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Activate New Device - Existing Verizon Customer

2026-10-22 14:58:26.422

Activate New Device - Existing Verizon Customer

Here's how to activate a new device on the Verizon network if you already have an active account.
If you're switching from an iPhone® to a non-iPhone device, you must turn off iMessage® before activating your new non-iPhone device.

Activate a new Android Smartphone

  1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info.
  2. Power both phones down.
    To properly activate the new device on the network, ensure both phones are powered down.
  3. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
  4. If necessary:
    • insert the battery
    • replace the battery cover
    • charge the phone
    • turn it on
  5. Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
    Refer to Activate your device for additional info.
  6. Restore your content to the new phone using the Transfer Content info.

Turn off iMessage (if switching from iPhone only)

  1. On your iPhone go to
    Settings
    .
  2. Tap
    Messages
    .
  3. If the indicator next to the iMessage switch is green, tap or slide the switch to turn off.
    When the feature is turned off, the switch is all white.
  4. Proceed with activation (step 1 above).

Activate a new iPhone

  1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info.
    If you use iCloud or iTunes refer to how to Transfer Content Apple iCloud or Transfer Content Apple iTunes Contacts or Media for further assistance.
  2. Power both phones down.
    To properly activate the new device on the network, ensure both phones are powered down.
  3. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
  4. Turn the new phone on then follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
    Refer to Activate your device for additional info.
  5. Restore your content to the new phone using the Transfer Content info.
    If you use iCloud or iTunes refer to how to Transfer Content Apple iCloud or Transfer Content Apple iTunes Contacts or Media for further assistance.