So I have a Moto X (2014) and want to activate a N6. I got VWZ to send me a Nano SIM for the N6 under the pretense that I had bought another nano SIM compatible phone on eBay. I can't just swap the Moto X sim into the N6 because I need it to still work as a separate phone.
So my question is what happens if I use the IMEI from the Moto X to activate the N6? Will it disconnect or otherwise impact the Moto X? I am new to VZW, under AT&T I don't think this would have been a problem.
Edit: Posted to wrong forum, if someone can move this into Q&A I would appreciate it.
Are you adding the N6 as a second line? You only need the IMEI to activate the SIM. You can't have the same IMEI showing up twice for two different lines. Go to a store and copy an IMEI from another phone. Go home one you have the fresh SIM card and use the copied IMEI with CSR to pretend you are activating that phone. After hanging up, pop the SIM into the N6.
Yea I would be adding this as a additional line.
Is the idea to not have the same IMEI on two devices on the same account, or all across VZW? What if I had a friend with a Droid Turbo, would using their IMEI work?
Tiscan said:
Yea I would be adding this as a additional line.
Is the idea to not have the same IMEI on two devices on the same account, or all across VZW? What if I had a friend with a Droid Turbo, would using their IMEI work?
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The imei isn't tied to the sim. Just get the sim activated on a line on your account. The device doesn't matter.
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Not 100% related, but I was able to buy a Sprint Nexus 6 and use it on VZW with 0 issues. Once the nano sim is active, you're good.
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I just ordered the de version from the sale. I've got a verizon gs3. When the moto x comes, do I just move the sim from my gs3 to the moto x and I'll be up and running, or is there more to it than that?
If it works, I would expect you'd just get 4g data (isn't the sim only for LTE?)
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I just ordered the de version from the sale. I've got a verizon gs3. When the moto x comes, do I just move the sim from my gs3 to the moto x and I'll be up and running, or is there more to it than that?
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You will need to go into a Verizon shop and have them white-list your device on their CDMA network in order to receive SMS, MMS, or voice services. They'll probably provide you with another SIM card if the GS3 doesn't use a nano SIM too. They might charge you for it, and if they do, you can just cut yours yourself instead if you want. Google for how to do that if you're interested.
Dmtalon said:
If it works, I would expect you'd just get 4g data (isn't the sim only for LTE?)
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Correct. The SIM card is only for LTE on CDMA networks, such as Verizon.
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If it works, I would expect you'd just get 4g data (isn't the sim only for LTE?)
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I'm not sure about that - when I switched from the thunderbolt to the gs3, all I remember doing is switching the sim card from one to the other.
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I just ordered the de version from the sale. I've got a verizon gs3. When the moto x comes, do I just move the sim from my gs3 to the moto x and I'll be up and running, or is there more to it than that?
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I believe the GS3 uses a micro sim (like the GS4, BB Z10). The X uses Nano (like the iPhone 5/5S/5C).
My VZW Dev Edition Moto X came from Moto with a new VZW nano sim included. You should be able to power both phones off and just use the "MY VERIZON" web site to switch equipment. You'll need to enter the number off the new nano SIM that comes with the X, and you might need to enter the MEID from the X too.
Since I already was using a Nano SIM, do to having an iPhone 5 active at one time, I just put my Nano SIM in my X when it arrived, and kept the one that came with the X as a spare.
If you ever want to swtich back to the GS3 later you can get an adapter to use the Nano SIM in the GS3. This is the one I use -> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009B9YWB4/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 as well as -> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ABEA7E/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (they allow me to use my Nano sim with my X, Bionic, GS4, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, and Lumia 928).
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You will need to go into a Verizon shop and have them white-list your device on their CDMA network in order to receive SMS, MMS, or voice services.
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White list??? No need to "white list" anything if you've purchased the Verizon Developer Edition X from Moto, or even a Moto Maker device for Verizon from Moto's web site.
As long as you have two VZW branded devices that use the same size sim, you can move the SIM between them without issue. (assuming the devices aren't flagged as lost/stolen, or already associated with an account/line).
If you are switching phones and they don't use the same size sim. Verizon MIGHT charge you for a SIM, about $5, but in most cases they will not.
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Dmtalon said:
If it works, I would expect you'd just get 4g data (isn't the sim only for LTE?)
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On Verizon, yes the SIM is for 4G, as well as GSM roaming.
However, to operate a 4G LTE device on Verizon's network, even for CDMA/EVDO services, you must have a Verizon 4GLTE SIM in it. In other words, Verizon's 4G LTE devices wont work as a "CDMA/EVDO only" device without a 4GLTE Sim inserted in them.
I am totally in the wrong here. Must have been browsing XDA too much today; I need to log off. Sorry for any confusion I caused. :angel:
The SIM does all the activation for you. It will register everything (CDMA included), when you start it up with the new phone. However, as the other user mentioned, the Moto X uses a nano SIM, so you'd either need to cut your current SIM down, or get the SIM that comes with the device activated. The later will likely be easier/safer. You don't have to give VZW anything but the number of the new SIM card AFAIK and you could swap it around as you feel like to other devices as well, though you may need an adapter.
And this is pretty much all incorrect:
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You misunderstand. When I say "white-list" I mean, tell Verizon the exact device you are using at that time, or CDMA will not work. That's how CDMA works. It required the specific device to be current. So while it might be as easy as going online and typing in your device's MEID, it is still "clearing" it with Verizon to use their CDMA network.
This is opposed to a GSM's black-list operation. The network doesn't care. As long as your device has the proper radios and isn't black-listed (reported as stolen or something), it can use the network. No need to verify the device against a database containing the only possible devices that can use the network. You literally just swap the SIM, reboot phone, and you're done.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is, while easy, there is technically more to it than just moving the SIM card over. You'll also need to report to Verizon (somehow, either in person or online) to take advantage of their CDMA network.
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Well would Verizon blacklist or whitelist the I.d. number? My sis Wil buy it then activate it then just give me the phone.
Just worried about Verizon blocking it later on
A T-Mobile sold N6 will most likely not be able to work on VZW. See this thread for more details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/cdma-carriers-buying-nexus-6-consider-t2922642
The only sure way it will work is if you already have a nano-SIM. If you currently do not have a nano-SIM, and plan on getting once you get the T-Mobile N6, that is what no one has tested yet.
But droid-life already did the test, the T-Mobile N6 worked with a Verizon nano-SIM just fine.
Best way to do this:
1. Call Verizon and order a nano-SIM over the phone. If they ask for what device, say you just ordered a Droid Turbo from eBay.
2. Upon receiving the SIM and the N6, go to verizonwireless and login. Click on 'activate a device', choose 'device that has never been on verizon', enter your current phones IMEI (not the N6), then the SIM ID off the nano-SIM you just received.. The SIM will now be active, and your current SIM in your phone will deactivate.
3. Insert the nano-SIM into the N6, and you will have a working device.
Can anyone else confirm this? I have a t mobile account and I'm planning on buying it on my line most likely ordering it because they don't have it in store and then giving it to my cousin on his verizon account.
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nazzo123 said:
Can anyone else confirm this? I have a t mobile account and I'm planning on buying it on my line most likely ordering it because they don't have it in store and then giving it to my cousin on his verizon account.
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It has been confirmed in a different thread already. The guy got the phone yesterday from T-Mobile. And it worked on his Verizon account, he is currently using it on Verizon, it has LTE and 3g and all that stuff, just like a Verizon phone would. He also tried his friends ATT SIM, and the phone worked as would a ATT phone. Its in a thread in the general section somewhere, good luck finding it.
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It has been confirmed in a different thread already. The guy got the phone yesterday from T-Mobile. And it worked on his Verizon account, he is currently using it on Verizon, it has LTE and 3g and all that stuff, just like a Verizon phone would. He also tried his friends ATT SIM, and the phone worked as would a ATT phone. Its in a thread in the general section somewhere, good luck finding it.
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Thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/t-mobile-nexus-6-carriers-confirmed-t2946598
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/n6-t-mobile-verizon-t2946409
Right now I'm using iPhone 6 plus. N6 will arriving today. Do I need to activate the new sim that came with N6 or just remove my iPhone sim and transfer to N6? I'm wondering if the system will automatically detect I'm using the correct device.
You just insert your sim. That simple.
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Right now I'm using iPhone 6 plus. N6 will arriving today. Do I need to activate the new sim that came with N6 or just remove my iPhone sim and transfer to N6? I'm wondering if the system will automatically detect I'm using the correct device.
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It depends on your carrier. If your iPhone 6 Plus is on AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, you can just swap the SIM card and everything will work. If you're on Sprint or US Cellular, you can swap the SIM but you'll have to call the carrier first and have them pair your old SIM card number with your Nexus 6's MEID.
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On att it already comes with a sim inserted. Just call and activate from your current phone.
use the same SIM... or if it came with a SIM inside, you can change your SIM. the newer SIM the better
I have a Nexus 6 I bought from a 3rd party. Its a TMo variant so its Sim unlocked and whatnot. When I put my VZW Sim in I get LTE and such. I can't call nor send texts messages from said device. From what I get from threads on here I should request a new Sim card and stuff from VZW but if that doesn't work how would I go about fixing this issue. I mean I've already tried the whole calling the Verizon and having them elevate the case but that doesn't do anything. Eh. I mean I still have my M8 so I've been using that but it seems like this phone just doesn't want to work on VZW.
Are there any special things I should do to my phone to make it work. Or any special APNs I should use
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-ElChibo
Please could you describe your question in the thread title? Maybe something a bit more descriptive like "using Verizon sim in TMO N6 - no calls or sms"? That way you will target the people who may know the answer whilst saving people who don't the time spent on reading the thread?
Thanks for your consideration
The phone is going to be blocked via the IMEI.
I don't see it happening on Verizon. Maybe after they roll out the Nexus on their network we would know more.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...or-that-carrier-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
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DebianDog said:
The phone is going to be blocked via the IMEI.
I don't see it happening on Verizon. Maybe after they roll out the Nexus on their network we would know more.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...or-that-carrier-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
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Mine was purchased from Motorola and activated just fine on VZW. Used a cut down sim card from my last phone. Phone was purchased in November.
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My N6 is from Sprint. Installed my Nano Verizon Sim and it works perfectly.
trickster2369 said:
Mine was purchased from Motorola and activated just fine on VZW. Used a cut down sim card from my last phone. Phone was purchased in November.
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Yes direct from Google or Motorola has always worked. I have one from Google myself on Verizon.
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My N6 is from Sprint. Installed my Nano Verizon Sim and it works perfectly.
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This surprises me maybe Verizon has decided to stop being such douchebags.
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The N6 is carrier unlocked except the AT&T version and that's easily remedied, it's got to be APN related. Try a ROM that includes all of the Verizon APN's like Chroma and see if that helps.
If you have a SIM that was already activated then there probably won't be a problem -- it should work fine in any N6 (except I hear the AT&T is network locked).
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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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.
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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.
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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.