Has anyone figured out a way to remove the "Activation Required" header as opposed to network name?

I am tired of looking at it.

I'm having the same issue :(

did you try *228 then push 1 when prompt.. might do the trick

Activating the phone usually fixes that. ;)

either that or turn off Mobile Data-> Data Services . . .

Anyone with an answer?

I can't activate the line because I'm using the 9530 on T-Mobile. Activation would require me to have Verizon service.

Let me get this right ... you are wondering why a "VERIZON" ONLY phone which the 9530 is ... which is being used by you on a T-Mobile server ... is saying you have to activate on Verizon for complete use????

You have two choices ... you will need to activate on Verizon ... or you can enjoy the "Need to Activate" requirement ... while you use it on T-Mobile.


By the way:

I have the same problem ... I want to have all the channels that DirectTV offers ... but I want to use it on my DISH network satellite ... and I want to pay the $19.95 special price that DISH is offering to DISH subscribers ... while getting all the benefits of DirectTV including the NFL Sunday Ticket from DirectTV. Can anyone help me???

Thanks in advance!!!

The phone is cdma,gsm....which means it is not VERIZON only if it is unlocked. I use this device on tmobile and do not have this issue, does your browser and all that work? Mine works 100% if yours doesnt I know a link to help you out, if everything is working fine go on mytmobile.com and go to blackberry email set up and put in your pin and imei, should work. Oh and it could be referring to bes, go to advanced options then enterprise activation and make sure all the fields are blank, could be trying to connect to bes, just a thought.

Why are you being so hard on the guy for asking a question? you verizon people are all the same, just cause you got "the network" you guys think your all that....drives me insane. Oh and btw, I used the phone on verizon then cancelled. Their so called 3g is embarrassing because even when my tmobile is on GPRS and not EDGE, the browser works just as fast. hahaha

Wow bitter? You pay for a phone and unlock it; it is yours to do what you want with. You are implying theft here and there is none. Take a deep breath and relax.

Agreed, and I dont think he is implying theft, he is implying that you have to get the "network" or it wont work properly. He needs to learn before he speaks.

You are correct I miss read that part, no theft. I also have a 9530 on T-Mobile and love it.

FYI I think once the CDK 4.7 comes out theme builders will be able to remove that message.

haha troy are you having that problem to? i am not if anyone here is message me and i will try to help.

Mine is working great loving it and no activation message.

Look at the bright side: There is a guy from Germany(on another thread) with an unlocked Verizon phone and using it on Rogers and he has no caller id. Which would you rather have: An annoying message or no caller id? Or you could switch to Verizon.....73

Here is how to fix this issue:

If you are using an unlocked Verizon Storm and have "Activation Required" on your home screen or your phone number displays incorrectly, Dial # # 000000 (Send). In the Menu add your phone number and select save. The device will reboot and activate.

Anyone verified this yet? I am having the same issue, but I would like to know the success rate

Yes what Calix said works just fine.

Fun stuff people. I agree with the poster about if you buy it and want to get rid of it get on VZW. It is like buying a Saab and going to a Mercedes to get it serviced. Just messing with everyone...

Calix, you are a GENIOUS! That was driving me nuts! Thanks!!!

I tried this but this whole page of options came up... I don't understand how to "Go to Menu add your phone number" part....

Btw, I bought this global phone on Ebay from a seller who says it's unlocked. I popped in my SIM card and it says Activation Required at the top and it won't even read my SIM card... Is it even unlocked?

To remove activation required does not mater if unlocked or not dial ##000000 hit send button in the mobile directory number, erase numbers and put your number with area code. Hit the menu key and save. Phone will reboot. Your phone number will now be displayed.
As far as gsm not working have you changed network technology to GSM?

Thanks! My phone is now rebooted but it's still not reading my SIM card. It read my company which is GCI Wireless. And I did switch the network technology from global to GSM/UMTS. Now it says Insert SIM Card at the top of the phone and SOS on my bar of signals. Please help me! THANKS! ps. does it matter if the phone is unlocked or not? Will I definately get the phone working successfully?

If it's a Verizon phone and your not using it on Verizon then it needs to be unlocked.

Am I able to call Verizon and ask to unlock the phone for me even though I'm not a Verizon customer? thanks!

No they wont unlock it for you if you are not a Verizon customer. It will take a lot of convincing to get them to unlock the phone. I recomend for you to go to ebay and look for people who offer it and check their customers to see if they had their phones unlocked. That is how I got my 8310 unlocked

Are you sure sim card is in properly? The gold side down not up. I have had some customers do this.

Yeah, I'm sure the SIM card is in correctly...

Did you unlock the phone? If phone is not unlocked you can not use another sim card. Once it is unlocked you can use any sim.
Email if you need unlock code.

hi mickrg123

i have activated my phone with the ##000000 trick but now its not reading my sim card. the phone is supposed to be unlocked, i bought it from a blackberry supplier in hong kong and i live in namibia. any unlock codes i can use to get my sim recongnized????? THANKS BRO.

Make sure your connection are turned on. If this is a 9530 you need to have gsm turned on 9500 does not have this option. Do you know that the phone is not locked to supplier. Make sure sim is in correctly gold part down.
See if phone is reading sim hit options > advanced options > sim should see sim Id at top

hey man. its a 9530. network technology - gsm/umts, data services is off, if i do what you told me to do under advanced options it says ' sim not recognized'. the strange thing is that under mobile network it says ' MTC NAMIBIA' which is the network i have but it doesnt give me signal. only SOS calls....is this strange?

can u email me an unlock code? im desparete

You'll have to buy the unlock code from a vendor such as Horizon Wireless - their link is in my signature. Each BlackBerry has a unique unlocking code.

Calix just wanted to thank you for the #000000 ... solution, worked perfectly and the message was really anoying.

the ##000000 dosen't work with telus or bell storm....aby other solution i really wanna get rid of this stupid msg...

Jason, your soooooo awesome!! It worked immediately!!!! Thanks!!!



QUOTE=Calix;1224486]Here is how to fix this issue:

If you are using an unlocked Verizon Storm and have "Activation Required" on your home screen or your phone number displays incorrectly, Dial # # 000000 (Send). In the Menu add your phone number and select save. The device will reboot and activate.[/quote]

hi calix, i used that method to activate my BB STORM using T-mobile sim card, when we type our phone number lets say 312-xxx-xxxx...should we put "1" first? so that is gonna be 1312-xxx-xxxx.

This is because as soon as putted my phone number, the STORM rebooted, however, the phone saying "Invalid Simcard"

What should i do? thanks.

the ## thing worked...thanks Mick.

Dear Calix,

I've just got my new Storm 9530 bought from ebay and also has the same problem with "Activation Required" text on the header. I just want to reconfirm on your suggestion to remove this with several questions:
1. Does ##000000 work for any GSM operators in any country?
2. When inputing my phone number, should I used +CountyCode (for example : +62xxxx for Indonesia's number)?
3. Do I have to do this before register the BB services or after?

Thanks

Seventy sixers put the phone number as 2125555555 then check Mobile Network Code on wikipedia. Is not the area or country code we use to dial, it's a different one.