Download Article Show Download Article Most major wireless service providers, including Verizon, now allow customers to unlock their mobile phones to use on other wireless networks. As of July 2019, Verizon phones are only locked to the network for 60 days from purchase.[1] As long as your Verizon phone has not been flagged as lost or stolen, it will automatically unlock after the 60-day period. This wikiHow teaches you how to unlock your Verizon phone.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX Verizon phones now unlock automatically 60 days after the date of purchase. If your phone was purchased prior to July 2019, you will need to call Verizon to unlock your phone—dial *611 from your handset, or call 1-888-294-6804 from any phone to do so. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 186,406 times. Is this article up to date?Can you unlock a Verizon phone for free?Verizon's unlock policy automatically frees your phone from network exclusivity after 60 days. To get your Verizon postpaid or prepaid phone unlocked, all you need to do is: Make sure your Verizon account is active. Activate your Verizon phone.
What's the code to unlock a Verizon phone?Enter either “000000” or “123456” at the prompt.
After your phone has been unlocked, you can use your phone on any other compatible wireless network. If you are not able to unlock your phone this way, contact Verizon Wireless support at 888-294-6804.
Can I unlock my phone myself for free?But the final verdict by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is resoundingly in favor of the consumer. Yes, it is legal to unlock phones. More importantly, the FCC has mandated that all carriers should unlock phones for their consumers for free if a consumer so desires.
Can I unlock Verizon phone myself?Can I unlock my Verizon phone myself? Yes, because the phone unlocks automatically after 60 days, you will not have to contact customer service.
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