Did you get a Verizon phone? It won’t work until you activate it. Your newly purchased Verizon phone can be activated in 4 ways. One of the ways to activate your Verizon phone is over the Internet. Let’s learn the steps to activate a Verizon phone below.
Steps to Activate a Verizon Phone over the Internet (Online)
Of course, your cell phone helps you stay connected to people including business contacts. When you select Verizon Wireless as your cell phone provider, you have got to activate it. Only this way, you can make calls and browse the Internet becomes easy and possible. Considering this, we walk you through the following steps to complete the activation process and start using your Verizon phone.
Let’s get started!
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Launch your favorite
web browser and prefer going to the page “My
Verizon Online Sign In”.
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It will immediately
prompt you to provide your user ID (or phone number) and password. (Only if you
have an account with Verizon Wireless. Or else, you need to create an account
by choosing the button “Register”.
Next, follow the on-screen instructions.)
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Click on the “Sign In” option. This will take you to
the homepage of My Verizon.
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Under “I Want To…”, click “Activate or Switch Device”.
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From the list provided,
choose a phone number.
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Press the “Next” button to receive it as your
phone number.
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In the “New Device ID” box, you will type the
identification number of your phone. (If you don’t know where the
identification number is, turn off the phone, open the battery panel, and you
will find a sticker under the battery.)
· Now, click on the “Submit” button.
This will activate the phone and you can start making calls at your convenience.
Activate a Verizon Phone via My Verizon App
Another way to activate
your Verizon phone is to visit a nearby Verizon store. If this isn’t a
convenient choice for you, what about activating your Verizon phone via the My
Verizon app?
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Open your phone and go
to the “My Verizon” app.
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Tap on the “Add device” button and then tap “Activate a device I already own”.
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Here, choose the kind
of device that you want to add.
· Then, select the OS and give in your “device ID”.
If the above procedure looks hard, simply reach out to the professional via telephone. Call on the Verizon Customer Support Number and listen to the commands or prompts to activate your Verizon phone. You will be able to insert the battery and other important things required to complete the process.
How to Activate a New Android Smartphone?
Have you got an Android
phone, the following instructions will help you activate it.
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Save the content and
contacts on your old phone. (For that, you may use this link.)
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Now, you have got to
power both phones (new and old) down.
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You may insert the SIM
card into the new phone if it is necessary. You can also insert the battery,
charge the phone, and turn it on if necessary.
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Next, it becomes
crystal clear to you. Simply follow the on-screen setup guide and complete the
activation process.
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You will be able to set
up your new phone.
· Then, restore the content to the new phone using the same Transfer Content link (above).
Need any help? The
certified Verizon professionals can help you get rid of any issue within no
time.