How to Get a Prepaid Sprint Cell Phone Activated
- 1). Choose a Sprint prepaid telephone. You can find a Sprint dealer in your area or browse prepaid Sprint phones online. For example, the online store 1-800 Mobiles retails phones from Sprint. Some examples of models include the HTC Touch Diamond, Samsung i900 and Motorola V195.
- 2). Activate the Sprint prepaid phone online on the company's website. If you have not yet signed up for an account, you will need to register with the cell phone provider before continuing. During registration, you choose a user name and password.
- 3). Select the "Activate a New Phone" link once you are directed to your account page. You will then have to enter information about the phone in order to continue activation.
- 4). Remove the cell phone battery of your prepaid Sprint phone. You will be asked to enter one of the codes that appear on the pre-printed label under the phone's battery. Your selections will likely include either the "DEC" or "HEX."
- 5). Give your email address in order to receive confirmation for your prepaid Sprint cell phone activation. Click "Submit" and your phone will be activated.