No it doesn't make sense. It didn't when you closed that thread. How is a phone that is stolen going to be less stolen bypassing the welcome wizard?
It won't be less stolen, but we are not going to help someone use something they stole. I'm not saying this OP stole it.
Does that make sense?
And you know this how? And how is this question anymore likely the actions of a thief then any other question on this forum? I'm not trying to be an ass I just genuinely don't see what the issue is? ???
If there is even a hint that someone got the phone thru improper channels then they will not be helped on this issue
In the case of the OP here. He said he worked at an electronics store so he can call verizon and ask them.