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I upgraded my plan over the phone and got this one s for a $99 with a 50 dollar mail in rebate. While it is a nice phone, I love my G2 and have it setup exactly the way i want it (cant live without my trackpad wake), so I am thinking of selling it.
It is still in the box and I haven't activated it yet, is there anything i need to do or clear up with tmobile before i sell this phone? I am just trying to be honest and clear with whoever buys it. I know i wouldn't like it if I bought a new phone and it couldn't be used due to something the seller didn't do.
Thanks you in advance for your help. And if this is in the wrong forum i apologize and will delete it and post it in the right place.
Nope but ull still be paying for it for the next 2 years.
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Paying a whole 50 bucks,getting a lower monthly payment on my same plan and making a few hundred bucks selling this phone isnt too bad of a deal. Just want to make sure the buyer has no issue activating and using this phone.
As long as u dont report it lost or stolen the buyer is good to go.
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One last quick question. I read my rebate fine print and it said that i have to use the one at least once to let the rebate clear. I talked to Tmobile and explained that I want to continue to use my current phone and keep the one s as a backup. They said that if I take the phone to a tmobile store to activate the one s using the micro sim to allow the rebate to clear, they will move me back to my regular sim to continue to use the G2.
My question is, since now that i activated the phone and is registered on my account, will I have to call tmobile to deregister the phone from my account or something similar before I sell this phone?
Thanks again horr1blek1tten for all the help.
No just simply switch ur sims
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Thanks again horr1lek1tten.
No problem
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Hey everyone! I'm really interested in upgrading to the S3 from the T-bolt and I'm not willing to lose my unlimited internet or pay $600 for a brand new retail phone. So I turned to craigslist! I have found a few ads but I'm skeptical about buying them. Are there certain questions I should ask them? Such as the clean ESN/IMEI #? Are there any pictures I should specifically ask for? I'm just trying to get the S3 but without any hidden flaws and catches! So, any help is truly appreciated. Thanks again guys!
Oh, and I also forgot to ask which "model" of the S3 is compatible with Verizon? I know there's a few but I wanted to make sure as well.
I've never bought a phone online so I'm only repeating what I've seen mentioned before. If you live close to the buyer, you can ask them to meet at a local Verizon store to verify the ESN is clean. The Verizon GSIII model number is: SCH-i535. If you can meet in person, just test out several functions of the phone that you would use to verify they work: calls, Bluetooth, no dead pixels on display, tampering on the inside of the phone where the battery is. Things like that which you can test with ease.
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I've never bought a phone online so I'm only repeating what I've seen mentioned before. If you live close to the buyer, you can ask them to meet at a local Verizon store to verify the ESN is clean. The Verizon GSIII model number is: SCH-i535. If you can meet in person, just test out several functions of the phone that you would use to verify they work: calls, Bluetooth, no dead pixels on display, tampering on the inside of the phone where the battery is. Things like that which you can test with ease.
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Alright, I will definitely give those a try! Thanks a lot! Hopefully other uses who've bought phones off craigslist can give me their input as well. I appreciate it!
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I would check out swappa, if I were you. They are very legit
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I buy a lot on craiglist and sell for that matter(about to sell my s3 on there). Like said before meet at verizon and verify sim on spot. Also if possible activate it right then before paying. Check the water sensor under battery, glance over physical condition (some people say like new and they're not). I also recommended to pull off screen protector to see if they are hiding scratches with one.
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I buy a lot on craiglist and sell for that matter(about to sell my s3 on there). Like said before meet at verizon and verify sim on spot. Also if possible activate it right then before paying. Check the water sensor under battery, glance over physical condition (some people say like new and they're not). I also recommended to pull off screen protector to see if they are hiding scratches with one.
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I live in Houston. Don't buy on Craig's list here cause gotta talk with my 40 cal in my hand. They will rob you blind here.
prdog1 said:
I live in Houston. Don't buy on Craig's list here cause gotta talk with my 40 cal in my hand. They will rob you blind here.
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Honestly they aren't any better here in sc. I've been got a couple times by getting lazy and trusting someone. But if you're careful you can get some good deals!
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I have bought & sold on Craigslist & Swappa. Craigslist is fine as long as you can get real pics sent to you via text or email. I bought 2 GS3's on CL recently. Picked up a white 16gb in excellent condition for $275 & a blue 32gb in pristine condition for $290. Had actual pics sent to me, met them at a Verizon, inspected the phone, popped in my sim, made a call, tested the screen & paid. Always, always , always meet at a Verizon. If they won't, don't do it.
Don't buy on craigslist unless you meet in a public place (verizon store is best...). The model number is SCH-I535 for Verizon phones, although if you want a 4g international GS3 should work. However, if you buy it through verizon on a contract you shouldn't loose your unlimited data... Good luck.
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Don't buy on craigslist unless you meet in a public place (verizon store is best...). The model number is SCH-I535 for Verizon phones, although if you want a 4g international GS3 should work. However, if you buy it through verizon on a contract you shouldn't loose your unlimited data... Good luck.
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The international doesn't work on Verizon. And if he extends his contract he will lose unlimited
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When I got the maxx on release date, I wanted to use my grandparents upgrade and not mines because I wanted to keep my unlimited data. So the workers at the Verizon store tell me that "yes" I can transfer an upgrade but as soon as I put the maxx under my account it will change my unlimited data to a new upgraded device and I would loose my unlimited data. I said "get the @#%$ outta here, I've been using other peoples upgrades for years". Then I said give me one second and called Verizon and they told me me that it might work and might not work. So back into the store I went. The employees inside said that I could try transferring an upgrade but if it doesn't work that I would have to pay a $35 restocking fee. Smh!!! But I had one small window of an opportunity to still get the maxx and keep my unlimited data. Before the edge program started on Monday, I was able to put a down payment on the maxx and the rest of the balance is spread out on my monthly bills. I still have a week left to return this phone and use my grandparents upgrade to save some money but don't know if it will work. So did they play me, or can I use the transfer of someone else upgrade.
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I don't think they will let you Abby more. They have been trying everything they can to get ppl off unlimited.
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I did it. My mom had an upgrade that I used. I went to the store and they called my mom to OK it. Then I bought the maxx on her account for 300 and they activated it to her. Then they transferred it to me. Then they transferred her back to her phone. They were cool about it.
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I did it. My mom had an upgrade that I used. I went to the store and they called my mom to OK it. Then I bought the maxx on her account for 300 and they activated it to her. Then they transferred it to me. Then they transferred her back to her phone. They were cool about it.
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I called Verizon again today and they told me it was ok. I think they were trying to swindle me out of my unlimited contract. So im going to take this phone back this weekend right before my 2weeks are up. I hear they have a developers edition of the moto x coming out soon, i wonder will the maxx be coming out soon too.
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Yes we are getting a developer edition off the Motorola website.
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Yes we are getting a developer edition off the Motorola website.
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Do you have a link to that? If that's the case I will turn my phone back in now and wait for that one. That's if I don't have to wait too long.
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They just said a developer edition coming soon. No release date or time frame was given.
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I went to the Verizon store to switch my wife's unlimited line using the new edge plan. Verizon is offering 6gb for $30 if you switch from an unlimited plan and you have an upgrade available on that line. My wife only uses an average of 1gb putter month so she wouldn't miss her unlimited data. I was going to alias out the payments over 2 years and if I looked the Maxx sell my note2.
However I found out today that I can use the upgrade on my wife's line but that the phone couldn't be transferred to another line. It would only be able to be used on the same line until the phone was paid off. I have another line available for an upgrade but I figured with this plan I can upgrade every year. Now I think I want to wait to see what is in store for the rest of the year. However I really want the Maxx I want to get back to a stock android experience.
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I went to the Verizon store to switch my wife's unlimited line using the new edge plan. Verizon is offering 6gb for $30 if you switch from an unlimited plan and you have an upgrade available on that line. My wife only uses an average of 1gb putter month so she wouldn't miss her unlimited data. I was going to alias out the payments over 2 years and if I looked the Maxx sell my note2.
However I found out today that I can use the upgrade on my wife's line but that the phone couldn't be transferred to another line. It would only be able to be used on the same line until the phone was paid off. I have another line available for an upgrade but I figured with this plan I can upgrade every year. Now I think I want to wait to see what is in store for the rest of the year. However I really want the Maxx I want to get back to a stock android experience.
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A Verizon rep told me today that you can use someone elses upgrade, edge or not. They are just trying to get us off our unlimited plan. I use it over 100gb per month. I need my unlimited!!!
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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Thank you sir, this is exactly what the rep told me in the store today and another confirmed it over the phone today. And thats exactly what im gonna do. Thanks for the clear understanding of how to do it.
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Thank you sir, this is exactly what the rep told me in the store today and another confirmed it over the phone today. And thats exactly what im gonna do. Thanks for the clear understanding of how to do it.
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Remember to tip your rep if he deserves it! Not with cash, but Verizon reps are always under pressure from management to sell you accessories, so if you were looking to pick stuff up for your phone or anything else they also stock, get it there and ask for a discount! They will absolutely hook you up if you're spending money with them.
I did this the other day managee said I can't give you the new Sim card to switch off your mothers line but I can't stop you from going to another store. So I used her upgrade drove home reactivated her iPhone online on Verizon then drove to another store said I bought this from a friend I need a Sim card. No other Verizon Sims work in this phone because they now are nano with NFC all other are micro w NFC except iPhone 5i is nano without NFC.
The NFC chip is in the SIM? Weird. Does that mean theoretically the phone would support secure element NFC SIM's that could re-enable Google Wallet/ISIS if companies would stop bickering and just let us use phones to tap and pay?
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The NFC chip is in the SIM? Weird. Does that mean theoretically the phone would support secure element NFC SIM's that could re-enable Google Wallet/ISIS if companies would stop bickering and just let us use phones to tap and pay?
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There's been some confusion about this too. The point of the new "NFC" SIM cards was to complete the hardware requirements needed for ISIS to be rolled out. These SIM cards have the secure element in them, but they do not have any NFC technology in them. They're just programmed with the secure element needed for ISIS.
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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Up until recently this was correct but the stores such ever worse now. If if it's an ESN change they take your unlimited. Cust care dose not do and is against Verizon policy so I say f*** the stores. PS I have yet to confirm if this just due to stupid reps or system limitations but for the recorded if you do as the quoted text suggests and the store takes your unlimited Cust service can put it back on
Been thinking about picking up one if these as a backup. The problem is that these phones can only be activated on postpaid verizon after 6 months of being active on prepaid. Sort of a deal dealer. Can this limitation be passed? Is there anyone who knows of a way to bypass this and just activate straight on my share everything plan?
Anyone?
I would like more information on this too.
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since my GSIII decided to commit suicide and I didn't want to spend too much money to upgrade devices when all the new flagships are about to be released, I got myself a moto g.
Good news is that you can activate it directly onto a postpaid plan. I didn't give it a prepaid number to begin with, so I don't know if that would affect anything, but if your phone has no number, just activate it through *228. It failed the first time when programming, but the second time around it worked.
rawrgh said:
since my GSIII decided to commit suicide and I didn't want to spend too much money to upgrade devices when all the new flagships are about to be released, I got myself a moto g.
Good news is that you can activate it directly onto a postpaid plan. I didn't give it a prepaid number to begin with, so I don't know if that would affect anything, but if your phone has no number, just activate it through *228. It failed the first time when programming, but the second time around it worked.
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thank you for the response about this... can anyone else confirm this?
i called a verizon store earlier and was, of course, told that no you could not and it had to be on the 6 months, etc...
so if i pickup a moto g (verizon capable) from best buy, for $100, and just buy the phone and leave (they will let me?) i can then just *228 from the phone itself and port it onto my account somehow?
currently using an iphone 4 on verizon.
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thank you for the response about this... can anyone else confirm this?
i called a verizon store earlier and was, of course, told that no you could not and it had to be on the 6 months, etc...
so if i pickup a moto g (verizon capable) from best buy, for $100, and just buy the phone and leave (they will let me?) i can then just *228 from the phone itself and port it onto my account somehow?
currently using an iphone 4 on verizon.
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My process with getting the phone was walking into target and picking one up for $100, *228 with phone number you want to transfer and the account password (had to search for that) and it activated on the second try.
I most definitely went from numberless to postpaid plan.
Maybe I got lucky because the guy who got the phone for me wasn't the usual guy who takes care of phones. YMMV
AshtonTS said:
Been thinking about picking up one if these as a backup. The problem is that these phones can only be activated on postpaid verizon after 6 months of being active on prepaid. Sort of a deal dealer. Can this limitation be passed? Is there anyone who knows of a way to bypass this and just activate straight on my share everything plan?
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I can confirm.
I just bought a Moto G from Best Buy. I turn on the phone, killed the activation. Because I have a business account, I logged into the web, put in the ESN number. Once I did this *228 and it activated with my number and 3g.
Groovy!
thats two confirms. One more and i sell my soul and gs3 for a G!
What is the account password. You mean to log into the online account?
Best Buy Verizon Moto G Prepaid - Activated Successfully on Contract
Another data point for a successful activation on a contract plan. Picked up the phone from Best Buy, bypassed the activation screen, dialed *228, and success! Both voice and data are functioning. Hopefully it's a permanent replacement.
For anyone who did this, did you have an old plan without data, and if so, did it force you to change your plan?
I want the moderator to ban me.
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For anyone who did this, did you have an old plan without data, and if so, did it force you to change your plan?
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I currently have an unlimited data plan and didn't have to make any changes to use the Moto G.
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I currently have an unlimited data plan and didn't have to make any changes to use the Moto G.
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Well the person I'm trying to get this for doesn't have any data plan and uses an old plan from years ago and doesn't want to change. Sometimes the stupid carriers detect you went from a feature phone to a smartphone and tell you you have to upgrade your data plan or else.
Hope it works.
Make sure the network fine.
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Well the person I'm trying to get this for doesn't have any data plan and uses an old plan from years ago and doesn't want to change. Sometimes the stupid carriers detect you went from a feature phone to a smartphone and tell you you have to upgrade your data plan or else.
Hope it works.
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That I'm not sure about. Verizon may very well be able to tell if a newly activated phone is a "smart" phone and requires a data plan. There might be better/cheaper options for phones without data plans.
I just bought one for my Dad, His S3 crapped out and went to try and activate this moto g on my account which is not prepaid and it wouldnt do it not even ask for the #, so I called *22898 for prepaid activation and it says its LOCKED and to return it to the store. Wal-Mart must had not scanned it properly. So I`ll go back get that fixed and hope it can activate cause he can upgrade in 4 months but Verizon wont Budge so no point and buying a used phone for a lot of money for just 4 months.
Update: Got it exchanged, Dialed *228 activated the first time
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Update: Got it exchanged, Dialed *228 activated the first time
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Glad to hear it worked out for you. I was a little worried when I bought my phone. The clerk at Walmart had to scan it quite a few times. I was worried it wasn't going to get unlocked, like yours.
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Heres a small video of it being activated:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4kCBMV5tOw
I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?
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I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?
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No
anybody on your plan have an upgrade??
jdmba said:
I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?
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anybody on your plan have an upgrade??
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I have one coming that I was going to use on T-Mobile. I will charge you what I paid we can go through Swappa or CTO
I also tried doing this yesterday, but couldn't figure out how. I ultimately just went to the store lol.. good luck though, hopefully you find a way to do it!
It works fine for me. You should get a pop asking whether you want to upgrade or add a device, you want to upgrade since that is the only way you can keep your plan. You will then be taken back to the screen to select whether you want the contract price or non contract price...Continue on and you should be good to go. At the review stage you will see nothing changed regarding your plan (unless you chose to do so). I didn't actually do this because I'm probably just going to swing over to the store and pick one up, however I was one button away from doing so.
Talking to Verizon reps is usually a waste of time. If you are smart enough to have made it to this forum, you surely already know more than they do.
My plan is sweet as F*** by the way, 44.95 for unlimited everything except phone which is 25 cents per minute. Considering I usually use between 15-75 minutes a month it's a steal. Let's see how many decades I can ride this out?
Turbos right, you have to click upgrade then select the off contract price.
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Turbos right, you have to click upgrade then select the off contract price.
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I second this. I tried it yesterday as well and goes through just fine. Didn't actually pull the trigger to buy it though.
Go to Verizon wireless iconic portal you can order the phone only without service
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I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.
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I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.
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When you click upgrade, click the devices name and the options open up.
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User VZW's iconic portal here: https://preorder.verizonwireless.com/iconic/
Log in as existing customer, then choose "All Devices" to see the new HTC One. Very simple for those looking to purchase full price without Verizon messing with your plans.
I've been trying all morning again to order, and it keeps telling me I have to give up unlimited data. I tried to order any other device and THOSE allow me to retain my unlimited, so idk if this is something tied to the M8 or what. I wanted to order it online and use the 50.00 off coupon that was posted here, but now that's not even working.
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Seconded - it says the M8 is incompatible with the current plan.
Have you guys tried it by going through the link fr4c provided?
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I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.
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I don't know what to tell you man, works for me. Maybe certain plans are affected differently. Good luck.
Edit: Are you guys coming from an iPhone by any chance? Some old iPhone plans aren't able to be upgraded if I remember correctly.
Yeah just go to swappa
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Have you guys tried it by going through the link fr4c provided?
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Yeah, that one works, but won't let you use a coupon or the option for in store pickup -- I wanted to save a bit, and have it today.
I did the buy one get with another family member who had unlimited account and that one went down to 6gigs. Not sure if that's helpful but I don't doubt that 6 is plenty for most people.
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I did the buy one get with another family member who had unlimited account and that one went down to 6gigs. Not sure if that's helpful but I don't doubt that 6 is plenty for most people.
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Not for me. Internet choices are very limited here, so my phone has become my modem/router.
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