- You need to establish a Verizon account
- Go to Account, Bill, Payment methods
- Add a credit card
- If you have other Verizon lines, make sure you verify your Auto Pay is still pointing to the bank account
- From a NON Verizon phone, call 800-837-4966
- Enter the phone number for the line you want to pay off
- Tell the robo attendant "pay off device"
- Robo attendant will confirm the payoff amount ($299) and if you would like to process on credit card ending in xxxx (what you have on file)
- * Say yes, and that's it.
*** How to update Apple purchase date ***
- From your Verizon online account, go to Account, Bill, Documents & receipts
- Download the Customer Agreement PDF that has the service agreement and IMEI (shown as Device ID), and barcodes
- Go to https://checkcoverage.a
pple.com - Enter serial number
- If it says no purchase date found, continue to create a case and request a call back
- Upload the PDF
- After the call back they said it could take up to 5 days for the date to be reflected
- I checked the serial after 5 minutes and it was updated
*** Request early unlock (huge YMMV but worth a shot) ***
- Login to your Verizon account
- Start a chat
- Ask them to submit a "request for early SIM unlock on your behalf"
- For reason, simply say "device is paid in full"
- Be ready for some pushback or if you want PUK unblock, or porting pin - just state the same
- If they say it cannot be done, tell them politely that you are aware they cannot do it, and they need to send a request up the line
- In my case they send to contact in 10 days (not holding my breath this will actually happen but worth a shot)
*** Disconnectiong line ***
- Login to your Verizon account
- Start a chat
- Request an agent
- If asked, about plans/service
- Say disconnect line
- They will try to offer you other options or to disconnect at a later date
- Insist you need the line disconnected now
- If asked for a reason, say you cannot give them one
- Verify total under Account, Bill, Next bill estimate - about $7 for 3 days of service
*** Instant unlock using SIM Swap for ATT (YMMV) ***
- After getting the phone and paying it off fully, make some calls/texts and make sure it shows up on ATT account
- Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked, steps might vary depending on iPhone/android.
- Make some calls with that phone and make sure it shows up on the account now.
- Now go to ATT.com/device unlock and select non ATT customer and provide imei.
- Make sure you reply yes to the confirmation email ATT sends
- Only cancel the account after you are able to unlock.
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dialed 8008374966 and provided the new phone number
Said "pay off device" when asked the reason for calling and follow the prompts.
Fully paid the 299$ for the device with Automated system without talking with a live person.
Then called in and spoke to a live person and canceled the line.
If you're waiting 3 days for the shipment I don't see you getting out of the activation fee.
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Tried all colors all variants 128 or 256 .. no luck.
Also ATT, I assume cannot be unlocked in 60 days so not worth (for me)
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Web browser on the computer was not working for me either. I was able to process the verizon workflow via the Walmart App -- it launches an internal web browser and the workflow can be completed for new users and adding lines.
Also ATT, I assume cannot be unlocked in 60 days so not worth (for me)
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-T-Apple-iPhone-14-128GB-Midnight/1815091006
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Verizon-Apple-iPhone-14-128GB-Midnight/1226665315?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1800&from=/search [walmart.com]
Just ordered 256gb the 512 shows unavailableā¦ btw how do I pay off right away?
Also ATT, I assume cannot be unlocked in 60 days so not worth (for me)
unlock policy says
Your device was paid in full when purchased or paid off through an installment plan. Your installment balance must be zero before unlocking. Nothing mentioned about 60 Day Active Service for Installment plan phones.
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM12626
but when click device unlock eligibility requirements on the unlock page
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
Purchased on installment plan, paid off early: The wireless number assigned to the device must be active for at least 60 days. Wait 48 hours after you make your final payment to submit your unlock request.
Verizon is much easier unlock policy.
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Have you done these verizon/ATT deals before?
I remember reading some threads back when I had Tmobile. I switched to verizon and I am thinking of doing this deal