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Bring Your Own Phone
TO BYOP MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS COMPATIBLE AND UNLOCKED
Tired of carriers pushing new phones on you? With Mint Mobile, you can bring your own phone and still get our top deals. Just make sure your phone's compatible and unlocked and you're good to go.
PHONE COMPATIBILITY
Check your phone compatibility below to make sure it’s 5G • 4G LTE and VoLTE friendly.
Quick check by brand and model
OR
Best results by IMEI number
1. Enter *#06# on your phone’s dial pad. Some carriers don’t allow you to access (Verizon)
OR2. Check in the settings:
• Android: Go to Settings > About device > Status
• iPhone: Go to Settings > General > About
Unlocked vs. Locked Phones
An unlocked cell phone isn't tied to a specific carrier's network and works with more than one service provider. It's also likely paid off.
How to unlock a phone
You'll likely need to call your current carrier and ask for a “network unlock” to have your phone unlocked. (Big Wireless always makes things harder than they need to be). Most often a phone call, a visit to their webpage or one of their retail stores is required to start the unlocking process.
When can I unlock my phone?
For most providers, fully paid-off phones can be unlocked within a year. If you're still making phone payments, your device will stay locked to your current carrier. Once it's paid off though, you can contact your provider to unlock it for you.
How to check if your phone is unlocked
Go into your iPhone’s Settings
Select “General”
Select “About”
Scroll down to “Carrier Lock” and see what it says
“No SIM restrictions” means your phone is unlocked, while “SIM locked” means… well, you get it.
Open Settings on your Android phone
Go to “Connections” (or “Network & Connections,” depending on your device)
Select “Network Operators” to check if multiple networks are available.
• If you see multiple networks, your phone is likely unlocked.
• If not, proceed to the next step.
Scroll down to “More Connection Settings” and tap “Network Unlock”
Here, you'll see whether your phone is locked to a specific carrier or unlocked.
• If your phone is locked, you may see an option to request an unlock, depending on your carrier’s policies.
Instructions may vary by make and model, so these steps may be slightly different depending on your specific device. For the most accuracy, call your carrier to confirm your phone is unlocked
READY TO BYOP?
If your device is compatible and unlocked, congrats. Now it's time to get you into a plan.
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