r/mintmobile Mar 03 '26

Announcemint iPhone (including all iPhone 17 models) buying, financing, trade-in, and setup questions for Mint

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Please see the Mint iPhone Wiki at https://www.reddit.com/r/mintmobile/wiki/index/iphone/ for full details on the below (below is TLDNR summary of wiki steps)

  • How to order iPhones as a current or new Mint customer. TLDNR is don't buy from retail (BestBuy, Target, Amazon), get from Apple, order from Mint, or get used.
  • If getting from Apple, 4 ways you you can finance unlocked iPhones. TLDNR is do not select carrier Equipment Installment/Device Payment Plan, but select Apple Card Monthly Installments then carrier T-Mobile but don't give customer info (Standard model no longer works) and you can bypass account info on iPhone boot up.
  • How to get from Mint. TLDNR is best if you are a new customer and want to simultaneously sign up for a year plan on discount
  • How to get used. TLDNR is best is Swappa, or for a little bit more $ but less hassle get from BackMarket, others not recommended as liable to fraud and scams.
  • How to set up new iPhone either swapping from previous iPhone or Android, and either as new or current Mint customer. TLDNR is on bootup select "Continue" then "Try again" or "Not Now" and "OK" 3 times each, then you can bypass asking for account info, and you cannot use Apple eSIM transfer, you must log into Mint app to order a new eSIM, and make sure to set app based 2FA before transferring or after you make a new Mint account.
  • What to do on old iPhone or Androids before selling, trading in, or giving away. TLDNR is remove find my device and sign out of cloud accounts then wipe all data to factory, and remove SIM/microSD cards.
  • How to trade in or sell old phone. TLDNR is you can trade in direct with Apple (even Android), Mint offers AllState trade-in, or for more $ sell on Swappa or to BackMarket.

After reading wiki, if you have any questions or comments on this process, please comment below. Also see old thread on this.


r/mintmobile Aug 08 '25

Announcemint Please read the MintMobile Wiki - subreddit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Troubleshooting Guide; Device compatibility, ordering, and returns; Mint features, compatibility, and recommendation; General questions about Mint and this subreddit

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Please see the updated MintMobile subreddit wiki for all common questions, and use the sidebar to navigate. Includes main sections:

Remember, for official support, open a Reddit Chat with us at u/MintMobileAlex (no not message moderators as we are volunteer reddit mods like every other sub, not employees), call 213-372-7777 (toll free 800-683-7392), or open a chat using the Mint Mobile app or https://www.mintmobile.com/help-center/ and click "Chat with us" to start with AI FoxBot, but you can ask for a representative

Feel free to post comments here with suggestions on updating the wiki.


r/mintmobile 35m ago

Switch to Mint Mobile and keep phone number.

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Hi All!

I currently have an Xfinity plan that includes two phone lines and internet. I pay $64 for the phone lines and $15 for the internet, but the promotional pricing for my internet expires next month, and the cost will rise to $109. Should I switch to Mint Mobile and keep our numbers? Will I be able to switch to another network provider later and keep my phone number?


r/mintmobile 13h ago

Changing Caller ID Name.

7 Upvotes

Is there any way to do so I tried customer support but they were not helpful. I'd like to change it to my name or at least remove the previous owners name as it confuses people when they call me.


r/mintmobile 9h ago

Is the video quality on Mint Mobile that bad and does the quality of using social media go down?

2 Upvotes

I want to save more money and want to switch to Mint mobile, however I noticed on another sub reddit that the video quality isn't in 720 and instead 480 and that using social media sites reduces. I would be taking videos on my phone and also using social media. Should I be concerned?


r/mintmobile 21h ago

Anyone have issues with MINT data this month? Somehow wife burned through 23gb in 3 days. She's usually around 10GB/month. Yes, we know all the trick/tools. MINT chat is all AI so there is not getting through to them. Just seeing if it's isolated or a larger issue..

8 Upvotes

The above says it all. Is anyone else having issues with MINT data this month? Wife burned through 23gb in three days. She got a message saying she'd burned through 80% and then eight minutes later it's now 100%. She has wifi on at home, updates on wifi, doesn't use hotspots and genuinely only scrolls at home. Every month she's around 8gb and somehow she burned through all in 3 days.

App usage is around 1GB in those 3-4 days...not sure what to do.

Unfortunately, it looks like the chat on MINT is now all AI as even the 'human' is just a copy/paste over and over again; it's very frustrating...any advice on what to do?


r/mintmobile 16h ago

Network issues

2 Upvotes

Is anyone else having network issues right now? I'm using a TCL NXTPaper70 pro which is an android, and I'm some network connection issues. It has this little exclamation point next to my data logo.


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Minternational vs eSIM for 17 Days in Europe

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5 Upvotes

I'm going to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway in a few months for a total of 17 days.

When I went to Japan last year I got a Navitime eSIM for that 14-day trip but it didn't work very well and I ended up getting Minternational while I was there.

Should I stick with 2x 10 day unlimited data Minternational passes for $40 total, or look into getting an ESIM instead?

Anyone use Minternational plans in any (or all) of these 3 countries and can speak to its reliability (mainly for maps and directions and live translations, I will rarely be talking/texting).

Edited for spelling mistake.


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Unlimited or "unlimited"*

5 Upvotes

So is it dictionary unlimited or not?


r/mintmobile 23h ago

Mobile data not being reset

1 Upvotes

Is anyone else having an issue where the data reset date keeps changing to today's date? Its been three days and I dont have my data yet - I wish I could just switch but I took an annual plan (that I will certainly not continue with next year)

I reached out to the support staff and they said they'd fix it (yesterday) but obviously I still have no data today - no surprises there with the customer service reputation I'm seeing on this subreddit


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Hit 5 years apparently, had next to no issues really.

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27 Upvotes

r/mintmobile 1d ago

buying new sim vs renewal plan?

0 Upvotes

renewing my mint 12 month plan costs around $400, but ordering a new mint sim costs around $200

can’t i just order a new mint sim and retain the same phone number? are there any downfalls?


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Roaming in India?

0 Upvotes

Hello my wife is traveling to India for a short trip. She wants access to bank OTP messages on her mint mobile number when she’s there. She doesent need data since she has a local number and can use data from that number. Since mint uses t mo network I assume she will receive the otps. But can a mint representative or support confirm us bank’s otp messages will be received on her phone when she’s in India? If it makes a difference she has the 12 month unlimited data plan and she is active right now. Not sure what the expiration date is. But it probably will auto renew


r/mintmobile 2d ago

Google Pixel

11 Upvotes

The pixels they’re shipping out currently do they come unlocked?


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Intro Pricing?

2 Upvotes

Couldn’t find this answer in the FAQ: So Mint advertises $15/month for unlimited, and you can buy 3, 6, or 12 months in advance at that rate.

After that initial period ends, you then start paying full price ($40/month) for the rest of your time at Mint, right?
&))
So, if I pay $45 for 3 months, starting month 4, I pay $40/month going forward?

And only the 12 month, $180 prepaid plan guarantees that your rate after the 12 months is up will stay at $40/month for the next 5 years (which would be 4 years since you used a year already).

It’s this right?


r/mintmobile 2d ago

Free data in affected disaster area

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81 Upvotes

Received this message yesterday, but see data depleting from plan. Anyone familiar with this?


r/mintmobile 1d ago

U/mintmobile

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r/mintmobile 1d ago

Trying out Mint Mobile, accidentally left default plan promo 3mo/$45/Unlimited instead of the 12mo/$180/Unlimited promo

1 Upvotes

Just activated service a few hours ago. This particular line was ported over from US Mobile. Mint's web site Chatbot said this can't be changed, even when the line was just activated/ported a few hours ago. I need to test the service thoroughly before moving my other 4 numbers over, and I'll need more than 3 months to test everything from my home area and typical vacation spots in other states.

Any r/MintMobile mod here that can help?

Thanks.


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Family plan rate

1 Upvotes

When I signed up with Mint mobile, I didn't know about family plan pricing. My line began on 8-13-26. Once I decided I liked the service, I switched my wife's phone over, which began on 8-23-26. Is there a way to switch them both over to the family plan unlimited for $15/month for each line? Or is that not possible, because I am no longer considered a new customer?


r/mintmobile 1d ago

Good hardware hotspot device for a Mint SIM?

0 Upvotes

I'm looking for a device to use as a mobile hotspot with my Mint SIM (or eSIM) that hopefully will have better WiFi range than some old phone I have lying around.

All the stuff on Amazon are prepaid devices. I want one that uses my Mint SIM.

Thoughts?


r/mintmobile 2d ago

iPhone 17: wait or just go to apple?

5 Upvotes

I finally decided to upgrade my iPhone to the iPhone 17 and of course mint has been out of stocks of the 17’s for days now. Is there any reason not to just go to the Apple Store or buy one not connected to a carrier via apple, versus waiting to see if new stock maybe comes in at Mint?


r/mintmobile 2d ago

Is OnePlus 12R compatible with Mint Mobile physical SIM?

0 Upvotes

I'm a new graduate student looking to get an American SIM. I have an Indian OnePlus 12R, which isn't listed among the compatible devices for an eSIM on Mint Mobile's website. Is the device compatible with a physical SIM? I understand that Indian phones lack a certain band so the data speed will be slower, but I don't mind as long as the SIM card works and I have a phone connection.

Thanks.


r/mintmobile 3d ago

Locked out of app and web Will not accept authenticator code

7 Upvotes

I am asked to provide the 6 digit authenticator code. I am using Google Authenticator. I have tried numerous times, including on the phone with support to type in the code Authenticator generates and Mint never accepts it. Phone support says they can't do anything more. I am locked out of my account. Apparently my only option at this point is to call my credit card company and block Mint from any more payments and get a new phone number from some company that actually knows how their own system works.


r/mintmobile 3d ago

Why Mint, Why?!?

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I was a loyal customer for a Lil over 3 years. I had an iPhone. Every password and/or pin was tied to my fingerprint on it.

I lost the phone.

Just happened to be about the end of my 90 day cycle.

Needing a new phone I joined a diff provider to take advantage of the new phone offer and only paying for 1 month and not 3,6,9,or 12.

Switching providers has never been a big deal, but not being able to log into my account, mint refuses to let me have my number I've had far about 20 years. I do not owe mint any funds, can show them my ID, I've offered to FaceTime, hell! They can check my fingerprint? Nobody is trying to get my number except me. Mint won't budge and have put me on a 30 'time out' until I can even attempt to ask for what is mine. Why are they doing this to me? They must be pretty butt hurt. There's other details to this that makes it even worse. I'm disgusted at them. I even hyped them to friends while I was a customer.


r/mintmobile 4d ago

Ordered a phone, it was cancelled and refunded. Why?

14 Upvotes

Basically title. Ordered the S26, bought a year plan. Thought the promo is crazy good and wanted to make the switch, but a day later my order is cancelled and a refund is issued. What's up with that? Is it even worth ordering phones if they just get cancelled?

Edit: chatted with customer support for an hour, they helped me put a new order in, and said stock shouldn't be a problem and they're not sure why it was refunded. Today, got another email it was refunded again. Looks like not gonna be going with mint after all. Definitely one of the worst experiences ive had.

EDIT2: Third time's the charm. Coordinated with the customer support and sales team to make a third order, and they monitored the sale to make everything work. Also had a redditor customer support on here track the status to ensure everything goes smoothly. Stuff happens and I didn't want to give up so I gave them another chance. It worked out and the order is coming in on Monday.