/r/Sprint

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As of April 1st, 2020, Sprint is now part of T-Mobile! Welcome to the Sprint subreddit where we discuss news, user feedback, phone updates, tips and tricks, technical advice, and Customer Care experiences.

As of April 1, 2020, Sprint is a T-Mobile company. This Subreddit is an unofficial discussion forum.


Subreddit Rules

  1. Don't be a dick. Do not post any profanity, personal attacks or derogatory/degrading comments.

  2. Do not post personal information!

  3. Follow Reddiquette when posting.

  4. This is not a rant or troll space. Posts that are purely negative and/or do not promote further conversation will be removed.

  5. Conversations about violating Sprint's Terms and Conditions are not allowed (including tethering/hotspot without the requisite plan add-ons).

  6. All "Speed Test" posts go in the Monthly Sticky Thread.

  7. Do not impersonate a Sprint or other related employee. Anyone doing this will be banned. If you identify or represent yourself as an employee in a post or comment, you must request flair via the Verified Flair Request Form.

  8. If you are submitting an article link, you must use the article title or very close to it. Minor adjustments for grammar, spelling, etc. are allowed. Please do not post teaser or clickbait-style titles for your text posts.

  9. Do not post Referral requests here. They will be removed.

  10. Do not post SWAC requests, SWAC codes or SWAC-associated email addresses here. They will be removed and you will be subject to a ban. Do not send PM's to Verified Employees asking for SWAC. This will also subject you to a ban. We're serious about this. If you're a VERIFIED Sprint employee and you want to offer YOUR OWN information then you are allowed to do so. Just keep the actual info to a private message please.


Verified Employee/S4GRU Flair Request

There is a dedicated subreddit for Sprint employees to discuss things not customer-facing at /r/sprintemployees. We encourage any verified employee to message the mods there to request access. They have a separate moderation team than we do.


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4

Looking for an employee shirt

So I know this is a stretch but I figure it can't hurt to ask:

I worked for Sprint a million years ago, I fell and shattered my arm in multiple places, the shirt I was wearing at the time happened to be a Sprint shirt and I recently lost it moving across country.

The reason it's important is because it was so painful to take my sling off to get in the shower, I would just sponge bath with my good arm for 3 months, but the back of that Sprint shirt always said #gettingbettereveryday (which we clearly were not), but it was a fun little part of my life and I would like to have that shirt back if anybody is willing to part with one, I'll take anything from medium to extra large and give you whatever you think is fair, and I'll pay shipping of course.

I just got such a kick out of random strangers on the street or in the grocery store stopping me and being like, "Gettin better everyday buddy!"

3 Comments
2025/02/04
00:07 UTC

15

What were your guys Sprint stories and what did you do after the merger?

Just a bit bored and I want to see what people did in the past with Sprint and how it worked for y’all, and how did things go after the merger. If you want me to tell me mine just ask and I’ll add it to the comments!

26 Comments
2025/02/03
02:22 UTC

4

Was LTE 3G?

I know this is a weird question (especially for Sprint but I didn't know where to put this haha) but the original LTE if i'm correct was a 3G thing, so does that mean when they say 4G LTE do they mean 3G?????

19 Comments
2025/02/02
16:19 UTC

13

Paul is back at Verizon

Now that Sprint doesn't exist anymore, Paul Marcarelli is back at Verizon. https://www.lightreading.com/satellite/verizon-s-can-you-hear-me-now-guy-returns-for-satellites

9 Comments
2025/01/31
23:53 UTC

0

T-Mobile scam

So TMobile will sell you a phone tell you it's available to go on your sprint advantage until you try to activate it so far 7 hrs trying and over 50 pings against my credit card

12 Comments
2025/01/30
01:12 UTC

12

iPhone 15PM got into the Starlink Beta!

This was a pleasant surprise after last week getting a message saying they were prioritizing “newer” phones. For anyone wondering it’s on Sprints Unlimited v4 Premium and the phone was purchased in full at Apple.

8 Comments
2025/01/28
23:23 UTC

3

Sprint phone but has all the Verizon apps and when sprint card is inserted it says its not from Verizon? Does anyone know what this is about?

Title mostly explains it, I am trying to use a Sprint Locked Samsung A11, and its apparently running Verizon software.

2 Comments
2025/01/17
23:53 UTC

40

Sprint and T-Mobile Sim Card back in 2021

I found this in my drawer today and it was unactivated still that's what I found cool about this

10 Comments
2025/01/13
21:50 UTC

5

SWAC + KICKSTARTER LINE?

Does anyone have a SWAC Line & Kickstarter line on their account?

T Force tried adding it and getting an error:

Conflicting SOCs for features and that these feature/ add-ons must be removed before adding this plan.

48 Comments
2025/01/11
20:43 UTC

3

$15 Kick Start Plan

Anyone have the SOC for this? Had the line a while back.

22 Comments
2025/01/10
14:31 UTC

39

Got a new phone recently (OnePlus 13) that graphic looks familiar

13 Comments
2025/01/09
16:58 UTC

8

SWAC question, is it a magenta plan?

This pops up when I try to upgrade. Does it mean my SWAC plan qualifies for at least $300 discount with trade in or am I wasting my time ?

18 Comments
2025/01/01
12:53 UTC

13

Sprint grandfathered - up to 6 lines anytime unlimited talk, text, data for $100 for 1st 2 lines and $20 per additional line

Included hotspot, Hulu plus (no commercials) and there wasn’t any of that data limiting. If you use too much we slow you down… it was UNLIMITED. It included $5 credit off each line autopay discount, music unlimited, I’m pretty sure I have the contract.NOW THEY ARE TRYING TO CHARGE $60x3 for some charge and there are no plans even close to this one. They have been overcharging for months and I can’t figure out where they get their numbers. As I understand it, they cannot force you into a new contract. Am I misled? Has anyone fought with them and won? I noticed a class action law suit against them and they definitely owe me a ton of money.

6 Comments
2024/12/27
13:57 UTC

6

Locked older iPhone SE

I bought a phone outright more than 10 years ago that turns out it seems to be locked to Sprint, I'd like to make it not locked to sprint and use it again as one of my medical devices. I don't recall why it was locked to begin with as I do remember buying it in a Walmart in Van Nuys, Calif with cash and NO payment plan, but maybe I got a special price or something. I pulled out the Sprint sim card thinking that's what it's locked to but now get a message that says it "may" be carrier locked.

Anyway to remedy this so it's not locked so I can add a sim card from my current carrier or if it will take a e-sim card so it's on my carrier and I can use it for my diabetes medical?

Thanks

It's this one:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/112005

Model A1723

17 Comments
2024/12/20
03:02 UTC

12

Sprint’s 5G Era

T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint did indeed bring significant enhancements to their 5G network, especially with Sprint's mid-band spectrum (n41). I’m curious on what Sprint’s n41 was like.

  1. How many MHz of n41 did Sprint use?

  2. What were the CA combos for their 5G?

  3. How was the range on their 5G? Was it dense and reliable?

  4. If Sprint somehow lived to this year, how do you think their 5G network would compare to AT&T & Verizon? T-Mobile wouldn’t have the n41 spectrum to be as good.

  5. Was it possible for Sprint to activate n41 on all of their 8T8R sites, instead of upgrading each site with Massive MIMO?

20 Comments
2024/12/03
02:00 UTC

1

Can you still get your past sprint phone records or am I out of luck ? Do they email you your phone records with the bill if you used an email?

I probably already know the answer to this but thought I’d ask anyway.

10 Comments
2024/11/29
02:29 UTC

0

Financed bypass screen

Looking for a method on galaxy s10

8 Comments
2024/11/28
23:30 UTC

13

Anyone remember this website, surprised it's still there. https://www.ppcgeeks.com/

12 Comments
2024/11/25
13:23 UTC

20

FYI: Old plans eligible for Pixel 9 promos

Seems like they don't do this often, but the older Sprint plans seem to be eligible for the Pixel 9 promos by either trading in a phone or setting up a new line, not sure how many former Sprint users still hang out here, but seems pretty newsworthy because pretty much every other promo requires a newer plan...

Edit:

Promotion details from the base Pixel 9, for those who are curious (available here: https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/google-pixel-9):

On Us with trade.

Via 24 monthly bill credits when you trade in an eligible device on most plans.

How to get this offer:

Purchase a Google Pixel 9 on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase; plus $35 device connection charge.

Have or switch to an eligible rate plan.

Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Get up to $800 off:

Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note 20 Ultra S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S24, Z Fold, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5

Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro,13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max,15, 15 Plus

OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G

Google Pixel: 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro, Fold

Moto: razr+ 2023

Get up to $400 off:

Samsung Galaxy: S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S7 edge duo, S8, S8+, S8 Active, A32, A32 5G, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A71, A71 5G, A21, A23, A14 5G, A15 5G, Note8

Apple iPhone: 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE 2nd Gen, SE 3rd Gen

OnePlus: 7T, 7T Pro, 7T Pro McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8 5G, 8 Pro 5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G

Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a

LG: Velvet, V60 ThinQ

Moto: razr 5G, Edge2021, Edge 5G 2022, razr 40

New lines receive up to $800 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $800 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and we will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact us. Bill credits end if you pay off device early. For well-qualified customers.

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $799.99 – Google Pixel 9 128GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service & trade-in (e.g., Save $800: Google Pixel 8 / Save $400: Google Pixel 4) required.  Available on web only. $35 device connection charge due at sale. Up to $800 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

P943

Smartphone Trade ID240577

Edit 2:

This seems to work for me, and the $35 DCC fee is waived now, pretty much a no brainer for anyone on an older plan, and I kinda doubt we'll see another promo that the older plans qualify for in to next while...

41 Comments
2024/11/22
06:30 UTC

27

Sprint Pokemon Go stickers from 2016

I got these back when I was getting a galaxy S7 in 2016

4 Comments
2024/11/21
21:44 UTC

0

Does Swac work on any of these ?

What is the Tmobile counterpart to swac that gets the same deals. I cannot remember because I didn’t think I would ever upgrade

6 Comments
2024/11/21
09:56 UTC

2

Upgrade deals for advantage plan

I forget which Tmobile plan has the same deals as advantage plan, thinking of upgrading from a 12 to a 16, battery life has been absolutely terrible and it’s like $100-$150+ to get replaced. Any information or ideas are welcome. I don’t think I qualify for any of these.

13 Comments
2024/11/17
12:41 UTC

6

Add a line to Advantage Unlimited?

Is there any way to add a second line to the Advantage Unlimited account? I logged into then website but when I go to manage my plan and my only option is to switch to a new plan.

11 Comments
2024/11/16
23:55 UTC

5

What is replacement for Sprint's "iPhone Forever" feature code: "T-Mobile iPhone Upgrade Program" OR "Yearly Upgrade" OR something else?

When with Sprint, I had the "iPhone Forever" feature code added to my SWAC lines (2x) in connection with iPhone 13 Pro purchase. By the time I came over to TMobile, I had started using Google Pixel phones, so I did not pay much attention to whether that "iPhone Forever" feature code came over, and how it came over.

Now that I am interested in going back to iPhone 16, I looked at the history of my account features, and I saw that each of my 2x lines had the "T-Mobile iPhone Upgrade Program" feature code added to it. But, I read elsewhere on this subreddit that Sprint's "iPhone Forever" feature code came over as a T-Mobile "Yearly Upgrade" feature code.

So, a couple of questions:

  1. What is the TMobile equivalent of Sprint's "iPhone Forever" feature code: "T-Mobile iPhone Upgrade Program" feature code, "Yearly Upgrade" feature code, or something else?

  2. What is included in the "T-Mobile iPhone Upgrade Program" feature code? And, is the "T-Mobile iPhone Upgrade Program" feature code better value than the "Yearly Upgrade" feature code?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

10 Comments
2024/11/13
01:43 UTC

0

Emerald Hill zone

13 Comments
2024/11/12
20:56 UTC

8

I owe “Sprint” 800$

Why do I have to pay this it’s with a collection agency from when u was a teenager and they don’t even exist anymore I’m with t mobile I’ve been a loyal customer

45 Comments
2024/11/07
08:48 UTC

0

2x lines of former SWAC; Is free 3rd line still available (and, if so, how)?

Former Sprint SWAC here. I currently have 2x lines of SWACPMCM (Magenta Complete Code for former Sprint SWAC Advantage Premium plan). I am interested in a free 3rd line without plan change.

I tried to get the free 3rd line under the 2023BYODP1 promo at end of Jun 2023, and after back and forth over 3 months with Executive Escalations, they could not get the promo discount to stick, so I ended that effort in Sep 2023.

I read in a recent post (see recent SERO to SWAC Conversion thread, found here ) that getting a free 3rd line was still possible to do. Is free 3rd line still possible/available? And, if so, given the upcoming Mar/Apr 2025 deadline to add new SWACPMCM lines, how would I go about doing this?

Though not my preferred approach, I am open to cancelling my second line, waiting 90 days, and then doing a BOGO (if that is an available option).

Thanks in advance for any information/guidance.

Edit 1: Added link to cited "recent post"

5 Comments
2024/11/05
17:57 UTC

3

Adding new lines under old Sprint plans

I remember reading something, not sure if in here or r/tmobile, that there is a cut off date when tmobile won't allow any new lines to be created on the old sprint plans. Does anyone remember when that date is supposed to be?

23 Comments
2024/11/02
18:45 UTC

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