User's Manual

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If the battery is being charged while the phone is switched on, you will notice that the
bars in the battery charge icon (visible on the home screen) show movement indicating
that the battery is being charged. After the phone is fully charged, the battery bars on the
display stop scrolling. At this point, you can disconnect the charger from the phone.
Activating Your Phone
Complete the following steps to activate your Sonim XP STRIKE IS.
 If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
 If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
 When you turn the phone on for the first time, Contacting network screen is
displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
 If required, PRL Update and Firmware Update screens are displayed. Complete the
onscreen instructions to update your phone.
 If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
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online or directly on your phone.
Activating an Existing Number using a New Phone
Complete the following steps to activate an existing phone number on your new Sonim XP
STRIKE IS.
Note: Switch OFF the old phone before you switch ON the new phone.
1. Turn on your new phone. Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
2. Select Activate to start the activation wizard.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the activation.
4. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.
Note: Do not press the Power button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power
button cancels the activation.