• Each SIM Card (boostmobile.com/simcard) is compatible with specific phones. After entering your Device ID, we’ll show you the correct SIM part number to use.
• Please use care when handling the SIM Chip. Your phone may require a SIM Adapter, requiring you to pop the old chip out of the adapter and re-install the Boost Mobile SIM – boostmobile.com Activate Phone SIM.

Boost Mobile Activate New SIM Card

Steps to activate on your Android phone.

1. 1. From the home screen, tap the Phone icon.

Note: The device must be in a Boost Mobile coverage area to complete the programming and activation process. To verify Boost Mobile coverage, visit the Boost Mobile website at www.boostmobile.com/coverage.

1. 1. Dial ##72786#
   2. Tap OK

The device will power off and restart.

1. 1. Swipe to unlock the screen.
   2. Once the device restarts, the Hands Free Activation will begin automatically.

Once the activation is complete, tap OK.

1. 1. Once the PRL update is complete, tap OK.

The device will power off and restart.

1. 1. Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
   2. The phone will update the Firmware.

If an update is available, follow the prompts to install it.

Otherwise, tap OK.

1. The network settings have been reset.

Steps to activate on your Apple iPhone.

1. From the home screen, tap Phone.
2. Dial ##873283#.
3. Tap Call.
4. Tap OK to start the service update.
5. After the service update completes, tap OK.

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APN Settings

I purchased my Boost SIM Kit from www.boostmobile.com or Walmart

If you’re bringing an Android phone to Boost and purchased your Boost SIM Kit from www.boostmobile.com or Walmart, you will need to follow these steps below to update your APN settings. If you have an iPhone, your APN settings will be automatically updated. Login using boostmobile.com login

Step 1. Go to Settings (in Apps or pull-down notifications tray)

Step 2. Go to Connections, Network Connections, or Network and Internet, depending on your phone

Step 3. Select Mobile Networks and ensure Mobile Data is enable.

Step 4. Select Access Point Name or “APN” (may be in Advanced options).

Step 5. Select the plus “+” sign to add a new APN.

Step 6. Enter the following information, ignore the fields that aren’t listed here:

Name – Boost (name doesn’t matter)

APN – boost.data

MMSC – http://sprboost.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc

APN Type – default,supl,mms

APN Protocol – IPv6

APN Roaming Protocol – IPv4

APN enable/disable – Enabled

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Step 7. Select Save (you may need to select the three dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen, depending on your phone)

Step 8. Ensure the APN you created is selected on the Access Point Name screen

Step 9. Restart your phone boostmobile.com phone number

Step 10. Test your phone’s connection by making a call, sending a text and loading a web page. (Make sure you’ve disconnected from WiFi.)

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