Just bought verizon phone from craigslist, did a factory reset, activation says device is locked. help!?!
1972tammy, thanks for these details. Did you purchase that device from one of our corporate or indirect stores, online, or from a third party? If that device has been reported lost or stolen, you will be unable to activate it on your mobile number. You can contact our customer service department at 800-922-0204 to verify if it's on our negative list. LasinaH_VZWFollow us on Twitter @VZWSupport
1972tammy,We want you to be able to use that new device you just purchased. What type of device do you have? To clarify, it is the passcode to access the phone that says it is locked? Please provide more details.LindseyT_VZWFollow us on Twitter @VZWSupport
It is a LG optimus exceed. The set up wizard, ask for language, then it
connects to Verizon for automatic activation. Recording says to cLl
Verizon, this device is locked and cannot be activated.
On Jun 22, 2014 7:11 AM, "Verizon Wireless Customer Support" <