Once moto maker becomes available for Verizon (hopefully next week), is it possible to keep unlimited data and get the on contract price and do moto maker? I have a family share plan with 2 lines with unlimited data and 1 line that's a feature phone (no data). I know if I go to the store I can simply transfer an upgrade from one of my unlimited lines to the feature phone line, upgrade it and add a data plan temporarily. Then activate it on that line and get them to then switch it to my unlimited line and cancel the data plan I put on the feature phone line. While that works in store, does anyone know of any way to accomplish that and do moto maker as well? Thanks in advance.
If Vzw goes the Moto Maker pin method, I don't see why not.
Does anyone know the Moto Maker Verizon variant bootloader status?
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yawdapaah said:
If Vzw goes the Moto Maker pin method, I don't see why not.
Does anyone know the Moto Maker Verizon variant bootloader status?
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any carrier branded device will have a locked bootlaoder for VZW. Only way to get an unlocked one is buy a Dev edition at full retail, problem is no access to MotoMaker if oyu buy Dev edition
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any carrier branded device will have a locked bootlaoder for VZW. Only way to get an unlocked one is buy a Dev edition at full retail, problem is no access to MotoMaker if oyu buy Dev edition
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I honestly don't care about Moto Maker. I remember reading that all phones purchased via Moto Maker could be boatloader unlocked.
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I honestly don't care about Moto Maker. I remember reading that all phones purchased via Moto Maker could be boatloader unlocked.
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Unfortunately that's not true. Maybe they meant SIM unlocked.
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I honestly don't care about Moto Maker. I remember reading that all phones purchased via Moto Maker could be boatloader unlocked.
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Maybe SIM card unlocked but not bootloader. Honestly that ( bootloader unlock) would make no sense seeing as AT&T is the only company using MotoMaker still and all there devices are locked. That said I dont care either, I buy retail and buy Dev edition anyways. no contract for me & i want my unlimited data still.
Thanks guys. Ordered the Dev Ed for Vzw. :good:
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If Vzw goes the Moto Maker pin method, I don't see why not.
Does anyone know the Moto Maker Verizon variant bootloader status?
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Thanks! How would that work? I don't really know how the moto maker pin works. Would I be able to transfer the upgrade to my non smart phone and then get the moto maker pin, then have the Verizon store rep switch the moto x line to my unlimited data line?
jimmyn89 said:
Thanks! How would that work? I don't really know how the moto maker pin works. Would I be able to transfer the upgrade to my non smart phone and then get the moto maker pin, then have the Verizon store rep switch the moto x line to my unlimited data line?
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AFAIK, you go to the store just like any other upgrade but you don't walk out with the handset. Instead, you get a Pin # that you enter at the Moto Maker website and the phone is shipped to you.
I haven't done an upgrade transfer (one line only) but numerous people on xda and droid-life seem to have done it; you may need to find a rep that knows the procedure though.
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Once moto maker becomes available for Verizon (hopefully next week), is it possible to keep unlimited data and get the on contract price and do moto maker? I have a family share plan with 2 lines with unlimited data and 1 line that's a feature phone (no data). I know if I go to the store I can simply transfer an upgrade from one of my unlimited lines to the feature phone line, upgrade it and add a data plan temporarily. Then activate it on that line and get them to then switch it to my unlimited line and cancel the data plan I put on the feature phone line. While that works in store, does anyone know of any way to accomplish that and do moto maker as well? Thanks in advance.
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Any word on this? I'm also trying to do the same thing, but can't seem to use a transferred upgrade online.
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Any word on this? I'm also trying to do the same thing, but can't seem to use a transferred upgrade online.
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I'm in the same boat. My rep couldn't do it because of having to leave vzw site to finalize the order. Same on my end. I did ask her about the pin situation and I will report back if she figures anything out. I would just buy the dev edition buy not a big fan of the white and black look.
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I'm in the same boat. My rep couldn't do it because of having to leave vzw site to finalize the order. Same on my end. I did ask her about the pin situation and I will report back if she figures anything out. I would just buy the dev edition buy not a big fan of the white and black look.
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Sounds good - I was thinking about going in to a verizon store to ask about the PIN deal and see if I can get one from a transferred upgrade there. Probably won't be able to get there until Thursday, but I'll report back here with what I find if nothing else comes up first.
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Actually made it in this afternoon, and the reps seemed adamant that even transferring an upgrade would cause the unlimited data to be taken off the original line. So I didn't do anything else at the store.
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Sounds good - I was thinking about going in to a verizon store to ask about the PIN deal and see if I can get one from a transferred upgrade there. Probably won't be able to get there until Thursday, but I'll report back here with what I find if nothing else comes up first.
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Actually made it in this afternoon, and the reps seemed adamant that even transferring an upgrade would cause the unlimited data to be taken off the original line. So I didn't do anything else at the store.
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I was not able to do it online either. I'm going to try the transfer at a store on Monday to see if I have any better luck.
i've done two moto x upgrades and have unlimited on both lines.
see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525268
Success (I think)!
I went into my local Verizon store yesterday and had success! The key was using an upgrade from a line without an unlimited data package. I talked with customer care online and they confirmed that if I were to transfer an upgrade to OR from the line with unlimited data, I would lose it. So, in effect, I will have an available upgrade on my unlimited data line (as of next February- see below) that I can never use with a subsidized phone. I also talked to multiple sales reps at the store to confirm they'd be willing to the post-delivery swap for me before pulling the trigger. Here's my situation:
Nationwide Family Share Plan (700 minutes FWIW, but that shouldn't matter)
1) Line 1- Galaxy Nexus w/ unlimited data, upgrade eligible in 2/2014
2) Line 2- Feature phone, upgrade eligible now
Here's what happened:
1) Used the Line 2 upgrade to order a new Moto X with a Motomaker PIN and add (temporarily) to a minimum 2GB plan on that line
2) Went home and completed the order via Moto Maker
Here's what is supposed to happen next:
3) When the phone arrives, activate it on Line 2
4) Re-activate the old Line 2 feature phone, thus deactivating the new Moto X and cancelling the 2GB plan.
5) Put the SIM card from the Line 1 GNex into the Moto X and activate the phone.
Talking to customer care and to the in-store sales reps, it was advised to do steps 3-5 in person at the Verizon store, to make sure it all goes well. I archived my on-line conversation with customer care, so I have a record that indicates I should be able to keep unlimited data, just in case. Doing this will reset the upgrade date on the Line 2 to 11/2015 and not touch Line 1. Of course, as I mentioned above, the Line 1 upgrade is unusable (if I use a subsidized phone), or I will lose my unlimited data on that line.
Phone should arrive next Saturday, 11/23. Can't wait!
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Actually made it in this afternoon, and the reps seemed adamant that even transferring an upgrade would cause the unlimited data to be taken off the original line. So I didn't do anything else at the store.
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Don't believe them. I recently switched the upgrade from my unlimited vzw S4 to another line on my contract through the website and ordered a moto x on that line. I could've then switched the phone over to replace my S4 but it was for my wife so I kept it there. Nothing changed with my unlimited. I too was told several times that doing this exact thing would surrender my unlimited. It didn't.
people who are going in to the stores, asking what's this and how to do this to keep unlimited... STOP!
there's lots of help, including some previous posts (as well as a few helpful reps trolling the interwebz) on the how to... if you're going into a store to purchase a moto maker pin, ONLY tell them that you want to purchase a PIN with an alternate upgrade. all of that other stuff/details/etc. just confuses them and they have to put in their two cents. just go in to do what you need to do and get out.
640k said:
people who are going in to the stores, asking what's this and how to do this to keep unlimited... STOP!
there's lots of help, including some previous posts (as well as a few helpful reps trolling the interwebz) on the how to... if you're going into a store to purchase a moto maker pin, ONLY tell them that you want to purchase a PIN with an alternate upgrade. all of that other stuff/details/etc. just confuses them and they have to put in their two cents. just go in to do what you need to do and get out.
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The problem was that they were not going to let me transfer the upgrade for an in store purchase - they said the "proper" way to do this was to order the upgrade on the line that had it, and then transfer the phone to the alternate line afterwards (which definitely would remove the unlimited data). I dont think I could have convinced them to transfer the upgrade and then give me a PIN at the store I was at...
I ended up just doing it online (non-motomaker), which worked fine, but I'm a little disappointed I couldn't upgrade the storage.
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The problem was that they were not going to let me transfer the upgrade for an in store purchase - they said the "proper" way to do this was to order the upgrade on the line that had it, and then transfer the phone to the alternate line afterwards (which definitely would remove the unlimited data). I dont think I could have convinced them to transfer the upgrade and then give me a PIN at the store I was at...
I ended up just doing it online (non-motomaker), which worked fine, but I'm a little disappointed I couldn't upgrade the storage.
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stores do alternate upgrades all of the time. if you're still in your 14 days, i say go to a different store.
Just left a Verizon store. Was told I wouldnt be able to keep Unlimited by transferring the upgrade from my line to the non unlimited line, told him I wanted to try and see if it would work anyway. He goes through the process And it keeps our plan the same but he remained adamant that a soon as I activated it, it would change the plan. So it looks like I'll be seeing what happens, hoping for the best.
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Okay so a local Verizon authorized retailer is selling 16GB Moto X for $1 for new customers and for existing Verizon customers who are upgrade ready. I asked the guy if there were any catches, how it works with Verizon and all with future upgrades, he said there's no strings, they just upgrade through Verizon and I purchase the device from him instead of Verizon.
So... can someone tell me if this plan will NOT work?
1. Family member is eligible for upgrade, already has 2GB data plan. Go into store and upgrade to Moto X for $1 and extend Verizon contract for 2 years.
2. On Verizon account, swap family member's new Moto X and my device (Galaxy Nexus, unlimited data still).
3. Buy Developer Edition Moto X from Motorola off contract at $550
4. Active Developer Edition Moto X on my account.
5. Sell the $1 Moto X on Swappa or like
All of this so I could get a Dev Edition Moto X and keep unlimited data for only about $201 assuming I can sell the 16GB $1 Moto X for maybe $350. Family member gets upgraded from Droid X to my Galaxy Nexus. Come March of this year, move my upgrade to family member's account if they don't like my Galaxy Nexus.
I called Verizon, the rep assured me there's no difference in buying and renewing contract at retailer versus at Verizon.
It seems like a bargain... what am I missing?
If you are using a family member's upgrade to receive the Moto X for $1 through the retailer, then yes, this will work. It's exactly like doing a buddy upgrade swap directly through Verizon. It is suggested that you activate the Moto X on your family member's line first, before you swap the device over to your line though, just to make sure Verizon processes the device upgrade on their line.
Yes, on our family plan, one of the lines is eligible for a discounted upgrade. So I'd go with them to store, upgrade/active the $1 Moto X, then maybe a day later login to Verizon account, swap phones with that line so now I have the Moto X and they have my Galaxy Nexus. Then I'd buy a developer edition Moto X at full price. Once it arrives, active it on my line. Then sell the original $1 Moto X on Swappa or somewhere to recoup costs on the Developer Edition Moto X I purchased. Then, if needed, I could also give my upgrade (coming in March) to the other line I used to get the Moto X for $1 in case they aren't happy with my old Galaxy Nexus, but probably won't be an issue, they're coming from a Droid X on 3G.
So I should be safe and fair game right?
just make sure you activate the phone on the # you got the upgrade for BEFORE you put it on the unlimited plan. i just did it with verizon. used my dads upgrade, activated on his #, went to verizon and then moved it to my unlimited plan.
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Okay so a local Verizon authorized retailer is selling 16GB Moto X for $1 for new customers and for existing Verizon customers who are upgrade ready. I asked the guy if there were any catches, how it works with Verizon and all with future upgrades, he said there's no strings, they just upgrade through Verizon and I purchase the device from him instead of Verizon.
So... can someone tell me if this plan will NOT work?
1. Family member is eligible for upgrade, already has 2GB data plan. Go into store and upgrade to Moto X for $1 and extend Verizon contract for 2 years.
2. On Verizon account, swap family member's new Moto X and my device (Galaxy Nexus, unlimited data still).
3. Buy Developer Edition Moto X from Motorola off contract at $550
4. Active Developer Edition Moto X on my account.
5. Sell the $1 Moto X on Swappa or like
All of this so I could get a Dev Edition Moto X and keep unlimited data for only about $201 assuming I can sell the 16GB $1 Moto X for maybe $350. Family member gets upgraded from Droid X to my Galaxy Nexus. Come March of this year, move my upgrade to family member's account if they don't like my Galaxy Nexus.
I called Verizon, the rep assured me there's no difference in buying and renewing contract at retailer versus at Verizon.
It seems like a bargain... what am I missing?
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Make sure this retailer doesn't have "charge backs" meaning they charge your credit card the full retail price of the phone if you take it off your account. I used to work at a retailer and this was something I was in charge of doing, seeing where we lost commission.
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Make sure this retailer doesn't have "charge backs" meaning they charge your credit card the full retail price of the phone if you take it off your account. I used to work at a retailer and this was something I was in charge of doing, seeing where we lost commission.
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Ooh, okay, see that's good to know. So you're saying I'd probably be safe if after upgrading I swapped, but if I sell it and it shows up on another different Verizon account, there's a chance that they would then they bill you for the phone afterwards?
Doesn't seem right, if they're selling the device for $1.... Do retailers have the ability to track MEID numbers for this? Or do they just hit up Verizon all the time to check if phones have changed accounts?
How would I find out if they have charge backs?
After some reading, it sounds like you'd only get a chargeback if the line you upgraded on is cancelled, as in you sign up with Verizon, 2 years later you're eligible for upgrade, walk into retailer, upgrade line, then close VZW account and run off with device. Which is dumb anyway cause you'd have to pay the ETF, unless I guess you're planning to sell your contract and port your number over to a different service. So if I'm just upgrading the line, swapping phones, activating a new device on my line, upgraded line is still active, and sell the $1 moto x....
I assume I'd be fine then? as long as whoever I sell the moto X to doesn't cancel their contract??? Or as long as the line that was upgraded is still "on" then it wouldn't matter?
I found a post on HowardForums, google search howard forums chargebacks and it's the first link from about 2010, can't post links yet that talks about this.
Anything else someone can think of? I'm kinda out of ideas.
Just one note: If the upgrade line that you have coming up in March is the unlimited data line, you CANNOT ever use that upgrade, including transferring it to another line, AND keep unlimited data. When you transfer the upgrade you are effectively renewing the contract and they won't do that with the grandfathered unlimited data lines.
So if your friend/family member is not happy with the Nex, you won't be able to get a new phone for them with that upgrade. That is what I've been told at Verizon and read on this forum. If someone else has different info, please post, I'd love to be wrong!
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TwinsMom said:
Just one note: If the upgrade line that you have coming up in March is the unlimited data line, you CANNOT ever use that upgrade, including transferring it to another line, AND keep unlimited data. When you transfer the upgrade you are effectively renewing the contract and they won't do that with the grandfathered unlimited data lines.
So if your friend/family member is not happy with the Nex, you won't be able to get a new phone for them with that upgrade. That is what I've been told at Verizon and read on this forum. If someone else has different info, please post, I'd love to be wrong!
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you can transfer upgrade to and from an unlimited line without loosing unlimited. you just cannot upgrade on the unlimited line.
Ooh, that's good to know, or at least something to watch out for. So come March when I'm eligible, it sounds like if I want to transfer my upgrade to the line I used to get the moto x, there's a change I'd lose unlimited data? Doesn't seem like I should, but maybe. I'd think it'd just renew my account for another 2, give them the upgrade, but... then how does that work? If line 1 just upgraded to moto x therefore renewing for another 2, what happens when I transfer my upgrade in march? can they just not use it for 2 years still? or is it a "free pass" to get two discounted devices in a row on that line?
Just make sure he doesn't do a straight cross upgrade. He needs to do a regular upgrade on the line with 2 gigs then an equipment change to put it onto your line. An alternate/cross upgrade will kill your unlimited data and Verizon will not give it back
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Just make sure he doesn't do a straight cross upgrade. He needs to do a regular upgrade on the line with 2 gigs then an equipment change to put it onto your line. An alternate/cross upgrade will kill your unlimited data and Verizon will not give it back.
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Thanks! I plan to just do a regular upgrade with the one line that already has a 2GB/mo plan. Activate it there in the store and then leave. I'll do the swapping myself via the Verizon page where you enter the MEID numbers and junk, that way Best Buy doesn't mess anything up. That should work right?
Then simply purchase the dev edition, activate it on my account, then sell off the Best Buy moto x to recoupe costs.
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I just had to call Verizon to unlock my account and happened to ask the guy about swapping phones on the website after upgrading the one line, he said not to do that because it treats swapping phones like that as somehow upgrading both? So instead the guy told me to call Verizon back after just upgrading the one line to swap devices and they'd guarantee I don't lose unlimited data. Hmm...
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Thanks! I plan to just do a regular upgrade with the one line that already has a 2GB/mo plan. Activate it there in the store and then leave. I'll do the swapping myself via the Verizon page where you enter the MEID numbers and junk, that way Best Buy doesn't mess anything up. That should work right?
Then simply purchase the dev edition, activate it on my account, then sell off the Best Buy moto x to recoupe costs.
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You will need to buy another nano Sim then. When you deactivate it then put it on your line it will burn the nanosim in the phone itself and won't be able to be used again.
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Well, I did the deed. Went into the store and upgraded the other line to the moto x for $1, had the guy activate it and that was it. About an hour and a half later, I called Verizon and we spent about half hour on the phone swapping phones. Moto x is now on my line with its warranty and Gnex is transferred to the just updated line, 2GB data plan and I'm still on unlimited data. No new sims, no fuss, just a half hour conversation with a nice lady telling me about her warm fur coat while waiting for the phones to swap... Purchased my dev edition moto x already... all that's left is to activate it once it's here, then sell off the 16gb moto x as well as this old Droid X that was left behind in the process.
Best part was when they told me the device was $49.99 and the $1 sale was over and I told them well the sign says $1... they had forgotten to take down a sign at a dedicated Moto X display... win.
So far I'm loving my Developer Edition Moto X! Ordered it and it arrived 2 days later. Successfully have transferred all the phones around and still have my unlimited data plan. Now I just need to sell off the non-developer moto x as well as an old Droid X to recoup costs! Thanks for the input from everyone!
Thanks everyone for the help. I'm a few weeks in now and everything worked out great. Much appreciated! Hopefully this helps others in the same boat unless Verizon changes their policies.
Did you sell the Dev edition?
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After attempting to buy from 3 retail tmobile stores (who wouldn't sell me the phone without a plan) I ordered my nexus 6 via the phone. Several retail workers and customer support agents on the phone have told me I need to keep service on my phone for 45days to get the unlock code from them. Currently awaiting delivery (back ordered )
What happens if I don't wait for the unlock code And I just insert my Verizon sim?
The tmobile nexus 6 is suppousedly the same as the Unlocked GP nexus 6, so what exactly is unlocked?
I'm coming from a note 4 (my note 4 lags a lot more than everyone else and I can't take it anymore, couldn't figure out the cause)
will the nexus 6 have multi windows at all?
Also how do you use the notifications on this (I played with a 2013 moto x, is it the same?)
Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance for any help.
I just bought the phone from T-Mobile with their cheapest plan Wednesday and I'm canceling them today. From what I've been Reading I shouldn't have to pay anything for the plan. I haven't used it at all and just popped my Verizon Sim card right away.
GreeleyXda said:
After attempting to buy from 3 retail tmobile stores (who wouldn't sell me the phone without a plan) I ordered my nexus 6 via the phone. Several retail workers and customer support agents on the phone have told me I need to keep service on my phone for 45days to get the unlock code from them. Currently awaiting delivery (back ordered )
What happens if I don't wait for the unlock code And I just insert my Verizon sim?
The tmobile nexus 6 is suppousedly the same as the Unlocked GP nexus 6, so what exactly is unlocked?
I'm coming from a note 4 (my note 4 lags a lot more than everyone else and I can't take it anymore, couldn't figure out the cause)
will the nexus 6 have multi windows at all?
Also how do you use the notifications on this (I played with a 2013 moto x, is it the same?)
Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance for any help.
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tmobile n6 is not sim locked, most tmo employees dont know the right answers.
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tmobile n6 is not sim locked, most tmo employees dont know the right answers.
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Suppousing i got the 45day unlock code, what would it do then lol if its not sim locked?
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Suppousing i got the 45day unlock code, what would it do then lol if its not sim locked?
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nothing, except youll have a code that does absolutely nothing. i bought my n6, n5, and n4 via tmobile. they have never ever sim locked a nexus, never. its exactly the same n6 that you can buy at the play store.
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nothing, except youll have a code that does absolutely nothing. i bought my n6, n5, and n4 via tmobile. they have never ever sim locked a nexus, never. its exactly the same n6 that you can buy at the play store.
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Thank you, you pretty much saved me 45 days of phone bill payment.
Im assuming if i dont activate the tmobile sim, i can cancel/not have any charges.
I prev had the z1s with them for like a month and canceled due to their poor customer service , surprised they let me sign up again. (Then again theyre the ones who wanted me to sign up, i just wanted to buy the phone outright and use it on my unlimted data verizon line)
T-Mo Nexus 6 on VZW
OK, so I see that the T-Mo Nexus 6 works fine on VZW, however I see that all of you said you bought it outright, how about buying subsidized? Will it work if on VZW then, since the phone is getting activated, will it lock it to work only on T-Mo? Thanks for the help in advanced!
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OK, so I see that the T-Mo Nexus 6 works fine on VZW, however I see that all of you said you bought it outright, how about buying subsidized? Will it work if on VZW then, since the phone is getting activated, will it lock it to work only on T-Mo? Thanks for the help in advanced!
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As stated above T-Mobile doesn't sim lock phones.... They also don't subsidize phones because they are the "uncarrier" so it will work if you pop the Verizon sim in assuming you have a bank sim ready to go.
As what others have said, T-Mobile doesn't lock the phones.
AT&T and Sprint are on a different story, AT&T I've heard locked their phones via carrier.
Sprint doesn't lock their phones but some people have reported buying them from Amazon have carrier locked so be careful on that.
T-Mobile will however make you stay with them for one month (I believe) before you can cancel. If you cancel, your EIP balance is due. If you pay outright, you'll still have to stick with them for a month. At least thats my understanding of it.
U.S. Cellular also sells the phone now but I'm not sure about their policy.
I just bought a white 64gb off swappa, anything in particular to check for? (My tmobile one is backordered).
Pretty sure i overpayed, but as long as the phone is like new i'll be happy.
GreeleyXda said:
I just bought a white 64gb off swappa, anything in particular to check for? (My tmobile one is backordered).
Pretty sure i overpayed, but as long as the phone is like new i'll be happy.
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Check the imei of course to see if it has been reported stolen etc or if the user has paid off the financing if it is financed.
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Swappa pre-checked it, ill check it the imei again when i receive the phone
Its a 64gb CW with an extra turbo charger, dBrand skin, and a qi wireless charger. And it has the one year manufacture warranty.
http://swappa.s3.amazonaws.com/listings/GCM288/images/HwOwxHlg_small.jpg
I (over)paid $910 ($900 + $10 swappa charge) and its my first swappa purchase so hope all goes well.
Double checked my tmobile order and its not arriving till 1/19/15-2/2/15. And i havent seen any avail 64gb on moto or the GP store
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Swappa pre-checked it, ill check it the imei again when i receive the phone
Its a 64gb CW with an extra turbo charger, dBrand skin, and a qi wireless charger. And it has the one year manufacture warranty.
http://swappa.s3.amazonaws.com/listings/GCM288/images/HwOwxHlg_small.jpg
I (over)paid $910 ($900 + $10 swappa charge) and its my first swappa purchase so hope all goes well.
Double checked my tmobile order and its not arriving till 1/19/15-2/2/15. And i havent seen any avail 64gb on moto or the GP store
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Wow.... I would have definitely waited a bit longer than pay that much for a phone.
Theres availability, you just need to stick around for them. Have a auto refresh script that alerts you when its available. They randomly add them in stock.
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Wow.... I would have definitely waited a bit longer than pay that much for a phone.
Theres availability, you just need to stick around for them. Have a auto refresh script that alerts you when its available. They randomly add them in stock.
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Ive tried that, they always sell out after its in my cart. Motorola had alot of stock earlier of the 32gbs, but i need 64 (currently have 32gb phone + 64gb card at about 75% full)
New Rising said:
I just bought the phone from T-Mobile with their cheapest plan Wednesday and I'm canceling them today. From what I've been Reading I shouldn't have to pay anything for the plan. I haven't used it at all and just popped my Verizon Sim card right away.
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Glad I caught this thread. Few questions to get clarification:
Assuming I buy the N6 from T-Mobile (subsidized or not) - what is their cancellation policy? Someone mentioned 45 day scenario where you can cancel without penalty? Is that true?
Thanks!
jn1520 said:
Glad I caught this thread. Few questions to get clarification:
Assuming I buy the N6 from T-Mobile (subsidized or not) - what is their cancellation policy? Someone mentioned 45 day scenario where you can cancel without penalty? Is that true?
Thanks!
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They dont do contracts. Just dont activate their sim and call them up saying you want to cancel.
If youre looking for a 32g id recomend buying off motorola.
Some one is selling new Nexus 6 with 64GB in blue for $545. This seems like a good deal. The model number seems to be XT1103. Here is a link to the listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-S...e-/131500686305?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I sent a question to the seller asking if this phone will run on Verizon. He replied that the phone only works on GSM networks like ATT or T-Mobile. Can I buy this phone and activate it on Vz? I am fine if the phone shows up as "Unknown." I just want to make sure I can get 3G/CDMA and 4G/LTE on Verizon.
Based on reading a bunch of posts, it seems like I can get this to work, but would like some confirmation by the XDA experts.
thanks,
swieder711 said:
Some one is selling new Nexus 6 with 64GB in blue for $545. This seems like a good deal. The model number seems to be XT1103. Here is a link to the listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-S...e-/131500686305?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I sent a question to the seller asking if this phone will run on Verizon. He replied that the phone only works on GSM networks like ATT or T-Mobile. Can I buy this phone and activate it on Vz? I am fine if the phone shows up as "Unknown." I just want to make sure I can get 3G/CDMA and 4G/LTE on Verizon.
Based on reading a bunch of posts, it seems like I can get this to work, but would like some confirmation by the XDA experts.
thanks,
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all US nexus 6 are the same. with a verizon nano sim, it will work on verizon. with a tmobile nano sim, itll work on tmobile. and so on..
simms22 said:
all US nexus 6 are the same. with a verizon nano sim, it will work on verizon. with a tmobile nano sim, itll work on tmobile. and so on..
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There are several extensive threads on this topic, including one titled FCC and Verizon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3069915
To summarize, you will have the following difficulties:
1. Hard to activate a new SIM. You can eventually get past this.
2. If this phone is on your account's primary line you will not be able to make plan changes online (not through the mobile app and not through the website either).
3. If you are on a More Everything plan and eligible for the out-of-contract discount (which you must be if you're considering paying full price for a phone) you will lose the discount, meaning you will pay $300/year more.
So if you're on More Everything I strongly recommend buying a Verizon branded N6 or switching carriers.
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There are several extensive threads on this topic, including one titled FCC and Verizon.
To summarize, you will have the following difficulties:
1. Hard to activate a new SIM. You can eventually get past this.
2. If this phone is on your account's primary line you will not be able to make plan changes online (not through the mobile app and not through the website either).
3. If you are on a More Everything plan and eligible for the out-of-contract discount (which you must be if you're considering paying full price for a phone) you will lose the discount, meaning you will pay $300/year more.
So if you're on More Everything I strongly recommend buying a Verizon branded N6 or switching carriers.
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right. but op says hes fine with it. he just wanted to know if it would work.
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right. but op says hes fine with it. he just wanted to know if it would work.
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He says he's fine with it showing up as "unknown" but it's far from clear he's aware of the other issues. Who would want to pay $300/year more for no reason? Just buy the Verizon version.
stevexyz0 said:
He says he's fine with it showing up as "unknown" but it's far from clear he's aware of the other issues. Who would want to pay $300/year more for no reason? Just buy the Verizon version.
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I only want the 64 GB version which Verizon is not offering.
My work pays for my phone service. I have to buy the device.
I really want the M9 due to the smaller size, but it seems that I can't run GPE on the Vz M9 which is why I am looking at the N6. Folks with the 6" screens tell me that I will get used to the larger phone.
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I only want the 64 GB version which Verizon is not offering.
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I see. Other than the issues I listed it should work well. A few people have complained about voicemail and HD Voice but ultimately those features do seem to work fine and I've had no issues with them.
swieder711 said:
I only want the 64 GB version which Verizon is not offering.
My work pays for my phone service. I have to buy the device.
I really want the M9 due to the smaller size, but it seems that I can't run GPE on the Vz M9 which is why I am looking at the N6. Folks with the 6" screens tell me that I will get used to the larger phone.
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Ah work pays! Now it all makes sense! [emoji14]
I came from a tiny Galaxy S3 screen and I was worried the N6 would be too big. It took about... five minutes and I would not go back to the tiny screens again.
Edit: BTW if you are on a "business plan" (where your work is the account administrator) you may have to jump through additional hoops to get VoLTE enabled but it is possible. Search these forums and lemme know if you have trouble finding the thread. Actually that may be true for all N6s not just Moto/GPE-purchased devices, not sure.
I intend to purchase the Nexus 6, Midnight Blue, 32 GB at full retail price and maintain my unlimited data plan on Verizon. Does it matter where I purchase the phone? What should I keep in mind?
Google Store
Motorola.com
Verizon Wireless
Best Buy
Amazon
You will be able to keep your unlimited data, and since the nexus only comes in two models (international and US) any one you purchase from a us seller will work. I'm even rocking an AT&T nexus on Verizon as we speak.
Be careful...
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/34gglr/filed_my_fcc_complaint_against_verizon/
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/34au1x/psa_verizon_has_changed_the_way_they_deal_with/
sdz2 said:
I intend to purchase the Nexus 6, Midnight Blue, 32 GB at full retail price and maintain my unlimited data plan on Verizon. Does it matter where I purchase the phone? What should I keep in mind?
Google Store
Motorola.com
Verizon Wireless
Best Buy
Amazon
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3069915
Noted. Verizon dislikes non-VZW devices. The phone will work, but they may choose not to honor any discounts.
Are there any drawbacks to purchasing from Verizon?
sdz2 said:
Are there any drawbacks to purchasing from Verizon?
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it has a verizon logo on it
simms22 said:
it has a verizon logo on it
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If its anything like the att one easy fix I scrapped the att death star logo off with a credit card
Sent from my Nexus 6
simms22 said:
it has a verizon logo on it
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And there's only one color and storage size.
Ryjabo said:
Be careful...
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/34gglr/filed_my_fcc_complaint_against_verizon/
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/34au1x/psa_verizon_has_changed_the_way_they_deal_with/
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When this is true I would never choose Verizon as provider.
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I intend to purchase the Nexus 6, Midnight Blue, 32 GB at full retail price and maintain my unlimited data plan on Verizon. Does it matter where I purchase the phone? What should I keep in mind?
Google Store
Motorola.com
Verizon Wireless
Best Buy
Amazon
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I purchased my white 64gb Nexus 6 through Google to be able to keep my unlimited plan as well. The device does show up as a non vzw device though. It's easy to make changes to the plan if you're adding (meaning more money for them) but to removing options (less money for them) is where it gets tricky. Really in my opinion it just depends on the rep you talk to. Long story short, about two weeks ago I called to add international calling to my plan, the rep offered me a plan they no longer have. When I realized she added the wrong plan I called back and the guy said he couldn't remove the options that were added and needed to submit a ticket and I would receive a call back when it's all taken care of. After a week of hearing nothing I called back and was talking to a guy who was really helpful. He removed and changes that were made to my account, but did say that having the Nexus 6 come up as a non vzw device made it a little tricky to remove the options but nothing that couldn't be done.
I have unlimited data on VZW, and I bought 64gb blue off Play Store. I didn't want any tie to VZW because when my invite for Google FI comes, I just may go that route.
I went into company-owned store (not a retailer) for new SIM card. Was a bit of a "hassle" insofar as all the reps were all clueless as to how to give me a SIM card when the device ID was not in their database. They tried to shuffle me off to customer service, but I made them call customer service with me in the store. The tech support rep went into the same bootloop (can't give you a card and get the device registered if the device id is not in the database) but eventually, they figured out they just needed to insert SIM card and it would activate itself. I found I had to be pleasant but assertive to get it done, as they seemed to be unwilling to just hand over a SIM card, which is all they needed to do.
gr8scott_o said:
I have unlimited data on VZW, and I bought 64gb blue off Play Store. I didn't want any tie to VZW because when my invite for Google FI comes, I just may go that route.
I went into company-owned store (not a retailer) for new SIM card. Was a bit of a "hassle" insofar as all the reps were all clueless as to how to give me a SIM card when the device ID was not in their database. They tried to shuffle me off to customer service, but I made them call customer service with me in the store. The tech support rep went into the same bootloop (can't give you a card and get the device registered if the device id is not in the database) but eventually, they figured out they just needed to insert SIM card and it would activate itself. I found I had to be pleasant but assertive to get it done, as they seemed to be unwilling to just hand over a SIM card, which is all they needed to do.
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You were lucky that you found some reasonable reps to deal with. Many VZW representatives will flat out refuse to give you a SIM if the IMEI is not in their system.
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You were lucky that you found some reasonable reps to deal with. Many VZW representatives will flat out refuse to give you a SIM if the IMEI is not in their system.
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It looked like it was heading that way, but I was assertive in saying that I know it could be done and that is when we got the phone to tech support. I suggested we use the SIM card they had in front of me and ask tech support to get it going while I was in the store, and eventually it all worked out after the tier 1 tech support guy took the initiative to look some things up.
Point is, be polite but firm, don't take "no" for an answer. There is a difference in software (although what, I don't know, but I didn't want anything other than pure google on my phone), so it was worth the minor hassle to me.
Hi,
I have read several threads about this, so I have a basic idea of what will happen, but I just want some specific answers to a few things. Sorry if these particular questions have been addressed already.
I am a long time verizon subscriber. I am on a Nationwide Talk & Text plan with my family. I am not the primary line on the account. I still have unlimited data that I would like to hold on to. My Moto X (1st Gen DE) just took a swim in the washing machine so it's time to upgrade. I would ideally like to get the 64GB N6 from google or moto, but I would settle for the official VZW version if the non-VZW complicates things too much.
So here are my questions:
I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?
I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.
Thanks!
dcoryh192 said:
I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?
I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.
Thanks!
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1st question: I'm not sure.
2nd question: No activation required. Just put your MotoX SIM in your N6.
3rd answer to unasked question: Be aware that only the IMEI for VZW devices are white listed. This means you won't receive a BYOD discount if you activate a non VZW version.
dcoryh192 said:
Hi,
I have read several threads about this, so I have a basic idea of what will happen, but I just want some specific answers to a few things. Sorry if these particular questions have been addressed already.
I am a long time verizon subscriber. I am on a Nationwide Talk & Text plan with my family. I am not the primary line on the account. I still have unlimited data that I would like to hold on to. My Moto X (1st Gen DE) just took a swim in the washing machine so it's time to upgrade. I would ideally like to get the 64GB N6 from google or moto, but I would settle for the official VZW version if the non-VZW complicates things too much.
So here are my questions:
I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?
I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.
Thanks!
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Technically VZW reserves the right to give you trouble anytime it's not a VZW device. Interestingly enough the new legal precendence requires carriers to allow their devices to be carrier unlocked, but does not require them to accept devices on to their network whenever they see fit. Its sort of hit and miss. There are a lot of folks who have the GPE version and no issues, others that have had a lot of issue. The "safest" bet is to get a VZW N6 at retail and roll with it.
SIMs are typically swappable, so long as they are the same form factor. I just got my N6 Friday and took the SIM out of my old phone, put it right in my N6. The switch over was without issue.
Thanks for the guidance!
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3rd answer to unasked question: Be aware that only the IMEI for VZW devices are white listed. This means you won't receive a BYOD discount if you activate a non VZW version.
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Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.
NetworkingPro said:
There are a lot of folks who have the GPE version and no issues, others that have had a lot of issue. The "safest" bet is to get a VZW N6 at retail and roll with it.
SIMs are typically swappable, so long as they are the same form factor. I just got my N6 Friday and took the SIM out of my old phone, put it right in my N6. The switch over was without issue.
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Both the MotoX and N6 have nano-sims, so no cutting required. Just out of curiosity, are you running the VZW or GPE?
dcoryh192 said:
Thanks for the guidance!
Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.
Both the MotoX and N6 have nano-sims, so no cutting required. Just out of curiosity, are you running the VZW or GPE?
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VZW Version
dcoryh192 said:
Thanks for the guidance!
Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.
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No, you'll loose unlimited data if you change to the Edge plan.
Welcome. And BTW; there's a button for that.
Thanks again for the help!
I think I will go with the unlocked version from Moto. If I have issues with Verizon, then I can return it within 14 days and go back to the VZW Edition.