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Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:50:39 GMT

I have bought a new S10 device, unlocked. My old device is a S7 Edge.

Ok put the micro SIM from S7 into S10 so the number came over as well. How can I bring my S7 back to life as a personal device as opposed to my business device S10

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Chris_B — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:02:03 GMT

@Farley2112- You just need to put a Sim card in this and that can be a pay-as-you-go or a Sim only contract so you can use that device for calls/text/data

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:46:58 GMT

But wouldn't that mean I would have to use the same number as my new S10?

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:55:16 GMT

I should have added that I put the micro sim from my S7 into my new S10. I then bought a pay as you go sim from giffgaff to put into the S7. So my S10 has the number ported over from my old S7 and the S7 itself says that the number is 'UNKNOWN'

What do I need to do in order to get a different number for my S7?

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:07:20 GMT

I have recently bought a new handset S10 to replace my S7. Both devices are unlocked and not attached to any contract. I took the micro sim out of S7 and put into my S10 and so the number moved from S7 to S10. I bought a new pay as you go sim card from giffgaff for the S7 but I want a different number for it and when I go into settings it says that the number is UNKNOWN.

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

BrendonH — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:09:09 GMT

The number in the settings page means nothing. It's a gimmick. Can you call out as normal and text?

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:25:40 GMT

No, I am not able to call out or text anyone. What does this mean?

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Katie_B — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:33:03 GMT

Hello @Farley2112-.

Your GiffGaff SIM should come with its own number.

Do you have the packaging still?

Katie

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

BrendonH — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:37:05 GMT

Well do you have credit on the GiffGaff sim? Do you pay the monthly charge? You won't be able to call/text without this.

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:38:32 GMT

Hi

The giffgaff sim only came with an activation code?

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:41:32 GMT

I only bought a giffgaff £10 sim no contract or monthly payment.

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

XRaySpeX — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:43:41 GMT

If a GG PAYG SIM is not working you consult GG. It's nowt to do with EE.

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Katie_B — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:49:44 GMT

Hi @Farley2112-.

I have just checked google and if you text NUMBER to 43430 it should provide you with your number.

Katie 🙂

Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Farley2112- — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:11:59 GMT

thanks sorted it now

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Re: Bringing an old unlocked device back to life?

Katie_B — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:09:30 GMT

That's great to hear @Farley2112-.

Have a great weekend,

Katie 🙂