eldiente

Received a text from 900070004653 stating:"Free VZW Msg: Mandatory software update (no charge) is req'd on your device. To ensure continued optimal service, dial *228 SEND and press 2 when prompted"

I have 2.1 already and this seemed kinda weird to get and have to do. Any ideas? Is it a scam or something, haven't called the number, because I wanted to see if anyone else got the same text. thanks

slider5634

That looks like a valid vzw text, but I can't be sure. Usually updates are pushed OTA without user prompt. This is a bit unusual. You might want to call vzw and ask.

Kerplunk

i never got a txt like that but *228 option 2 updates your roaming. it should be safe. Just to dispel myths about OTA (*228) programming - Verizon | Forums and Blogs - Verizon Community

Last edited by Kerplunk; July 21st, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Reason: link

eldiente

thanks for the info and the website on *228, just wanted to make sure it was valid before I called the number

bemenaker

You will occasionally get that from Verizon, it's safe and you should do it.

kratos

In my 4 1/2 years with Verizon, I have never received a text telling me to update my PRL. However, I can tell you that that is Verizons texting number (if you ever call support and ask them to text you instructions, you will see that same number).

Kratos

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bemenaker

I have gotten these before, I've been w/ Verizon for 9 years.

Lock-N-Load

though that is the PRL update method.. in 9 years also I have never gotten a text like this.

but then again, I do update my PRL about ever 3 months.

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