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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] GrainOsand:
Oh, that's a different story, let us know how you make out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DagrXDA:
Trying to upgrade at best buy too... They said the system is down...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] efjdmtyper:
They can call it in to do the upgrade if u use the old simple or use euros going to go check since there store is right next to mine at the mall

Sent from my Beast 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Antivanity:
My Note3 just got delivered and my trying to activate it as well.. no dice. :mad:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SuperTongue:
Got mine from FedEx earlier today! Activation was buggy with the included SIM card, swapped it over to the one from my Note 2 and it worked fine. I did have the "Keep current SIM" checked when I ordered it, though.

Also went through the activation page on the Verizon website, not sure if that had anything to do with it or not, but I'm up and running either way!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Antivanity:
1101 99552568

I had the "keep current sim" check as well. They sent me a sim anyway... I cant get the damn thing out.. no ridges or anyting to grab ahold of :|
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] efjdmtyper:
must be nice I have been to the Best Buy mobile store 3 times already and still nothing. They said it could take up to 24 hours for them to clear the issue and that is what the Verizon customer service told my rep. FML

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That is cause the sims that come with them are like the ones that came with the S4 they have the NFC built into the sim not on the back of the battery door anymore. If you look at the back of the door on the Note 2 you will c the gold contact tabs for the NFC and if u look at the N3 you will not c the contact tabs for the NFC
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Antivanity:
edescleo succession

Old sim worked instantly for activation.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmdearras:
Got it! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DagrXDA:
Sounds like if you do that you won't get NFC though right? (Unless you had another SIM with NFC on it... my GNex sim did not).

At any rate, my best buy said they should be able to sell in an hour or two... something with an ID that was not correctly registered for the sims for the new devices. They have given their rep all the IDs of the pre-orders to manually enter them (at least that is how it was phrased to me).

Fingers crossed I'll get my device today!... (lol, and I "worked from home" today too so I could pick it up).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidguy22:
Got my Note 3, after activating from the web site my data plan changed to 2GB, had to call 611 and talk to supervisor and explain (ordered while the web site was allowing to Keep unlimited), took about 30 minutes (holding the line and explaining to the rep & supervisor), finally they put me back to unlimited.

Logged back to my account and verified that Unlimited is back, took a screen shot. Really frustrated with Verizon:mad:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SuperTongue:
Nope, there's NFC in the battery. The NFC SIM card is strictly used for ISIS security purposes and has nothing to do with the use of NFC in regular applications, such as transferring files to another device.

As for getting the SIM out, I was able to make a little bump into the new SIM and wedge my nail into it enough to get it out. After that, it was a matter of slowly pulling on it.

I had an NFC SIM in my Note 2, so it's not like I'm missing out on anything ISIS-wise for the Note 3.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Antivanity:
Im upgrading from a gnex as well. I dont use NFC as i have no one to use it with.. lol. So i dont care to much. This phone.. is blazingly fast compared to the gnex. You will be happy! :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SuperTongue:
As I mentioned above and to keep everyone informed, NFC is built into the phone's battery. You will see "Near Field Communication" printed on the side of the battery that faces outwards when installed in the phone.

The NFC SIM card has nothing to do with regular NFC applications. So the only thing you won't be able to do without an NFC SIM card is make use of ISIS. Everything else works just fine!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
Did you pre-order folks keep unlimited ?

I ordered mine during the "glitch" and my emailed receipt said unlimited but the receipt that came with my phone say "Data package 2GB/$30". I'm returning this phone if I don't get to keep my unlimited data.Should I call Verizon ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TW20:
That's really disheartening. I'm waiting for my device to arrive, but do not look forward to having to call them to get my unlimited back (I also ordered during the glitch). Was there anything specific you told them?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] CrispCleanFresh:
Did you put in your sim card or the one that comes with the phone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
The Verizon rep I just talked to said she talked to her manager and said I can keep my unlimited but if I need to return the phone for warranty repair I'd have to pay the full retail price !!! What the hell ? I've not seen that before on any blog or forum.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidguy22:
The one that came with the phone.

however irrespective of which sim you use - I suspect it will change to 2GB, if you look at the customer receipt they sent - it listed 2GB.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] keynith:
Just got mine. Transferring my music onto it now. Then gonna fire this puppy up :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] CrispCleanFresh:
Waiting on mine. I will put my old sim just to see if there's a difference. I will check the reciept as well and report back.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
I got mine and trying to figure out to set things up similar to the N2.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
I didn't order during the glitch, but I ordered on the 3rd line (basic $10/month) with intentions swapping yo my main line unlimited data, and wanted to share the process that worked for me.

The phone came with pre installed SIM. Called the number on the "activation guide" and activated the phone on my 3rd line. Signed out then back into Verizon's website to see the Note 3 activated. Then I chose to switch a device. Put my old basic phone onto the 3rd line, it made me choose a data plan, chose 75mb $10 ( I'll get back to this). Signed out and back in to see everything update properly on the website.

Removed the pre installed SIM card VERY carefully with a small pair of pliers. Installed the SIM from my main line (unlimited data) and activated right away.

All is well, kept my unlimited data. Called Verizon right away. Gave them my 3rd line number, I asked right away that I needed the data added to my 3rd line removed. With a little chuckle like he'd already done it 15 times today said "No problem at all. How do you like your Note 3?" Overall the process was painless and Verizon was actually helpful. If you follow the steps right you'll be rocking a half priced Note 3 with unlimited data Iin no time :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] crcpeach:
I pre-ordered on 9/6. I had an upgrade on one of my unlimited data lines (I have 5 lines total with 3 unlimited). I swapped the upgrade to a 2gb data line and completed the order. Two days ago I received an email from VZW that my order was on hold... immediately followed by one stating that the order had been cancelled. I again pre-ordered in the same manner as the first time (this time paying with a credit card rather than having it automatically charge my account). The order went through fine. My Note 3 shipped and is due to be delivered today...

In the meantime, I had replied to the "cancelled order" asking why my order had been cancelled. Today I received an email from VZW stating "Your order was placed on a cancellation status due to compatibility issues with the device and your current price plan. Please resubmit this order."

I'm HIGHLY irritated by VZW, but glad that I went ahead and pre-ordered again. I checked the tracking and my Note 3 is on the truck for delivery. I'm wondering if VZW will try to remove the unlimited data on my other phone line... I'll let you all know the results when I find out myself.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Gil Smash:
It actually just the NFC antenna built into the batter. For all intents and purposes it's the same thing however.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] zerocool69:
got mine

just got mine well worth the wait now bring on the ROOT:D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
FedEx and Verizon are both getting on my nerves. I know they said the package has to be signed for and delivered to the address but I put a note on my door this morning asking if they could just have my neighbor sign for it and leave it there. The guy didn't even try and left. Now I have to drive there and pick it because I'm not waiting until tomorrow. PITA
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] oneandroidnut:
been on for hour and a half and im in love!!! all we need now is root!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
I'm absolutely going to kill Verizon now. I can't even pick up the phone at FedEx tonight so I have to wait another day now to get the phone. FML
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] physicsguymatt:
Sorry man. I left a note to leave it with my neighbor too, I pasted a big FedEx logo on the paper so he wouldn't miss it. It's with my neighbor now, gonna pick it up in about half an hour. I feel your frustration...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] efjdmtyper:
Anyone have any luck with best buy being able to get there's activated?

Sent from my Beast 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Johnny5.0:
Received my Note 3 this morning, activated it and was switched to the 2gb plan. Called 611 and they would not honor their end of the bargain. Stating that anyone who upgraded and kept their unlimited plan were mistaken. Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bossei:
I did just that. My delivery guy is just an A$$. I took a big paper, wrote FedEX very huge on it with the address to the neighbor and I think he didn't even try as he said I wasn't home. Give me a break. I'm pissed. Waited for this day and now have to wait until tomorrow. UPS would have done this as they've done it several times in the past.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
Opened my box and noticed no sim card in the envelope so I pulled my sim from my old phone to put in the new and the sim card was already installed. I guess Verizon opened mine and put the sim in ? I did notice the plastic on the back was pulled back a bit.

Now it's just sitting on activating for the last 5 min's. I'm wondering if I should pull this sim out and out my old one in ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] changt34x:
I wouldn't mess with it now, but I activated using my old SIM that went with me from GNex to GN2 and it worked fine, my Verizon has updated and still shows unlimited and the note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
I have the same issue. There was a sim in the device. I'm waiting for activation, but nothing is happening. already failed once.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hellboy2232:
Just came from Fed Ex! About 10 am I'm in San Diego.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] crcpeach:
I would call and would NOT give up until they reinstated my unlimited plan. Stand your ground!

... now to see how my activation goes. It's a whole lot easier to tell someone else to be tough :eek:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
mine has failed to activate 2x with their sim installed...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
Mine won't activate either and I can't get the sim card out of the phone to put my old one in.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jmorton10:
LOL, I remember all that also.

I have been flashing ROMs all the way back to my first smart phone, an XV6700 Apache Verizon phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
When you say "unlimited upgrade glitch"- do you mean you were able to keep your unlimited data?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] YankInDaSouth:
Indeed... This past weekend the universe bestowed upon us a once in a lifetime gift where Verizon's system allowed those of us grandfathered unlimited data folks to upgrade at the subsidized price and retain our unlimited data!!!

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/30/verizon-will-honor/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Un. Real. I had literally been looking at ways (VzW edge, meh don't get me started) and my additional lines, to try and grab the Note 3 and keep unlimited, until about Thursday:banghead:

Guess I'm probably too late.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] YankInDaSouth:
Yes, sorry to say that ship has sailed... There are other ways. You can use a relatives upgrade, add a line and grab the N3 then switch it to your line and put an old basic phone on the newly acquired line (it'll cost you $10/month). And, of course, there's the full retail option ...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Yea I'm kind of stuck. Already have a 3rd line I pay for and don't use. I'm due for an upgrade but obviously can't use it and keep unlimited. Part of me likes the idea of edge but in reality its not a good deal because you can't sell the phone...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Diceroll:
I just offered my S4 to a friend in exchange for their upgrade. Both parties win. Its like getting $400 for the phone without the hassle of selling it. Then they get a free S4. Oh, and I keep unlimited data.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Hmmm that's actually a pretty good idea. Upgrade on the friends line then just switch it over right? Would save about $300 if I could convince the sister in law to take my Note 2...good looks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] YankInDaSouth:
Great idea! That's an angle I never thought of!!

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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 while I impatiently wait for my Note 3 X-(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Diceroll:
Yeah. Just a sim switch after the upgrade.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flascrnwrtr:
That's not entirely true. If, after the 6 months you pay the balance in full, the phone is yours and you can Edge up again AND keep the phone you have to resell or whatever you want to do with it. But, if you only pay the 50%, then you have to return it, in order to Edge up.

"Good afternoon. Knowing your options is important. I am happy to inform you that after paying off your device in full while in the Edge program, yes, you may keep the device. - Michelle_VZW"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Diceroll:
You can only use VZedge if you're on Share Everything. This does not help those with unlimited data.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flascrnwrtr:
My response was to his part about not getting to keep the phone, if you use Edge, not about maintaining unlimited data. He already said that he is limited on his ability to keep it and that was why he was considering Edge.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] 92slammer:
if you have an upgrade available then transfer that upgrade to your third line....order new phone. then activate it on third line...then just swap back the phone you had on the third line and activate your new phone on your primary line....and you will keep unlimited
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LuczOr:
This guy knows whats up. This is how I keep my unlimited.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Diceroll:
No offense meant. Maybe I shouldn't have quoted. I just wanted it to be a known fact.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2

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This does work very well. But, it scares me. I work for an indirect store and I've seen a lot of changes. They already won't let you alternate upgrade from a non-smartphone device (just do a device change to a flip phone or something, then alternate upgrade). And there has been a few times I went to change something on a plan and had to stop in my tracks, because the system was trying to remove the unlimited data. I wouldn't be surprised if they take away alternate upgrades soon.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ttreed07:
Just a clarification on this, you can alternate upgrades between any phone on the account, smart phone or basic, but you cannot do an alternate upgrade from a non-phone device such as a tablet, jetpack, homephone, etc.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Diceroll:
Correct. The simple solution is to do a device exchange with a phone. Then it qualifies for alternate upgrade.

Hit thanks if I helped you out.

Sent from my S4 running Hyperdrive through Safestrap

Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flascrnwrtr:
No worries! Not offended at all.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Which is what I thought. But I just called a 3rd party store (who's helped me before "trick" the system if you will) and he was adamant that once you move the upgrade it will still force me into a tired data plan.

I've 3 lines. My main line, my wife's, and a basic $10 line nobody uses. My main line is due for an upgrade. I thought the process you mentioned was the way to go, move my main line upgrade to the 3rd then switch back to the main line after the fact. I'm being told this is not possible. What am I missing?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
Mine is similarly wedged into the back. I gave up on pulling it out originally when I realized that it was a valid sim card.

Did you also request "no sim" and then see everyone talk about how it had nfc?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
yes I did not request a sim.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
****. i have a feeling we need to pull this new one out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
Yea I think we may needle nose pliers but I don't have one on me.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
During activation does your phone not ever show 4g, only 3?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Xerrus:
My sim was wedged in there tight. Not a push to eject type like my Gnex (seems ****ty...). I was able to pry it out with my finger nails and some tweezers. I read some people who use the new sim to activate have been loosing their unlimited data. Use your old sim if possible people!

Edit* also, I too, did not request a sim. It feels like a trap...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] flybass:
Were you able to activate after that?

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I'm talking to tech support. they may be able to do something for you. i'll post back..

Buddy - we're dumb and impatient - Dial the number 1-877-807-4646
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kisypher:
Got mine up and running using the pre-installed SIM with no issues. I just followed the included instructions, waited about 10 minutes and she fired right up.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tonestert:
I was able to get my card out.

Got this from Android Central forum from MarkAllan

Worked for me along with needle nose pliers and when I put my old card in it activated right away.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] daavy:
Question for you guys with activation issues...

is it a white or black?

I was at best buy getting my white n3 activated and they were having issues, they ended up having to call VZW.. the guy behind me had a black one and went without a glitch.

that dummy SIM was a pain, luckily someone with long nails was there to help get it out. moved mine over after the call and i was off to the races.

i'm loving the phone, feels good, looks great, silky smooth.

good luck!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] DagrXDA:
Luckily my best buy finally got things sorted & my activation went through fine this afternoon! (After it didn't this morning when their doors opened).

All is good so far... really liking the note. Such a different device coming from the GNex.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] keynith:
I kept the old sim in and everything is fine. However i can see your concern with the unlimited data glitch thing causing havoc.

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] droidguy22:
I gave up after waiting for 15 minutes, then did from Verizon web site.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TW20:
How to get your promised "glitch" unlimited, activating phone

OK, so I just got through the process. Note 3 is up and running with unlimited data. I preordered during the glitch. To help:

The receipt that came with my phone said 2 GB. Before attempting to activate, I called customer service from another phone (NOT the Note 3). I had the nicest lady (I actually think she was an old woman, imagine that). I basically explained what I was calling about, and how I have an email receipt that says I should have unlimited data. I told her about the glitch (she'd sort of heard about it), as well as the press release given to Droid-Life saying Verizon would honor the unlimited orders.

She understood and had me activate the phone. FOR PEOPLE HAVING TROUBLE ACTIVATING: We went through the on-screen process on the Note 3, and it wasn't activating, so she told me to hang up and call the 877 number (not from Note 3) on Step 3 of the activation guide the device came packaged with. She said she'd call me back. I went through the process, pulled the battery and powered up to an activated phone. Easy.

Couple minutes later, she called me back and basically told me the phone was activated but showing the 2 GB plan in her system. I told her I had my preorder receipt and the link to the Droid-Life article with Verizon's release. She told me to forward them to her via email and that she'd take it to somebody above her to have it reviewed. (For note: she said the link wouldn't really matter, as she had no way to verify the information. She just wanted the proof of receipt, I think. "This is what I needed," she said. I included the link anyway.)

We hung up and she called me back 10 minutes later with good news. They put the unlimited back on my line, no problem. Everything checked out online, too.

There was one catch, however. She said I will have unlimited for the length of the contract (2 years) and ONLY the length of the contract. When it expires, I will be moved to a tiered plan, whether I upgrade, buy a device at full retail, or other. I'm guessing they MAY give that offer to everybody calling in. Not really ideal, but pick your poison.

For me, I was prepared to go on a tiered plan, as I don't use over 6 GB each month, so this extra two years is an added bonus.

Hope that helps folks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] grifter9931:
Thought I would pass this along to Verizon's customers.

If you preordered the phone they owe you $90. Please call them and get your $$$..

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/322285-pre-ordered-get-yo-money.html
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] js0uth:
awesome!! thanks a lot man!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Impuls3101:
Thanks I just got my $90 credit :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] KruseLudsMobile:
I gotta try this first thing tomorrow!

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note III.

Prevous Owner/Hacker of... numerous other devices!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mystik1:
EDIT: Disregard. Finally got it. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] volley4me:
Hope this is helpful, my SIM came right out with a rubber finger grip-you could probably use a thick rubber band or soft tip eraser (as long as it's the gooyie kind).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] mystik1:
You're awesome! Thank you for sharing that. I was able to get the $90 credit.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] efjdmtyper:
Finally got mine had to go to the corporate store after spending 6 hours dealing with best buy I finally gave up

Sent from my Beast 3 on XDA App