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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.
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Can I switch my SIM card into a new phone?
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.
How do I activate my new iPhone?
Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Turn on your device.
- If you have another device, use Quick Start.
- Activate your device.
- Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode.
- Restore or transfer your information and data.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone?
If the SIM card is inserted into another phone with the same carrier, everything should work fine, if it’s a phone locked to another carrier, it most likely won’t work, while if you have the SIM card inserted into an unlocked phone, it will work without issues.
What is ## 873283?
Apple iOS iPhone*
On the keypad, dial ##873283# (##UPDATE#) and tap the Call button. Tap OK. The handset will search for updates and install them.
How can I tell when my phone was activated?
Via Google Play Store
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.
How long does it take to activate a SIM card?
Usually, you’ll have to enter the phone number or SIM card number. After that, you may get a message with further instructions. And some SIM’s take up to 24 hours to activate, though this is rare. Typically, to activate your SIM card you just need to insert the correct sized SIM into your phone.
Can I just switch SIM cards between T mobile phones?
If your device didn’t come with a SIM card, just move the SIM from your old device to your new one and you’re good to go, no additional steps required.
Why does my SIM card not work? Open Settings > Mobile Network. Under SIM Card info and Settings, Tap the SIM, and toggle on “Enable”. Also, make sure the data roaming is ON to avoid this issue when you’re in a roaming area. When you face the issue of “SIM Card not detected”, clearing out cache data could prove an effective solution.
Why can’t I activate my phone on Sprint?
Update Data Profile. If the automatic activation fails, update your Sprint phone’s data profile to activate it. When you update the phone’s data profile, it forces the phone to check in with the network. Once contact is established, the phone will be activated.
How do I know if my SIM card is activated?
The best way to see if the SIM is active would be to insert it into a device which has a compatible SIM card slot. The good news is inserting any older SIM card into a phone will not harm the phone in any way or change any of the settings.
Can I activate my SIM card online?
Even if the SIM card is pre-activated, you may find better rates on the carrier’s website. Activating or registering the card online lets you select special packages which can benefit heavy international users or heavy text users, for instance.
What happens when you put a SIM card in another phone?
Yes, If you put your sim card in another phone, your number will remain the same. As long as the sim card is compatible with the phone – meaning that the phone is unlocked or locked to the same carrier as the sim card – then, you will be able to use the sim on the phone with the same number.
Can two phones use the same SIM card?
You can also have two phones with the same SIM card passed back and forth to share the number between them. Some phone companies do offer services to have one phone number shared with multiple devices, so check to see if yours is one of them.
How long does it take for a new iPhone to activate? This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view this support info .
How do you check if my iPhone is activated? To check if your iPhone is activated. Go to Settings > General > About. If your phone is activated, the Serial Number will be listed there.
Why does my new iPhone say waiting for activation? If your iMessage or FaceTime apps are stuck on the “Waiting for activation” screen, you should try resetting them. Restarting your phone or resetting your Apple ID might fix the issue. It can take up to a day for the “Waiting for activation” message to disappear.
How do I activate my SIM card?
Quick steps: Activating a new SIM
- Insert the new SIM into your phone, and have the phone turned on.
- Activate your new SIM card by using its accompanying activation key (this will be included in the package).
- Use this key to activate the SIM card online.
- Wait some time, and it should be activated shortly.
Why is my phone saying iPhone is not activated?
What Does “Not Activated” Mean? The message “iPhone Is Not Activated” on your iPhone when it’s unable to connect to your carrier’s activation servers. This error could be caused by a minor software problem, an issue with your carrier’s network, or a hardware problem.
Should I put my SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?
Yes, you move the SIM card before or after you start the transfer. I personally do it before. As part of the set up process on the new phone, you will be prompted to move the data over.
Do I need to activate my new iPhone?
However, if you are setting up either a used a new iPhone, you’ll need to activate it to get cell service. The good news is that activation is part of the initial phone setup and should only take you a few moments. But you do an activated sim card in order to use it.
How do I transfer my entire phone to a new phone?
- Turn on your new device.
- Tap Start.
- When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data.
- Check your texts, photos, and videos.
Do I put my old SIM card in my new iPhone?
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The SIM card only has the cellular network information. It has no other data or apps. You do not need the old SIM card installed in the new iPhone to transfer data.
How long does it take for your SIM card to activate?
Usually, you’ll have to enter the phone number or SIM card number. After that, you may get a message with further instructions. And some SIM’s take up to 24 hours to activate, though this is rare. Typically, to activate your SIM card you just need to insert the correct sized SIM into your phone.
Why is my SIM card not working? Open Settings > Mobile Network. Under SIM Card info and Settings, Tap the SIM, and toggle on “Enable”. Also, make sure the data roaming is ON to avoid this issue when you’re in a roaming area. When you face the issue of “SIM Card not detected”, clearing out cache data could prove an effective solution.
