If you have a Samsung Galaxy S3 that is stuck in Activation Mode or on the Activation Screen, use the guide below to exit it.

Note: This guide is was intended for Samsung Galaxy S3 phones locked in Activation Mode or on the Activation Screen using Verizon as the service provider. While this information may apply to other phones or services providers, we've only tested this information on this device with successful results. Proceed with caution.

Sequence: Touch the bottom left corner of the screen, touch the bottom right corner, touch the left corner, touch the bottom right corner, finally press the Volume Up button.

This sequence should bypass activation and allow you to use the phone without activating it.

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