Bring Your Own Windows Phone to Cricket: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

How to Bring Your Own Windows Phone to Cricket

Hey there, Cricket users! If you’ve got a Windows phone that you want to bring to Cricket, you’re in luck! We’re here to guide you through the process step by step. With Cricket, keeping your device is easy peasy, and you’ll be enjoying our amazing coverage in no time.

Device Requirements for Cricket

Before you get started, make sure your Windows phone meets these essential requirements:

  • Your Windows phone must be unlocked. If it isn’t, it’s time to reach out to the original carrier for that unlock code.
  • Check if your Windows phone is compatible with the Cricket network by going here.
  • Your device needs a SIM card slot that can accept a Cricket SIM card.

Configuring Your Windows Phone for Cricket

Once you’ve confirmed that your device meets the requirements, it’s time to set it up! You’ll need to manually enter the Cricket settings for data and MMS, but don’t sweat it – it’s a breeze if you follow these easy steps:

  1. From your main menu, swipe left to access your applications.
  2. Tap on Settings.
  3. Tap Cellular + SIM or just Cellular.
  4. Tap SIM Settings.
  5. Now, tap add Internet APN (or you may need to edit Internet APN if you’ve previously set one up).
  6. Add the following settings:
    • APN: (leave blank for now, you’ll fill this in next)
  7. Next, tap add MMS APN (or edit MMS APN) and enter the following details:
    • Name: Internet
    • APN: Endo
    • MMSC: http://mmsc.aiowireless.net
    • MMS Proxy: proxy.aiowireless.net
    • Multimedia Message Port: 80
    • MCC: 310
    • MNC: 150
    • APN Type: default,mms,fota,hipri,supl
    • APN Protocol: IPv4
    • APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
    • Turn APN On/Off: ON
  8. Don’t stress about any extra settings that aren’t listed. Just focus on the essentials!
  9. Finally, press the Save icon to store your changes, and restart your device.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully entered the Cricket settings on your Windows phone.

Need More Help with Cricket?

If you’re running into issues or have more questions about bringing your Windows phone to Cricket, don’t hesitate to check out their support page. You can also find helpful articles like Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Compatibility and others related to devices and activation.

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