I thought you couldn't upgrade an Airwave but long story short I went to sprint to buy another phone and they wouldn't sell me one off contract due to store policy. But he said my Airwave had an upgrade and if I order the phone he would upgrade it without me changing phone numbers.
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is it a corprate store because if so that doesnt sound right they get payed commision for selling contracts and he might have been trying to swindle you
You can't upgrade an airave line. Since they have to give you a phone number to give you the device, yes it does show up on your account as another line. However, any rep with 1/10th of a percent of a brain will realize that it's an airave line, and thus cannot be used to upgrade a phone.
If they do upgrade your airave line, sprint will find out about it, and charge you the full amount of the phone.
No it wasnt corporate store. I ordered the phone said it would be there in about 3 days. He said they don't do it often but sometimes there are exceptions.
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This has been done many times before and there are threads about how to do it. Last I knew of, Sprint was buckling down and closing this loophole. But evidently it can still be done.
On a lot of accounts it shows a message that we can't upgrade airrave lines, but on others they haven't posted the note yet, my manager did one the other day
I just tried to do it at bestbuy.com and it will let me....but now idk, I'm having second thoughts since I'm not digging it that Sprint could catch on and bill me full retail when my regular line is eligible on June 1
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I got an airrave couple months ago and notcied on my account that I could upgrade the line right away. This is on top of my current line with the evo3d having an upgrade credit right too. I tried to upgrade that Airrave line for a Nexus S but the store didn't have any in
Can someone who has done this confirm Sprint never charged full price later on? Additionally, it seems lime doing this makes you sign up for a data plan for that 'line'
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Can someone who has done this confirm Sprint never charged full price later on? Additionally, it seems lime doing this makes you sign up for a data plan for that 'line'
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I can confirm that as a customer there are no negative repercussions except the loss of any mail in rebates. They are systematically flagging accounts to warn reps not to do it, and threaten reps about doing it. But the risk is all on the reps side.
At what store would doing this upgrade be most successful at? Best buy or sprint store?
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You can't upgrade an airave line. Since they have to give you a phone number to give you the device, yes it does show up on your account as another line. However, any rep with 1/10th of a percent of a brain will realize that it's an airave line, and thus cannot be used to upgrade a phone.
If they do upgrade your airave line, sprint will find out about it, and charge you the full amount of the phone.
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I've upgraded my airwave line (more than once). Any poster with 1/10th of a percent of a brain will realize that they don't know everything.
I went into best buy and they didn't seem to be able to....however, on their website you can... I just need to figure out how to not sign up for a data plan...
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I know people who have had it done at Radio Shack. The reality is, you need a rep who knows what the Eff they are doing.
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I went into best buy and they didn't seem to be able to....however, on their website you can... I just need to figure out how to not sign up for a data plan...
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I've always just signed up for the data plan in store (Radio Shack) and then later taken it off when I did the ESN swap back to the Airwave.
What did you have to say to sprint to take the data plan off? I guess I'm basically looking for a step by step... Thanks bro
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What did you have to say to sprint to take the data plan off? I guess I'm basically looking for a step by step... Thanks bro
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I didn't say anything. I just reactivated my Airwave ESN. I didn't even wait a few days. Activated the phone at Radio Shack. Called from a 3rd device and did the ESN swaps.
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I just used the upgrade tool at BestBuy.com and upgraded my airave for an Evo 3D. The order and checks went through.
Hope this works out
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I just used the upgrade tool at BestBuy.com and upgraded my airave for an Evo 3D. The order and checks went through.
Hope this works out
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I've heard of people doing this, just never knew what hte implications were. I always worried that it might disable the airave or something.
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I've heard of people doing this, just never knew what hte implications were. I always worried that it might disable the airave or something.
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I am not using mine anyway
http://forums.precentral.net/cdma-n...discount-will-i-lose-airave-if-i-upgrade.html
That thread seems pretty relevant to what you're doing. Seems you may get away with it at a Best Buy or something, but not at a Sprint store.
does it not change your plan?
I'll play stupid if anything happens AFTER I get the phone. Sprint is usually good at fixing errors. Very happy if this works. Save my upgrade for the S2 then I can compare both and give the one I don't want to my g/f.
Just ordered on Amazon Wireless for $179.99 using my Airave upgrade, lol.
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Just ordered on Amazon Wireless for $179.99 using my Airave upgrade, lol.
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Cool, I might have to try this out at Radio Shack when I go pick mine up Friday. Be really nice if this worked and I could keep my $150 upgrade on my main line in case something else can along.
Damn I want to try this but I actually use my airrave and I am not paying for it monthly either
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Just ordered on Amazon Wireless for $179.99 using my Airave upgrade, lol.
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How did you do this? I tried and failed. I had to add a plan and then when it checked my upgrade eligibility, it failed saying something about a plan error. SHARE!
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Damn I want to try this but I actually use my airrave and I am not paying for it monthly either
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I got a free Airave and service from Sprint. Just checked my account and wrote down my Airave number and MAC ID. I'll try it out on Friday, hopefully it will work.
Great, now everyone in the community is going to do this so those who wait are going to get screwed. Awesome!
On a side note, last year I went to BB and "added a line" to get my Evo. Then went to the parking lot, called sprint and put the Evo on my primary line and told them to keep the "newly established line" open and free of a device. The rep asked me what my intention was, I told him I had an old phone to give to my child on this line in one-two months.
Presto, free upgrade, the additional line disappeared and I never had to do anything...
Login to your Sprint account at Sprint.com. Check under devices on the My Account page for your current cell phone and Airave. It should say that the Airave is eligible for a $150 upgrade. There is also a phone number attached to it. You have to use that phone number attached to the Airave. Then on Amazon just pick the same exact plan options including insurance or whatever extras you have on there and at the end of the checkout it asks for you current number and last 4 of your social security number. Put the Airave number in there along with your SS# and presto
I also got the free Airave device and free service two years ago but have never used it. It has just been collecting dust but now has a purpose!
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How did you do this? I tried and failed. I had to add a plan and then when it checked my upgrade eligibility, it failed saying something about a plan error. SHARE!
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Login to your Sprint account at Sprint.com. Check under devices on the My Account page for your current cell phone and Airave. It should say that the Airave is eligible for a $150 upgrade. There is also a phone number attached to it. You have to use that phone number attached to the Airave. Then on Amazon just pick the same exact plan options including insurance or whatever extras you have on there and at the end of the checkout it asks for you current number and last 4 of your social security number. Put the Airave number in there along with your SS# and presto
I also got the free Airave device and free service two years ago but have never used it. It has just been collecting dust but now has a purpose!
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Question, if you order through Amazon, do you have the option of returning within a thirty day period?
By the way, just called Local Sprint Corp store and he said no way in hell.
Also, on another note I had TWO airaves up until two months ago, both listed with full upgrades until I called sprint and got the new airave, at which time they deleted one of the airaves... coulda been rolling in mobiles here, darn.
Also placed an order at wirefly for $179.99 plus $30 cash back!
I wonder if both orders will go through. HAHA!! I should just cancel my best buy one.
Absolutely Amazon Wireless operates the same as the regular Amazon site and has the 30 day return policy. If I get charged for anything other then the upgrade, I will just return it and say I was confused because my account said there was an upgrade available.
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Question, if you order through Amazon, do you have the option of returning within a thirty day period?
By the way, just called Local Sprint Corp store and he said no way in hell.
Also, on another note I had TWO airaves up until two months ago, both listed with full upgrades until I called sprint and got the new airave, at which time they deleted one of the airaves... coulda been rolling in mobiles here, darn.
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Login to your Sprint account at Sprint.com. Check under devices on the My Account page for your current cell phone and Airave. It should say that the Airave is eligible for a $150 upgrade. There is also a phone number attached to it. You have to use that phone number attached to the Airave. Then on Amazon just pick the same exact plan options including insurance or whatever extras you have on there and at the end of the checkout it asks for you current number and last 4 of your social security number. Put the Airave number in there along with your SS# and presto
I also got the free Airave device and free service two years ago but have never used it. It has just been collecting dust but now has a purpose!
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I did that but it rejected me. Worked at wirefly with my SSN as the pin. Will leave both orders up and see if any get cancelled.
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Question, if you order through Amazon, do you have the option of returning within a thirty day period?
By the way, just called Local Sprint Corp store and he said no way in hell.
Also, on another note I had TWO airaves up until two months ago, both listed with full upgrades until I called sprint and got the new airave, at which time they deleted one of the airaves... coulda been rolling in mobiles here, darn.
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DO NOT CALL DO NOT CALL!!!!
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I did that but it rejected me. Worked at wirefly with my SSN as the pin. Will leave both orders up and see if any get cancelled.
DO NOT CALL DO NOT CALL!!!!
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The other thread linked has 3+ stories of ppl doing this at Sprint Corp Stores.
This is so old.The order goes in but won't ship anymore and the ones that get passed and do ship sprint does not allow then to be activated even on a different line.
You could before but sprint since that time has got wise and rejects it.What happens to the orders that are shipped is you are charged full price so you have to return it or get charged full price.Take your pick.
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The other thread linked has 3+ stories of ppl doing this at Sprint Corp Stores.
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Understood but it's always a risk...It's like the first rule of slickdeals. Don't call. HAHAHA
So according to best buy, the number assigned to my Airave is eligible for an upgrade but my plan is incompatible....anyone know a way around this...?
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Just have them upgrade it an add the line to your family plan. They call Sprint an have them send you the box to send the Airave back. I work at BB an did it for a customer not to long ago
Oh, ok.... I wasn't exactly looking to add another line.....but thank you for your response
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So according to best buy, the number assigned to my Airave is eligible for an upgrade but my plan is incompatible....anyone know a way around this...?
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Very good question. I had wondered this myself also. Great to see somebody put it out here to gather feedback and experiences.
You should also be able to view this line upgrade information when logging into the sprint account on sprint.com.
Ever since the first day they added my Airave it has appeared as eligible for an upgrade. Not sure the logically or technical reasoning behind that.
Don't see the logic behind using the Airave upgrade to add a line when adding a line is generally already subjected to the same discount on devices as the 2 yr upgrade. Perhaps I don't understand the example in the previous post.
Would be interesting to hear if it is possible to use the upgrade on the Airave line to upgrade the device on another already existing line.
You can view it on Sprint but i remember it showing limited options....mostly tablets I think...
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Sprint store said since its technically a line the system does that. But they didn't want to let me use it so I went on Craigslist for the 3d.
If best buy allows this then maybe I will go for galaxy nexus when out or the epic 4g touch
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I went into best buy today, they agreed my Airave line was "eligible" but that they have to upgrade the actual line...they couldnt just use my Airave upgrade towards my 3D
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I tried this and customer service did not allow it either.
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I went into best buy today, they agreed my Airave line was "eligible" but that they have to upgrade the actual line...they couldnt just use my Airave upgrade towards my 3D
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so have them upgrade that actual line then call sprint and swap phones
It was a little known trick at one time. It's getting harder to do now though. It seems the sales person has to add the plan for the new phone, remove the airrave. Then activate the phone and transfer the airrave back on and the airrave plan. Something along those lines. It's a hassle and above the knowledge of many sales people.
Sprint used to do it for you, now they are told to absolutely not do it. 3rd party stores are your best bet. You just gotta find a sales person with a little knowledge and know how.
Yeah, I gave up on it, I'm sure most people at best buy would not be willing to go through the extra effort, especially for someone they don't know...
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I purchased an HTC View online and received it today. Has anyone had any luck registering one of these on Sprint without signing a contract? I tried at my local Sprint store and didn't have any luck. It's a "good" Sprint store too - one that understands customer service and usually bends over backwards to make their customers happy.
I'm currently a Sprint customer and would like to sign up for their $20/mo plan for times when wifi isn't available.
Apologies if this has already been discussed - I did some searching and couldn't find any useful information.
Thank you.
They still make you sign a two year contract. I couldn't get around it. However, if a newer device comes out on Sprint, you should be able to upgrade immediately, provided you didn't buy through Sprint initially and have to wait for their upgrade.
Yeah they make you sign a contract. They also offer a prepaid option but the monthly rate is 45 with 1.5gb of 3g/4g. They also have daily and weekly plans. Think its like 15 foe day and 30 for week. I forget. I'm running on the monthly right now just to test it out.... works good so far.
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Sprint sucks! I went to the store because I saw the news flash on prepaid. Store said they have no prepaid. I called sprint and they said no and transerred me to Boost, they offered it (wrong). Disconnected twice, then I called local boost store, only boost handsets can join.
I gave up and while playing with it last night, I found the prepaid option on the activation screen. I selected the month (daily and weekly were options) for 49.99 and and used my cc on the screen and 4G works pretty good.
I bought my View from ebay without contract. I called Sprint and after some haggling got on the $19.99 plan with no contract. They did however charge me an activation fee of $36 which I called later about and had it waived.
Like it so far and use it when I dont want to burn my Evo 3d's battery when tethering.
Also I have an upgrade available on this new line that I might use for an upgraded phone. That would mean a new contract though on that View line.
I tried to use the "Free Day" romo code but it would not work.
I wonder if a bad esn is to blame
http://reviews.ebay.com/BAD-ESN-Carrier-wont-activate-the-phone-What-2-Do?ugid=10000000007584227
Always better to call rather than go into the store for something that is outside of official policy. We are tracked on everything we do so unless it's an honest mistake the store usually won't do something like that.
Just call care and make a reasoned argument.. Be patient and calm and keep hanging up and calling back later till you get someone who will do it.
Otherwise you should be able to do the month to month option for 50... But I'm sure you can eventually get someone to do the 19.99 1gb plan with no contract. I haven't looked into how to do it as a customer so I will get back to you when I go back to work. Merry Christmas!
Edit: forgot to mention, if you get calls or texts rating the service, rate them as perfect and that they fixed your issue on the first call even if they can't. Not fair to penalize them for something they aren't supposed to do. Unless they are jerks, lol.
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Yeah they make you sign a contract. They also offer a prepaid option but the monthly rate is 45 with 1.5gb of 3g/4g. They also have daily and weekly plans. Think its like 15 foe day and 30 for week. I forget. I'm running on the monthly right now just to test it out.... works good so far.
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No one in store or in customer service on the phone knows about the pay as you go data plan.
I could only activate mine using the $49.99 option I accidently left remeber my credit card check and got a message about how sprint will automatically renew for me thanks
tried to find a place in Sprint Zone to change it no luck. Tried to create an online account to manage it nope. Looks like I am canceling my credit card in a month
I also bought an Evo View from ebay. Today I went to Sprint and bought an iphone4S. Then I came home and moved my service over to the Evo View. (This won't work online- you have to use Sprint Zone on the tablet). Now I've got my Evo on a two year plan for $20/month and an iPhone I can sell.
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I also bought an Evo View from ebay. Today I went to Sprint and bought an iphone4S. Then I came home and moved my service over to the Evo View. (This won't work online- you have to use Sprint Zone on the tablet). Now I've got my Evo on a two year plan for $20/month and an iPhone I can sell.
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This is an awesome idea.
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I also bought an Evo View from ebay. Today I went to Sprint and bought an iphone4S. Then I came home and moved my service over to the Evo View. (This won't work online- you have to use Sprint Zone on the tablet). Now I've got my Evo on a two year plan for $20/month and an iPhone I can sell.
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I did this same exact thing. Worked great! The Sprint rep seemed a little confused at first when she asked me "what kind of a device are you transferring you iPhone 4S' service to?" Once I told her it was an HTC Evo View tablet, she witched it right over to a tablet plan.
I sold the iPhone on ebay for $530 which payed for the phone and the tablet.
Just make sure to tell the rep at the store not to open the iPhone! That way you can sell it sealed.
I'm trying to convince sprint to let me activate this thing without contract. So far I've talked to 3 or 4 different folks and nobody seems to want to budge. There's no way I'm signing a 2 year contract on this thing.. Anyone else had any luck?
Why bother lol. Just tether the flyer by usb cable or wifi hotspot from your smartphone. Works great.
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I have an iphone on at&t so tethering, meh probably not worth the effort.. this is the first android device that really stuck with me and I love it so I'd love to have data on the go.. Now to get rid of the xoom (I hate that thing sooo much)
After haggling with some reps I managed to get the 1gb plan month to month. Took some time but it's active with no contract. I am however going to cancel the service since I hardly use it to justify the fee.
This was back in mid December.
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I just activated a Samsung Galaxy Tab with Sprint, and when they said there would be a contract, I told them I wasn't interested. The guy persisted, so I said "thanks anyway, but I'll pass." He then said he'd check with his supervisor, and after a couple minutes came back with the same story. I told him once again I wasn't interested in a 2 year contract and that I'd just forget about it. He said he'd try "one last time" with his supervisor or account services. At that point I knew I was in, and sure enough he came back on with an account services rep who explained that if I wanted to cancel I'd have to call and let them know, to not just abandon the service. No problem. So it is possible, you just have to be persistent and if at first you don't succeed, try again with another rep on another day.
Just Pre-ordered EVO LTE from Wirefly (Upgrade Price) for $139
Was $119, sorry ladies & gents, deal was limited time only.
I started a thread in the OG EVO forum before this forum existed, thought I would pass this along to the XDA community.
I have used Wirefly before, I was very happy with them, so they will continue to get my business.
http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_79339e2c60224c9291f2ee5cbbfc6cb8
Will wirefly bill your sprint account or do you have to pay cash?
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You pay upfront. Just like other pre-orders.
When does it say you should receive your phone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25855839&postcount=1440
Just a friendly warning, the sale seems to be linked to specific zip codes. The link in the OP is setup for Garfield NJ, 07026 and the one I actually used was for Spring TX. If I updated the zip to my real zip code, the sale price is $149. Their system will also AUTOMATICALLY make your City, State, zip that of which the link takes you to.
Now I placed my order, realized the address issue and will contacted them tomorrow to modify my address. Not sure if that will effect the price I pay BUT one thing is for sure, its not going to cost me $217 either way.
I'll update here after I get the address corrected and confirm my price after. I figure I'll give it a day in their system to get to stick and then update the address.
I ordered yesterday for $149.99
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It should be noted that there is a $37 activation fee from Sprint.
I changed the zipcode to mine (here in chicago) and it kept the $119.99 price. And yes, there is a $36 activation fee, but this is still cheaper than $150 if you figure in the $10 google wallet credit...
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Not bad at all. Not the $10 I paid for my evo a few days before christmas (price match + rebate), but flipping that, I should net under $50 or less for the whole thing.
EVO for $99.99 if you have Bank of America
Log into your bofa account and click on the add it up link. click on cell phone deals and bofa will credit your account $50 if you buy using their link. I tried getting the $119.99-$50 add it up, but it won't work.
One or the other.
By the way, to get the $119.99 deal, do a google search for "wirefly friends and family" and click on the first non-ad link.
So to summarize, $119.99 if you don't have bofa
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$99.99 if you have bofa using the add it up link.
gl
i want to use an upgrade on 1 line to get it on my other line but i heard wirefly gets a lil pissy if you take it off the upgrade line. will i run into issues with this?
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i want to use an upgrade on 1 line to get it on my other line but i heard wirefly gets a lil pissy if you take it off the upgrade line. will i run into issues with this?
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I wouldn't see why they would, if you are worried activate it on the line you used to upgrade, then switch the phone over to the line you want it on.
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I wouldn't see why they would, if you are worried activate it on the line you used to upgrade, then switch the phone over to the line you want it on.
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thats what i would do but ive heard they get a lil iffy on it
Ive upgraded and swapped numbers two or three times. It not that bad. It just takes a bit longer when your activating thats all
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i want to use an upgrade on 1 line to get it on my other line but i heard wirefly gets a lil pissy if you take it off the upgrade line. will i run into issues with this?
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How will they know? You don't activate through them. You buy from them, tell them it's for the upgradable line, then when you get it, you activate through Sprint and have them so the switch. Wirefly is out of the picture once you have the device.
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Why is there an activation charge?
How is this any different than buying a phone off of Craigslist and getting it activated?
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Does Sprint charge $37 activation even if you get it from them anyway?
(If so, then this isn't an issue. Gotta pay it either way, right?)
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Why is there an activation charge?
How is this any different than buying a phone off of Craigslist and getting it activated?
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Does Sprint charge $37 activation even if you get it from them anyway?
(If so, then this isn't an issue. Gotta pay it either way, right?)
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Because you need to "activate" it on the carrier and it's no different, you would be paying the same charge no matter where you get the phone. Now, the activation fee did double but that puts Sprint in line with the other carrier's activation/upgrade fees and adds more cash to the "fix the network" pot.
*Activation is $36
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I wouldn't see why they would, if you are worried activate it on the line you used to upgrade, then switch the phone over to the line you want it on.
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I had this same intention. I called Wirefly and they do NOT let you use another line's upgrade for your own (idk why thats what he said). You would have to swap the upgradeable line with yours like others have said. Part of the reason is because their policy is to activate it themselves (I asked them if they could hold off on the activation, the guy said no) so its running by the time it gets in your hands
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25855839&postcount=1440
Just a friendly warning, the sale seems to be linked to specific zip codes. The link in the OP is setup for Garfield NJ, 07026 and the one I actually used was for Spring TX. If I updated the zip to my real zip code, the sale price is $149. Their system will also AUTOMATICALLY make your City, State, zip that of which the link takes you to.
Now I placed my order, realized the address issue and will contacted them tomorrow to modify my address. Not sure if that will effect the price I pay BUT one thing is for sure, its not going to cost me $217 either way.
I'll update here after I get the address corrected and confirm my price after. I figure I'll give it a day in their system to get to stick and then update the address.
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Just wanted to check back in and confirm that I did call and update the address for shipping and everything is right on track, price is set at $119.
Now just hoping we do get ours before the 18th but if not, so what, this was a great deal.
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I had this same intention. I called Wirefly and they do NOT let you use another line's upgrade for your own (idk why thats what he said). You would have to swap the upgradeable line with yours like others have said. Part of the reason is because their policy is to activate it themselves (I asked them if they could hold off on the activation, the guy said no) so its running by the time it gets in your hands
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This doesn't entirely make sense. If you're upgrading, that would mean your existing device stops functioning when they activate the new one. This is obviously not acceptable. I'm quite confident you actually have to call in and activate it once you receive the device. THEN your old device stops functioning. Now if you're buying a new line of service then it may arrive activated (though past purchases from amazon for tmobile did require activation AFTER receipt of device).
ymmv.
Wirefly has a ad on its front Page saying free activation wheb adding a line or doing a new activation.
Food for thought to make it a even better deal...
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Ok, I have an upgrade available on an extra line that is used, but rarely used. Pretty much when the kids go spend the night somewhere I send that phone with them.
I don't want to upgrade that device, it never gets used and I don't want to waste an upgrade on a feature phone.
Sprints online support said that I could order the phone with that upgrade and activate it on whatever line I wanted too.
I called Best Buy earlier today, as I have several gift cards I'd like to go ahead and burn on this. But the guy there said the phone had to be activated on the line the upgrade is for. I was planning on picking it up tomorrow morning, but I don't want to spend cash on it, would rather blow the gift cards.
Anyone know if BestBuy Can/'t use an upgrade for a different line, and activate it on my line? I'm hoping the guy I talked to was just a moron.
Just activate it on the line and go home and have Sprint switch the numbers.
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I do this all the time and yes they always had to activate it on the line that is eligible then u can switch it to whatever line u want after that
BAAAHHH!!!!
I'm too damn lazy for this.
Kcarpenter said:
BAAAHHH!!!!
I'm too damn lazy for this.
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You have over 3k post, you obviously root phones and now you're to lazy to make a number switch, which only takes a few minutes.
Whats more crazy is you couldn't figure out you could do this on your own?
You can do it online too.
I did this with mine. Asked the guy not to turn it on to activate in best buy because I was in a hurry. Got home and had sprint move esn to my number so the phone on the lone I upgraded wouldn't be deactivated. Sprint did it and I turned it on and it updated profile with my phone number data.
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shook187 said:
You have over 3k post, you obviously root phones and now you're to lazy to make a number switch, which only takes a few minutes.
Whats more crazy is you couldn't figure out you could do this on your own?
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Yeah, ya see way back in the hero days, we did a whole lot of bull ****ting. 99% of those posts are useless.
shook187 said:
You have over 3k post, you obviously root phones and now you're to lazy to make a number switch, which only takes a few minutes.
Whats more crazy is you couldn't figure out you could do this on your own?
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I agree. I did this as well, took sprint all of 20 minutes to swap the lines on the phones and all is well.
Have done this at both the BB and local sprint store on a number of occasions with no problem. HOWEVER, be warned that you can no longer to this with an "Airave" line even if it is showing up on the computer as eligible for an upgrade.
Sprint apparently figured this one out and put and end to it according to my local Sprint guy.