How to Activate a Republic Wireless 1.0 or 2.0 Phone on an Existing Number

Objective

• To activate a 1.0 or 2.0 phone on an existing phone number

Environment

• Republic Wireless 1.0 and 2.0 phones

Procedure

1. Connect to a WiFi Network
2. Open the app drawer on your phone
3. Tap the app/icon that says Republic 
4. Tap ACTIVATE NOW
5. Tap I HAVE AN EXISTING ACCOUNT
6. Enter the Email and Password associated with your Republic Wireless account
7. Tap the number you wish to move the phone to
   • NOTE: "Replace" is correct for keeping your phone number; you'll be replacing the phone that's currently using the phone number 
8. Tap your choice of plan
9. If applicable, enter coupon code 
10. Tap SUBMIT ACTIVATION if everything looks right 
11. Tap CONTINUE STARTUP
12. If activating on a cellular plan, you’ll receive a notification that cell configuration is required > Tap UPDATE NOW 
    • Note: If you don’t see this notification, restart your phone and the notification should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.

Additional Notes

• If you're activating as a new number on an existing account, see How to Activate a New Number on an Existing Account with a 1.0 or 2.0 Phone
• If you're activating on a new account, see How to Activate a Republic Wireless 1.0 or 2.0 Phone on a New Account