Can you root/unlock phone that is not on service plan?

[chewiekw]

Question,

Can you unlock and root a galaxy nexus that is not currently active on a verizon service plan? I am buying a nexus that a friend no longer needs and was going to practice rooting on it before i try it on my nexus. will this work as long as i can use the wifi?

 

[alpha0990]

Yes

 

[iowabowtech]

Certainly.

 

[nj02vette]

Yeah it'll work fine.

BTW, when starting up the phone for the first time after a complete wipe, you'll get the activation screen. Hit all 4 corners in a clockwise (maybe It's CCW???) motion and it will bypass activation.