Wiping a phone number - Revision history

Ugrynks at 07:01, 20 August 2018

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	<sup>*</sup>Many [[LTE ~~devices~~]] can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.		<sup>*</sup>Many [[LTE ]]devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.

Ugrynks at 06:58, 20 August 2018

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	# Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*		# Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed<sup>*</sup>
	# Go to the dial pad or phone app		# Go to the dial pad or phone app
	# Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect		# Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect
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	*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.		<sup>*</sup>Many [[LTE devices]] can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.

Ugrynks at 07:29, 19 August 2018

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	# Confirm the reset		# Confirm the reset
	# Allow the device to restart and go through the activation process		# Allow the device to restart and go through the activation process
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	*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.		*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.

Ugrynks at 15:28, 18 August 2018

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	A carrier reset is almost always necessary if you're activating a device that's had a different phone number on it before. This reset sends your device's new information to the network so that you can get service. It can also be useful to run this reset if you're having trouble getting voice, text or data.		A carrier reset is almost always necessary if you're activating a device that's had a different phone number on it before. This reset sends your device's new information to the network so that you can get service. It can also be useful to run this reset if you're having trouble getting voice, text or data.
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	Before you start		Before you start
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	In most cases, you'll need your device's unique Master Subsidy Lock code ([[MSL]]) so it's good to have that handy before you start. You can ~~find the~~ MSL ~~in the Detail section of your device's settings in your Ting account online~~. If your device doesn't prompt you for an MSL when you're running this reset, don't worry--it just means that it's not needed.		In most cases, you'll need your device's unique ''Master Subsidy Lock code'' ([[MSL code\|MSL]]) so it's good to have that handy before you start. You can use Z3X to bypass MSL to be able to modify any setting. If your device doesn't prompt you for an MSL when you're running this reset, don't worry--it just means that it's not needed.
			<br>

			Android devices<br>

	~~Android devices~~		# Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*
	Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*		# Go to the dial pad or phone app
	Go to the dial pad or phone app		# Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect
	Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect		# When prompted, enter your MSL
	When prompted, enter your MSL		# Confirm the reset
	Confirm the reset		# Allow the device to restart and go through the activation process
	Allow the device to restart and go through the activation process		# <br>
	~~Certain Android devices (such as many HTC devices) have slightly different steps to do the same thing:~~

	Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*
	~~Go to the dial pad or phone app~~
	~~Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect~~
	~~Press the menu button or tap the menu icon on the top right hand corner~~
	~~Select Reset~~
	~~Enter your MSL~~
	~~Allow device to restart and go through the activation process~~
	*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.		*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.

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2018-08-18T13:11:38Z

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<big>'''Wiping the phone number from your CDMA device (Carrier Reset)'''</big>
<br>

A carrier reset is almost always necessary if you're activating a device that's had a different phone number on it before. This reset sends your device's new information to the network so that you can get service. It can also be useful to run this reset if you're having trouble getting voice, text or data.
'''Bold text'''<br>

Before you start
<br>

In most cases, you'll need your device's unique Master Subsidy Lock code ([[MSL]]) so it's good to have that handy before you start. You can find the MSL in the Detail section of your device's settings in your Ting account online. If your device doesn't prompt you for an MSL when you're running this reset, don't worry--it just means that it's not needed.

Android devices
Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*
Go to the dial pad or phone app
Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect
When prompted, enter your MSL
Confirm the reset
Allow the device to restart and go through the activation process
Certain Android devices (such as many HTC devices) have slightly different steps to do the same thing:

Disable Wi-Fi and enable data if needed*
Go to the dial pad or phone app
Enter # # 72786 # - do not tap the call icon or try to connect
Press the menu button or tap the menu icon on the top right hand corner
Select Reset
Enter your MSL
Allow device to restart and go through the activation process
*Many LTE devices can perform a carrier reset over a Wi-Fi connection, but if it doesn't work for you, then go ahead and follow step one before trying your carrier reset again.

Wiping a phone number - Revision history

Ugrynks at 07:01, 20 August 2018

Ugrynks at 06:58, 20 August 2018

Ugrynks at 07:29, 19 August 2018

Ugrynks at 15:28, 18 August 2018

Ugrynks: Created page with "'''Wiping the phone number from your CDMA device (Carrier Reset)''' A carrier reset is almost always necessary if you're activating a device that's had a diff..."

Ugrynks: Created page with "'''Wiping the phone number from your CDMA device (Carrier Reset)'''
A carrier reset is almost always necessary if you're activating a device that's had a diff..."