Under Settings > Account > Google Voice number, make sure to 'Unlock'
Account # is your GV phone #
Pin you have to create in your GV account settings by toggling on "Call to listen" under voicemail settings.
later during activation/port at Total site, use "other" as your current provider.\
Based on info in this thread as well as info found on google, it is recommended to use google's address if you are porting a GV number and are asked for an address when providing port info for your 'old carrier':
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If your new carrier asks for an address, you can provide them with Google's Address: 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043. That's it! Once you've provided your new carrier with the necessary information, they should be able to port your Google Voice number over to their service.
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Once activated, Text UNLOCK to 611611 (send it twice, it wont work first time) to confirm your unlock date. (approx. 60 days) The unlock is automatic and sent from apple servers. And it will unlock from anywhere in the world.
Bypass port in requirement for activation
YMMV Bypass port requirement After getting device activate on total website at top click Activate>New Phone One you've purchased through Total Wireless>I want a newer number. Plan was tied to phone IMEI on activation.
YMMV, you can activate your phone on tracfone.com with new number directly to bypass port in requirement and the cost is $10 But please be reminded, after you input the imei on tracfone.com, you prepaid balance for your total-by-verizon will be lost and your phone will be rebrand to tracfone and you can't activate it on total-by-verizon wihout rebranding it back to total-by-verizon
You are NOT required to pay for a second month of service!
**Confirmed it doesn't work with a Verizon prepaid SIM card inserted 24 hours after activating the phone on Total VZ sim card.
Chase 15% Offer Details (YMMV / Targeted)
NOTE - this deal is YMMV / Targeted. I have several chase credit cards, but the offer only appears on 2 of the cards.
1) Log into chase.com account
2) Accounts tab -> (top left of screen)
3) On the right hand side of the screen you will see a "Chase offers" panel, click it
4) Top right corner there is a "choose account" drop down. If you have multiple chase cards, you will have to cycle through all of them and check the deals below that appear. not all of them will have the Verizon offer (hence YMMV)
5) If you see "Total by Verizon" deal then click on the "+" to add the offer to your card. NOTE - Remember which card you added it to (i.e the last 4 digits of the card)
When checking out on TotalByVerizon.com, use the Chase credit card that you added the offer to, to pay for the phone.
You will get an email notification a few days later, if successful (Subject "Congrats! You've successfully redeemed one of your Chase Offers")
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Unlocking Policy
Unlocking a cellphone associated with one of TracFone's brands refers to disabling software that would otherwise prevent you from activating the cellphone on another carrier's network. However, due to different carrier technologies, an unlocked TracFone cellphone may not work, or may experience limited functionality, on another carrier's network. TracFone is not responsible for any limitations of service, or otherwise, resulting from the use of an unlocked cellphone on another provider's network. Non-TracFone branded cellphones using TracFone service (BYOP) are not unlockable by TracFone.
For instructions on how to unlock your personal T-Mobile or AT&T cellphone, go to our website's main FAQ page. Then, go to Policies and Procedures/Unlocking Policy.
For customers with cellphones capable of remote unlocking (this includes most iPhones and some Android cellphones):
TracFone will remotely unlock the phone when it becomes eligible for unlocking, provided it meets the following conditions:
The cellphone must be in working condition.
The cellphone has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.
For all cellphones activated with TracFone prior to November 23, 2021 on any carrier network, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after twelve (12) months of active TracFone service.
For all cellphones activated with TracFone on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after twelve (12) months of active TracFone service.
For all cellphones activated with new TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically, sixty (60) days after activation.
For customers with cellphones NOT capable of remote unlocking (this includes most Android cellphones for TracFone brands purchased prior to June of 2023):
TracFone will provide an unlocking code or codes to customers who request unlocking, provided the cellphones meet the following conditions:
The cellphone must be in working condition.
The cellphone has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.
For cellphones activated with TracFone prior to November 23, 2021 on any carrier network, the cellphone must have been active with TracFone Service for no fewer than twelve (12) months.
For cellphones activated with TracFone on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone must have been active with TracFone Service for no fewer than twelve (12) months.
For cellphones activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, at least sixty (60) days must have elapsed since the cellphone was activated. For any active cellphones, notification of the phone's unlock eligibility will be sent via SMS along with a link to the website where the unlock process can be accessed.
If you have not met the required minimum period of active TracFone Service, TracFone may unlock your cellphone, but you will incur a charge of up to $300, depending on how long your service was active prior to the unlocking request.
TracFone may refuse any unlocking request that would result in an abuse of its Unlocking Policy or is part of an effort to defraud TracFone or its customers. TracFone's Unlocking Policy is subject to change at any time without advance notice.
Unlocking Policy for Deployed Military Personnel:
If you are a TracFone customer in the military and receive relocation orders outside of the TracFone Coverage Area, we will unlock your cellphone at your request, even during the applicable lock period following the activation of your cellphone.
Customers who would like to check if they are eligible or submit an unlocking request can do so online below or by calling 1-888-442-5102.
I understand we still need to use Total network in one slot and pay first month for line.
They keep IMEI's in the system for a while, even after unlocking & deactivating. I had to have one of mine rebranded by support before it could be reactivated on different TF brand (from ST to TF 2 months after it was unlocked&cancelled).
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Did not have to pay for GV port out.
Used Amex Offer 10% off wireless up to $30 (get $19.20 back).
Once the phones are unlocked, I will request my personal data to be removed.
Waiting for email from GV to may be insert the SIM and try calling/texting.
Anyone done something similar? (new Google account AND new GV #) Any added delays or is everything on the Google side pretty much doable right away? I guess we do have a few days while waiting for the phone to be delivered anyway (giving the Google/GV setup time to "settle" if needed)?
I understand we still need to use Total network in one slot and pay first month for line.
Anyone done something similar? (new Google account AND new GV #) Any added delays or is everything on the Google side pretty much doable right away? I guess we do have a few days while waiting for the phone to be delivered anyway (giving the Google/GV setup time to "settle" if needed)?
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