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[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
According to Reddit Verizon now recognizes other Nexus 6 devices as "NEXUS 6 NON-VZW":

http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/36dfeh/my_verizon_now_showing_nexus_6_non_vzw/

I also observed this for my account. And the good news is, I was able to sign up for the More Everything Month-2-Month discount online, with the SIM still in my Nexus 6. Previously the prompt for the discount never shows up unless your SIM is in a Verizon-recognized device. I don't want to get my hopes up, but it seems they may be backing down on the issue of the discount. We'll have to wait and see if the discount survives a full billing cycle. If it does, that means we're down to just two known issues: difficulty activating a new SIM in the phone, and unable to change plan online.
[Nexus 6  General] kenvp:
It also says "NEXUS 6 NON-VZW" on my account. At least some progress towards recognizing our phones.

Now, it will be interesting to see if I get the discount on 2 of my lines.
[Nexus 6  General] elkay:
Mine says this now, as well. Motorola purchased.
[Nexus 6  General] beeks92868:
Mine says it too now and I also received the ota 5.1 update as I had not side loaded as not that saveey
[Nexus 6  General] dansan382:
same here, not sure when it changed over but I have the same thing.

Looks like people are causing enough stink. according to the website im still receiving my 25% employee discount so thats good. hopefully one day ill log in and there will be a picture of a nexus 6 there.
[Nexus 6  General] HankStorm:
Employer discounts were never the issue. It's the off contract discount that is the issue.
[Nexus 6  General] dansan382:
ahhh well good to know. either way, glad to see some progression on this issue. I did file an FCC complaint and some lady from verizon tried calling me a few times but we played phone tag back and forth. One day after she called I tried calling her back like 5 times, never picked up. Don't think she really wanted to speak to me. havent heard from her since.
[Nexus 6  General] skier8735:
Which build of 5.1 did you get?
[Nexus 6  General] HankStorm:
AFAIK everyone has gotten the E build.
[Nexus 6  General] dansan382:
So I just got off the phone with a very nice lady at verizon customer support and she was very understanding and helpful. she sounded like she genuinely had no idea about this and like all other reps mentioned that the phone should work no matter what. she was amazed at the struggle people are having with these phones and said they do this all the time for apple and samsung phones. I then mentioned well thats apple and samsung and they sell millions of phones, they wouldnt dare pull that crap with them. plus nexus is a very niche phone and they figure they can bully those owners around a little.

she did see that it has changed from NON VZW Device to Nexus 6 NON VZW Device in our accounts and she will be looking into it more for me. She completely agreed that it is now a Verizon device, it has been approved to work, it is working therefore it should show up as a verizon device regardless of where it was purchased. She is running this up the flag pole, im not going to get too excited but maybe something will come from this. obviously there are changes going on in the backend. She wanted to make sure this was resolved because it should show up as a Nexus 6, show the picture and details as it makes it more difficult for them to troubleshoot problems and help customers with their phones if the system isn't registering what the actual device is.

I will update this thread when I hear a response, she said she will be calling back later today when she hears something
[Nexus 6  General] Andrew0404:
Success

Verizon called me this morning about my FCC complaint. She said (like many of us are noticing) that things have changed. They have gotten the GP and Motorola Nexus' into the system as Nexus 6 NON VZW. She also said it was all google's fault and they needed their help to fix it. Only way I can see that as being true is if Google and Motorola had not provided the IMEI numbers to VZW. Who knows. She said that the discounts will work and plan changes can now be made. She refunded me this months discount (which was the only one so far for me) and said that future discounts will be automatic.

I am cautiously optimistic. It seems that we have succeed. I will know for sure next month when my discount comes off as it should. I am glad to hear that OTA updates are coming out and everything as well (I had side loaded mine).

Everyone call in and demand refunds for past discounts.
[Nexus 6  General] Naylor07:
I now see it as NON VZW NEXUS 6 but am still unable to change anything on my plan (not that I really need to right now, I was just testing). Is anyone else able to make changes to their plan via the website?
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
When I press the Change Plan button I just get this error: "There was an error with one of our systems and we're working on it now. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Please try again in a few minutes." Which is the same as before.

The M2M discount does seem to be ok though -- I added it Monday and today I got the "letter" from them stating the promotion was added.
[Nexus 6  General] Naylor07:
That is the same error I get. I don't have a M2M discount as I am on unlimited but was just making sure I wasn't the only one getting the error.
[Nexus 6  General] kenvp:
I have a unlocked device purchased through Amazon. I'm also getting the same error if I try to make any changes to my account. At least a little progress. Hopefully, more to come.
[Nexus 6  General] TonikJDK:
Where online is that....cant find it on their website....or do you have to call to get it?
[Nexus 6  General] Norwester:
I just noticed when I clicked on "View Contract End Date",it says "Month To Month".

So obviously..... DISCOUNT!!! amirite?

:D
[Nexus 6  General] bjm5090:
same issue

I am having the same issue. Can't change anything on my account (bump up or down in data/take advantage of the latest promotions) without jumping through pointless hoops.

I found a simple trick that if I pop my sim card into an older VZW device (for me its my GF's old galaxy S3) wait for vzw to recognize it on the network and then I can make changes to my account online, then jump back over to my Nexus 6. Its stupid and pointless and only works if you have an extra VZW smartphone lying around that will accept your sim card.

Top it off with no visual voicemail support (luckily Google voice wasn't too complicated to set up), issues with consistent data connectivity, and the dumbfounded look I get on every Verizon employee's face when they look at my account and can't comprehend what kind of device I am using. Its ridiculous.

I love my Nexus 6, but having bought it directly off Motorola, it seems more hassle than its worth to use it on VZW. Not sure if I want to jump ship to another carrier (not in contract and not grandfathered into Unlimited Data) or just go with a different "VZW legit" device.

Thoughts?
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
From the main page after you've logged in, at the top menu bar, do My Verizon -> My Account -> Manage My Products and Apps. It should dump you onto a page titled "Products & Apps" , on the "Get Products" tap, on the "Premium Products" sub tab. Right at the top you should see a button you can press to get the discount. Within a day or so, or perhaps right away, you should see the discount show up as "$25 OFF SMARTPHONE MONTH2MONTH" under the Promotions section under My Plans and Services. Within a couple days, you should get an email from them stating you have a new "letter" on your account, with a link to a PDF that states the promotion was applied.

They can also do it over the phone; you used to have to switch your SIM to a supported phone before you called. I assume that's no longer necessary given the recent change but not sure anyone has confirmed that.

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If you are on More Everything, yes. Not if you are still on unlimited or other grandfathered plans.

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If you click the Change Plan or Change Data button, yes you will get an error message. However you can still change features through the Manage Products & Apps button.

Not sure what you mean by "no visual voicemail support". Visual Voicemail is in fact the only option Verizon supports on this phone and it works fine if you are on 5.1. If you are still on 5.0.1 you should definitely upgrade (preferably to LMY47E) and reevaluate before making any decisions because it's significantly better (5.1 is faster, Verzion supports VoLTE and visual voicemail, etc.).

The big problem with switching SIMs to a Galaxy S3 (I was doing exactly this) is that the S3 is not compatible with HD Voice. That means when you swap the SIM to GS3, it will drop HD Voice from your account and switch you back to basic voice mail. When you put the SIM back in your Nexus 6, you'll of course want to re-add HD Voice but that forces you back to Visual Voice Mail and at that point you have to go through the voice mail setup process again which is super annoying and you lose all your saved messages.

Overall, it appears that Verizon actually significantly improved support for this phone as of Monday. I would hang on a little longer before making a decision. I was at the same place you are last week. I actually went to a Verizon store to buy a Nexus 6 from them and was planning to sell my Moto one on Swappa. But in a hilariously frustrating turn of events, they couldn't sell me the Nexus 6 -- they said every Nexus 6 they had in stock was showing as Unrecognized Device!!!!! -- so I left fuming and cursing their idiocy. But now that they seem to have made actual progress and I got my discount and I'm glad that happened and saved me $600. I'm going stick with it at least until my wife's and mother's contracts are up later this year and then consider switching to TMobile.
[Nexus 6  General] joderme:
I am glad we all filed complaints.

I just activated my Nexus 6 online on their Web site. It did not work before so they certainly did add the IMEIs into their database.

Woohoo.
[Nexus 6  General] TheHobbyist:
I was also unable to purchase a verizon branded nexus 6 in store, over the phone, or online. I was also told that the only way they can find out if the problem is resolved is if I come in and try again... Seriously?
[Nexus 6  General] Norwester:
Yep, my M2M discount is back!
[Nexus 6  General] adrynalyne:
Mine still reads Non-VZW device.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Is yours from Moto/Google or another carrier? I read somewhere they only added the Moto/Google devices.
[Nexus 6  General] adrynalyne:
Motorola.
[Nexus 6  General] Norwester:
Mine says NEXUS 6 NON VZW as opposed to just "Non VZW Device" since I activated it.
[Nexus 6  General] GMoGoody:
My GPS device is now reporting NEXUS 6 NON VZW as well. How did you check if your M2M Discount is back? I typically waited until I received my bill.

Edit: Never mind I just found it. My M2M is back as well.
[Nexus 6  General] erc.:
So, of all of the people still getting this message when trying to make plan changes:

Has anyone been successful in getting their month to month line discount back? My phone is now listed as Nexus 6 Non VZW but if I'm still having trouble making plan changes, I assume I still won't be able to get my discount.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
I get that message but did get my discount back. AFAIK nobody has reported the plan change button working, but most people now see "nexus 6 non-vzw" and are able to get the discount back anyway. One hopes they are working on fixing the plan change button too.
[Nexus 6  General] erc.:
Oh awesome, that's great news
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
Where can this discount be had? I have been off contract for a couple years now.
[Nexus 6  General] TheLonePoster:
I see my Motorola purchased Nexus 6 showing as Non-VZW Nexus 6 now too.

Will have to see how the next bill looks when it shows up online next week, but within the past month, I called up and had an argument with a representative and complained about how much of an issue this is to me and that if we didn't resolve it that day, I was taking my Nexus 6 to Cricket the next day. I guess it also helped that I didn't budge on my belief that it's the same hardware as the one Verizon sold despite VZW claiming special authorization for ones they sell and stuck to the idea that it's all a CDMA vs GSM thing.

With that argument along with mentioning how long we've been customers at Verizon and then the fact that I would have bought it from Verizon if they didn't wait 4-5 months to start selling it. With all of those factors and commenting how much of a hassle this has all been for me, the guy said I'm more knowledgeable about this stuff than most people that call in and apologized and we worked something out. What we did was give the current bill a discount and then for the next year, we'll take 50% off another family member's line and that will basically equal the discount for a year.

Also received the response letter from the FCC complaint. Basically the same thing everybody else is getting. Something along the lines of 'the phone sold by Verizon has a special approval and that anything not sold directly from Verizon does not have that. However, with an activated SIM, a compatible device can be used, but it has to be an approved device to get discount.'

It's all such a stupid hassle, all that should matter is that you're on a newer service plan (such as a family share) and you're not on a contract and it should just automatically give you that discount. The system already knows what service plan we're on and they know which of our lines are using Edge or a 2 year contract and which ones aren't. The phone being used on those lines doesn't matter. Heck, when I was on contract with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, I picked up a first gen Moto X on sale and the system knew I was still on contract for another few months, but recognized that I had changed phones.

So if this all continues to work the way the representative and I worked out, then that'll give me some breathing room. Since I'm still holding onto my First Gen Moto X as an emergency backup, I can still throw the sim card back into the Moto X so I can test Google Fi (if I get an invite) or with Cricket or Straight Talk.
[Nexus 6  General] HankStorm:
Since it's been a couple years, I'm guessing you are on an unlimited data plan. Is that right? If so, we aren't eligible for the discount. It's only for the new plans they have once your phone is paid off.
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
Ah, OK.
[Nexus 6  General] andrewcaudle:
Just so you guys know there is hope, I just successfully got my non-verizon Nexus 6 officially added to my account. Here is the text of the most recent email I received -

Thank you for your patience while seeking resolution in this matter.

Originally, the only version of the Nexus 6 that had been certified for operation on the Verizon Wireless network was the version with Verizon Wireless installed software. While Google confirmed for Verizon Wireless that the Nexus 6 hardware was the same for all domestic Nexus 6 devices, the software installed by Google in the device varies between carriers. Further, until recently, Google did not have a way to deliver Verizon Wireless software to a Nexus 6 device on which a different carrier’s software was originally installed by Google. However, Verizon Wireless has worked with Google so that the Verizon Wireless software may be delivered to such devices. Accordingly, your Nexus 6 device may now be activated on the Verizon Wireless network.

In regards to your original request, Verizon Wireless has added the call and message block feature to mobile number XXX-XXX-XXXX, and blocked calls and message from XXX-XXX-XXXX for the next 90 days. This number will be blocked until August 16, 2015.

Verizon Wireless sincerely regrets any inconvenience incurred while resolution was sought in this matter.
[Nexus 6  General] inputfailed:
Just confirming, I'm now able to add and use VOLTE on my TMO N6. No more stream of missed emails when I get off the phone!
[Nexus 6  General] rasengan82:
Good job guys!
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
If you want to use your subsidized upgrade and keep your unlimited data, see my thread on slick deals here:

http://slickdeals.net/f/7743625-ver...n-or-avoid-a-2-year-data-plan-on-a-basic-line
[Nexus 6  General] joderme:
Wow... one of the longest SD posts I have seen in a long time.

Thanks for putting all of that together. Can you not add a basic line to accounts anymore?

I am curious to see what would happen if I tried to get a Nexus 6 even though I am currently using a Nexus 6 with a cut down micro sim. I would in effect need a anon sim. I only have one line and it is of course UDP. Looks like BB or some other 3rd party retailer is the only method in this case and even then it could be flagged for manual processing.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
You can add a no contract basic line and then upgrade it but you have to use one of the methods in the thread (e.g., Jaycemiskel) or else you get stuck with a 2 year data contract on the basic line. And there are issues if you ever need to change the phone on the basic line and have to dial *228.

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You could do the Best Buy Method for MisMatched SIM cards.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Great Job Peeps!!!!

I am sure the complaints to the FCC and Verizon worked even if they won't acknowledge that the complaints were the impetus to add the non-Verizon IMEIs to the whitelist.

So good to hear people are getting their discounts!!!!
[Nexus 6  General] GTvert90:
A little late to the party but I'm pretty sure I have an Att N6. I got it off Craigslist and i later noticed it looked like someone removed the att branding. Anywho mine now shows up as non vzw n6
[Nexus 6  General] mademan420:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...e-carrier-and-theres-an-ota-going-out-for-it/

GREAT JOB GUYS:good::good::good:
[Nexus 6  General] TheLonePoster:
I did the first Nexus 6 OTA. I wonder if I could just flash the E build or will 5.1.1 unify the multiple versions so just wait for that?

I'm not going to hold my breath on this until non-verizon Nexus 6's are activating and getting the month-to-month discounts.
[Nexus 6  General] patmw123:
That's awesome to see for sure. It certainly took them long enough.
[Nexus 6  General] DroidDont:
I received notification today that I'm once again eligible for my $15/month discount with my Motorola-purchased N6. A welcome surprise. I re-enabled my discount.
[Nexus 6  General] Sevinex:
Sorry, quick question. Are you still eligible for the $15/month discount if you have an unlimited data plan?

As it stands now, I am in an off contract unlimited data plan with Verizon and recently (just over five hours ago) purchased a Nexus 6 from a 3rd party retailer. Will I be eligible for this discount?

Ninja Edit: So apparently this discount is only available for those on prepaid plans?
[Nexus 6  General] GTvert90:
Only for those on shared data lines that are off contract.
[Nexus 6  General] Sevinex:
Ahh, well now that is a bummer. Thanks for the quick response anyways!
[Nexus 6  General] TheLonePoster:
Where did it tell you that you were eligible for the discount? Also, what build of Lollipop are you? Did you flash the 5.1 Verizon version?
[Nexus 6  General] Norwester:
I got an email that changes had been made to my account and to login to verify. I re-upped the discount on 5/21 and it was applied to my bill on 5/24.

ETA I'm rooted and running CleanROM.
[Nexus 6  General] DroidDont:
I, too, received an email notifying me I was eligible. I'm running a stock 5.1 release.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
This didn't work for me. It says my upgrade eligibility date is last year but won't allow me to continue because it says I'm not eligible for an upgrade.
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Where are you trying to order from Verizon or Best Buy? Post on the slick deals thread since this is OT here.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
The best buy site.. Which is the proper URL to post something the slickdeals thread?
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
http://slickdeals.net/f/7743625-ver...n-or-avoid-a-2-year-data-plan-on-a-basic-line

You have to register to post. Also, if your line is on a business account, you can't upgrade through Best Buy.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
I think it is because my line is inactive. I had a stolen phone. I'll try it the day after the insurance phone arrives..
[Nexus 6  General] JulesJam:
Yes, if your line is currently suspended or you have a lost or stolen phone on the line, then you can't upgrade. Once you have a new phone on the line and the line is reconnected, then you can upgrade.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
I know this is highly off topic for this thread, thanks for the help [MENTION=5983610]JulesJam[/MENTION]..

Back to the regularly scheduled program.. :)
[Nexus 6  General] Alwayzbored1085:
I was able to get my out of contact discount last week, but couldn't change plans yet.

Logged into My Verizon online today. I'm finally able to change my plan with it showing Nexus 6 Non VZW. Pleasant surprise.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
Wtf is a contract discount?
[Nexus 6  General] ckarrow2:
An "out of contract" discount... My plan is discounted by $25.00 because my phone is no longer subsidized and I'm on month-to-month.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Right. It's available only for More Everything plans. The discount is either $15 or $25 depending on which plan you have (bigger discount for more data).
[Nexus 6  General] success2be:
Will it stack with an employer discount?
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Yeah I also have 17% employer discount and they both work.
[Nexus 6  General] abuttino:
Sorry to pollute this thread with ot conversation.

I went through and completed the order all the way up to the point they ask my credit card number to finish the order.. I didn't really want to do this until I asked someone knowledgeable about this process.

Through the whole thing, the site never asked me to do anything with my plan. It just says "Verizon Wireless Mobile package", on the page before that it says "These charges will be added to your bill" and it's blank.

So, if I were to complete this order, trash the original Sim it comes with and put it in my moto x (nano Sim), Verizon wouldn't change my data plan, right?
[Nexus 6  General] SgtSmokdu:
To those of you who are using an unlocked device, what model # is listed on your device? I received one that I purchased thru amazon, the ad showed xt1103 but when I received the device it's listed under settings as a xt1100.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Where do you see this? Mine just says "Nexus 6" under model number in settings. Running stock LMY47E rooted. Purchased through Motorola.
[Nexus 6  General] SgtSmokdu:
Under settings... Then under regulatory information. Model does show Nexus 6 on the first settings screen.
[Nexus 6  General] stevexyz0:
Ah. Yes mine says XT1103 under regulatory info as expected. You may actually have the global version.
[Nexus 6  General] SgtSmokdu:
I was afraid of that. My gnex is dying quickly.
[Nexus 6  General] burkett375:
Same thing happened to me, but I didn't open the box. I noticed right away and shipped it back knowing it wouldn't work.
[Nexus 6  General] helix139:
Thanks for posting this. I just ordered one for them but luckily was able to cancel before it shipped. Will re-order through Play or Moto
[Nexus 6  General] kenvp:
I purchased mine through Amazon & it's listed as xt1103.