What number do you call to activate a Sprint phone?
There are two activation options: From your computer’s Web browser, go to www.sprint.com/activate and complete the onscreen instructions to activate your Instinct. Call 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone to contact Sprint Customer Service for assistance with activation.
Why is my phone not activating Sprint?
If the automatic activation fails, update your Sprint phone’s data profile to activate it. Open your phone’s settings menu and click either “Phone Info” or “System Updates.” Click “Update Data Profile” to start the process. Restart your phone once a confirmation message that the update is complete is displayed.
What does ## 72786 do?
Without a PRL, the device may not be able to roam, i.e. obtain service outside of the home area. For Sprint, it is ##873283# (it is also possible to use code ##72786# on Android or ##25327# on iOS to completely clear out the service programming and redo OTA activation, which includes updating the PRL).
Can you activate a phone online?
If you have an account with a carrier network, you can visit your online account and activate your new device via the website. From there, follow the instructions from your carrier network to select the line you want to activate.
How long does it take for Sprint phones to activate?
Check sprint.com/bringyourdevice to learn more. How long after I activate a device or switch devices will I be able to use it? Typically, you’ll be able to use the device within a few minutes. However, it may take up to 24 hours.
How do I know if my phone is activated?
Open the Play Store Settings page on your computer or smartphone. You’ll see the registration date under the My Devices section. This is the activation date of your Android phone or tablet.
Can you activate a Sprint phone at home?
Activate or switch a device. It’s easy to activate a new phone or swap one device for another online from your PC.
What do you do when your phone wont activate?
My phone didn’t activate… What do I do?
- Restart the phone: Simply power the power off, remove the battery (if applicable), wait a few moments and then replace the battery (if applicable) and power it back on.
- Automatic programming: After restart, the phone should go into an automatic programming mode (phone may refer to it as hands-free activation).
Can I switch my Sprint SIM card in another phone?
In order to swap SIMs, you have to call Sprint customer service and have them pair your new device’s IMEI to the old SIM number. For reference, Nexus 5s that were sold by Sprint didn’t even include a SIM ejector tool in the box because the assumption was that you shouldn’t ever need to change it.
Can I unlock my Sprint phone for free?
For postpaid customers with SIM unlock-capable devices, Sprint has chosen to simply unlock active eligible SIM unlock-capable devices without requiring our customers to initiate an unlock request. Sprint Forward customers must contact Customer Care at 855-639-4644 to request their device be unlocked.
What is the code to reset your phone?
*2767*3855# – Factory Reset (wipe your data, custom settings, and apps).
Why can’t I edit my APN settings?
Sometimes, APN settings on your device for a particular carrier may be “locked” such that they are “grayed out” and can‘t be modified. This is often an indication that they have been set by your currently connected carrier and that you shouldn’t need to modify them.
How do I activate my new phone?
Activate a new Android Smartphone
- Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info.
- Power both phones down.
- If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
- If necessary;
- Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
Can I just switch SIM cards between phones?
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.
What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone?
When you move your SIM to another phone, you keep the same cell phone service. SIM cards make it easy for you to have multiple phone numbers so you can switch between them whenever you like. These phones have to be either provided by your cell phone provider or they have to be unlocked phones.