Help Another unlocked device activation question

[cybercruiser]

OK, it says to go to this site to determine if your unlocked device can be activated on Verizon.

http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=769...s-network&pref=http://feedly.com/i/my&xtz=240

I don't want to buy the phone, then find out it can't be activated??

 

[cybercruiser]

I suppose that could be another advantage to going to Best Buy, they can be sure you're activated before you leave the store. (I think).

 

[The_Chief]

Moto advertised that it would be unlocked for use on all major carriers. It's possible that some of the smaller carriers (like DTC Wireless or something) may have a problem... but Verizon of all things should work. Even if - catastrophically - it doesn't work on Verizon, you can send it back to Moto within 14 days for a full refund.

 

[Clementine_3]

It's the same phone no matter where you buy it. There is only one version/model and it will work on any network.

That's not to say Verizon is really on board with actually activating any of them. They have a wonderful track record of not recognizing/being able to activate phones that aren't 'theirs'. Hopefully there will be no issues. mmm-hmmm.

 

[The_Chief]

I bought Alicia the Note 4 Developer Edition straight from Samsung. Popped my SIM in it and it was recognized on the Verizon network within seconds. I do not foresee any issues here

 

[cybercruiser]

Should have it in my hands by 11:15am, Thursday, assuming my local BB gets them in on release day!!!

 

[Clementine_3]

I had a Nexus 6 that came straight from Google for a whole day so take this all with a grain of salt. I put my SIM in and it did show up but as a non-Verizon phone. It worked, not saying that, but I read a bunch of posts on the big web about how people were not getting their no-contract line discounts due to that. I can't say I had any trouble for my one day but was not surprised to see that there were issues being reported. It's Verizon after all.

I really don't think there will be any trouble with the T-shirt plans, it's a flat per line fee and a standard plan. And I sure hope there won't be any trouble with any other plans. Curious to see how it all goes though.

Chief, did you get the Verizon edition? It's the total non-Verizon imei/meid numbers they have trouble with, the system doesn't recognize or like them I guess. It took them a while to update the info for the Moto and Google numbers.

 

[BenjaminH]

It's sounding more like the possible September 3rd launch will be delayed to mid September fwiw.

 

[cybercruiser]

It's sounding more like the possible September 3rd launch will be delayed to mid September fwiw.

Where are you seeing potential delay to after the 3rd?

 

[BenjaminH]

A poster on android central who has been spot on with info ahead of time. Hopefully he's wrong this time.

 

[cybercruiser]

My son works for Best Buy, I asked him to check their computer, he says it doesn't have a in stock date yet.

 

[The_Chief]

I hope we can at least order it and customize the phone on the 3rd. It'll take a week or more to reach us...

 

[The_Chief]

Good news for my fellow Verizon users!

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/09/09/verizon-will-allow-you-to-activate-the-moto-x-pure-edition/

 

[cybercruiser]

I'll be trying it out on Verizon on Friday

 

[Suzi_Derkins]

Verizon does not recognize my device... Says it's not supported.

 

[The_Chief]

I'm holding out hope that this drama is an anomaly. I ordered my Note 4 Developer Edition straight from Samsung. Popped my SIM in and went right on their network. Let's hope the wrinkles get ironed out of this little SNAFU quickly.

 

[Suzi_Derkins]

I'll be trying it out on Verizon on Friday

Were you able to get your phone activated? I am still out of the water and loosing patience.

 

[dodald]

I activated my Moto X Pure this morning. (Actually just moved the Sim from my Moto X (2013) ) haven't had any issues yet.

edit: I'm on Verizon, and I was able to move the sim to my new phone... But I tried to re-add my Moto X (2013) as a new line, and it took the guy at the store 2 hours to get everything working because the Verizon system did not recognize the Moto X Pure. He ended up having to move my original sim back to the Moto X(2013), then adding a line and activating it on the Moto X (2013) (both lines on the old, 2013), then shuffling the sims back to the right places.

tl;dr: the Moto X Pure can't be used to activate a NEW line, but you should be able to move a sim from an activated phone.

 

[cybercruiser]

Were you able to get your phone activated? I am still out of the water and loosing patience.

Yes, but, I was already on Verizon with a HTC-ONE-M8, so, I just moved the SIM over and I was good to go....

 

[MuppetZoo]

I lost my old phone (2013 MotoX) and ordered a Pure Edition. When I went to the Verizon store I had to ask for a new microSIM. Popped it in and activated it right away. I had been warned before going in that the IMEI range might not be in Verizon's database to activate for these phones, but that is definitely not the case.

I waited longer in line than to get the phone running. In theory because I'm recently out of contract I should be able to save $25 per month, but Verizon couldn't get the billing system to cooperate, so I still have that to take care of.

 

[dodald]

I lost my old phone (2013 MotoX) and ordered a Pure Edition. When I went to the Verizon store I had to ask for a new microSIM. Popped it in and activated it right away. I had been warned before going in that the IMEI range might not be in Verizon's database to activate for these phones, but that is definitely not the case.

I waited longer in line than to get the phone running. In theory because I'm recently out of contract I should be able to save $25 per month, but Verizon couldn't get the billing system to cooperate, so I still have that to take care of.

I just looked at my account and it no longer says "non-vzw device". Looks like they finally added the phone to their system.

 

[Suzi_Derkins]

I just checked mine as well and see the same thing. Good news.

 

[GeekyPete]

Since I had to get a new nanoSim from Verizon (my Note 3 used a microSim) Verizon had to play a game to get my Pure working on their system. They had to use a Verizon phone that had a nanoSim slot, activate the SIM card in that phone, then transfer it to the Pure.

 

[kokiangel]

They just called VZW customer service and got mine activated that way.