bypass activation on Droid

[joneee]

I've got a blacklisted Droid and need to bypass the activation at the beginning. I can't figure how to use the phone without activating first, which can't be done.

Does anyone know a way to bypass this activation and go straight into using the phone?

 

[dutchtrumpet]

Droid Bypass Activation - Droid-Devs

 

[joneee]

wow you are a genius. Thanks! +1 to your rep!!

 

[dutchtrumpet]

wow you are a genius. Thanks! +1 to your rep!!

 

[plastic]

so once you bypass the activation, can you use it on wifi without a data plan?
What things can you access if you bypass the activation?


Thanks!

 

[aaronmach1]

what is blacklisted?

 

[prerunnerseth]

what is blacklisted?

I'm assuming hes talking about a ESN that is banned by VZW. This happens for a couple reasons. Either the original owner got the phone and didnt pay their bill or the phone is stolen.

 

[plastic]

Thanks for the reply.

I was wondering if it can essentially be used as an internet tablet without activating it. I had an out of contract iphone that I just used on wifi at work, and I was hoping to do the same with the DROID if I move on to the another phone later.

So, I understand that if I bypass activation:

I can not:
-Make or receive calls
-Send or receive texts
-Be able to access 3G
-Use Google navigation

But I can:
-Use wifi to browse internet
-Send and receive email using Wifi
-Access Android marketplace with Wifi
-Sync my google calendar and contact with Wifi

Am I correct?

Thanks!

 

[joneee]

Thanks for the reply.

But I can:
-Use wifi to browse internet
-Send and receive email using Wifi
-Access Android marketplace with Wifi
-Sync my google calendar and contact with Wifi

Am I correct?

Thanks!

Indeed you are. You can do all those things with wifi. You can also use apps that require an internet connection.

 

[Nepherim]

Is it possible then to bypass activation if a phone is already activated? Thus, if I decide I no longer want to use Verizon, or pay a monthly phone charge, can I 'de-activate' the phone, and use it in the manner @plastic describes?

 

[joneee]

Is it possible then to bypass activation if a phone is already activated? Thus, if I decide I no longer want to use Verizon, or pay a monthly phone charge, can I 'de-activate' the phone, and use it in the manner @plastic describes?

In order to "bypass activation" you need to wipe the phone. Then you'll be prompted with the "activation" screen that needs to be bypassed. If you deactivate your phone for whatever reason without wiping your device there'll be no need to do the bypass because your phone will still function. Hope that helps.

 

[plastic]

Thanks for the answers guys!

 

[Nepherim]

@joneee: thanks.

 

[whitty]

Question: If I bypass activation and then decide I want to activate with Verizon later, is that an issue? Basically, I am waiting for another plan to end and then switch over. Until that time, it'd be nice to use other features without the call plan.

Appreciate the help!

whitty

 

[joneee]

Question: If I bypass activation and then decide I want to activate with Verizon later, is that an issue? Basically, I am waiting for another plan to end and then switch over. Until that time, it'd be nice to use other features without the call plan.

Appreciate the help!

whitty

no you will not experience an issue because you only need to dial *228 to activate your droid

 

[whitty]

no you will not experience an issue because you only need to dial *228 to activate your droid

That was a fast response! Thanks, Joneee!

Now all I have to do is figure out how to transfer my music over from my PC for my flight tomorrow.

whitty

[edit] Almost forgot. Will the activation delete or reboot the phone so that I lose whatever I might download?

 

[joneee]

That was a fast response! Thanks, Joneee!

Now all I have to do is figure out how to transfer my music over from my PC for my flight tomorrow.

whitty

[edit] Almost forgot. Will the activation delete or reboot the phone so that I lose whatever I might download?

You can use usb to transfer your music or try DoubleTwist to transfer from your iTunes

And no, activation will not change your phone in any way except open the network to your phone. All your apps, music, settings will remain intact.

 

[marvinrock]

Would VOIP calling also be available? Or even Skype when Verizon announces it? I just bought a second droid off Craigslist for my gf, which was also blacklisted, you get what you pay for I guess. But if/when Skype becomes available, she would be able to call me via VOIP if she was on WiFi correct?

 

[Jfor123]

Will I still be able to active my DROID after I have bypassed the activation screen on the phone. I mean when I reboot it again, will the activation still work?

 

[radikal]

use google voice for calls haha so cool

 

[CRPercodani]

Google Voice isn't VOIP so it won't work. And from my understanding the Skype implementation that VZW will be introducing uses the voice network until your call hits the backhaul network via the cell tower, then it becomes a VOIP call over the pipes. So no that wouldn't work.

 

[marvinrock]

@ Jfor - yes, if you bypass it, everytime you reboot the phone it asks you to activate it.

 

[darkcircle169]

does the 4 point touch work on the Droid eris? I am in Iraq or i would just activate it but its a little hard to pick up service over here

 

[cellprophones]

Darkcircle169- I would guess it would not work on that phone since its made by a totally different manufacturer (HTC). If you havent figured out how to do it by now I would check a web form specifically for that model- this specific form is for the motorola droid. I am sure there is a way to do it on the HTC however (where there is a will there is a way!)

 

[NiceShotMan]

DANG, the site referenced to do this is down.

Does anyone remember how to do this?