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How can i activate my sprint phone

Mar 8, 2005 2:17AM PST

Hello and good day to everyone. O have a sprint samsung phone that i received from my sisters boyfriend. i was activated and they were using it but he turned it off because he ow a hundred and seventy seven dollars on it. now i cant get in touch with him to get him to turn it back own so can someone please tell me how to turn it own in my name without his last 4 digit ssn. Is it even possible that I can turn it on with my info and not his. please help cuz i really need the phone for school and other purposes. Thank you verry much

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(NT) (NT) Why don't u call or go to a Sprint store? They can help
Mar 8, 2005 3:08AM PST
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Cant i do it on line
Mar 8, 2005 3:23AM PST

Cant i do it on line. or if i do that wouldnt they ask me for the other persons info. i just didnt want to do that and had to go through with all of that. i though i could probably do it on line or something rather than going through all that trouble

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You have to call them
Mar 8, 2005 3:44AM PST

Give them the serial number to make sure you can activate it. You have to make sure the phone is not illegal or stolen or something. If all is clear they you get your own number and you may register it in your name. However, I doubt if they will do it without some kind of security deposit. Try them.

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Activating
Mar 10, 2005 2:58AM PST

You should be able to activate once you give your own information. His info will nolonger matter unless it is indeed a stolen phone. So, make sure that it was not called in stolen.