You may instead need to know the last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security Number.

iPhone — Create an iCloud account for your iPhone. Android — Create a Gmail account for your Android.

iPhone — You can use iCloud or use iTunes to back up an iPhone. Android — You can use your Android’s settings to back it up.

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For some phones, holding the “Power” button for long enough will turn off the phone.

For some phones, holding the “Power” button for long enough will turn off the phone.

Skip this step if you’re using a brand-new SIM card from Verizon.

If you see a battery outline appear instead, or if the screen doesn’t light up, you’ll need to attach your iPhone to a charger.

You may instead be prompted for the last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security Number. You won’t always be asked for the Verizon PIN, so don’t worry if you don’t see this option.

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If your previous phone wasn’t an iPhone, you’ll need to sync your contacts later instead.

If your previous phone wasn’t an iPhone, you’ll need to sync your contacts later instead.

If your previous phone wasn’t an iPhone, you’ll need to sync your contacts later instead.

If you are asked if you want help from Siri, just tap Dismiss. The activation process can take several minutes.

Activate 4G — Dial (877) 807-4646 on a different phone, then follow the spoken prompts. Skip this step if you used your old phone’s SIM card. Activate a Pre-Paid Plan — Dial *22898, then follow the spoken prompts. Skip this step if you were prompted for your pre-paid plan information during setup.

Consult your smartphone’s manual for specific instruction on battery installation if you need help.

If the screen doesn’t light up or if you see a battery icon, you’ll need to hook up your Android to a charger before trying again.

You may instead be prompted for the last four digits of the account holder’s Social Security Number. You won’t always be asked for the Verizon PIN, so don’t worry if you don’t see this option.

The activation process may take a few moments to complete. [5] X Research source When the phone is activated, you will see the word “Verizon” at the top of the screen. You may be prompted to restore your Android at this point if you weren’t already prompted to do so.

The activation process may take a few moments to complete. [5] X Research source When the phone is activated, you will see the word “Verizon” at the top of the screen. You may be prompted to restore your Android at this point if you weren’t already prompted to do so.

Activate 4G — Dial (877) 807-4646 on a different phone, then follow the spoken prompts. Skip this step if you used your old phone’s SIM card. Activate a Pre-Paid Plan — Dial *22898, then follow the spoken prompts. Skip this step if you were prompted for your pre-paid plan information during setup.

You may also be able to attach your phone’s SD card to a computer and copy its contents into a folder there.

Consult your phone’s manual for specific steps on installing the battery and charging the phone if necessary. You shouldn’t need to insert a SIM card into your phone if it’s a flip phone. [7] X Research source