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The video tutorial provides comprehensive instructions on activating an unlocked Samsung phone on the Sprint-T-Mobile network. The process begins with acquiring a SIM card from a Sprint store and involves restarting the phone to update for the new SIM card. Activation can be accomplished through phone calls to T-Mobile Sprint or following on-screen prompts. Users have the option to either transfer their existing number or add a new line by entering their Sprint account details and receiving a confirmation code via text.
Next, it is recommended to turn off Wi-Fi and power down the old device to ensure a smooth connection to cell towers, indicated by the LTE symbol. Accepting carrier hub permissions, users are redirected to the home screen where they can call and text. The video further explains transferring the home screen setup from the old to the new device using the Smart Switch app for seamless transition.
The video also covers activation using the phone's IMEI number found in the settings under "About Phone Status," and provides guidance on swapping registered devices, using a Galaxy S20 Ultra as an example. The activation might take up to 15 minutes to complete. Viewers are encouraged to seek additional help through comments or other related videos for activating phones on different carriers.
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In this part of the video, the host explains how to activate an unlocked Samsung phone on the Sprint-T-Mobile network. The process begins with obtaining the correct SIM card from a Sprint store and inserting it into the phone. After inserting the SIM card, the phone must restart to update for the new SIM card.
The activation can be done either by calling T-Mobile Sprint or following on-screen prompts. Upon restarting, the phone will prompt the user to activate it. The user has options to swap the device by transferring a number from another phone on their account or adding a new line for someone else. Once the user selects the swap option, they must enter their Sprint account number and PIN to sign in, followed by a confirmation code received via text.
The user then chooses which phone’s number to replace, verifies the details, and confirms the transfer. The phone then activates the new device and offers optional phone protection, which the host declines. Finally, the phone is successfully activated.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker provides detailed instructions for registering a new phone to a network. Initially, they suggest turning off Wi-Fi and powering off the previously used device to facilitate a smoother connection to cell towers. Once the phone shows an LTE symbol, the activation is confirmed, and the speaker accepts the request to give carrier hub access to location data. The speaker is then redirected to the home screen, where they can now make calls and send texts, although their home screen layout has reset to default.
Next, the speaker demonstrates how to transfer the home screen setup from the old phone to the new one using the Smart Switch app. They detail the steps: accessing the app on both devices, selecting to send data from the old phone and receive on the new one, choosing to transfer only the home screen setup, and completing the transfer in about a minute.
Finally, if needing to activate the phone or move another phone number to it, the speaker advises rebooting the phone or visiting sprint.com/activate if the prompt does not appear. Upon logging in and entering the device’s IMEI (found in the phone settings under “About Phone Status”), the activation process continues.
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In this segment, the video demonstrates how to activate a new phone using its IMEI. It guides viewers through the process by navigating to settings, selecting “about phone,” and then checking the status for IMEI information. The IMEI is copied and pasted to proceed with activation. It also shows the option to swap to registered devices, exemplified by switching to a Galaxy S20 Ultra. The activation process is initiated, with a note that it could take up to 15 minutes to complete. The video concludes by offering further assistance through comments and additional videos on activating phones with different carriers.