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#874 on Verizon: Check Upgrade Eligibility

By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read

Quick answer

#874: #UPG — find out when you can upgrade. 874 spells UPG. Verizon reports whether the line is eligible for a device upgrade and, if not, when it becomes eligible.

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Key facts
Code#874
What it does#UPG — find out when you can upgrade.
Published forVerizon
TypeSupport varies

#UPG — find out when you can upgrade. This page explains what #874 does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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What does #874 do?

874 spells UPG. Verizon reports whether the line is eligible for a device upgrade and, if not, when it becomes eligible.

How do I use #874?

  1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
  2. Type #874 exactly as written.
  3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Which carriers does this apply to?

Published forVerizon
TypeSupport varies
Good to knowVerizon Wireless lines. Responses vary between account types and some newer plans no longer use eligibility dates.
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Frequently asked questions

What does #874 do on iPhone?

#UPG — find out when you can upgrade. 874 spells UPG. Verizon reports whether the line is eligible for a device upgrade and, if not, when it becomes eligible.

What are the steps for #874?

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #874 exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.

Where do I use #874?

On the keypad of the Phone app.

Do I need to press Call after typing #874?

Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.

Is #874 a hidden or secret code?

No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.

Which carriers does #874 work on?

It is published for Verizon. Verizon Wireless lines. Responses vary between account types and some newer plans no longer use eligibility dates.

Does #874 work on Android phones too?

It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.

Will #874 work outside the US?

It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.

What if #874 does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

What is related to #874?

#768: Make A Payment. #PMT — start a payment by phone.

What else is in this category?

#832: Test Call Quality. Record and play back a short test call.

Can I find #874 in an app?

Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details, as part of Secret Codes Pro.

Sources

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