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Where do I find my number?

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Go to settings, scroll all the way down to "about phone" and it will be located there.

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Instructions say to put a SIM card in the phone. Do I have to buy one, or should it be with my new phone?

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Usually, TracFone devices have SIM cards preinstalled in the phone and automatically activate when you first turn on your phone.

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My phone has been activated but won't turn on. What should I do?

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Call the Tracfone company (number on website) and talk to the customer service. They will ensure you have the phone activated the correct way.

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I bought a prepaid phone, and I don't want to activate it until December. Can I wait that long, or do I have to activate within a certain matter of time?

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You should be able to wait to activate it. Check with the provider to be sure, though.

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How do I start the activation process again or pickup where I left off?

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Call TracFone or go to their website and request to reactivate.

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I just bought a new TracFone - how can I keep my old number from my old TracFone?

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Whoever sets up the TracFone, such as if you purchased the phone at WalMart, they should be able to help you transfer the number. Don't close out your old phone line with that number before transferring. Depending on the phone, you might be able to just transfer the SIM card.

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How do I silence or turn off my phone?

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Hold the power button until a setting pop ups for off, silence, and airplane mode.

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How do I take a picture with my phone?

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There should be an app that has a camera on it. Use it and you should be able to take a picture. It's as simple as pushing a button on your phone once you opened the app.

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How do I stop my phone from talking?

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Go to Settings, then Accessibility, then Talk Back. If that is on, switch it off.

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How do I change my voicemail message?

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It depends on your phone type. If you can't find your answer here, you'll have to talk to Tracfone's online support service.

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How do I get the remaining data and expiration date to show on the home screen?

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Depending on your phone model, you need to download the TracFone app, then you'll be able to see that info. On the old phones, like an original TracFone, it was just there on the screen, but with the newer ones you have to download the app. You can also check your balance on TracFone's website or text "balance" to 611611.

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