I just purchased a new for me LG phone to replace an Galaxy S5 with USB connector issues on my Verizon plan.I'm sure I can repair the connector by switching it out (already purchased the kit) so I might eventually be switching back to it.How hard is it to make the swap on their web site, rather then going into the Verizon store and letting them do it. I do realize that I have to swap the SIM card.Is the switch immediate or is there a delay where I might not have cell service on either phone?ThanksRon W.

Just put the sims card in the phone and turn it on. Unless you want it registered with verizon for insurance repair reasons

I’d call the Verizon customer service and they can tell you exactly the right procedure.

Swapping the sim card may or may not be possibleOver the years SIM cards have been washed many times and since they are made from shrinkable fabric every time you wash 'em they SHRINK.. Ok, the wash is a joke but my original phone the SIM was a bit smaller than a postage stamp. Then it was about 1/4 that size. and now about 1/2 that size. GO to the store. only takes 'em a few mintues.

I have done the online phone swap many times over the years.Easy and pretty much immediate after rebooting phone.The website will step you though it.But as others have said, check that the sim card fits then new phone first.If not, they will send you one free.

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MrWizard
Moderator
Oct 23, 2018
Once the device transfer is complete the new phone is active almost immediately
But if the current SIM does not fit, then you will need a new one or cut this one down
I have an S5, it uses a micro SIM
Your new phone is going to be micro or nano, nothing new is using original size SIM
Open it and check first before swapping phone online

If you cut this one down, you will Need an adapter to go back to using the S5
Hopefully the new phone uses micro SIM and no alteration will be needed
GordonThree
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
X2 for swap the SIM card. If your card is too big, two options: 1. get out the xacto knife and trim down the plastic or 2. buy a SIM cutter from Amazon or eBay, they're cheap.

If you do go to the store, don't let them charge you anything. Sometimes they try to charge $9 or 10 for the SIM that doesn't really cost anything.
Retired_JSO
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
I did the SIM card swap and avoided the cost that Verizon charges to activate a new phone. I will be ordering another jailbroke iPhone soon and swapping the SIM card again. Takes about 2 minutes.
dan-nickie
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
I have done the online phone swap many times over the years.
Easy and pretty much immediate after rebooting phone.
The website will step you though it.

But as others have said, check that the sim card fits then new phone first.

If not, they will send you one free.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Oct 23, 2018
Swapping the sim card may or may not be possible

Over the years SIM cards have been washed many times and since they are made from shrinkable fabric every time you wash 'em they SHRINK.. Ok, the wash is a joke but my original phone the SIM was a bit smaller than a postage stamp. Then it was about 1/4 that size. and now about 1/2 that size.

GO to the store. only takes 'em a few mintues.
wildtoad
Explorer II
Oct 23, 2018
I’d call the Verizon customer service and they can tell you exactly the right procedure.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Oct 23, 2018
Just put the sims card in the phone and turn it on. Unless you want it registered with verizon for insurance repair reasons
jerseyjim
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018
Go to the store.....IMO

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