This is a guide on how to activate your Sprint phone through their website. This is the reccommended method to use if you have internet avaliable. You can also activate your phone by contacting Sprint Customer Service.
First visit the Sprint.com/activate page. Hover over the "My Sprint" tab and select "My Account".
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Sign in to your account on the right hand side. If you do not have an account, signing up is fast and easy.
After logging in, you will see your account details and list of phones you currently have on your plan. Find the phone in the list that you would like to switch out. From the "Manage this device" drop down menu, select "Activate a new phone".
You will be asked to enter the new phone's code number or ESN. Make sure your battery is fully charged as you will need to power it on after. Sprint will have helpful tips on how to locate your code. If you are having trouble, this ESN guide can help you. The following steps are fairly straight forward. After entering your code and E-Mail, click "Continue".
Confirm that the devices and information you are switching are correct. If you need to back up your contacts, click the link in the second highlighed area. If everything is correct, click "Continue"
Review your current plan and Add-Ons. If you are switching from a basic phone to a smartphone or vice versa, Sprint will direct you to change your plan. Click "Continue" after you have selected a plan.
*Generally, smart phones (Windows, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry) will require a data plan with your carrier. Basic phones (flip-phones, basic input phones, etc.) do not require a data plan. If you are unsure, please contact your carrier.
Finally, Sprint will program and activate your new phone. When you are taken to the final page, power on your phone and let it connect to the network. This should take a few minutes. Follow the additional steps provided by Sprint if your test call fails.
Congratulations! You have successfully activated your new phone.
If you entered a Lost or Stolen Code, Sprint will instruct you to call their Customer Service. If this is a JustCellularStore.com phone, please contact us immdiately.
You can transfer your existing Sprint contract service to the phone you just bought by calling one of the appropiate numbers listed. Be sure to call from a different working phone (Home phone or someone else's phone).
Check out Sprint's how-to video for more information.
Please Contact us if additional help is needed.
