How to Activate Nexus 5X on Sprint with Flash Wireless

If you have a Google Nexus smartphone that you want to use on the Flash Wireless S network, you’re in luck! Flash Wireless makes it easy to use your existing phone on their network. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the activation process step-by-step.

Before you get started, it’s important to note that the following steps may delete saved information on your device. Be sure to back up any information that you want to keep, such as contacts and photos, to your computer or an external hard drive before proceeding.

To begin, refer to your Flash Wireless confirmation email and locate your six-digit lock code. You may need this code to complete the activation of your phone.

Next, power on your phone and open the dialer. Press star, pound, star, pound, followed by 72786, and then press pound, star, pound, star again. Enter your lock code and touch “OK”. Your phone will restart. It should restart automatically, but if it doesn’t, manually restart your phone.

Once your phone has restarted, it should be activated and ready for use. To confirm your device activation, attempt a test call. Your voice, text messaging, and data (if applicable) will automatically begin working. However, in some cases, you may need to manually program your picture messaging settings.

For detailed instructions on how to program your picture messaging settings, visit www.flashwireless.com and access FAQs within the Tools and Resources section.

If you need assistance during any part of the activation process, visit flashwireless.com to chat with a customer care agent or call/text 888-226-2141.

Thank you for choosing Flash Wireless!