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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budfraze:
*My very first post... ever!*

So I just bought the Nexus 6 from someone who purchased it direct from Motorola. I previously was sportin the Galaxy S5. After unsuccessfully cutting my SIM from my GS5, I reluctantly decided to take the Nexus 6 into a Verizon store.

It turned out to be a breeze. I told the representative the phone was purchased from Motorola directly and I needed a nano SIM card. As he was trying to activate it I told him that I've heard that Verizon will not recognize the MEID and therefore will not activate the device. And in order to make it work, you'll have to activate it with another nano SIM phone and then insert the activated nano SIM into the Nexus 6. He then went to the manager, asked how he could activate the nano SIM without using the N6. They both disappeared from a min and he returned with an activated nano SIM saying it was activated under my number.

We popped it in the N6, factory reset and bam! I'm on the Verizon LTE network! (a download speed test of 38.4 Mbps) :D

He also said they plan to release N6 within 3 weeks.

Just thought I'd share!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooofest:
I need to move to wherever you live . . . :D . Neat story and good to hear.

Seems my region and phone/chat Reps have all been the worst possible picks, oddly enough.

- ooofest
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] violentbydezign:
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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piaa_nissan:
I went into a corporate store with the Nexus 6 and asked for a nano SIM. They gave me an NFC Nano SIM and activated right there in the store. Because they don't have the Nexus in their computer they attached it to a Droid turbo then swapped it back out as a workaround. It's showing on MyVerizon as Non VZW device.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
It sounds like hit or miss whether a store will help you out.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MunkinDrunky:
After reading through this thread again, I agree, it is kinda hit and miss.

General statement:

It also helps to be assertive, but not rude (I mean we know it will work, as evidence in this thread suggests, but to act like the reps are rude or foolish doesn't help get what we want...not to say anyone has) more like don't leave without asking them to exhaust all their efforts (giving them some helpful "suggestions" can go a long way).
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
That sounds like a plan. If you talk about cutting your sim from micro to nano or showing them the micro to nano sim adapter, will that help?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrbxx7:
If u have a microsim just take some scissors and cut it down. Took like 60 seconds. Then just order an .99 cent adapter if u want to use in another phone. Way easier than talking to a vzw rep that hasn't a clue. Lol ?

TaPpEd FrOm My N6
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooofest:
From my prior experience with this, I'd recommend a cutter to be safest with getting the size correct for a holder. My hand-cut attempt ended up slightly too small across the width and become useless. Good thing it was practice with an unused SIM.

- ooofest
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] churche0:
I ordered a Nexus 6 64GB from the Play Store a little while ago. I was using a Galaxy Nexus at the time. Prior to the N6 arriving, I called VZW and asked specifically for a nano sim card and stated it was for a N6. First rep basically told me N6 doesn't work on their network, etc. I thanked her for her time and hung up. I called back immediately and the next rep said "OK" and sent me a new card. I realized upon email confirmation that even though I asked for the nano, they sent me the micro sim due to my GN. I called once more and stated plainly that I needed a nano sim, not a micro sim, that it would work fine for my phone and not to worry about it. I also threw in a line about using it with another released phone that could use a nano sim. The computer would not let them give it to me so they had to get approval. It took about 3 mins, he came back and overnighted me the nano sim.

I tried the VZW store as soon as I got both card and phone, but it was a no-go. It wasn't in their system or whatever their reasoning was. After that, I just called VZW, stated I needed a new sim card activated for my GN phone, but that I didn't have the phone in hand at the moment and just to activate the sim card. They said that was no problem and activated it right there. This was the nano sim card and I just lied about not having the phone. I waited about 10 mins, popped it in my N6 and it was good to go.

Overall, it took about 10 mins or less on the phone to get it to work. I should have cut out the store completely, it was a waste of time. Just be pleasant and patient, but assert that you know what you want. It's well within their power to do it for you.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MunkinDrunky:
I think so. I did do both. I mentioned I didn't want to cut my sim and I showed the micro adapter I brought with me and basically asked what can we do now to get me a nano sim.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmuthertrucker:
My local Verizon corporate stores refuse to activate my nano sim. They say it's against Verizon policy & they refuse to do it. But they have plenty of new Verizon phones for me to choose from.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KainamHD:
Exactly why I left Verizon, cause of their bull**** policies and practices.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckarrow2:
Had a Verizon Galaxy S4 with micro sim.

Ordered Verizon nano sim on ebay for $6.00

Ordered nano to micro sim adapater from Amazon $5.00

When I had both in hand I took out my active micro sim from my S4 and put the new nano sim with the micro adapter in my S4

Called Verizon

Told them I lost my sim card out of my S4 because I was clumsy (I thought it was my microSD card!) but luckily I had a spare sim that wasn't being used.

We laughed at my antics and she activated my sim card...

Said our goodbyes and I took the card out of my S4 and then out of it's adapter, popped it into my Nexus 6 and haven't had one issue.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
So sad. I went to the store, paid $15 for a new nano SIM, played stupid and they activated it on my Nexus.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rakibul Islam:
Used VZW online chat, told rep that I "received" a new phone (didn't specify) that needed a nano SIM instead of my current micro SIM. They sent it over, I put it in my mother's iPhone 6 to activate it, then switched it to my Nexus 6. Done and done.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
Since I do not have a phone with a nanosim slot, how likely is it, that I can get my store to clone the information off of my current sim card to use in this phone? This assumes they will do nothing to activate my Nexus.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JagXK8:
Bought a nano sim cutter from Amazon. Had a full sized sim laying around and tested it. Once i got my Nexus, took out my micro sim from my Note 3 and used the cutter. Working fine.:good:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnnyVegas:
Ok, don't want to keep beating the dead horse here. Came into a bit of money, not from taxes but let's say some non sanctioned wagering and desperately needing to replace my Galaxy Nexus and not wanting to be in Big Red's pocket with an upgrade (and having grandfathered unlimited data helps) went and bought a Nexus 6 straight from Moto. Been pouring over these posts on activation and here's what I've got:

Nexus 6 arrived today straight from some sweat shop in China.

Nano sim on it's way from Verizon via a borrowed HTC One M8 IMEI due on Monday.

Me with a Galaxy Nexus with a micro sim. (my only phone btw, no land line)

Wanting to just replace my Gnex on my line from what I've gleaned here are my options and this is the order I am going in to get the sim activated:

1. Following the instructions incuded with the sim get it activated through VZN, pop it in my 6 and I'm off. Never having done something like this what EXACTLY is involved? Remember I still have Gnex up and running I'm looking for a sim activation. If it cancels out my current sim transferring my number I don't care. I still have the IMEI from the HTC One M8, and like I've said I just want to replace the Gnex on my current line with the 6. (most desirable option)

2. Using a sim adapter, activate the nano sim with my Gnex. I've heard of people being successful with this and have heard that the activation gets halted due to the phone/sim being incompatible. Don't know which to believe (2nd option)

3. I've heard people use a family/friend's phone that takes a nano. I have a friend with an Iphone 6 that uses a nano sim. How EXACTLY do I activate my nano sim using his phone? This one here I can't find a straight answer to! He said he is willing to help me in my endeavor but if anything happens he knows nothing about my illegal activities and if he can't use his phone after he's kicking my a$s. Not wanting to get my a$s kicked (probably not as much as I want a smooth activation to take place) what do I do here? (as far as how do I activate using his phone) As a side note he thinks I stole the sim from VZN because I used another phone's IMEI to procure it. I've tried to explain to him that the phones have a number different from a serial number, and that phones anymore are activated by the sim and not the phone and if it was in fact stealing they would have stopped me after inputting the IMEI on the site instead of saying "this phone takes a special sim. do you need it? Yes. No." but he wasn't buying it but said I can use his phone to do it. (albeit lengthy 3rd option and from what I've read most people have done, just need the process spelled out for me so I don't get my a$s kicked)

4. If I fail at all of the above steps; cut my micro sim. (final option, and potentially I guess not a big deal as long as it works)

Thanks for listening and thanks in advance for anyone who can answer me and get this brick sitting in front of me activated!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mwebb34:
I just cut my micro sim using a pair of scissors. Then I took a fine course file and gently filed down the edges and there ya go. I don't see why everyone is having issues with this, it's very easy to do, if you gotta a steady hand.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ckarrow2:
Nothing you are doing is illegal. Take a look at my post #399. Just use your Galaxy Nexus to activate a new nano sim using an adapter. Sim cards are all the same, data-wise. Even the metal contact areas are the same. It's just the overall size that's different.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooofest:
I measured three times and it still came out small before I sanded it down - the SIM's material buckled and folded in slightly under pressure of the scissor and took off just enough to make it too small as I cut down one side.

I don't see the harm in recommending a cutter as a most safe method.

- ooofest
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmuzzy:
This is a good point. The scissors really need to be sharp to work. To be more accurate what I used would be called shears. They'd cut a penny in two if you were strong enough to do it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
I have ordered a sim cutter but I will use it as a last resort.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkhex19:
Ordered the Midnight Blue 64gb today from Motorola. Also ordered the sim cutter from Amazon with prime shipping. Was $7.50 or something like that. My plan is to just cut the sim from my G3 and when Verizon finally announces the device I will probably call and try to get a Nano Sim. Although it seems most who have cut their Micro Sims have had zero issues with their Nexus 6 so I may not even bother.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
That is a good idea although I will ask for the sim first assuming they will not activate my moto nexus 6.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnnyVegas:
Thanks CK! That was easier than biting a dentist!! Seriously all these posts I've read about not being able to get it activated need to be debunked. That was a few days of needless stress about all these "rumors".

Let me post my experience and hopefully save people from reading through pages upon pages of others freaking out. I will be very descriptive here:

The hardest part I can see is actually getting the nano sim from Vzw. This you can do by using an IMEI from a display phone or an ebay seller. So in reality not that hard! Just go online to your account, find where you can add/switch device, it has you input the IMEI of the device (where you input the borrowed IMEI) and it takes you to a cart where they send you the sim.

Next is make sure you have a sim adapter if your current phone doesn't support a nano sim.

The instructions to get activated are spelled out very clearly in the sim packaging. "If you did NOT receive a device and only received a sim card follow the instructions below to activate." Can't get any easier.

I called the 877 number in the instructions from my Gnex on my old sim. It asked me to enter my phone # and billing password. It then transferred me to a human. (at this point tbh I thought was where the problems were going to start). Told the guy I was calling to activate a new sim card for my phone. He asked for my phone number and the sim number I needed activating which is the ICCID on the receipt. He asked if I was calling from my cell or landline. Told him my cell as this is my only phone. He said after hanging up to power off and swap out the sims, power back up and wait to see service. Then dial #832 as a test call and open a browser to verify data. If any problems call the 877 # back and someone would get it sorted. That was it. Did not ask for a phone model, IMEI or anything.

Disconnected, tried to respond to a text but apparently he had switched off my current sim as I had no service. Powered down, took out the old sim, put the new nano from Vzw in the adapter and put it in my Gnex and powered it up. After rebooting waited a minute or so and had service, made the #832 call and got an automated "your device is activated". Opened a browser, success. Powered off, took the nano out and put in in my N6 and powered it up, went through a bunch of initial downloads and I was up and running! Initial boot of the N6 took longer than the time I was on the phone with VZN.

So, anyone coming across this thread with the same questions I had this was beyond simple!!!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
I suppose that is number 3 option after Verizon will not activate my phone or activate a nanosim.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLMcc:
Does VZ finally have the N6 available?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkhex19:
No. March 12th is the new date being reported.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
I expect them to not activate the phone but perhaps activate the nanosim for me.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkhex19:
Nexus 6 arrived today. Already had the sim cutter purchased through amazon. Removed the micro sim from my G3 and cut it, put it in the Nexus 6 before its first boot up. Powered on the Nexus and only took a few minutes then it was up and running on Verizon's network.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mjuksel:
I used this, and a pair of scissors :P

http://www.technobuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/microSIM_to_nano_SIM_iPhone_5_guide.png
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
No trimming after using the cutter? No problems at all using the old sim?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkhex19:
No trimming after using the cutter. Worked like a charm. I haven't left my house since activating last night so I can't comment on any reception issues but it recognized my cut down Micro Sim within a few minutes after the first boot up. Based on bars LTE reception seems to be exactly what I was getting at home with my G3 so I don't anticipate any issues with the Sim card. Will report back later.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snoopyods:
Nano SIM cards are now available for the Nexus 6 on Verizon

Nano SIM cards are now available for the Nexus 6 on Verizon! I just called after ordering a Nexus 6 from Motorola and I am having one shipped to my house. :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmuthertrucker:
But, are they going to activate it on a non Verizon phone? With little or no run around & jumping through hoops? Let us know if you can get it activated with out a lot of frustration.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oldschool25:
I called Verizon and asked for a sim card for my Nexus 6, they said ok. Received it 2 days later an activated right up. No hassles whatsoever.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mwalt2:
Does your phone still show as an unsupported device in your account?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oldschool25:
Yes it does.

Otherwise, everything works great.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deekayy:
A T-mobie device will always show unsupported device or for the correct term on their system "non verizon device". If you have a nano sim card, one says " bulk " for non-iphones, and "nfc" for iphones. you can activate either and use the correct imei correlating to the nano you have. tested both versions of nano and it works fine. i work for 3rd party phone company that utilizes verizon system directly.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
I will try Monday to get the nanosim activated if they will not activate the phone.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
I don't understand this thread. I cut my micro SIM while sitting in traffic on the way home from picking up the nexus. It's super super easy, no templates are needed. You don't need to waste your time going through all this stuff with Verizon.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
The iPhones don't use the NFC nano SIM cards. The NFC nano SIM cards are for using softcard and iPhones can't have softcard. Apple Pay doesn't use the secure elements on the NFC SIM cards.

---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:09 PM ----------

Well, first off you have to have a SIM card to cut down and if yours wasn't an NFC SIM card and you want to use softcard, you need to get an NFC SIM to be able to do that. Also, some people mess up their SIM cards when they cut them down.

But if you have an NFC micro SIM card, cutting it down is an option.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
Softcard is dead though
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
True, but does that mean Google Wallet isn't going to use the NFC SIM cards?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
It doesn't need to, I don't have an NFC sim card and I use google wallet everyday.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
Ok then I guess they will be doing away with the NFC SIM cards.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
I think so, now that Apple Pay is out and Google's purchase of Softcard is complete. Looks like the carriers finally gave up on trying to get their hands into the mobile payments game.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
I would have to go back and add it up but I think with all of the Softcard promos, I got about $1500 cash and gift cards. And I was late to the party b/c I missed out on 2 or 3 months of the 20% back promo. I used to pay my bill and then buy Verizon gift cards to get the maximum 20% back each month. Then I signed up for a Wells Fargo VISA, too.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
Wow that's awesome!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
I know and even with all of those incentives, people still didn't sign up! I used it at CVS a lot but then they stopped taking it b/c they are developing their own electronic payment system. Walgreens still takes it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
Wish I would've known. I'm on a business plan, it's a PITA to make changes to my account so I never looked into that much.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f100cleveland:
Hey guys, I got my Nexus 6 and had the Verizon store set up a sim for me. It worked great for the first couple hours. But then I lost LTE and the carrier now shows 31000 instead of verizon. Calls, texts, data (3g only) work. But how do I get my LTE back and why doesn't it know its on Verizon anymore? I spent about an hour with tech support and they said its cuz its not a verizon phone, just be happy that it works. WTF. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmuthertrucker:
Are you running a rom? I get that when I'm roming. As soon as I get back into the city it shows Verizon again.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbhausen:
I don't know if any of you guys give a rat's rear end, but I do like some of the Verizon apps (particularly Indycar, where we get live broadcast radio, driver/crew radio, and live multiple in-car cameras). The live NFL stuff that comes with a More Everything plan is really good, too. I doubt all this stuff will work fully on a N6 purchased anywhere other than VZW. Can anyone confirm? Also, do we know if Advanced Calling 1.0 will be fully functional on a "rogue" N6? I hate to have to buy a 32GB blue N6, but I will if that's the only way to have everything working fully.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KainamHD:
Does this mean that Google Wallet can go back to using the Secure Element in the phone like they were doing 2 years ago before Verizon ****ed that up?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrbxx7:
From what I've heard ac 1.0 should be fixed in the 5.1 update as for the Verizon apps I won't install them cause of the ridiculous permissions that comes with them.

NoTe III'd
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulesJam:
This was discussed on a couple of threads I started. Wrt the Verizon apps, once the Verizon N6 is released, based on what happens on AT&T, the Verizon apps likely will be automatically downloaded if when you go through setup of the device you have a Verizon SIM active in the device.

No one can confirm whether or not VoLTE will work on non-Verizon branded N6 yet, but those who have non-Verizon N6 on their lines say the HD Voice feature is showing up on their lines and can be enabled. We won't know for sure until the people who have them upgrade to 5.1.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbhausen:
I know the apps can be installed, but the Indycar app, for instance, might be neutered to cut out all the live streaming stuff like it is when the app is installed on other carriers' devices. I think this is quite shortsighted; Verizon sponsors the series and their driver, Wil Power, won the championship last season. The racing is great--too bad nobody really seems to know or care just how good it is.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshm.1219:
The NFL mobile app works, recognizes you're on Verizon for the exclusive content. Verizon Messages works and sends SMS over WiFi. Those are the only Verizon related apps I use.