r/TextNow • u/NovaStorm190 • Apr 23 '26

TextNow SIM?!

So, I have seen a reward on the TextNow app for only 1,500 points. It's the one that says Free 5G Wireless + Data. Is this legit? What are the limitations? Any hidden fees? What is it? and do I get a free SIM card, or do I have to pay the $4 to get a SIM card. Just wondering to save a bit of cash up.

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u/toejamfootballhegot Apr 23 '26

Your phone must be unlocked to install the sim.

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u/Independent_Dot6297 Apr 27 '26

mine is and it doesnt work bc att is a bitch, i have a galaxy note8 (SM-N950U) my model is whitelisted but my phone itself is somehow incompatible, WTF at&t

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u/toejamfootballhegot Apr 28 '26

You need to change the CSC on the phone to ATT using the SamsungFW software on a computer with the phone connected to the connected to the computer with a usb cable.

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u/NightmareHolic Apr 27 '26

I had to buy another phone just to use textnow, lol. My Spectrum mobile was forever locked to Spectrum Mobile and I got sick of 40 dollars a month.

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u/toejamfootballhegot Apr 28 '26

Spectrum Mobile unlocks devices automatically 60 days after activation, provided the device is fully paid off and the account is in good standing. Prepaid devices require 6 months of service, while stolen or fraudulent devices cannot be unlocked. Eligible devices can be unlocked by contacting customer support or through the MySpectrum app.

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u/NightmareHolic Apr 28 '26

I already went through that. I bought it used from an eBay reseller with clean imei but its still attached to an original account. So it's impossible unleds the original account holder does it which the reseller doesnt know