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Verizon Certified Unlocked Android Smartphones

To ensure voice and data work properly, only select BYOD devices with approved hardware and software are allowed for use on the Verizon Wireless network.

Manufacturer	Model	Model Number
Alcatel	A30 A30 Plus Idol 5S	5046S 5049S 6060S
BlackBerry	KEYone KEY2 LE	BBB-100-3 BBE-100-5
BLU	VIVO XI VIVI XI+	VIVO XI VIVO XI Plus
Essential	PH-1	PH-1
Google	Nexus 6P Nexus 5X Pixel 3 Pixel 3 XL Pixel 2 Pixel 2 XL Pixel Pixel XL	Huawei- H1511 LG-H790 G013A GO13C G011A G011C G-2PW4100 G-2PW2100
HP	Elite X3	Elite X3
HTC	U12 U11	U12 U11
LG	LG G7 LG G6 Unlocked LG G5 Unlocked LG K20V Unlocked LG Stylo 4 LG V20 Unlocked LG V30S ThinQ LG V35 ThinQ	LM-G710ULM LG-US997 LG-RS988 LG-RS501 LM-Q710-ULM LG-US996 LG-US998 LM-V30ULM
Motorola	Moto G7 Unlocked Moto G7 Power Unlocked Moto G6 Moto G6 Play Moto G5 Plus Moto G4 Moto G4 Plus Moto G4 Play Moto G5 S Plus Moto X Pure Edition Moto E (4th generation) Moto E Plus (4th generation) Moto Z3 Play Moto Z2 Play Motorola Nexus 6	XT-1962-1 XT-1955-5 XT-1925-6 XT-1922-9 XT-1687 XT-1625 XT-1644 XT-1607 XT-1806 XT-1575 XT-1768 XT-1775 XT-1921-4 XT-1701 Nexus 6 – Non VZW *Chinese Range (starting with 35547) excluded
OnePlus	6T	6T
Orbic	Wonder	RC555L
Project Freedom (Quality One)	Sentry	ADR 1776
Razer	Phone 2	Phone 2
Samsung	Galaxy S10 Unlocked Galaxy S10+ Unlocked Galaxy S10 SE Unlocked Galaxy S9 Unlocked Galaxy S9+ Unlocked Galaxy S8 Unlocked Galaxy S8+ Unlocked Galaxy S7 Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge Unlocked Galaxy Note 9 Unlocked Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked	SM-G970U1 SM-G973U1 SM-G975U1 SM-G960U1 SM-G965U1 SM-G950U1 SM-G955U1 SM-G930U SM-G935U SM-N950U1 SM-N960U1
Sony	Xperia 10 Xperia 10 Plus Xperia XZ2 Xperia XA2	I3123 I3223 H8314 (Dual-SIM model H8324 is not compatible) H3123
TCL	LX1 LX2	LX1 LX2

View a list of approved BYOD Apple devices.

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rcschnoor

Why are phones such as ALL current Apple devices(iPhone X, iPhone 8/8+, iPhone 7/7+, iPhone 6S/6S+) and the Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL not included on this list?

carol_vzw

Hi rcschnoor, thanks for your feedback. This was a list of Android smartphones that were certified through Verizon's open development certification program but we will add the Pixels and look into creating a second post with Apple devices so the list is complete. Thanks again.

teeshot

But am I correct, that just because a phone is listed, it doesn't mean that it will work with all of Verizon's features. Example, the unlocked Samsung S9's do not allow all HD features. (ie WIFI calling)

mattnathaniel12

So the Sony XZ2 and the model H8314 is listed as compatible which is the XZ2 Compact. So although this phone is a gsm/lte phone and not cdma it will work on the Verizon network???

carol_vzw

Hi CLAPAR21

Great question. Yes you are correct. The GS9 Unlocked supports HD Voice but currently does not support Verizon's WiFi calling or video calling. We are working with our partners to grow our Verizon services support for unlocked devices.

carol_vzw

Hi mattnathaniel12

Yes, the Sony XZ2 compact is compatible with Verizon 4G. It does not support CDMA. Thanks for asking.

tonyriley

So Verizon will not support a SIM in a Huawei Honor 5C - is that correct?

Ann154

tonyriley wrote:
So Verizon will not support a SIM in a Huawei Honor 5C - is that correct?

If that phone model isn't listed, then it isn't certified.

tonyriley

Thank you Carol. I’ve gone with a 30 day T-Mobile pre-pay SIM as that is compatible.

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loserjoe

If I bring an unlocked Samsung s9+ (SM-G955U1) what verizon features or services are not supported. Will Visual VoiceMail work? Will I be able to transfer my contacts from my existing Galaxy s5 that I purchased from Verizon?

Ann154

VerizonVisual voicemail won't work on an unlocked phone.

loserjoe

Thank you for the answer. I appreciate it.

KEVNKEL

Incorrect - I have a moto x pure (XT1575) and it worked for years. Unlocked, purchased from Motorola, and recently received OTA to Android 7. So, is this another "free" service that's going away? The disconnect between stores and support (and the growing frustration with long time customers) will shrink your market share. If the Sprint/Tmobile merge goes through, Verizon is going to be like US Cellular.

KEVNKEL

Why indicate you are certifying a phone if you won't support updates? I've received one OTA with a security update that was from last year-ostensibly a 500mb "update" that removed the Amazon Prime ad face on startup. Still no security updates that were provided by Google that addressed many of the security issues. To be fair, the lackluster and capricious support provided the LG community is awful. While my main reason for purchasing an unlocked phone was to regain control of the bloatware and the carrier-agnostic capabilities of an unbranded phone, the main carriers seem to think that customers will continue to take it instead of moving on.

Ann154

The manufacturer is responsible for releasing the OS updates on unlocked unbranded devices.

CINDY20

When will this list be updated. I would like to know if the BlackBerry Key2 will work on the Verizon LTE system. Only service that works at my home is Verizon, and my husband is a hard core qwerty keyboard user..... His BlackBerry Classic is dying and I would like to get him the Key2.

KLAMHCABLE

A lot of us Verizon customers are waiting for an answer to this question We WANT the KEY2 !!!!

cmcd2

While my KEYone is doing great, I could see my way to the KEY2 if VZW sells it or Whitelists it!

FCaputo4

I pre-ordered it from Amazon because I have so much faith in Verizon for all they have done for me in the 20+ years I have been a customer....but I see no reason they wouldn't whitelist the Key2 when they did for the KEYone (yes, I know the BBB100-3 had a CDMA radio) but still was not sold by them.

FCaputo4

Aww got really excited when I got a notification the list was updated. Thought the Key2 would be added to put everyone at ease.

PAUMCL80

We want to see the BlackBerry Key2 on this list!

CINDY20

Would be grateful if you would let me (us) know when you receive your Key2, if it works well with Verizon!! I wish you luck!!!!

DANIE_C

I have a Sony XZ2 Compact (H8314) and have been trying to get it to work. I took it to the store and was told that it Verizon did not support the XZ2 Compact. Tech support determined that the XZ2 Compact will not work even with it being labeled as a "Verizon Certified Open Market" device. Does anybody know if or how to fix it or am I just out a brand new phone?

nuTechJunkie

Carol

Is there a reason the Huawei Mate 10 Pro isn't considered compatible? Before the Chinese hysteria you were going to be selling them, so it works with your network. Likewise there are plenty of non-$900 phones from overseas that are compatible when it comes to the frequencies they have, so why does Verizon have such a seemingly arbitrary policy for what is allowed when the ostensible point of being your own phone is that I could, you know, bring my own phone, not have to buy a new one.

Looking at the list, the majority of the bring your own phones are also available as contract phones; pretty much my choices are pay up front or over time, with the only big difference being I can get support from the manufacturer past when Verizon writes off my phone (like you did with my xt1254, which hasn't had a security update in a year and a half, despite still being a midrange phone).

I got a little off topic because I'm a chronic insomniac, J apologize. I am just hoping you can shed some light onto how/why a phone is denied or accepted as a bring your own phone with more specificity than that they were 'certified through Verizon's open development program', which to me,.at least, is a phrase that lacks semantic value. Does that mean they meet certain source-sharing standards, or do the Devs come to a Verizon summer camp and make smores and talk about why you should give their phone the okay. As opaque as the process is I'd believe either.

I've always been a Verizon cellular customer, right back to my first Nokia brick. I don't want to change providers, but you have limited phone options available - especially as I'm an unemployed grad student and while my parents will cover the bill the phone is up to me; I can pretty much get a burner style phones or a flagship, with a paltry few in between. What's more, all come with locked bootloaders, so that when I eventually decommission the device in 3 or 4 years, I can't even reprogram (I'm a CS major) it to do something useful like turn it into a motion activated security camera. Given the staggerinf amount of electronic waste we produce, and further what will be swiftly increasing prices on semiconductor and rare earth elements (not to mention manufactured components and finished pieces) due to the current trade disagreements, wanting an unlocked phone just plain makes sense. Unfortunately, and for some reason I'm hoping you can give a satisfactory answer to, Verizon seems determined to give you almost no choice, in that the unlocked phones and contract phones are nearly the same list.

I apologize for rambling on, but this is an important topic as I need to replace my phone soon, and every time I look at what Verizon is offering I can't help but do the mental math on how much I could save for an equivalent phone, or conversely, how much more powerful of a phone I could get for the same approximate price. And again, since the approval process is a black box that the customers only see the arbitrary output of, it's just flat out disheartening enough that I'm having to look at AT&T and T-Mobile, the next largest companies in my area, but their coverage is no match for yours. In other words, I don't want to leave, but I feel like I'm being forced out because of the limited ability to bring your own device. Some explanation would be appreciated, especially for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, since the fact Verizon had planned on selling it means it is compatible, so there's no obvious legitimate reason to deny a customer who brings one in the ability to use it in your network.

Regards,

Bill

PS: If you want to send me a private message or call me, well, my number is on file. I want to stay with Verizon, but I also want a phone that is both good and affordable, and right now the fact is thats the Chinese have that combination on lock; I am fine with using a Chinese phone (Samsung isn't American but we aren't freaked out by that, after all), but I am powerless before the capricious and anonymous list-makers at Verizon.

CINDY20

Have you received your preordered Key2? I was hoping you would let me know if it is working on the Verizon network?? Hoping you are having success! :smileyhappy: Thank you!!!

INQUIRING-MINDS

Cindy20. They Key2 will not work on VZW's network until they certify it. That's a fact. Been following the forums at CB and no one has been successful. The question VZW should answer for their customers still stands: Will VZW whitelist the Key2? Unfortunately, all I hear is crickets.

FCaputo4

I received my Key2 and love it...except for the fact it will only connect to data obviously until the phone is whitelisted. VZW techs tried to manually provision the phone on the network to no avail. The network kept seeing the phone as a non 4G phone. Hopeful they will whitelist it soon but no one in the entire tech support or level 2 support have even heard of the Key2 so who knows. Otherwise I'll just go to AT&T or T-Mobile because the phone is worth the switch to me.

CINDY20

Appreciate the input! Thank you!

Hopefully Verizon will get off it's butt and whitelist it soon!!!

FCaputo4

Well it's not just Verizon, TCL/BBMo have to submit the device to be provisioned on the network. Not sure if that has or ever will happen.

rcschnoor

Have you tried activating a SIM card in another phone and then simply moving it from that phone into the Key2? That has worked in the past for phones which had not been approved for use on Verizon.

WillyRy

The "partners" ie. Oneplus have the option readily available on the phones, but "you" Verizon, blacklist the IMEIs on your end...

Ted2671

I was told by Verizon Wireless customer Service my Motog7 Plus was compatable and they just had to complete paperwork for it to be activated. 2 days later I am told to give it another day or 2 but it will be completed definately by the 5th day. Well 4 days later I am told this is not the case. the phone is not able to be activated on the Verizon network and they are sorry for the mis information. Wel, when can I expec Verixon to add this to their list of phones? Whould I move to another carrier that does support this or is Verizon willing to compensate me for the cost of the phone since it was their error in information that pushed me to purchase the device?

Momma23dogs

@Ted2671
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I was told by Verizon Wireless customer Service my Motog7 Plus was compatable and they just had to complete paperwork for it to be activated. 2 days later I am told to give it another day or 2 but it will be completed definately by the 5th day. Well 4 days later I am told this is not the case. the phone is not able to be activated on the Verizon network and they are sorry for the mis information. Wel, when can I expec Verixon to add this to their list of phones? Whould I move to another carrier that does support this or is Verizon willing to compensate me for the cost of the phone since it was their error in information that pushed me to purchase the device?

If this is your phone: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g7_plus-9533.php

It is not a compatible phone for any US carrier. And absolutely not compatible with Verizon. It does not have band 13, and without it it will not work. There's no amount of white listing that will make this phone work on Verizon.
Did you check the IMEI ?

https://www.verizonwireless.com/onedp/byod#/

Even if you took this phone to AT&T or T-Mobile, it does not have sufficient bands for United States carriers. It will get 3G, until 3G shuts down. It has bands 2, 4 and 5 for AT&T, but AT&T's main bands are 12/17. In February AT&T will no longer allow activation of phones that will not get voice over LTE, and this phone will not. The only carrier that will except it at least temporarily is T-Mobile.

Motorola had several G7 versions, that do work on Verizon. The g7 plus is not one of them. It is possible that whoever you have been speaking to is confused that there are four different G7's

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