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Reading various threads online it seems like as of now they're unable to activate the Nexus 6 directly because the phone is not in their system. Since There were so many people with questions regarding this topic, thought I'd share exactly how I got Verizon to make me a Nano sim.
1. Find a friend with a nano sim phone (in my case was a iPhone 6+)
2. Go to a Verizon store and tell them you're buying/borrowing your friend's phone and therefore need a new nano sim made
That was it for me. Didn't even have to pay a single cent
Why not just tell them u bought a new phone that uses a nano sim. What the hell do they care what it's going in.
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They won't activate the sim unless they have the phone that you're planning to activate it on with you in the store
I had the same issue with Verizon. I simply trimmed my regular Sim into a nano Sim. I used sharp scissors and sand paper to smooth the edges but amazon does sell a cutter.
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Walk in to store with both phones current and new nexus 6 and they will give you a SIM. I've done it with other phones.
I called to order one on the phone but they didn't know which type of nano SIM to send me for the nexus 6. People make this way too hard than it really is.
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I just called customer service and they sent me a nano sim next day air. I activated it with my wifes moto X, and am using it with an adapter until my Nexus ships.
selayan said:
Walk in to store with both phones current and new nexus 6 and they will give you a SIM. I've done it with other phones.
I called to order one on the phone but they didn't know which type of nano SIM to send me for the nexus 6. People make this way too hard than it really is.
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Tried it last night and was told no by two reps and their manager. All three told me go back to Motorola because the phone is not provisioned for Verizon.
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selayan said:
Walk in to store with both phones current and new nexus 6 and they will give you a SIM. I've done it with other phones.
I called to order one on the phone but they didn't know which type of nano SIM to send me for the nexus 6. People make this way too hard than it really is.
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biggtdp said:
Tried it last night and was told no by two reps and their manager. All three told me go back to Motorola because the phone is not provisioned for Verizon.
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Exactly. This isn't like other phones. The phone isn't in Verizon's system yet.
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I cut my Note 3 SIM down to nano size and I ordered a nano SIM from Verizon. The cut down nano works great, but the SIM Verizon sent me doesn't work. I'll probably have to order an adapter and activate it in my Note 3 first and then stick it in my Nex6, but there isn't an incentive to do this drive I'm good to go with the cut down SIM.
Well I was at my local store in person yesterday asking about a SIM and was told that I just need to bring it in when I get it. The employee himself was surprised I was able to order one because he himself had been trying with no luck.
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Exactly. This isn't like other phones. The phone isn't in Verizon's system yet.
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Yep. Once the rep entered the imei and meid from my phone he couldn't proceed any further. Took the sim from my Note 3, trimmed it to nano sim and popped it in my phone. Works fine.
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If that is the case then I'll leave Verizon. I'm not going to wait for a SIM cutter now and cut the SIM card because they don't care to have it in the system.
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I see a lot of people advocating taking a SIM from an existing device, using another device's IMEI, swapping phones around, or even using the IMEI from a display model phone at a Verizon store. My question is this:
Since you're using a different IMEI to get the SIM and activate it, does the IMEI of that device stay attached to the account? That is, if I just take the SIM out of my M8 and put it in a Nexus 6, can I give or sell the M8 to someone else? I wouldn't think it could be activated, since Verizon will still have the IMEI attached to my account, even though I've swapped SIMs. Or will Verizon automatically record the new IMEI when I swap SIMs?
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I see a lot of people advocating taking a SIM from an existing device, using another device's IMEI, swapping phones around, or even using the IMEI from a display model phone at a Verizon store. My question is this:
Since you're using a different IMEI to get the SIM and activate it, does the IMEI of that device stay attached to the account? That is, if I just take the SIM out of my M8 and put it in a Nexus 6, can I give or sell the M8 to someone else? I wouldn't think it could be activated, since Verizon will still have the IMEI attached to my account, even though I've swapped SIMs. Or will Verizon automatically record the new IMEI when I swap SIMs?
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The only IMEI that will be attached to your account will be the phone that you have your sim card in. It would be fine to sell the M8 to someone else and it will not still be attached to your account.
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The only IMEI that will be attached to your account will be the phone that you have your sim card in. It would be fine to sell the M8 to someone else and it will not still be attached to your account.
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The SIM is attached to your account. Who ever buys the m8 needs their own SIM. It only holds info about your account and device on the account.
I'm going to go to a third party vendor and get a nano SIM. Its free and I'll just activate it using my m7. Seems like the best thing to do for now.
I just called Verizon and they asked me a bunch of questions when all I wanted was a new sim. They are sending me a nano SIM card they said it's a nano nfc SIM. So I have the adapters to activate it on my m7.
I had to tell them I ordered an htc one M8.
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I just called Verizon, told them I'm buying a HTC one m8 device from craigslist on Friday, and I needed a nano Sim for it. She sent it to me cost free immediately.
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selayan said:
They are sending me a nano SIM card they said it's a nano nfc SIM. ... I had to tell them I ordered an htc one M8.
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I was just able to order one on the phone using the HTC M8 way too.
celyko said:
I just called Verizon, told them I'm buying a HTC one m8 device from craigslist on Friday, and I needed a micro Sim for it. She sent it to me cost free immediately.
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You know you need a nano NFC SIM, right, not micro?
Toaplan said:
I was just able to order one on the phone using the HTC M8 way too.
You know you need a nano NFC SIM, right, not micro?
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Oops! I meant nano. I was just sharing my experience in case it might help someone. If they sent me a nano Sim for the "m8" wink wink, is it the NFC Sim?
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Oops! I meant nano. I was just sharing my experience in case it might help someone. If they sent me a nano Sim for the "m8" wink wink, is it the NFC Sim?
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Haha cool. Was just lookin out for ya, since I got my SIM by reading your post and this thread.
M8 only takes nano so as long as you said m8 you are good.
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I am moving from a DNA to the Nexus 6. Will be trying to go to the store and see what they will do for me.
Hello all. Though we know the N6 works on VZW and units are beginning to ship out, I am reading reports (android police)VZW may not activate new nano Sim cards for active subscribers because it wasn't bought from VZW.
Specifically, a phone purchased directly from Motorola is presenting issues.
As more Motorola units ship, has anyone had a problem? My current phone uses a micro Sim. Sure, I could cut it but am afraid I might screw it up.
Please share your experiences.
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If you can't get them to give you one, try one of these. I used one and it worked fine on previous phones.
http://www.amazon.com/Aerb-Cutter-S...sr=8-1&keywords=sim+cutter&pebp=1416322812135
hanano17 said:
If you can't get them to give you one, try one of these. I used one and it worked fine on previous phones.
http://www.amazon.com/Aerb-Cutter-S...sr=8-1&keywords=sim+cutter&pebp=1416322812135
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Thanks I saw this on a droid life posting. True it is cheap but will only be used once and sit somewhere collecting dust. Lol. If I have to go that route then so be it.
I am more interested in hearing feedback on users experiences with a request of this type with VZW.
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I cut my micro SIM down to nano size and it was phenomenally simple to do. Ironically, the cut down nano works great, but the nano that I ordered last week from Verizon doesn't work at all.
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Ironically, the cut down nano works great, but the nano that I ordered last week from Verizon doesn't work at all.
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Yeah other than perhaps not getting the nano from VZW and if you do, that is an issue being reported.
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I called Verizon support and said I ordered 2 new phones and need a new nano sim. They tried to get me to go to a store but I asked if they can ship me one and they are sending me 2, one for me and one for my wife no charge.
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I called Verizon support and said I ordered 2 new phones and need a new nano sim. They tried to get me to go to a store but I asked if they can ship me one and they are sending me 2, one for me and one for my wife no charge.
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Be curious to see if they work when you get them based on earlier poster's response. I hope by the time when my unit arrives VZW will be over this ridiculous stunt. I did order that Sim cutter BTW: I can't even draw a straight line let alone cut one!
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I wont be getting the phone till 12-9 from what it says on the Motorola site.
I went in 2 days ago. Asked about one and we talked for a few. He told me just come in next time and say i need a nano for my new Iphone i bought off a friend. They will deactivate my old sim and activate the new one. He said their is no charge for a sim. Just turn off your existing phone before walking in.
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I cut my micro SIM down to nano size and it was phenomenally simple to do. Ironically, the cut down nano works great, but the nano that I ordered last week from Verizon doesn't work at all.
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The new one needs to be a 4ff nano SIM and it does not work because it needs to be activated and provisioned on your account. You call the number and give them your old phone imei and they activate the SIM. Then place it in the n6.
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I told them on the phone that I bought my wife a 2013 Moto X and that she needed a nano sim card for it and they sent it out right away.
When I received it, I used it as a template to cut down my wife's micro sim to a nano sim. It was easier that way.
My super duper cutter arrives today. When my phone arrives and if i screw up I can always get a new micro Sim and recut it instead of going through the VZW crap of trying to get a nano. The store is right down the street from me so not an issue.
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I ordered an adaptor kit from Amazon so I could activate the nano-sim in my Galaxy Nexus, as well as switch back between devices in case of any accident/problem. Didn't have any trouble getting the nano-sim from Verizon.
Hi Jerry, I recently purchased a new device that requires a NANO 4G LTE SIM Card 4FF. My current device uses a micro-sim. Can you send me a new NANO sim to my billing address?
Not sure if it matters, but the line for the device is **********. It was purchased off contract.
Jerry: I can definitely send you a nano-SIM. We also have them for free at our corporate run stores, but if mail is easier, my pleasure.
Jerry: What make / model phone did you get?
mail would be easier for me. I ordered a Nexus 6 from Motorola
Jerry: alright, no problem, let me see here
It's the same sim card as the droid Turbo
Jerry: perfect, thanks
Jerry: bringing up an order form right now
awesome, thanks Jerry
Jerry: For sure. Free shipping is two-day FedEx, but would arrive Monday. Is that okay?
yes, that's perfect
Jerry: Great. Can I have a good address for Monday FedEx, no signature required.
[address]
Jerry: cool, thanks, doing some data entry
Jerry: All set for Nano 4G LTE SIM 4FF to arrive on Monday. Order number is ******** You'll get email at the email address on file regarding the order and tracking number. It's always our goal in our chat department to fully resolve your concerns and to provide you with excellent customer service. Have I done that today?
absolutely, thanks again
Jerry: My pleasure. Thank you for chatting with me today and being a valued Verizon customer. In the future, you can also find us on Twitter at @VZWSupport. You can click on the "End Chat" button to end this chat. Have a great day.
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Yeah, I called last night and just said I wanted a nano sim, they shipped it out 2 day fedex shipping, for free. No problems, no questions, just said I needed a nano sim for a new phone.
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Yeah, I called last night and just said I wanted a nano sim, they shipped it out 2 day fedex shipping, for free. No problems, no questions, just said I needed a nano sim for a new phone.
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I'll try it then
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I'll try it then
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I just called. They are shipping one out. They asked me what kind of phone and I said iPhone 6. Should be no problem right?
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I'll try it then
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So I went to Verizon today to try and activate it and they told me that I needed to have a phone that used a nano sim to activate it, which means droid ultra, droid maxx, droid turbo, and the newest droid razr. No iPhone nano sims will work in it from what this rep told me. I have a friend with a droid ultra, so I'm gonna take him up to verizon and have them activate my sim in his phone and reboot it to fix the mm issues with my sim in it, and then move the sim over to the N6.
Big red is definitely not making this easy for us.
JJB
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No iPhone nano sims will work in it from what this rep told me.
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There is another thread on here as well as Droid Life saying it will work. I have an adapter so I can put it into my current Micro SD HTC one phone with adapter, activate it and then use the nano SIM in Nexus 6 according to the thread.
Edit::: I found out the iPhone 6 does not have NFC so Verizon is sending me a nano for the HTC m8 which will work. So, you are correct that technically an iPhone 6 won't work totally because of the NFC. Thanks for pointing that out!
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All Sims are the same. Don't worry about it
I went into a Verizon retail location today (Village At Orange - 1500 E Village Way, Ste 2205 Orange, CA 92865) and they were worthless.
I explained to the representative what I needed and they told me they couldn't do it unless I activated it in store. I explained that would be a pain, but that I did have an adapter and was willing if need be. They said fine.
The representative then went over to a table with me and said that my device (Note 3) was not a nano sim device. I explained again that I had an adapter and he said there was nothing he could do. I asked if he could call someone and he told me he wouldn't. I then asked for the manager's card.
On my way home I called Verizon and they're sending a card out. It'll get here Monday. If my phone beats the sim I'll just trim my current one down. I'm disgusted at the service I received at the store. The representative acted like he couldn't care less. Really, really frustrating.
Brought my new Nexus 6 from Moto Store to VZW today and the rep said it could not be activated. Said the phone doesn't show up in their system.
So I resorted to cutting down my Note 3's Micro Sim. I have barely any plastic left on the sim now but it doesn't fit in the tray. What am I doing wrong?
Please help.
I'd ask them to activate a Nano SIM for your Note 3, then swap it into the Nexus 6. It shows up in their system as a "Non VZW Device." If they refuse, try calling other stores until you find one that'll do it for you.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ivate-your-new-nexus-6-here-are-your-options/
nbajwill55 said:
I'd ask them to activate a Nano SIM for your Note 3, then swap it into the Nexus 6. It shows up in their system as a "Non VZW Device." If they refuse, try calling other stores until you find one that'll do it for you.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/11/1...ivate-your-new-nexus-6-here-are-your-options/
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Thanks. I did see that link.
But how would Verizon give me a Nano Sim for my Note 3 when it takes Micro Sim?
It's my understanding that they can activate the Nano SIM through their computers without actually having to place it in the phone.
Tell them to give you a nano Sim and an adapter so it will work in your note3.
Tell them you are wanting yo future proof your Sim card. Should be no charge.
Then do the swap as suggested above.
From what I've been told, verizon won't activate a nano sim for a phone that doesn't take a nano sim. I would keep trying stores or ask if they can activate it on an in store device and then swap it to your phone. They did for me.
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From what I've been told, verizon won't activate a nano sim for a phone that doesn't take a nano sim. I would keep trying stores or ask if they can activate it on an in store device and then swap it to your phone. They did for me.
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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I wanted to share my experience activating a nano sim for a LG G2 on Verizon in anticipation of my Nexus 6 arrival (which I bought from Motorola's website). I went to the Verizon store and requested a nano sim but they refused unless I had a device that took one. I tried various stories and stores trying to get a sim with no success. I called customer service and requested a nano sim the rep said, "sure no problem," and three days later I got a micro sim in the mail. I called back and this rep said the problem was their system automatically issues the sim appropriate to the device on the account. She transferred me to technical support and the guy somehow got a nano sim order for my current device (LG G2). I bought a nano to micro adapter and today the nano sim arrived. I put it in the phone went online and activated it. No problems! I now have a nano sim ready for when my Nexus 6 arrives. I can't believe it worked, I thought I was going to have to cut my micro sim. Any way, good luck to other Verizon customers that don't have a nano sim already. I guess you can ask for tech support and hope they are cool like they were for me.
atrain1976 said:
I wanted to share my experience activating a nano sim for a LG G2 on Verizon in anticipation of my Nexus 6 arrival (which I bought from Motorola's website). I went to the Verizon store and requested a nano sim but they refused unless I had a device that took one. I tried various stories and stores trying to get a sim with no success. I called customer service and requested a nano sim the rep said, "sure no problem," and three days later I got a micro sim in the mail. I called back and this rep said the problem was their system automatically issues the sim appropriate to the device on the account. She transferred me to technical support and the guy somehow got a nano sim order for my current device (LG G2). I bought a nano to micro adapter and today the nano sim arrived. I put it in the phone went online and activated it. No problems! I now have a nano sim ready for when my Nexus 6 arrives. I can't believe it worked, I thought I was going to have to cut my micro sim. Any way, good luck to other Verizon customers that don't have a nano sim already. I guess you can ask for tech support and hope they are cool like they were for me.
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Closely parallels my experience.
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It's my understanding that they can activate the Nano SIM through their computers without actually having to place it in the phone.
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Went back to the store to try this. He wasn't able to activate a nano sim for my note 3 because system said incompatible device. While he's standing there scratching his head I ask him for a pair of scissors. I look at the nano he was about to give me and I cut my micro to the same size. Throw it in the Nexus and it worked.
All set.
Ummmm yeaaaahh. I had this problem too. Coming from a Note 4, I had a micro sim so I ordered a nano knowing that is what I would need. I got the nano long before my phone arrived. Upon placing the nano in the N6 and trying to activate, VZW told me they don't support the phone and could not activate. Convinced the dude to activate the nano sim anyway but it still would not work on the VZW network. When I tried to place a call I got patched to an operator to make a global call using a credit card. Not ideal Finally I reverted back to the nano sim that I had saved from the driod turbo I bought (returned a week later) and called support level 2 once again. They guy said the sim was deactivated since it had been a couple weeks since it was active on the network. After a couple attempts, he was able to finaggle the turbos nano sim # to once again become active. I slapped that puppy in the N6 and she started working finally. Phew!
I bought a nano to micro sim adapter that I use to go between the N6 and Note 4 that works without issue. If I didn't have the nano from the turbo I am afraid I would still be without a functional N6. The VZW reps in my town are complete idiots and I am sure they wouldn't even try anything to help me out. I guess I got lucky.
The kicker here is why Google advertised this phone to work on VZW with the Verizon logo and everything! I can't believe the VZW support team are oblivious to this device. He said he "heard of the Nexus 6 but know we (they) don't support it". WTF gives!?!?!?
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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Yes you can do that, as well. My reply to the other post still stands. If you say you need a nano for a device that doesn't need one then you won't get it lol. If you call all you have to do is say you want a nano sim for an M8 and if you go in store all you have to do is ask them to activate it on another device in their store and then swap it to your nexus 6. Can't ask for a nano sim for a micro sim device, is my point. Verizon won't go for that, but there happens to be plenty of workarounds.
I spent an hour and a half at verizon trying to get a nano. Coming from the note 3 they wouldn't give me one regardless because of their system showing only micro compatible. I went to best buy. The lady pulled out a nano sim, activated it on my account no questions. Popped it in my nexus and all worked fine. Also gave me nano to micro adapter free of charge
I bought a Moto X from a VZW store last month so already had nano sim. I popped my nano sim in my new 6 today and got service within 30 seconds. Everything works like a champ.
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I called customer service, gave them the part number posted elsewhere in these threads & they sent my nano sim free of charge. Once in hand, I put it into a micro adapter and put it into my vzw galaxy S4, called customer service and they activated the Sim in my s4. Then I transferred the sim to my Nexus 6. Everything works fine once I reset network from global to LTE.
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Just to be clear, was your S4 the phone you were using prior to getting the N6? It was already active on VZW with a micro SIM when you called to activate the nano SIM?
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Just to be clear, was your S4 the phone you were using prior to getting the N6? It was already active on VZW with a micro SIM when you called to activate the nano SIM?
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Yes, exactly
Activation on Verizon
I came from a S3 micro sim. I ordered a nano sim via the phone and had it activated once it arrived. While having it activated, my S3 was turned off and sim removed. I also had an issue with my N6 not being recognized. Once I explained the issue, they activated the sim alone. No issues since. I've been into the store and I've seen one tech guy with an N6.
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Thanks. Ordered my nano SIM today and will try the same approach with my S3 once it arrives so I'm ready to go once my N6 gets here.
So I spent an hour and half in Verizon today. The person I had could not get my N6 on Verizon. I pulled out my old Galaxy Nexus and activated that phone. I came home and called customer service and told them I just purchased an M8. They are sending me a nano sim. What exactly do I do when the nano sim arrives?
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Just adding this in, I bought a Sprint N6 and have been using it all day on VZW LTE and all! WOOT!
I need to know how to coach them to activate. My current device is a galaxy nexus and I don't have a phone that supports the nano sim. I know the manager he will give me a sim but how do I get the aim activated instead of this one?
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good luck. really need a phone that has nano sim or try to use nano and an adapter in your nexus but i think verizon knows what sim fits what so it might not allow that
Just got off the phone with verizon and I was told there are several types of nano sims... I told him it was the same type as the HTC One M8 (I have seen several people mention this while lurking) and he had it mailed out. Hoping it beats my device here so I don't have to go into a store. I did tell them it was a Nexus 6 and I didn't get any crap.
Fingers Crossed!
I'd suggest using the search function and seeing what you come up with
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I've done this twice in store. They just have to find a phone that accepts a Nano Sim and activate it. First time was a Sony, second time an iPhone. No problems.
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droiddude228 said:
Just got off the phone with verizon and I was told there are several types of nano sims... I told him it was the same type as the HTC One M8 (I have seen several people mention this while lurking) and he had it mailed out. Hoping it beats my device here so I don't have to go into a store. I did tell them it was a Nexus 6 and I didn't get any crap.
Fingers Crossed!
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do you currently have a phone on a line with verizon? if so it wont work. the nexus imei isnt registered in vzw network
Go to a corporate store, hand them your nexus and tell them you needed a Sim only activation. They did mine in ten minutes.
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do you currently have a phone on a line with verizon? if so it wont work. the nexus imei isnt registered in vzw network
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Yes I do. It is my understanding that the IMEI roadblock was getting the sim not activating it. I saw people reporting that once they had a sim everything worked fine.
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Go to a corporate store, hand them your nexus and tell them you needed a Sim only activation. They did mine in ten minutes.
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The guy on the phone said if my sim didn't show up fast enough I could do this. I prefer to avoid going into a store when possible.
Just pop in a sim and it works.
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Just pop in a sim and it works.
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I can confirm this ---- I had a currently active Note 3, bought a sim cutter from Amazon for 8 bucks, cut the sim from my Note 3 down to nano size. Then, popped in the nano sim to my Nexus that had not been powered on yet. Powered the N6 on, and within about a minute my phone was active. If it doesn't work on first power-up, do a power cycle and you should be good to go.
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Yes I do. It is my understanding that the IMEI roadblock was getting the sim not activating it. I saw people reporting that once they had a sim everything worked fine.
The guy on the phone said if my sim didn't show up fast enough I could do this. I prefer to avoid going into a store when possible.
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good luck but what phone are you going to use to activate the nano sim??
My carrier is Verizon. I have an individual plan with a 2 year contract. My phone is an LG G3.
I recently just bought a Nexus 6 right off of the Google Store. The Nexus 6 takes a nano Sim card and unfortunately for me my current Verizon sim card in my LG G3 is a micro sim.
After going back and forth with Verizon I realized there is no official way of getting a nano sim card for a Nexus 6 IMEI bought directly from Google.
My unnoficial options:
1. Get a sim card cutter off of Amazon and cut my current sim card and put it in my Nexus 6. Then sell my LG G3 on EBay. When the next user gives the IMEI to a Verizon rep will this cause a problem since technically the IMEI / Sim number combo is still on my account?
2. An employee at a 3rd party Verizon reseller said he could just activate a new nano sim card using an IMEI number from a dummy iPhone that he has laying around. If I go this route my account will have an iPhone and a G3 on it I guess. Would I have to worry if the employee does the same thing for someone else? Does Verizon keep track of IMEIs or just device names on peoples accounts? If I go this route I will also be selling my G3 on EBay.
Can someone who has knowledge on this topic please tell me which path they would prefer and why? I would like to know the downsides of each method.
HunterT said:
My carrier is Verizon. I have an individual plan with a 2 year contract. My phone is an LG G3.
I recently just bought a Nexus 6 right off of the Google Store. The Nexus 6 takes a nano Sim card and unfortunately for me my current Verizon sim card in my LG G3 is a micro sim.
After going back and forth with Verizon I realized there is no official way of getting a nano sim card for a Nexus 6 IMEI bought directly from Google.
My unnoficial options:
1. Get a sim card cutter off of Amazon and cut my current sim card and put it in my Nexus 6. Then sell my LG G3 on EBay. When the next user gives the IMEI to a Verizon rep will this cause a problem since technically the IMEI / Sim number combo is still on my account?
2. An employee at a 3rd party Verizon reseller said he could just activate a new nano sim card using an IMEI number from a dummy iPhone that he has laying around. If I go this route my account will have an iPhone and a G3 on it I guess. Would I have to worry if the employee does the same thing for someone else? Does Verizon keep track of IMEIs or just device names on peoples accounts? If I go this route I will also be selling my G3 on EBay.
Can someone who has knowledge on this topic please tell me which path they would prefer and why? I would like to know the downsides of each method.
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Once you pop the SIM in the N6, it will show up on your account as "Non-VZW device". The phone you use to activate the SIM will no longer show. So it doesn't matter what you do with the other phone afterwards.
I would go with the second option though so you don't have worry about cutting the SIM down. I thought it was really easy and I cut my micro down with scissors while I was sitting in traffic, but some people have had issues.
joshm.1219 said:
Once you pop the SIM in the N6, it will show up on your account as "Non-VZW device". The phone you use to activate the SIM will no longer show. So it doesn't matter what you do with the other phone afterwards.
I would go with the second option though so you don't have worry about cutting the SIM down. I thought it was really easy and I cut my micro down with scissors while I was sitting in traffic, but some people have had issues.
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Thank you for the response this is exactly what I was looking for!!! Any idea why my google voice won't work. Is it possibly because I was subscribed to Verizon Visual Voicemail Basic on my previous phone? I have never had problems setting google voice up on any of my past verizon phones until the N6.
HunterT said:
Thank you for the response this is exactly what I was looking for!!! Any idea why my google voice won't work. Is it possibly because I was subscribed to Verizon Visual Voicemail Basic on my previous phone? I have never had problems setting google voice up on any of my past verizon phones until the N6.
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NP, wish I could help you with that too but I've never used G-Voice before.
HunterT said:
Thank you for the response this is exactly what I was looking for!!! Any idea why my google voice won't work. Is it possibly because I was subscribed to Verizon Visual Voicemail Basic on my previous phone? I have never had problems setting google voice up on any of my past verizon phones until the N6.
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Make sure that call forwarding didn't get turned off on your line. I had to call Verizon support & get a rep to turn it back on. Or dial *72 and then your Google voice number.