Do you have to tap to activate or is it instant on?
222332
Here are the instructions from the manual. "Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1,2,3,4) will be displayed, and the display will flash."
1976720
Yes. You can activate it anytime. I had one that I kept for six months before I activated it.
1414010
No, you don't have to activate it to use features other than calling. It will prompt for activation the first time it's turned on but this can be bypassed.
553349
No. Takes 10-15 minutes. You log into Tracfone, use the information provided with the phone and activate it. It's just about instantly active after you do that.
146902
You need press and hold button in order to turn it on. it does not drain your battery.
33182
Yes you need it for the activation at the beginning. Afterwards you can also play offline if you want to.
1414011
Yes u have to activate it but its pretty easy to do. Just go online to virginmobileusa.com and go to switch phones. From there u answer the questions they ask and then ur done
1589853
Yeah, there's a button to activate and deactivate. I honestly cannot tell the difference be it on, or off.
2105512
Normally it turns on automatically when you approach the vehicle. Sometime I have to touch the "on" button; or use the I-Phone settings to connect. But most times it automatically connects.
1546730
To activate your phone its really simple just follow the instructions that come with the phone in the box. If you have any problems beyond that then just call boost to activate it but, it's super easy so you shouldn't have to.
1044530
i bought the same one and was able to activate it with the contract, but you can imply do it online and skip the visit to the store if you prefer
122737
Hi, I bought one of these a few months ago. Yes you need to activate it after you revive it. Then I believe the month starts then.
1085075
I don't think it's "instant", but within a minute I would guess. I have not tried it.
417788
You have to turn it on, then push the "shock" button. Very small chance of going off in your pocket. I haven't had any issues. However, I have found that it needs to be charged a lot more often then the directions say.
1087098
You have to activate in on Straight Talk website. It is pretty quick to do 5-10 minutes tops
1881710
I find that you have to hold the button a loooonnnnggggg time to get these phones turned on or off. I have accidentally dialed the phone way too many times. Just hold the button and be patient. As the others said, the bluetooth is "pairing." The flashing should stop after that is finished.
1741647
I can't answer that definitively, but I have definitely left mine on for a couple of days at a time. But literally there is only one button, and then a volume dial. It should be simple enough to say "push this button to turn it on".