How long does it take to activate an iPhone on Verizon?

Typically, you'll be able to use the device within a few minutes. However, in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours.
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How long does it take to activate a device on Verizon?

It can take up to 72 hours to fully activate your Verizon account when bringing your number from another carrier. If you're bringing your number from a wireline carrier, it can take up to 10 business days.
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How long should it take to activate new iPhone?

This process may take 2-3 minutes.
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How do I activate my new iPhone after Verizon?

Activate a new iPhone
  1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info . ...
  2. Power both phones 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.
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Why is my Verizon phone not activating?

A 4G device may not complete activation if the SIM card is not showing the correct one on the the account. Please log into your My Verizon www.vzw.com and select the option to Activate device.
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iPhone 13 Pro Set Up SIM Card



Can I activate a Verizon phone myself?

It's easy to activate a device you already own through My Verizon. Go to vzw.com and sign into My Verizon account. Once signed in, select Devices from the My Verizon Navigation and choose Activate or switch device. From here, you will be able to activate a device you already own.
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Why does my iPhone say waiting for activation this may take some time?

It might take up to 24 hours to activate iMessage and FaceTime. If the issue continues after 24 hours, follow these steps: Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS. If you're using an iPhone, contact your carrier to make sure that you can receive SMS messages.
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Do I need to call Verizon to activate my new phone?

Activating your newly upgraded phone
  • Save contacts from your old phone by visiting Verizon Wireless Backup Assistant. ...
  • Once contacts are backed up, turn off old phone.
  • Dial 1-877-807-4646 from any phone and follow the prompts to activate your 4G LTE service.
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How long does it take to activate iPhone 13?

This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view Apple Support page .
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What happens when iPhone is not activated?

If you still can't activate your iPhone or iPad, try again using your computer instead: Make sure that you have the latest version of macOS or the latest version of iTunes.
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Follow these steps
  1. Restart your iPhone or iPad.
  2. If you're using a cellular-data connection, connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network instead.
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How do I know when my iPhone was activated?

Answer: A: Go to Settings->Cellular, then scroll all the way to the bottom. It will tell you when your iPhone was last reset. If you never reset it, then that was the date it was activated.
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How long does it take to activate phone number?

For some smaller carriers, it can take up to an hour. If you're transferring the number from a landline or wireline, it takes, on average, five business days.
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How do I activate my new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. If you have another device, use Quick Start. ...
  3. Activate your device. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your information and data. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
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How long does it take to set up iPhone 12?

I just replaced my iPhone SE with an iPhone 12 Pro. My original phone has 64 GB, the new one 128GB. Regardless, the over-the-air activation, setup, and data transfer process took approximately 30-45 minutes overall.
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How do I transfer my Verizon phone to another iPhone?

Transfer a physical SIM or eSIM on your current iPhone to an eSIM on your new iPhone after setup
  1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plan.
  2. Tap Convert Cellular Plan.
  3. Tap Convert to eSIM.
  4. Tap OK on the alert that says you must approve the transfer on your previous iPhone.
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What do I do when my iPhone says waiting for activation?

Fix: Waiting for activation
  1. Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi or cellular.
  2. Turn airplane mode on and off.
  3. Check the time.
  4. Turn off iMessage and FaceTime, then restart your device.
  5. Make sure your cell plan lets you receive SMS.
  6. Add credit if you're a pre-paid user.
  7. Reset network settings.
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How do I activate my new iPhone 11?

Device Setup
  1. To turn iPhone on, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo displays. ...
  2. You'll see "Hello" in different languages. ...
  3. Select your language.
  4. Select your country or region. ...
  5. Review the Quick Start prompt. ...
  6. Select the desired Wi-Fi network then follow the prompts to connect.
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Can I activate my Verizon SIM card online?

You can go online to Verizonwireless.com and enter in your new SIM card number. This will put the SIM on your account. Then insert the card in the device. You can also contact us at *611 or 800-922-0204 to activate the card.
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What is the activation fee for Verizon?

We charge a one-time $35 fee per device activated or upgraded on the Verizon network. This fee applies regardless of the device type, since each device is set up individually: The activation fee is a one-time charge for activating a new line of service on the Verizon network.
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How do I register my device on Verizon?

Register for My Verizon - Website
  1. Navigate to the My Verizon Registration page.
  2. Enter the 10-digit mobile number then click. ...
  3. From the 'Are you the Account Owner?' ...
  4. Select one of the following then click. ...
  5. Enter your Registration PIN then click. ...
  6. From the Create Profile page, enter the following info:
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Why does it take so long to transfer data to new iPhone 13?

The process gets done via Wi-Fi. So, a stable and robust network is required to transfer the files to your new iPhone successfully. Without the said, it will take longer to complete the process. Surely, if you are transferring a large amount of data, then it will take longer to transfer completely.
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