Mell Can I just switch phones?
With unlocked phones, you can always switch your phone service between different phones as easily as popping out the SIM card and moving it. In contrast, only SIM cards from a specific cell phone company will work in its locked phones.
When you activate a new phone does it deactivate the old one?
If you’re changing phones, make sure you don’t have any old phones connected to your current account. WHEN YOU GET a new phone or device, you will normally start off by connecting your old account to it. Yet old phones may still be connected to your account even if they’re lying around dormant.
How do I switch phones with the same service?
To make the switch, simply contact your new cellphone carrier online, over the phone or in-person at a store. They’ll take all of your information and switch your service to your selected plan. Once you activate your new plan with your new carrier, your old service should automatically terminate.
What do I do with my old phone after activating it?
Begin by saving all contacts to your SIM card, or be sure they are synced to your Google or Apple account. Also back up any photos, videos and music to an SD card or computer. Then, be sure to erase all the personal information from your old device by performing a master reset of the phone to remove all its data.
What happens to my old iPhone when I activate my new one?
If you transfer the number to the new phone the old one will no longer work as a phone except for 911. The other features on the phone like wifi and apps that do not use a cellular connection will still work. If you transfer the number to the new phone the old one will no longer work as a phone except for 911.
How can I have two phones?
Go to Phone app > Call settings > Additional settings > Call forwarding. You then have the option to set up your phone to send calls to your second phone. You just need to enter the phone number. If necessary, it’s easy enough to turn it off, or if required, reverse it, to send calls from phone #2 to phone #1.
Can you switch your phone service from one SIM card to another?
With unlocked phones, you can always switch your phone service between different phones as easily as popping out the SIM card and moving it. You can also use different phone service plans in a single unlocked phone, say one for work and one for personal, by switching the SIMs.
How do I switch from one cell phone to another?
To make the switch, simply contact your new cellphone carrier online, over the phone or in-person at a store. They’ll take all of your information and switch your service to your selected plan. Once you activate your new plan with your new carrier, your old service should automatically terminate.
Do you need a SIM card to activate a new phone?
If your current SIM card is compatible, you just need to activate your phone to start enjoying free service for life! If your current SIM card is not compatible, you’ll need to verify your address so we can send you a free SIM card kit without any shipping or activation fees!
How do I Activate my cell phone online?
To activate your phone online: Confirm your email address (or provide one if the field is empty) and confirm your devices. In some cases, you may want to pick another inactive device on your account or enter a new device serial number. Hint: Look for instructions on where to find your serial number on screen if you need help.