How do I perform a Network Reset to activate my phone?

To activate the phone you brought to Hello Mobile, please follow the steps below in the order shown.

Please only perform the steps that apply to your device.

• GSM smartphone: Customer information stored on a removable SIM Card that may be used in other compatible GSM devices.

STEP 1 – RESET YOUR NETWORK (iPhone Only):

iPhone Network Reset (Manually):

*Resetting your network settings will NOT result in any loss of information from your phone.

1. Go to Settings > General and scroll down and tap Reset, then tap Network Reset Settings.
2. If prompted, enter your iPhone password and confirm the reset.
3. Wait for the phone to complete the reset process.

*If unsuccessful, please use the automatic Network Reset instructions (CDMA phone only).

STEP 2 – MANUAL NETWORK SELECTION (iPhone Only):

iPhone Manual Network Selection

1. From the home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Cellular and select Network Selection.
3. Slide the automatic slider to the OFF position to start scanning for networks.
4. Select T-Mobile.

iPhone Check Carrier Settings Update (Manual)

1. Make sure your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
2. Tap Settings> General> About. If an update is available, you’ll see an option to update your Carrier Settings.
3. To see the Carrier settings version on your device, tap Settings> General> About > Carrier.
4. If you inserted a new SIM Card into your iPhone, you’ll need to download the Carrier settings for your new carrier.

Note: If your phone fails to connect after completing these steps and downloading the My Mobile Account App, give us a call at 1 (888) 95-HELLO, and we’ll be happy to help you.

STEP 1 – RESET YOUR NETWORK (Android Only):

 *Resetting your network settings will NOT result in any loss of information from your phone.

Step 1 – 

1. Go to Settings> Backup and Reset/General Management> Reset Network Settings > Reset.
2. If prompted, enter your password and confirm the reset.
3. Wait for the phone to complete the reset process.

Step 2 – 

1. First, go to Settings> Mobile Dataand ensure that Mobile Data is enabled. (This will vary depending on your Android phone. You may find it under Mobile Networks, Data Usage, or More)
2. Tap the switch OFF and then back ON. The color should change to Green.
3. Next, go to Settings > System Updates, then tap Update Profile and wait for the process to complete.
4. Tap YES to any updates if prompted. Your phone will now restart.

Android Network Reset (Automatically)

For GSM Phones Only

1. Go to Settings > Mobile Network > Preferred Network Type and select GSM or LTE. (If none of these options are present, select Automatic or Home)
2. Go to Settings> Connections> Networks Operators and select T-Mobile/ GSM or 313-100.
3. Turn the phone OFFand then back ON.
4. Go to Settings> Connections> Networks Operators > Select T-Mobile/ GSM or 313-100.

Note: If your phone fails to connect after following these steps and downloading the My Mobile Account App, give us a call at 1 (888) 95-HELLO. We’ll be happy to help you.