1 - Pick a Google account you own that doesn't have a GV number linked to it (or create a new Google acct)
2 - Go to voice.google.com and log in to that Google acct. I prefer an Incognito window here to make sure I'm only engaging with the preferred account.
3 - Select a GV number... I used my home area code and perused the list of available numbers, settling on one that looked good.
4 - Select it, verify it by using a mobile or landline. (see note on this below)
5 - Really important.... set up a PIN!!! Settings > Voicemail > Enable Call to Listen > Enter a PIN
6 - Unlock the GV number so it can be ported: Settings > Account > GV Number > click UNLOCK
7 - Pay Google three bucks
8 - Wait for confirmation that the number is unlocked
Then at Mint:
- Phone # is the GV number
- Account # is also the GV number
- PIN is the PIN you set up in Step 5 above.
- If after entering your billing ZIP code you encounter an error, you can try using 94043 which has worked for others.
The important note from Step 4.... the phone you use to verify here (via text message if you're using a mobile or via a phone call if using a landline) will be DISCONNECTED from any other GV number you may be using and will be linked to the GV number you're creating here. When you finish up all of this and have successfully ported in to Mint, you'll want to go back to whatever prior GV number you have an re-link that mobile/landline back where it belongs.
Link to the phone spec from google and scroll down to the pixel 7 and pixel 7pro:
https://support.google.
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1 - Pick a Google account you own that doesn't have a GV number linked to it (or create a new Google acct)
2 - Go to voice.google.com and log in to that Google acct. I prefer an Incognito window here to make sure I'm only engaging with the preferred account.
3 - Select a GV number... I used my home area code and perused the list of available numbers, settling on one that looked good.
4 - Select it, verify it by using a mobile or landline. (see note on this below)
5 - Really important.... set up a PIN!!! Settings > Voicemail > Enable Call to Listen > Enter a PIN
6 - Unlock the GV number so it can be ported: Settings > Account > GV Number > click UNLOCK
7 - Pay Google three bucks
8 - Wait for confirmation that the number is unlocked
Then at Mint:
Phone # is the GV number
Account # is also the GV number
PIN is the PIN you set up in Step 5 above.
The important note from Step 4.... the phone you use to verify here (via text message if you're using a mobile or via a phonecall if using a landline) will be DISCONNECTED from any other GV number you may be using and will be linked to the GV number you're creating here. When you finish up all of this and have successfully ported in to Mint, you'll want to go back to whatever prior GV number you have an re-link that mobile/landline back where it belongs.
EDITED TO ADD: Added this info to thread wiki.
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If this has already been answered or clarified, I apologize. However, it looks like there are several pages of comments that have been posted, since this comment, and I haven't gotten a chance to read through them, yet. So, I just wanted to ask, before I forgot about doing so.
If you wouldn't mind replying and clarifying this, a helpful response would be appreciated.
P7p unlocked on second hand markets for same price.
Sounds like they're clearing out inventory for pixel 8 deal. I'll wait 🤞
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"3.3 Activation period. All service plans, including promotional plans and Trial Plans, must be activated within 45 days following the date of purchase. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any plan or service that is not activated within 45 days following the date of purchase."
My plan is to transfer out, wait 30+ days, then port back in.
Currently debating if I should buy this deal now, or wait till Black Friday to see if there is anything better.
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Mint unlock policy, sounds not so easy
Unlocking is hell from what I experienced with a iPhone XR that I bought through them. I had mint for over a year and assumed that my phone was auto unlocked by them, but nope. I was trying to use my phone with visible and spent 2 months on the phone and through email trying to get my phone unlocked. Furthermore, I will never buy from Mint again.
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This phone will be locked and will be hard to be unlocked.
"3.3 Activation period. All service plans, including promotional plans and Trial Plans, must be activated within 45 days following the date of purchase. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any plan or service that is not activated within 45 days following the date of purchase."
Can't directly port a LANDLINE to GV.
Has to go to mobile first then can port to GV. Will likely do that after the 12 months on Mint (T-mo).
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