How To Activate New Verizon Phone Number

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How to activate new verizon phone number. You may need to give your imei number as well as prove that you are the account holder. Select which device you want the code sent to and then click text me the code. Turn off your old phone. The quickest way to get your used phone activated will be to call the carrier directly.

If activating a new phone ensure the old phone is powered off and allow several minutes for the deactivation of the old phone to complete. Back up and transfer your contacts and other media using verizon cloud the content transfer. Enter the account pin or the last 4 digits of the account owners social security number ssn then tap next. Turn the new phone on then follow the on screen setup wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.

Refer to activate your device for additional info. A little hint as youre entering the device id is to always remember to use the number 0 for the security of your account youll be prompted to authorize the activation. Activate new or certified pre owned android smartphone. Skip this step if your new phone is an android that launched in 2016.

This is verizons customer service number and the customer service rep can activate your phone for you. Back up your old phone. Back up contacts and content from your old phone. It may be difficult to activate the phone using the online site especially if it is older.

Depending on your service plan and the sim card youre using you may need to activate one or both of these options. Once you receive the code enter it and click confirm. Att 866 895 1099. Plug in your iphone open itunes or icloud to initiate backup.

Call the activation number from your new phone. Activate a pre paid plan dial 22898 then follow the spoken prompts. If necessary insert the sim card into the new phone. If youve already backed up your contacts and other media eg photos and videos.