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How do I activate an unlocked phone with Sprint?
It’s easy to activate a new phone or swap one device for another online from your PC.
- Go to sprint.com/activate.
- Click the Get Started button.
- Sign in to My Sprint using your username and password.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Will an unlocked phone work on Sprint?
Be sure this unlocked phone is a part of the CDMA network or it won’t work with Sprint. Many phones that use traditional SIM cards are part of the GSM network, which includes AT, Cingular, and T-Mobile. These types of phones will not work on the Sprint network.
Can you put a Sprint SIM card in an unlocked phone?
Nexus 6 is already domestically unlocked—with the exception of Nexus 6 devices on AT. A domestic SIM unlock allows you to insert a Sprint SIM card into your device and attempt to activate it on the Sprint network. Unlocking your device will not necessarily make it interoperable with the Sprint network.
Can you unlock a Sprint phone if you owe money?
If you bought your phone outright, it’s considered a “prepaid” device and can be unlocked one year after its initial activation. There’s one caveat, however: Your bill from your carrier has to be paid. So if you owe money, your carrier doesn’t have to unlock your phone.
Can you use a Sprint phone with MetroPCS?
Verizon, U.S Cellular, Sprint, and other CDMA Carriers: That said, a majority of other phones that have been using Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular networks will not work with MetroPCS. One last thing: Don’t get discouraged if you have a Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular phone and want to use MetroPCS’s service.
When I get a new phone can I just switch SIM card?
You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.
Can a blacklisted Sprint phone be unlocked?
If you check your device as mentioned above only to discover that your iPhone has been blacklisted, you can still unlock your phone, regardless of the carrier you use. Most people who discover that they possess blacklisted devices choose to contact their carrier, as it’s absolutely free.
How do I Activate my new Sprint phone?
First: Charge your new phone. Be sure to keep the box. To get your activation code, you can either dial *#06# or find it on the box. Changing phones? Back up and Transfer your content. Go to sprint.com/backup and follow the steps in our how-to guides. Want more help? Go to techexpertservice.com to talk to a Tech Expert. Sign into My Sprint.
Can I buy a phone from Walmart and use it on sprint?
I bought a phone from Walmart, Amazon or Best Buy and it is compatible with Sprint. How do I activate my phone on the Sprint Network? First, check the device’s compatibility by entering its IMEI.
How much does it cost to upgrade a Sprint phone?
Sprint Installment Agreement Once your 24 month Installment Agreement has been paid in full, you are eligible to upgrade to a new device. In stores and on customer service calls, a $30 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. To learn more, visit sprint.com/easypay.
How long does it take to exchange a Sprint device?
Customers who upgrade their device before the end of their Installment or Lease Agreement, including as part of a “Forever” program, can exchange a device within 14 days but cannot return the device. See sprint.com/returns for more details.