Mine is similarly wedged into the back. I gave up on pulling it out originally when I realized that it was a valid sim card.
Did you also request "no sim" and then see everyone talk about how it had nfc?
Verizon Note III Received?
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Did you also request "no sim" and then see everyone talk about how it had nfc?
****. i have a feeling we need to pull this new one out.
Yea I think we may needle nose pliers but I don't have one on me.
During activation does your phone not ever show 4g, only 3?
My sim was wedged in there tight. Not a push to eject type like my Gnex (seems ****ty...). I was able to pry it out with my finger nails and some tweezers. I read some people who use the new sim to activate have been loosing their unlimited data. Use your old sim if possible people!
Edit* also, I too, did not request a sim. It feels like a trap...
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Edit* also, I too, did not request a sim. It feels like a trap...
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Were you able to activate after that?
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I'm talking to tech support. they may be able to do something for you. i'll post back..
Buddy - we're dumb and impatient - Dial the number 1-877-807-4646
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Got mine up and running using the pre-installed SIM with no issues. I just followed the included instructions, waited about 10 minutes and she fired right up.
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I was able to get my card out.
Got this from Android Central forum from MarkAllan
Got this from Android Central forum from MarkAllan
Worked for me along with needle nose pliers and when I put my old card in it activated right away.
Question for you guys with activation issues...
is it a white or black?
I was at best buy getting my white n3 activated and they were having issues, they ended up having to call VZW.. the guy behind me had a black one and went without a glitch.
that dummy SIM was a pain, luckily someone with long nails was there to help get it out. moved mine over after the call and i was off to the races.
i'm loving the phone, feels good, looks great, silky smooth.
good luck!
is it a white or black?
I was at best buy getting my white n3 activated and they were having issues, they ended up having to call VZW.. the guy behind me had a black one and went without a glitch.
that dummy SIM was a pain, luckily someone with long nails was there to help get it out. moved mine over after the call and i was off to the races.
i'm loving the phone, feels good, looks great, silky smooth.
good luck!
Luckily my best buy finally got things sorted & my activation went through fine this afternoon! (After it didn't this morning when their doors opened).
All is good so far... really liking the note. Such a different device coming from the GNex.
I kept the old sim in and everything is fine. However i can see your concern with the unlimited data glitch thing causing havoc.
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I gave up after waiting for 15 minutes, then did from Verizon web site.
How to get your promised "glitch" unlimited, activating phone
OK, so I just got through the process. Note 3 is up and running with unlimited data. I preordered during the glitch. To help:
The receipt that came with my phone said 2 GB. Before attempting to activate, I called customer service from another phone (NOT the Note 3). I had the nicest lady (I actually think she was an old woman, imagine that). I basically explained what I was calling about, and how I have an email receipt that says I should have unlimited data. I told her about the glitch (she'd sort of heard about it), as well as the press release given to Droid-Life saying Verizon would honor the unlimited orders.
She understood and had me activate the phone. FOR PEOPLE HAVING TROUBLE ACTIVATING: We went through the on-screen process on the Note 3, and it wasn't activating, so she told me to hang up and call the 877 number (not from Note 3) on Step 3 of the activation guide the device came packaged with. She said she'd call me back. I went through the process, pulled the battery and powered up to an activated phone. Easy.
Couple minutes later, she called me back and basically told me the phone was activated but showing the 2 GB plan in her system. I told her I had my preorder receipt and the link to the Droid-Life article with Verizon's release. She told me to forward them to her via email and that she'd take it to somebody above her to have it reviewed. (For note: she said the link wouldn't really matter, as she had no way to verify the information. She just wanted the proof of receipt, I think. "This is what I needed," she said. I included the link anyway.)
We hung up and she called me back 10 minutes later with good news. They put the unlimited back on my line, no problem. Everything checked out online, too.
There was one catch, however. She said I will have unlimited for the length of the contract (2 years) and ONLY the length of the contract. When it expires, I will be moved to a tiered plan, whether I upgrade, buy a device at full retail, or other. I'm guessing they MAY give that offer to everybody calling in. Not really ideal, but pick your poison.
For me, I was prepared to go on a tiered plan, as I don't use over 6 GB each month, so this extra two years is an added bonus.
Hope that helps folks.
OK, so I just got through the process. Note 3 is up and running with unlimited data. I preordered during the glitch. To help:
The receipt that came with my phone said 2 GB. Before attempting to activate, I called customer service from another phone (NOT the Note 3). I had the nicest lady (I actually think she was an old woman, imagine that). I basically explained what I was calling about, and how I have an email receipt that says I should have unlimited data. I told her about the glitch (she'd sort of heard about it), as well as the press release given to Droid-Life saying Verizon would honor the unlimited orders.
She understood and had me activate the phone. FOR PEOPLE HAVING TROUBLE ACTIVATING: We went through the on-screen process on the Note 3, and it wasn't activating, so she told me to hang up and call the 877 number (not from Note 3) on Step 3 of the activation guide the device came packaged with. She said she'd call me back. I went through the process, pulled the battery and powered up to an activated phone. Easy.
Couple minutes later, she called me back and basically told me the phone was activated but showing the 2 GB plan in her system. I told her I had my preorder receipt and the link to the Droid-Life article with Verizon's release. She told me to forward them to her via email and that she'd take it to somebody above her to have it reviewed. (For note: she said the link wouldn't really matter, as she had no way to verify the information. She just wanted the proof of receipt, I think. "This is what I needed," she said. I included the link anyway.)
We hung up and she called me back 10 minutes later with good news. They put the unlimited back on my line, no problem. Everything checked out online, too.
There was one catch, however. She said I will have unlimited for the length of the contract (2 years) and ONLY the length of the contract. When it expires, I will be moved to a tiered plan, whether I upgrade, buy a device at full retail, or other. I'm guessing they MAY give that offer to everybody calling in. Not really ideal, but pick your poison.
For me, I was prepared to go on a tiered plan, as I don't use over 6 GB each month, so this extra two years is an added bonus.
Hope that helps folks.
Thought I would pass this along to Verizon's customers.
If you preordered the phone they owe you $90. Please call them and get your $$$..
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/322285-pre-ordered-get-yo-money.html
If you preordered the phone they owe you $90. Please call them and get your $$$..
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/322285-pre-ordered-get-yo-money.html
Thanks I just got my $90 credit 
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I gotta try this first thing tomorrow!
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Prevous Owner/Hacker of... numerous other devices!
Hope this is helpful, my SIM came right out with a rubber finger grip-you could probably use a thick rubber band or soft tip eraser (as long as it's the gooyie kind).
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