2. Choose Verizon and then new number (you can also choose to transfer a number but given that you are going to cancel it first thing new number is better).
3. Go through checkout and fill out verizon related info. Note down the account PIN you used as you will need it later during verizon account creation and cancellation.
4. Create a verizon account (if you don't have one) using the email address that you used for ordering the phone. Wait for the phone to arrive.
- When the phone arrives, it will also come with verizon SIM. Put that SIM in the new phone or any other unlocked phone to get the new number.
- Go to the verizon account created earlier and do a link service with the phone number and the PIN you used during ordering.
8. The phone is factory unlocked, sealed and ready to be used with any provider.
Questions from the previous threads
1. Is Verizon credit check hard or soft pull?
Soft pull, it will also show that during checkout.
2. Can I use the phone with any provider?
Yeah, these are unlocked phones.
3. When is the line activated i.e. from when does the 3-day counter starts?
This I'm not quite sure of but I'm going to pick my phone soon so I can update but it seems according to some the line is activated right during ordering. If that's the case your counter starts from then. You will still be saving even if you need to pay the activation fee of $35.
4. Does the phone come sealed? How about the verizon SIM?
The phone will be sealed with verizon SIM taped onto it.
5. How do we cancel?
Chat with CS to cancel the line. Mention bad service at home etc.
6. Is there anything during cancellation that needs attention?
Yes, the CS reps are trained to cancel the line at the billing cycle instead of right away. Be polite but insist on getting the line cancelled right away to avoid activation fee/extra day charges. Note that you are cancelling under buyers remorse policy, this is not mid-cycle cancellation for which you have to pay the whole cycle anyway. Use the term buyers remorse when you talk to CS about bills too. Also don't talk about the phone you got at a discount. You are just canceling the line here, the device you are using on the line does not matter.
7. Is Verizon going to send me a bill even after cancellation? In all likelihood, they will. First, wait for at least 5 days to get the bill to be finalized, the amount might change in between. Look for the final bill to be shown in the account. You will have to chat with CS (and again mention the line was cancelled under buyers remorse) to get the charges waived if it has additional charges.
8. What are the different activations? Do I need to activate my phone in verizon? So there are three things that happen from Verizon when you buy a phone from them or best buy. 1. An account is created if you don't have one. 2. A line is created in that account and activated. (if you are porting a number then porting happens first on that line). 3. You put the SIM that comes with the phone in your phone and activate the phone in the network. You don't need to activate your phone, once the line is created and you picked up the phone you can and cancel the line. You might need to know the phone number of the line for which you might need to pop in the SIM but apart from that you should only be cancelling your line.
9. Can bestbuy charge me back the discount when I cancel the line with Verizon? No, your transaction with BB is done once you picked up the phone. They can't charge you anything after that. You only remaining task is to cancel the line. Refer to https://slickdeals.net/f/18181615-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-ga05900-us-best-buy-carrier-activation-required-399​ for more discussions.
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Yes, if the phone is available in BB near you that will be the best way to do this.
So order for BB pickup, activate at Bb under Verizon and then just cancel within 3 days? Is that the method? Appreciate some insight. I never did this before and this would be an awesome personal phone for me.
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Yeah, you will create the Verizon account during online order, just select store pickup. You could also do the whole thing in store if the phone is available and then come home and cancel the line.
Thanks. Appreciate the help. I am a current Verizon customer so hopefully it's just as easy. Worse case scenario, I'll return it.
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You don't need to activate. You can just cancel the line. If it's not showing up in your Verizon account you might need the phone number for which you will need to put that SIM in some phone but that's it. See the community notes/wiki for details.
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Not spec wise but durability will be less than s22 but you do have the novelty factor. Samsung cameras are better than moto's
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The pixel 9 pro XL for $310 would have been ideal for you but that deal expired.
The upgrade to Androidâ„¢ 15 began on February 10, 2025.
https://en-us.support.moto
Motorola will update Android 14 to its high-end smartphones later this year. (2023 article)
Motorola typically provides support for its phones for two years after release. However, it has been confirmed that high-end models such as the new Moto Razr (2023) and Motorola Edge 30 series can be updated for up to 3 years. This will move from Android 12 to Android 15, expected to be released in 2024.
https://motosmartphones
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