Can I buy this phone, not activate any cell phone service, and just use it as WiFi only device, just like an iPod? I don't want to be a VZ customer
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When you get to the second screen after language selection (with the "activate" button), swipe down from the top of the screen, choose the little stacked rectangles, then swipe the "activation" app image off to the side to close it up. Proceed to set up the phone normally.
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I did that today. My phone is active right now WiFi only. I received two free texts from Verizon, so I know the phone is working. I also bought a 15 minute card, but didn't activate it. I set up an account at MyVerizon. They didn't ask for any money.
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This is late but I'll answer anyways in case someone still needs the information. I am using this phone as you would like to, wifi only, mini tablet. I was able to bypass the activation with no information given or account creation and it has not asked for any since. It has been a while but I think I swiped off screen til it gave me the home screen icon (it doesn't readily give you the option to skip everything), and then I went to options and turned airplane mode on. When you turn airplane mode on it doesn't seek a mobile network (saves battery) and won't prompt you again for activation. Then you can manually turn wifi on. I've been using it for a while and it has worked great as a mini tablet. No scratches on the screen and as you can see, has a good resolution. I use Amazon Appstore, Google Play, EpixHD, Vudu, Flixster, internet, and games. There have been a handful of times where the back/home icons wouldn't pop up with a side swipe but I just hit the screen sleep/wake button and it was fine afterwards.
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It takes you through a set up process were you have to activate the phone and one of the steps is your verizion payment. So no. After you activate at least once I think you could.
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I don't believe the question was answered. I also want to buy this phone and NOT use it on Verizon Prepaid, but instead merely use it to access WiFi, as if is an Android tablet. Can it be done?
40559
Yes, you can use it as Wifi only, there's no service requirement. I'd make sure you buy the tablet from a reputable buyer though, otherwise it'll come pre-loaded with adware.
701578
The camera and other non-internet features can be used without activation with Verizon. It can function with WiFi connection. Calls, texts and other service related features will require activation with Verizon.
376371
What service provider do you have? It may not require a SIM card for service. If you do need a SIM go to your provider's store and they will give you one. Or at least Verizon did for me at no charge.
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Good question. I bought one thinking i could use it on my verizon family plan only to be told by verizon that the phone was a pre-paid phone only and could not be activated on my family plan. if you can find out from amazon if the phone is a pre-paid only that's your best bet.
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from time to time it offers me the opportunity to connect to Verizon. I presume that indicates that there is a Verizon SIM card or equivalent inside the machine. But I only use it for surfing on wifi. I am too cheap to pay for a Verizon connection.
951257
Yes, but only with Verizon monthly plan you won't be able to activate the phone with any other network.
2114749
As far as I am aware, from my experience with it, this phone is only for Verizon use. All I had to do when I owned one was to activate it by calling the number and putting in my Verizon info. It took no more than five mins!
300427
Yes, you can activate it to your account. This model does require a data plan. Verizon may charge and activation fee, I'm not sure. Ususally you can call in to activate a phone but I'm not sure if they would still charge or not.Thank you for your interest,ClaytonMobilekarma
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You don't have to sign up for (in this case purchase) a data plan with this phone and it will still work on wifi. But you won't have any access to data when you aren't in wifi range.
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hello my friend. to tell you the truth, you will have to go to your local sprint dealer to ask that one. remember that all of these little wireless devices have a chip in them that are only on the frequency that the provider is dealing with. i use the virgin broadband system. you can use this through bestbuy, or activate it online at virgin mobile. it is soooo easy. no contract. i use the 6 month plan at $120.00 per month. i use this thing everywhere at 4g speed. it is great!!!! you can buy this box on amazon. well, good luck what ever you decide. walter at f411@live.com
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This is a Verizon feature phone that uses CDMA only, that's correct. Of course, you can also change your plan so you can use a smartphone instead if you would prefer. You would need to buy that phone off-contract as well, though.
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I purchased the model that is NOT connected to verizon, or any other phone company, but CAN connect to the web. So I use my home WiFi to access the web to use it. Others purchase the Verizon connected so that whereber you are, you can connect to the web. But my plan is to eventually get an iPhone, which will allow me to use whatever phone company I use for my iPhone to work as a mobile router -- that way I won;t be paying for 2 web-access fees, just the one I would anyway for a mobile phone. Hope that helps.
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thank you! I got this phone for my sons for Christmas. I don't plan on adding a data plan to their account, but there is wifi available everywhere they go: home, school, grandma's, friends', etc. Let me clarify something though: If there is no wifi available, will they still be able to talk and text? (that is all they need it for outside of wifi)
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I have a question off this one. I am currently in a contract and have unlimited internet. Will this be able to be used for this phone? For example can i download the free apps?
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The one I bought didn't, you can use your existing4G SIM card with it.I had an older 3G card it worked with it too but some of the data functions didn't so I took it to the local at&t; store and they switch out my card for me.also my brother has a GoPhone account which worked with it as well you just have to buy data for the account to use internet without WIFI.
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I would not waste my time taking it to the local store. Most of them are cluless, and will tell you it's not doable. It's 100% doable. Put your sim card in your new phone, and use Wifi as much as you want. It's an unbranded phone not carried by AT&T;, so they have no way (at least for now) of knowing it's a smartphone.