Can I bring This To The Verizon Store? Hi - This may seem like a silly question but I need to confirm - my mother had this phone and needed a new one on the count that she put it in the laundry by accident. The verizon store does not sell these anymore. If I buy this phone online, can I bring it to the Verizon store and have them put all her contacts and phone number on it? Or is it something I can get into trouble for? I know its a lame question but I like to double/triple confirm things.... Can I bring This To The Verizon Store? Hi - This may seem like a silly question but I need to confirm - my mother had this phone and needed a new one on the count that she put it in the laundry by... » Read More Can I bring This To The Verizon Store? Hi - This may seem like a silly question but I need to confirm - my mother had this phone and needed a new one on the count that she put it in the laundry by accident. The verizon store does not sell these anymore. If I buy this phone online, can I bring it to the Verizon store and have them put all her contacts and phone number on it? Or is it something I can get into trouble for? I know its a lame question but I like to double/triple confirm things.... « Show Less
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Yes.... with one caveat..... your contacts must have been previously backed up to the Verizon website. If they were you can download your own contacts to your new phone.
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Absolutely, just pop into a Verizon store and the salespeople can switch everything in a matter of seconds, or you can contact Verizon direct and follow the steps to transfer info, number etc to your new phone. Your security number won't change. The old phone will be deactivated from further use and you can recycle it. I just went to the Verizon store and let them do the work, free of charge, it was a lot quicker than following steps on the phone. Good Luck!
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Hello Margaret, Thank You for contacting us!I am sorry if there was any confusion. This phone is locked to the carrier listed, Verizon. When we list a cellular carrier on the title of our items, this indicates that the phone is locked and can only be used with that carrier. If you are looking for an unlocked GSM phone or a phone for a specific carrier, you can return to our listings. Please use the search field on the left and search ""unlocked"" or for your preferred carrier's name, such as "Verizon," "Sprint," "T-Mobile," ""AT&T;,"" or others.Thank You, Hello Margaret, Thank You for contacting us!I am sorry if there was any confusion. This phone is locked to the carrier listed, Verizon. When we list a cellular carrier on the title of our items, this indicates that the phone is locked and can only be used with that carrier. If you are looking for an unlocked GSM phone or a phone for a specific carrier, you can return to our listings. Please use the search field on the left and search ""unlocked"" or for your preferred carrier's name, such as "Verizon," "Sprint,"... » Read More Hello Margaret, Thank You for contacting us!I am sorry if there was any confusion. This phone is locked to the carrier listed, Verizon. When we list a cellular carrier on the title of our items, this indicates that the phone is locked and can only be used with that carrier. If you are looking for an unlocked GSM phone or a phone for a specific carrier, you can return to our listings. Please use the search field on the left and search ""unlocked"" or for your preferred carrier's name, such as "Verizon," "Sprint," "T-Mobile," ""AT&T;,"" or others.Thank You, « Show Less
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Yes you can. I had the same situation. You can actually call Verizon to change phones.
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I would not waste my time taking it to the local store. Most of them are cluless, and will tell you it's not doable. It's 100% doable. Put your sim card in your new phone, and use Wifi as much as you want. It's an unbranded phone not carried by AT&T;, so they have no way (at least for now) of knowing it's a smartphone.
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Just got off the phone with Amazon. Having ordered 6/2, I assumed they'd at least have some information about when they might be getting them in and when they might ship them. Instead they said they are backordered, they don't know when they will receive their shipment, and they have no clue when they will ship. Basically, the person on the phone simply read off the main product screen.My recommendation to people looking to get this is not to order from Amazon until they finish fulfilling their back order. Go with a smaller place which actually knows how many they have in stock and you can feel confident the guys going to walk over to a pile, wrap the phone, and ship it off. Just got off the phone with Amazon. Having ordered 6/2, I assumed they'd at least have some information about when they might be getting them in and when they might ship them. Instead they said they are backordered, they don't know when they will receive their shipment, and they have no clue when they will ship. Basically, the person on the phone simply read off the main product screen.My recommendation to people looking to get this is not to order from Amazon until they finish fulfilling their back order. Go with a smaller place which actually knows how many they have in stock... » Read More Just got off the phone with Amazon. Having ordered 6/2, I assumed they'd at least have some information about when they might be getting them in and when they might ship them. Instead they said they are backordered, they don't know when they will receive their shipment, and they have no clue when they will ship. Basically, the person on the phone simply read off the main product screen.My recommendation to people looking to get this is not to order from Amazon until they finish fulfilling their back order. Go with a smaller place which actually knows how many they have in stock and you can feel confident the guys going to walk over to a pile, wrap the phone, and ship it off. « Show Less
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I contacted Verizon, they told me to ask for the serial number of this phone? This will allow me to check with them and see if this is compatible and would work in my account? Thanks.
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I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the... » Read More I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! « Show Less
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All prepaid phones require their ESN or IMEI to be activated at the time of purchase. It prevents the activation of shoplifted phones. This goes for online shopping and in-store. The short answer is the phone is unusable and the seller made the error. I'd return it with the reason you gave. You should also not have to pay shipping but might have to argue that. This happens once in a while and it happened to me before. One time I was dealing with Tracfone and was able to explain the situation. They asked me to fax them the receipt and they were able to activate the phone. Might be an option with you but their customer svc is spotty at best. Easiest solution is to return the phone and get a new one. All prepaid phones require their ESN or IMEI to be activated at the time of purchase. It prevents the activation of shoplifted phones. This goes for online shopping and in-store. The short answer is the phone is unusable and the seller made the error. I'd return it with the reason you gave. You should also not have to pay shipping but might have to argue that. This happens once in a while and it happened to me before. One time I was dealing with Tracfone and was able to explain the situation. They asked me to fax them the receipt and they were able to activate the phone. Might be an option... » Read More All prepaid phones require their ESN or IMEI to be activated at the time of purchase. It prevents the activation of shoplifted phones. This goes for online shopping and in-store. The short answer is the phone is unusable and the seller made the error. I'd return it with the reason you gave. You should also not have to pay shipping but might have to argue that. This happens once in a while and it happened to me before. One time I was dealing with Tracfone and was able to explain the situation. They asked me to fax them the receipt and they were able to activate the phone. Might be an option with you but their customer svc is spotty at best. Easiest solution is to return the phone and get a new one. « Show Less
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I get the feeling even Verizon doesn't know what they do these days! I loved them under the contracts, but they have proven to be a nightmare in the prepaid category. Frankly, they don't make much sense. My best answer to you is to contact Verizon and ask before you put any money into a new phone. Better safe than sorry when it comes to this. Good luck and, by the way, have a wonderful holiday season!
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We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to the phone without any restrictions.As a large seller we have a mixed inventory, some of the phones will have logos and others won't, we do not differentiate from the two. Whichever the case, these are new phones ready for use.
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As long as its not a prepaid phone you can. I bought the same phone on amazon. When I got it I took it to Verizon and they activated it for me. I kept my same number too. But this one says prepaid. Try searching for the one that's not prepaid
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I'm with Verizon, I called them and gave them pertinent numbers. I had no problems in transferring the use of my old cell phone to the new-used one. Calling your carrier would be the certain way to know this particular model can be utilized by your carrier's network.
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Thanks Efrain!Amazon is not exchanging this produt. Instead, they make a refund and you have to buy the phone again. It takes a very long time to be processed, and, as I wrote, my brother is coming to Venezuela very soon.I bought all my cell phones here, all of them in sealed boxes. So, I was thinking that it can be a mistake. But now I'm calm...Hope you enjoy the phone, you can find many apps for free over internet, in order to get the most of the phone. If you need help, just let me know.Thanks again!!!
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Yes, that is what I did with this phone. My son had another older model LG that was acting up and rather than buying or getting new phone for free from Verizon and committing to another 2 year contract, I simply bought this LG and replaced his old LG. With Verizon, they allow you to switch phones easily from home without any service charge or penalties. You can visit Verizon's website and they have instructions on switching phones along with transferring your address book over to the new phone. As for the pictures, you'll have to buy an SD card to transfer the memory from your old old phone to the new phone. Good luck. Yes, that is what I did with this phone. My son had another older model LG that was acting up and rather than buying or getting new phone for free from Verizon and committing to another 2 year contract, I simply bought this LG and replaced his old LG. With Verizon, they allow you to switch phones easily from home without any service charge or penalties. You can visit Verizon's website and they have instructions on switching phones along with transferring your address book over to the new phone. As for the pictures, you'll have to buy an SD card to transfer the memory from your old old phone... » Read More Yes, that is what I did with this phone. My son had another older model LG that was acting up and rather than buying or getting new phone for free from Verizon and committing to another 2 year contract, I simply bought this LG and replaced his old LG. With Verizon, they allow you to switch phones easily from home without any service charge or penalties. You can visit Verizon's website and they have instructions on switching phones along with transferring your address book over to the new phone. As for the pictures, you'll have to buy an SD card to transfer the memory from your old old phone to the new phone. Good luck. « Show Less
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I know this is an old post, but I figured I would throw the answer out there. Due to Verizon's desire to screw their customers over at every opportunity, this phone is not able to be activated on a contract plan immediately after purchasing it here. Sure, you could go to Verizon and pay the full MSRP on these lumps of crap, or you could buy it here for a somewhat reasonable price. If you buy it here, though, you must wait for 6 months before the phone can be activated on a contract account. To put it differently, the phone, as you would purchase it from this very product page, would absolutely work on the contract plan, but Verizon will not allow it until 6 months have elapsed from the date of purchase.
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this is not really brand new, someone had bought it thru tmobile and sells it here. only thing you might risk is, the original owner may place an imei block on the device and apply insurance claim for replacement and report it lost. they can even do it after the 120day period after which you can no longer return the item for refund.