Unlocking a phone means removing the carrier lock that prevents it from being used with other carriers. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as wanting to switch to a cheaper carrier, traveling abroad, or selling your phone.
How to unlock a Sprint phone
Sprint offers two ways to unlock your phone:
- Self-service: You can unlock your Sprint phone online or through the My Sprint app if it meets the following requirements:
- It is a Sprint-branded phone.
- It is fully paid off or leased.
- It has been active on the Sprint network for at least 50 days.
- It does not have any outstanding balances or fraud claims.
- Customer service: You can also contact Sprint customer service to request an unlock.
To unlock your Sprint phone online, go to the Sprint website and sign in to your account. Then, go to the Devices page and select the phone you want to unlock. Click on the Unlock button and follow the instructions.
To unlock your Sprint phone through the My Sprint app, open the app and tap on the Menu button (three lines in the upper-left corner). Then, tap on Account and Devices. Select the phone you want to unlock and tap on Unlock. Follow the instructions to complete the unlock process.
If your Sprint phone does not meet the requirements for self-service unlocking, you can contact Sprint customer service at 1-888-211-4727.
How to unlock a Boost Mobile phone
Boost Mobile offers two ways to unlock your phone:
- Self-service: You can unlock your Boost Mobile phone online if it meets the following requirements:
- It is a Boost Mobile-branded phone.
- It is fully paid off.
- It has been active on the Boost Mobile network for at least 12 months.
- It does not have any outstanding balances or fraud claims.
- Customer service: You can also contact Boost Mobile customer service to request an unlock.
To unlock your Boost Mobile phone online, go to the Boost Mobile website and sign in to your account. Then, go to the My Devices page and select the phone you want to unlock. Click on the Unlock button and follow the instructions.
If your Boost Mobile phone does not meet the requirements for self-service unlocking, you can contact Boost Mobile customer service at 1-833-50-BOOST (833-502-6678).
How to use an unlocked phone
Once your phone is unlocked, you can use it with any carrier that uses the same network technology as your phone. To switch carriers, simply insert a SIM card from the new carrier into your phone.
Important things to keep in mind
- Unlocking your phone may void the warranty.
- Unlocking your phone may not work on all phones.
- Unlocking your phone may not work if it is still under contract.
- If you unlock your phone and then try to return it to the carrier, you may be charged a fee.
Conclusion
Unlocking your Sprint or Boost Mobile USA phone is a relatively easy process. By following the instructions above, you can unlock your phone and use it with any carrier that uses the same network technology.
