We would be delighted to assist tiannalockett! In order to utilize the device, the device often times will need to be activated on the VZW Network. In order to bypass this screen you would need to activate the device. Certain devices do have a bypass option to avoid activation. However, the HTC would require activation to proceed. Please keep us posted if we can be of any additional assistance, thanks!

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