topic Re: Verizon xperia 1 in 1 Series

Verizon xperia 1

Kc718 — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT

I've seen an article saying the xperia 1 is able to be used on Verizon, is this true?

I would really want to buy this phone

Re: Verizon xperia 1

iArvee — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:31:27 GMT

Yes. The J8170 (US) version is the only one that will work on CDMA network.

Re: Verizon xperia 1

Martin1 — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:01:39 GMT

Hi @Kc718, Let me see if I can help out here.

As @iArvee mentioned, the J8170-model is specially designed for the US market, so to my knowledge there should not be a problem using Xperia 1 with Verizon. However, I would suggest that you ask Verizon themselves to be entirely sure.

I hope that gave an answer to your question.

Re: Verizon xperia 1

Martin1 — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:29:02 GMT

Hi again @Kc718,

I am sorry for being a bit vague before. I have now got confirmation that the J8170 US model is in fact Verizon network certified.

Feel free to return if you have any further questions!

Re: Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

ChCA — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:08:19 GMT

I bought Xperia 1 unlocked by Amazon. My Verizon wireless contract is postpaid.

But My Xperia 1 can't receive text message.

I asked Verizon customer serviceand Sony mobile customer and I went to the Verizon shop.

But My xperia 1 couldn't receive text message.

I returned my first Xperia 1 to Amazon.

and I bought my Second Xperia 1 by Amazon.

But I have same probrem.

can't receive text message.

Xperia 1 is certified Verizon.

But My 2 new Xperia 1 unlocked couldn't receive text message.

I can send text message, call, gmail and Internet.

My new xperia 1 unlocked by amazon

model : J 8170

IMEI : 355 104 100 031 526

Re: Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

Mrhug3 — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:35:18 GMT

You have to get a new SIM card from Verizon. I was having the same issue. Just go to a VZW store, not an authorized retailer. Let them know that you need a new one.

Re: Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

SAWIG — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:55:56 GMT

Call into Verizon and tell them you want to activate a CDMA-less device.

I am on Verizon post paid and it works for me and they know how to do it now since they had a hiccup with Oneplus 6.

Re: Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

aer0zer0 — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:39:38 GMT

I currently have the 6T on verizon, so my sim is already provisioned cdma-less. My questions.

the j8170, is it dual sim/single sim with SD? Could i buy/use the J9110?

I do need a dual sim phone for my job, and im really looking for some feedback from users.

Thank you

Re: Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

SAWIG — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:43:55 GMT

J8170 is not dual sim.

J9110 is but not sure if/how it will work on Verizon since I do not think that model got "certified".

And there is no "US Warranty" on the J9110. But J9110 does get updates a few weeks earlier vs the J8170.

Re: Verizon xperia 1

BlebeR — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:21:25 GMT

I just got my incoming text messages working after spending too much time on CHAT.

They needed to switch my plan to a CDMA-Less "Roam" option. That's all.

I also think the new SIM requirement is a bunch of BS.

Calls worked

Outgoing Texts worked

J8170

Re: Verizon xperia 1

SAWIG — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:20:39 GMT

I had no issues when I chatted them. I told them what I had and what I wanted to do and it took them couple of minutes. Then they called me to verify the connect and call quality. I am unfamiliar with the "Roam" option. I am also not sure why they just don't switch everyone to CDMA-less since they are eventually going to take down CDMA.

Re: Verizon xperia 1

Mrhug3 — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:05:47 GMT

Maybe the tech I had dealt with wasn't as adept at all the inner workings of getting unlocked phones to work. Either way, I had to get a new SIM. Glad everyone is getting up and running.

Re: ( Resolved ) Verizon xperia 1 can't receive text message

ChCA — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:24:23 GMT

I finally solved it thanks to you!!!!!

I finally went to the VZW store ( not an authorized )

and I was able to call Verizon Technical support.

I didn't know VZW store ( not an authorized ).

Thank you Mrhug3.

I don't understand the Verizon mobile phone system.

I called Verizon Technical Support( 1-800-922-0204 )

and I asked "Activate a CDMA-less device".

I received the text message with it.

Thank you SAWIG.

Thank you BlebeR.

Thank you for all your kindness.

I solved my Xperia 1 probrem.

I sincerely appreciate your swift actions.