How do I unlock my mobile phone? You can make sure your phone actually needs unlocking by inserting a SIM card from another network into your mobile phone. Once you're provided with the code you should be able to enter it into your phone to remove the lock. This is the easiest and most common method of unlocking.Feb 2, 2017
What carrier does Assurance Wireless use?
T-Mobile's
Can I switch my Assurance Wireless phone to another phone?
Yes, if you are approved, you can even keep your current phone number. Here's how: Once you receive your Assurance Wireless phone, you can contact Customer Care at 1-888-321-5880 and a representative will help you keep your current number.
What is Assurance Wireless default SIM PIN?
Tap "Lock SIM card." You will be prompted to enter a PIN. The default PIN is 1111 or 1234.
Is Assurance Wireless part of T-Mobile?
Assurance Wireless is part of the T-Mobile Family.
Is Assurance Wireless part of Sprint?
Assurance Wireless, which is part of Sprint prepaid brand Virgin Mobile, takes part in the Lifeline Assistance program and offers discounted service to those in public assistance programs like Medicaid or SNAP or even a free phone and service to qualifying low-income households.
What does ## 873283 do?
What do numbers ##25327# and ##873283# each do? CLEAR (25327) removes the device network provisioning then updates it. UPDATE (873283) just checks for any changes compared to what is already provisioned on the device and updates them if there is a difference.
What does ## 72786 do?
Special Code to Reset The Network (SCRTN) ##SCRTN# (##72786# on the phone dialpad) is the code that should be dialed to initiate the process of resetting mobile device network settings. An SCRTN is sometimes referred to as a “network reset” by industry professionals.
What is the Sprint number to update towers?
Sprint Number to Reset Towers On many phones, you can dial the special ##873283# and press the Call or Send button to get the new Preferred Roaming List onto your device. This works on many Sprint phones and on other brands that use the Sprint network, including Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA.
What is PRL update?
Updating the Preferred Roaming List on your 3G phone ensures that your phone will connect to the correct in-network cell tower and that you can roam when outside your home network.
What carriers are compatible with Assurance Wireless?
Assurance Wireless customers may use any compatible GSM, UMTS, LTE, or 5G smartphone to access our Broadband Internet Access Services, as long as they do not cause harm to T-Mobile's network.
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. In contrast, only SIM cards from a specific cell phone company will work in its locked phones.
How do I activate my replacement Assurance Wireless phone?
Call 611 from your Assurance Wireless phone, or 1-888-321-5880 from any phone.