone. I activated it easily over the phone and it didn't extend my contract. I'll never buy another phone directly from Verizon!
2003150
The one I purchased was brand new, in the box. Never had a problem with it and I am rough on phones. Best reception and connecivity. Would not trade it for any of the smart phones out there.
2114222
I ordered one for someone else. He took it to his local Verizon store (may have been franchise store, not sure) and they managed to set it up for him after calling someone and working with it for about an hour. It was in a small town; not everyone at cell phone stores is as helpful. Other option was new 4G card with higher cost, but no 4G was available in that area.
1207878
I bought a used one and it came to me like it was new in a box and extremely clean. So I wouldn't be surprised if they came new in the box. But I don't know for sure. It's one of the best phones that I have ever owned while being extremely rugged. No problems at all. Good luck with your purchase.
748466
The box states 'new', but Sprint won't activate it since it was jail broken/flashed and removed from Sprint inventory. I spoke to Sprint customer service, they told me to go to a corporate office. I did. The office said that since the device was removed from inventory, there is no way for me to activate it. Was surprised, as sprint has has activated multiple phones for my family plan over the years. I wasted 2 hours at the sprint store and an hour of travel time... Not worth it.
1078970
what is the difference between a refurbished and a used phone? will we know how long it was used and if it works well now? <<< 1. test EVERYTHING TO MAKE SURE IT WORKS RIGHT..2get an extended warranty with verizon so yer covered.......
643476
Hello, The phone is pretty new, less than a year. I got it when I returned the old one right before the warranty ran out. Yes the phone no longer has warranty. Thanks, Difybooks
1809200
Depends on the individual seller re: what it comes with. I bought one supposedly as new but when I got it it looked tampered with (maybe reconditioned) and it fell apart after a few months use. I went back to using my original old LG VX8550. If I could find an actual guaranteed NEW one I would buy it. Very reliable, great signal easy to use (I am not into texting or internet use on my phone so this simple basic phone works great-and takes good quality photos as well). That's the most help i can be for you.
1635390
Thanks, Cheryl. Difficult to believe that a "new" phone came without a manual. All of the others, purchased from the Verizon store, did include a manual. Makes me suspicious. Are you happy with the phone?
1595709
yes,when i bought this phone,it said new.when i got the phone i opened it and it was new and it works great.they are great phones and they do not make them anymore so i also bought a spare. i hope this will help you.
2044283
you need to take the sim card out of the broken device and into the new. I did not call VZ and everything worked fine
1078969
No you cannot. That is why I had a problem with it. You need to find a refurbished phone or one that is listed as having service for a year prior. The only way to use a verizon phone (pre-paid or contract) for an exsisting contract or plan is if the phone has been previously used for 1 year or more.
767838
I tried to download my I tune file for my music and other video. I had some problem, the seller asked mo to go the Apple store to check out. I was told my apple that this phone is previously owned. I bought fro Amazon as new. I dont know, if this is actually pre owned. Seller should tell it new or used. I bought it as new per the seller.
1935861
Yes it is a brand new phone. Exactly like you but from the store. Just gotta have a SIM card for it. Like mine is At and T. It is not locked on a specific cellular network.
1426481
Yes...It is a new phone...comes in the factory carton with everything as they always do. It is a lovely phone. It is a Verizon phone and as a Verizon mobile phone subscriber, we took it to the Verizon store and they were happy to set it up just as though we had purchased it at the store. It is a lovely phone! It replaced the same phone when it started acting-up after three years. We were happy to be able to find one...the only model left with a touch screen that is not an iPhone...only ones left are the old style flip phones. They are attempting to drive every one into iPhones at much higher rates. Yes...It is a new phone...comes in the factory carton with everything as they always do. It is a lovely phone. It is a Verizon phone and as a Verizon mobile phone subscriber, we took it to the Verizon store and they were happy to set it up just as though we had purchased it at the store. It is a lovely phone! It replaced the same phone when it started acting-up after three years. We were happy to be able to find one...the only model left with a touch screen that is not an iPhone...only ones left are the old style flip phones. They are attempting to drive every one into iPhones at much... » Read More Yes...It is a new phone...comes in the factory carton with everything as they always do. It is a lovely phone. It is a Verizon phone and as a Verizon mobile phone subscriber, we took it to the Verizon store and they were happy to set it up just as though we had purchased it at the store. It is a lovely phone! It replaced the same phone when it started acting-up after three years. We were happy to be able to find one...the only model left with a touch screen that is not an iPhone...only ones left are the old style flip phones. They are attempting to drive every one into iPhones at much higher rates. « Show Less
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Ours were new. It was unlocked, but we use Verizon anyway. Does not come with SIM card.
326372
I, also, believe that the "new" phone I ordered was not new. The camera does not produce clear, crisp pictures of the previous camera of the same type that was lost. Since I don't use my phone camera I did not return the phone but I would suggest that, if you rely on the phone camera, return the phone and request another new one.