VZW Incompatible SIM card error with self-cut card (phone recognizes SIM)

[zephyr86]

I am trying to activate a Droid Razr Maxx HD on my line using my old SIM card from an HTC Thunderbolt. The HTC's card is one of the older larger ones, so I cut it down to match the size of the nano SIM card slot in the Droid.

The phone seems to recognize the SIM card fine. The message saying that there is no SIM card has gone away and in the phone's options my correct phone number is showing. However, when I try to activate the phone on the web (Verizon), I get an error message saying that my SIM card isn't compatible with the Droid. My assumption is that Verizon's activation protocol is assuming the card is the larger size that won't fit, but it does fit after my modifications and is recognized by the phone. Is there no way to force this without having to actually go in and get a new SIM?

 

[Crashdamage]

There are sometimes more differences in SIM cards than just size. Even if an old card works, it may not give maximum performance of data service. Get a new SIM and you'll get the best out of the phone.