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Does anyone know, which sim-card slot will be in the new Nexus 7 3G?
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Does anyone know, which sim-card slot will be in the new Nexus 7 3G?
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Almost certain it will be mini-sim.
SIM is being phased out and will not exist soon, as there is now mini (one down from normal SIM) and Micro (one down from mini, basically just the gold within the sim)
So yeah, the middle one, mini sim, which is the same is iPhone/HOX/S3 etc etc.
Hello you two
It's actually a micro-Sim.
To use your tablet with mobile network data, you must first insert and activate a micro SIM card. If no card is installed, the message “No SIM card” appears on the tablet’s lock screen.
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Thanks to nyijedi for the link.
Wilks3y said:
So yeah, the middle one, mini sim, which is the same is iPhone/HOX/S3 etc etc.
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That's Micro SIM. The even smaller one you describe is a Nano SIM. And technically, the 'regular' SIMs we're used to are Mini SIM.
Full SIM was actually the size of a credit card (which is why we get SIM cards in a card like this -- The large one is actually usable in 'full' SIM devices).
Thanks, @ddlooping. I really thought, the Nexus 7 would have a normal Mini-SIM. Simply because it has enough room for larger SIMs
Good to know, that I will need two Micro-SIM cards (Nexus 7 3G + Nexus 4)...
You're welcome.
SO on the google blog, it says that the Nexus 7 3G will be available for purchase tomorrow. But there is no indication of that on the google play store like there is for the nexus 4. I also just called the google CS line, and they said that they don't have a solid release date yet
Humm, I was thinking of ordering this, but the carrier I use for my existing tablet does not have a micro SIM. Perhaps I should take it to one of the mall stores where they know how to do this stuff properly and have them cut it down for me.
adamhlj said:
SO on the google blog, it says that the Nexus 7 3G will be available for purchase tomorrow. But there is no indication of that on the google play store like there is for the nexus 4. I also just called the google CS line, and they said that they don't have a solid release date yet
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Ordered mine from the UK Play Store a couple of hours ago.
I have the Nexus 7 32GB 3G right here and I'm furious because indeed, it requires a MICRO-SIM.
The slot is large enough for a regular mini-SIM but there is a plastic tray that you place your micro SIM into that artificially makes this slot smaller.
Without the tray there is 1mm missing for the width of a regular mini sizes SIM card.
FAIL!!!
Both Design Fail and Customer Communication Fail!
MarcusWolschon said:
I have the Nexus 7 32GB 3G right here and I'm furious because indeed, it requires a MICRO-SIM.
The slot is large enough for a regular mini-SIM but there is a plastic tray that you place your micro SIM into that artificially makes this slot smaller.
Without the tray there is 1mm missing for the width of a regular mini sizes SIM card.
FAIL!!!
Both Design Fail and Customer Communication Fail!
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While it is true that Google could have communicated it better, had you sought out that answer you would have found it easily:
http://support.google.com/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2802869
Nexus 7 3G - SIM Or Micro SIM
I ordered a Nexus 7 today and I am wondering if I can transfer the SIM card data from my current SIM card to a micro SIM card by just stopping in a T-Mobile store? Also, do they usually charge for that? I assume that adapters are available so I could use the micro SIM with an adapter in my legacy phone.
Also, if I insert a T-Mobile micro SIM will I get regular T-Mobile service on the Nexus 7 or does T-Mobile (US) somehow restrict tablets or charge more for that?
Also, do I understand correctly that a SIM card has to be in the Nexus 7 for it to work, even if I am trying to connect via wifi?
Jim1348 said:
I ordered a Nexus 7 today and I am wondering 1) if I can transfer the SIM card data from my current SIM card to a micro SIM card by just stopping in a T-Mobile store? 2) Also, do they usually charge for that? I assume that adapters are available so I could use the micro SIM with an adapter in my legacy phone.
3) Also, if I insert a T-Mobile micro SIM will I get regular T-Mobile service on the Nexus 7 or does T-Mobile (US) somehow restrict tablets or charge more for that?
4)Also, do I understand correctly that a SIM card has to be in the Nexus 7 for it to work, even if I am trying to connect via wifi?
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1,2) Not sure.
3) Your Nexus 7 will be blocked from the network if you try to insert a TMo phone SIM in the tablet.
4) No, the N7 works just fine without a SIM.
Jim1348 said:
I ordered a Nexus 7 today and I am wondering if I can transfer the SIM card data from my current SIM card to a micro SIM card by just stopping in a T-Mobile store? Also, do they usually charge for that? I assume that adapters are available so I could use the micro SIM with an adapter in my legacy phone.
Also, if I insert a T-Mobile micro SIM will I get regular T-Mobile service on the Nexus 7 or does T-Mobile (US) somehow restrict tablets or charge more for that?
Also, do I understand correctly that a SIM card has to be in the Nexus 7 for it to work, even if I am trying to connect via wifi?
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The Nexus 7 3g was bought as a gift for my brother and my experience is as follows:
The Nexus 7 3g from the play store is shipped with an AT&T sim.
Nopes. you don't need the sim in the nexus 7 for it to connect to Wi-fi.
As for the swapping - I have the T-mo micro-sim on my Note II and when I popped it with the Nexus 7, it read the Sim and all that, but did not transfer any data (probably because it is locked on to my Note II).
Just my two cents.
okay i just ordered my Nexus4 (16GB) , will the sim card be the same from the Galaxy nexus or would i have to pay T-Mobile a visit?
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
katecat said:
I'm in a similar situation, except I don't even have a Sim Card
Everything I've read about the Nexus 4, says it's a Micro Sim. So you have to cut it yourself, or go into a T-Mobile store. My questions is:
Can I go into a T-Mobile store with my Nexus 4 and buy a Micro-Sim? How much will it cost? And will they set up and activate my phone/plan in store? (Want to go with the $30 a month pre-paid plan).
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Yeah, it's definitely a micro SIM. I'll be going to a T-Mobile store to get my SIM cut as well, and they usually do it for free.
They won't set up your prepaid plan in store, though. The $30/month plan is only available online, and you can't transfer your current number. Furthermore, you need an activation kit which includes the SIM card, or an activation number if you have an existing SIM card. Neither of those can be purchased from their retail stores, you'll need to call or go online. Link for the micro SIM activation kit.
Thanks. So if I buy an Activation kit on Amazon (can't post links) but: T-Mobile USA (Tmobile T Mobile) SIM Card and Prepaid Activation Kit
I just take the sim card into the store, and they cut it? Thanks for the heads up about them not selling the activation kit in stores. I was going to just walk into the store with my Nexus 4 and try to get it all done then. I should order my Sim card now, so I can have it in time for my Nexus 4.
EDIT: Can you go into a T-Mobile store, buy a regular Sim Card? Then have them cut it? Then just go online and set up the activation?
Or do you have to buy the activation kit to do it. According to their site:
Micro SIM Cards
Micro SIM cards for non-T-Mobile devices are available in our Retail stores and on My T-Mobile; however, microSIM cards cannot be ordered through Customer Care.
If a micro SIM card is purchased, keep in mind:
3G functionality on the T-Mobile network is unfortunately not an available feature of the Apple iPhone, due to the absence of the 3G 1700 band.
T-Mobile uses both the 1700 / 2100MHz frequencies to transmit voice and data services. Both frequencies are required. If a device only has one of these frequencies, it CANNOT use T-Mobile’s 3G network.
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I called T-Mobile and ordered a micro sim. Cost was $1.06 shipped. Should be here today.
Look at the thread about micro Sims I am the accessories section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973646
For anyone else that is confused, I just went to T-Mobiles site and did their live chat. Took 3 min, and got everything sorted out. It's pretty easy (and I feel foolish for being confused, especially when you good folks gave a clear answer).
But basically, you just order the Microsim Activation Kit. And you are good to go. I really wish I would have done this a week ago in preparation for this. Google claims my Nexus 4 will be on the 15th. T-Mobile claims my Sim Card will be 15-19th (2-4days). I'll be really sad if it doesn't get here by the weekend. And I'm stuck without a phone until Monday.
That's my own fault though.
Ok so I ordered a Straight talk sim card (tmobile) and also bought a sim cutter to turn the t mobile sim to a micro sim to fit the Nexus 4. I thought there was no way to screw up the sim cutting since I bought the sim stapler tool and put it in securely, and when I put it into the N4 trey everything was fine. Then 2 days later (today) suddenly the N4 does not recognize the sim anymore and says I dont have a sim.
I've looked at past threads and have tried rebooting, turning the power on and off, taking the sim out and putting it back in, airplane mode on/off, etc but still the N4 says there is no sim inside. I want to go to a t mobile store to see if they will help but I doubt they will since it's for straight talk and just a t mobile network sim. I may have to order another sim from straight talk but then I will have to use the sim stapler to make it a micro sim again so no guarantees this will not happen again! Anyone else having issues with this? I hate how the sim card is a tray and this doesnt seem like an isolated problem. Any advice would be appreciated!
I thought Straight Talk ran on AT&T's network not T-mobile's?
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scream4cheese said:
I thought Straight Talk ran on AT&T's network not T-mobile's?
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You can get a sim that runs on ATNT OR TMOBILE for straight talk. I opted for tmobile, however they only offer the full size sim, so anyone using tmobile sims for straight talk have to cut it to make it a micro sim. I ended up bringing it into a t mobile store and the guy told me lots of nexus 4 owners on ST have had issues after cutting their sim. I even used a real sim cutter stabler from ebay and it wont recognize it after working for 2 days previously which is fusterating. The t mobile rep put in a prepaid 30 dollar a month plan sim into my nexus4 to see if it would recognize it, and what do you know, it did immediately. Moral of the story, BEWARE IF YOU'RE GOING TO CUT YOUR STRAIGHT TALK (TMOBILE) SIM to make it a micro, be very careful about it, or opt for the atnt network micro sim which straight talk does offer.
As for me, I went ahead and bought one month of t mobiles 30 dollar plan to test out the Nexus 4, but will probably sell it on ebay and wait for the sony experia z to come out in march hopefully to the US. Or unless straight talk offers a t mobile micro sim, this phone won't work for me on straight talk which is the entire reason I bought the phone!
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You can get a sim that runs on ATNT OR TMOBILE for straight talk. I opted for tmobile, however they only offer the full size sim, so anyone using tmobile sims for straight talk have to cut it to make it a micro sim. I ended up bringing it into a t mobile store and the guy told me lots of nexus 4 owners on ST have had issues after cutting their sim. I even used a real sim cutter stabler from ebay and it wont recognize it after working for 2 days previously which is fusterating. The t mobile rep put in a prepaid 30 dollar a month plan sim into my nexus4 to see if it would recognize it, and what do you know, it did immediately. Moral of the story, BEWARE IF YOU'RE GOING TO CUT YOUR STRAIGHT TALK (TMOBILE) SIM to make it a micro, be very careful about it, or opt for the atnt network micro sim which straight talk does offer.
As for me, I went ahead and bought one month of t mobiles 30 dollar plan to test out the Nexus 4, but will probably sell it on ebay and wait for the sony experia z to come out in march hopefully to the US. Or unless straight talk offers a t mobile micro sim, this phone won't work for me on straight talk which is the entire reason I bought the phone!
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The ST AT&T micro sim is available on Walmart.com.
xda6969 said:
The ST AT&T micro sim is available on Walmart.com.
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The same thing has happened to me also. Activated a straight talk t mobile sim today and at night suddenly signal disappeared and have trieed restarting, removing sim and reinserting and nothing works. When i put my old service provider sim it works, so issue is with staright talk.
Please if someone know any solution then post it. Also, OP let us knw if you find something.
tgpraveen said:
The same thing has happened to me also. Activated a straight talk t mobile sim today and at night suddenly signal disappeared and have trieed restarting, removing sim and reinserting and nothing works. When i put my old service provider sim it works, so issue is with staright talk.
Please if someone know any solution then post it. Also, OP let us knw if you find something.
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Is your original Sim also cut? Compare the cut?
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MRSAMSUNG said:
Ok so I ordered a Straight talk sim card (tmobile) and also bought a sim cutter to turn the t mobile sim to a micro sim to fit the Nexus 4. I thought there was no way to screw up the sim cutting since I bought the sim stapler tool and put it in securely, and when I put it into the N4 trey everything was fine. Then 2 days later (today) suddenly the N4 does not recognize the sim anymore and says I dont have a sim.
I've looked at past threads and have tried rebooting, turning the power on and off, taking the sim out and putting it back in, airplane mode on/off, etc but still the N4 says there is no sim inside. I want to go to a t mobile store to see if they will help but I doubt they will since it's for straight talk and just a t mobile network sim. I may have to order another sim from straight talk but then I will have to use the sim stapler to make it a micro sim again so no guarantees this will not happen again! Anyone else having issues with this? I hate how the sim card is a tray and this doesnt seem like an isolated problem. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Noosy Sim cutter allows for "fine adjustment" of the cut. Meaning it's loose and if you don't align it right, you'll miscut the Sim. Best to get a $1 simple mobile microsim to compare before cutting.
If that's not your case, you may need to use a Nintendo cartridge repair kit (pencil eraser), especially if you touched the contacts and left finger oils on the contacts. And clean the contacts with the eraser.
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
robbgo said:
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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I purchased the Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) which came with the T-Mobile SIM.
I took my microSIM card out of my Samsung Galaxy S4 (verizon) and put it into my Google Nexus 7 LTE (2013) and verizon LTE data worked fine. I forwarded my Verizon phone number to my Google Voice number, and used the N7LTE as my phone for a week. However, I found that GrooveIP and Talkatone apps would sometimes miss incoming google voice calls even when I was using WiFi for data. So, I moved my verizon microSIM card back to my phone.
It is my understanding that all three models of N7LTE offerred by Google are the exact same tablet. The only difference is which promotional microSIM card is included in the box.
Good Luck,
Howard
P.S. I do not know if Verizon can see that I am using the phone microSIM card in the N7LTE tablet. If Verizon can see this, then it is possible Verizon can take actions like dropping data service or cancelling my account or whatever else one can imagine. I do not know if Verizon can see which device the microSIM card is installed in. I also don't know if Verizon cares or not.
robbgo said:
hi, i want to purchase the nexus 7 lte but it's important that i be able to use it with my existing verizon data plan (eventually). i've read the threads and understand they will be certifying it (eventually). i don't want to wait to purchase it so i want to make sure i'm buying the correct model (for verizon activation later). i noticed there are 3 versions being sold at google playstore: 1) with AT&T sim, 2) with T-Mobile sim 3) Unlocked. would the unlock version be the correct device to get or will they be coming out with another model, once verizon completes their testing and certifies it? thanks for any advice.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.
nexus7lte said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456807
I made that post for new buyers like you. All 3 versions work on all 3 carriers. Buy the t-mobile one since theyre the same price and keep the sim with free 2gb data for a rainy day. You can use your existing sim (microsim) in your new tablet until it is certified, which, knowing verizon, could be a long wait. Just know that if you have a nanosim or a traditional sim card then you will need a cheap adapter.
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thanks for the advice. i have a micro-sim from my droid rzr which i believe works with the nexus 7, so i should be good. - robb
I am early but thought I would start this now.
Please feel free to discuss any Verizon related topics regarding the Nexus 6.
Been working well for me for over a month. No complaints except I would like volte. Otherwise, very happy with my decision.
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Not really sure we need yet another Verizon thread but ok
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I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
ooofest said:
I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
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Interesting story. I plan to buy the phone at a VZW store so there should, in principle, be no problems having the network recognize it.
ronaldheld said:
Interesting story. I plan to buy the phone at a VZW store so there should, in principle, be no problems having the network recognize it.
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Yeah, from all they've told me, it should happen like any other subsidized phone.
I decided to document the stuff above for future reference, assuming that the whole "providers must unlock fully paid for phones after end of contract, etc." kicks in and might apply to either phones they don't yet accept in their particular network or for which they make you go through hoops to get a new SIM - that is, some elements of this might apply to future situations. I'm still wondering if they'll formally recognize my non-Verizon-bought Nexus 6 some day, as well (as they claim will happen).
- ooofest
How many others are using their phones on Verizon and what did they use to unlock and root the phones?
ooofest said:
I might as well summarize my experience with Verizon and the Nexus 6 thus far, since it's probably typical in many respects:
Getting a nano SIM for a phone that Verizon doesn't yet recognize:
Purchased a new, carrier-unaligned Nexus 6 that came from the Motorola website (64GB Midnight Blue), which obviously comes with no (nano) SIM card
My old Verizon phone, a Samsung Galaxy S III, used a Verizon micro SIM card
Experimenting with cutting a (different) micro SIM card down to nano SIM led to disaster for the card, though I did try to be careful. Decided that the manual cutting path wasn't for me. Maybe one of those punch-out cutters are more foolproof
Obtained a free nano SIM card from Verizon after calling Technical Support and telling them I got a Motorola that will require nano SIM format, for my existing line. They sent it via two-day FedEx.
Trying to activate a new Verizon Wireless nano SIM:
Learned that you cannot place a nano SIM card into a non-nano SIM phone and activate that SIM with Verizon - their online and phone-based activation methods both use the same check to determine if a SIM card is physically the same size as required by the phone. So, even using a nano-to-micro SIM adapted in a micro SIM phone won't fly for first-time activation of a nano SIM
A Technical Representative on the phone told me that one of her co-workers was testing out the Nexus 6 internally (as part of their job) and they really liked the phone, it was working well with their systems, etc. But, you couldn't register the phone with a consumer account, yet. I was also told that unaffiliated Nexus 6 phones (such as mine) should be formally accepted and recognized by Verizon after they open their systems to registration for that model.
I was able to obtain a used Moto X (2013) and activate my new nano SIM on my Unlimited Data Plan phone line using the Verizon Wireless website. I waited until the My Verizon website showed that I had a Moto X on the line, just to ensure everything was cool
Activating the Motorola-bought Nexus 6 on Verizon's network:
Placed the newly activated nano SIM into my Nexus 6 and went through phone activation on Verizon's network for the first time. It was showing a progress indicator for about two minutes . . . then, it moved to the next step of setting up phone configuration, Google ID, etc.
The My Verizon site now shows my line as having an unknown phone with the Verizon SIM, and an additional warning states this condition in more explicit - but non-threatening - terms.
I've been able to use phone and 4G data features on Verizon's network without problems on the Nexus 6 since activating with the nano SIM.
After Verizon officially recognize Nexus 6 phones in its system, I'll check back and ensure that my phone is propely recognized by them, in case network issues crop up and I need formal support in that regard. Obviously, I am not asking them for phone support, as I'll get that through my Motorola warranty.
So, I'd imagine the steps above for registering a Nexus 6 with Verizon will become
Bring your Nexus 6 to Verizon (i.e., they ask for the IMEI)
Ask for a new (free) nano SIM if you don't already have one
Place the new nano SIM in your Nexus 6 and activate both with Verizon either online or via Phone/in-Person Representative
after they formally recognize the phone .
I don't know if they'll give former AT&T or other carrier Nexus 6 owners a hassle in using their phones on the Verizon network due to IMEI, though.
- ooofest
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Or save yourself a ton of time and cut your current microsim. Its really easy, no templates or anything needed.
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ronaldheld said:
How many others are using their phones on Verizon and what did they use to unlock and root the phones?
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Fastboot and SuperSU, just read the sticky, its very straight forward.
I had no problem activating a nano sim in a non-nano phone. I put a nano sim in a micro adapter, and inserted into my Droid 4. Called Verizon, said I needed to activate a new sim, and it went without a hitch. Removed it from the phone and adapter, put it in my Nexus 6. and has worked like a charm ever since. 5 minutes start to finish.
joshm.1219 said:
Or save yourself a ton of time and cut your current microsim. Its really easy, no templates or anything needed.
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Not always, unfortunately.
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ndoren said:
I had no problem activating a nano sim in a non-nano phone. I put a nano sim in a micro adapter, and inserted into my Droid 4. Called Verizon, said I needed to activate a new sim, and it went without a hitch. Removed it from the phone and adapter, put it in my Nexus 6. and has worked like a charm ever since. 5 minutes start to finish.
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Did they ask you for the phone IMEI? I couldn't get around that in the store, on the phone or via the website.
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ooofest said:
Not always, unfortunately.
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Did they ask you for the phone IMEI? I couldn't get around that in the store, on the phone or via the website.
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Nope. It was already the phone (Droid 4) that was currently in my account as my active phone. It was already my active IMEI. I simply said I was activating a new sim card in it. All they wanted was the serial number of the SIM. I even got the SIM off ebay (new) and not from verizon. It was activated no questions asked. This was discussed in another thread and I mentioned this there, and several replies came back that they did the same thing. You can definitely activate a nano card in a micro device. Maybe it just takes the right rep.
ndoren said:
. . . Maybe it just takes the right rep.
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Maybe so - if you try to do it online, it will definitely perform the check, so perhaps some Reps manage to get around that step (unlike the two that I tried).
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I was going to try Wug's nexus tool kit to unlock and root. In principle it should work.
it works great
ronaldheld said:
I was going to try Wug's nexus tool kit to unlock and root. In principle it should work.
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and if you want the best rom on the planet with the greatest dev ever, download chroma...
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and if you want the best rom on the planet with the greatest dev ever, download chroma...
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His support is insane, there's teams of devs building less stable roms that don't help their users at all. It's impressive.
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Maybe so - if you try to do it online, it will definitely perform the check, so perhaps some Reps manage to get around that step (unlike the two that I tried).
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I had no problem activating my nano in a non nano phone. I also activated it through VZW website through the account page. I called in and said I needed a nano SIM for a moto x that I would be receiving and never bought one and just activated it on my current non nano phone with adapter.
Once I get TWRP installed and working correctly I am likely to go back to being a flashaholic. I would expect to be running a ROM of my own in the future. I will keep chroma in mind along with CleanROM.
Masx said:
I had no problem activating my nano in a non nano phone. I also activated it through VZW website through the account page. I called in and said I needed a nano SIM for a moto x that I would be receiving and never bought one and just activated it on my current non nano phone with adapter.
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Yeah, that's weird. Given other positive results, I tried that action last week in 3 different ways (i.e., over the phone with two different Reps, in a store and online) - I actually tried using 2 different phones (i.e., a different one that was previously under our account, in addition to my Galaxy S III) online - and the system specifically kicked me out due to SIM size incompatibility, which was the exact same symptom that the two phone Reps said they couldn't get around, in my case. Even when I mentioned using a SIM holder that made it compatible with the phone, the live Reps wouldn't give me a break.
I wonder if my phone+SIM combinations were simply triggering events in their system vs other combination, or if they became more strict since a certain point in time.
I'm satisfied to have it working now, albeit after having to use a nano SIM compatible phone, and seeing a message in my account that Verizon doesn't recognize my Nexus 6. Just a minor "screw them" for the moderate hassle I went through.
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When I received my nexus, I went to my local Verizon store and asked them for a nano sim. They happily went back and got one for me free of charge. They tried to activate it for me but were unable to since the phone was not recognized. They told me to call Verizon and activate it over the phone. Instead of calling, I did a live chat through the website and asked the agent to activate the sim for me. They did and took all of 5 minutes to complete.
Took a phone call...
Just like SFG, I was told buy a sales rep to call customer support. One of the host ladies (not a sales rep) in the store told me wouldnt work regardless since it wasn't a Verizon-branded phone. Well had to get ahold of tech support, and they did in about 10 minuets. The Verizon reps at my store know nothing, so I wasn't surprised they gave me a hard time.