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Want to replace a lost LG vx8500 with a new one by changing MEID or ESN?

Hi, My girlfriend just lost her VX8500 lime green. I know, it's an old phone but I wanted to buy her the same phone to replace it because A) it matches her green camera and B) she hates technology and therefore would hate learning about a new phone.

Anyway, my question is is it possible to change the new phone's properties (MEID or ESN) so that it can replace her lost one? She still has her box for the original phone I believe.

The phone costs $30 currently on craigslist. And last time I broke my phone and went to verizon they charged me 20 bucks. So I'd rather do it myself otherwise it only makes sense to buy a new one.

Please help a poor boy make his girlfriend very happy.

Thanks in advance.

You can absolutely do this. Once you purchase the phone, just go to www.verizonwireless.com and have your girlfriend log into her account. Once there, just follow the links to activate a new phone. It will ask you to choose if you're using your own equipment, just choose yes. It will also ask you to choose a reason for the change, it's easiest just to choose 'other.' After you do this, just follow the instructions on the web site to program the phone. You can switch your phone online as often as you like and there's no charge. Also, if you need help with the web site, Verizon customer service will walk you through it, also at no charge.

The only potential problem (and it's not very likely) is this: if the phone is on a lost/stolen or disconnect for non-pay list, then the phone cannot be activated. If possible, see if the seller will give you the ESN before you pay for the phone. Then just call Verizon at 800-922-0204 and ask them to make sure the ESN is ok for activation. They won't charge you for this.

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