Section 2: my account, Create your account and pick your plan, Activating your device – Samsung SPH-M840MBAVMU User Manual
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Section 2: My Account
Before using your device, you must activate your 
service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your 
phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a 
sticker inside the battery compartment. 
Create your Account and Pick
your Plan
1. From your computer, visit
lick Activate.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next,
then enter your ZIP code and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number
(MEID) printed on a sticker inside the
battery compartment.
4. Follow the instructions to choose your plan
and select a payment method.
Activating Your Device
After setting up your account on
simply turn your device on.
Your device is designed to activate automatically.
If you are swapping from another Virgin Mobile 
device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old 
device before swapping the serial number 
(MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on 
the new device and the programming 
information will be pushed to your device 
automatically. 
You can also start the activation process 
manually. 
� From the Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings ➔ System Update ➔ Update
Profile.
Note: Do not press the Power/Lock Key during
activation. Pressing the Power/Lock Key 
cancels the activation process. 
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