Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

: June 7, 2024
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Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

Most popular phones are compatible with Fi. To use Fi with your phone, first follow the best practices below.

If you’re new to Fi, sign up at fi.google.com/signup.
You can order a free SIM card during the sign up process, or purchase one at an authorized retailer.
If you purchased a SIM card at a retail location, during sign up, you can select Bring your own phone. After you confirm that your phone is compatible with Fi, under the “We’ll send a free SIM” section, select Don’t need a new SIM.
To get started, download the Google Fi app on your new phone at fi.google.com/app.

Learn about phones you can use with Fi with a step-by-step guide.

Supported phone models

Only unlocked devices can be used with Google Fi. If you purchased your phone through Google Fi or the Google Store, your device is unlocked.

If you aren’t sure if your phone is unlocked, you can contact your current carrier or the place where you purchased your phone. Make sure you don’t owe any payments on your device. Your carrier might also have other requirements to unlock your device.

At a minimum, all Android models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.
All iPhone and iPad models must run iOS 12 or higher.

Designed for Fi phones are sold by Google Fi or the Google Store and give you the full Fi experience. Other phones listed as follows are Compatible with Fi.

Designed for Fi models

You have full Fi functionality on these devices:

Calls, texts, and data on multiple major mobile 4G LTE networks or 5G on T-Mobile’s network
- Pixel 4a and up connect to the Sprint network in a data-only mode when using DSDS (Fi Dual Sim).
- Samsung phones designed for Fi don’t support Sprint’s network.
Automatic connection to 2 million secure Wi-Fi hotspots
- Samsung phones designed for Fi will be able to automatically switch among millions of secure Wi-Fi connections in the coming months.
International roaming
An even more secure connection with Fi VPN

Designed for Fi models

Pixel 3 and up (North American versions)
Pixel 2 (North American and rest of world versions)
Pixel 2 XL (North American and rest of world versions)
Pixel Model G-2PW4100 (North American version)
Pixel XL Model G-2PW2100 (North American version)
Android One Moto X4 (North American versions)
LG G7 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
LG V35 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Moto G6 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Moto G7 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Moto G Play (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Moto G Power (2020 and 2021) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Moto G Stylus (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Motorola One 5G Ace (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
Nexus 5X Model LGH790 (North American version)
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (North American unlocked versions sold by retailers)
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (North American unlocked version)
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G (North American unlocked versions)
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G (North American unlocked versions)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G (North American unlocked versions)

Apple models compatible with Fi

With Fi, your Apple device has calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming. You aren’t able to make calls or text over Wi- Fi, use visual voicemail, or use data hotspots outside the US.

Texting will work with some additional setup, but iMessage works right away.

iPhone 12 series
iPhone 11
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
iPhone 6S and 6S Plus
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
iPhone 5S
iPhone SE

All phones must run iOS 12 or higher.

Samsung models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. To send texts over Wi-Fi, download Messages and make it your default text message app.

Galaxy S Series

S10, S10+, and S10 E
S9 & S9+
S8, S8+, and S8 Active
S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active
S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and S6 Active

Galaxy Note Series

Note 9
Note 8

Samsung J Series

J7 (2018 and 2017)
J3 (2018 and 2017)

All models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.

LG models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi- Fi.

LG V Series

V20
V30
V30S
V35 ThinQ (carrier editions)
V40

LG G Series

G7 ThinQ (carrier editions)
G6
G7 One (Android One)

LG Stylo Series

Stylo 4
Stylo 3

LG Budget Devices

X Venture
X Charge
X Power
K20 Plus and K30
Aristo 2 and Aristo 2 Plus

All models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.

Motorola models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi- Fi.

Moto Z Series

Z3 and Z3 Play
Z2, Z2 Play, and Z2 Force
Moto Z

Moto G

Moto G Power & Moto G Stylus (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
G7
G7 Power
G7 Plus and G7 Play
G6 Plus and G6 Play
G5S & G5S+ (with Android O or higher)
G5 & G5 Plus (with Android O or higher)
G4 & G4 Plus (with Android O or higher)

Moto E Series

E5, E5 Plus, and E5 Play
E4
E4 Plus

Moto One (Android One)

Motorola One
Motorola One Power

All models must run Android 8.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.

Huawei models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi- Fi.

Honor Series

Honor 8

Mate Series

Mate 10 Pro
Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro and 20 Lite

P Series

P20 and P20 Pro

All models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.

OnePlus models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi- Fi.

OnePlus 6T
OnePlus 6
OnePlus 5T
OnePlus 5
OnePlus 3T*
OnePlus 3*

All models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4.

Other models compatible with Fi

You’ll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile’s network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi- Fi.

Nokia (Android One)

Nokia 8 Sirocco (Android One)
Nokia 7.1 (Android One)

Essential

Essential PH-1

Red

Red Hydrogen One

Xiaomi

Mi A2 Lite

All models must run Android 7.0 and have LTE bands 2 and 4. Phones not listed here might work but Fi hasn’t tested these devices.

Unsupported models

Google Fi does not work with the following phone models:

Pixel 2 (Telstra version)
Pixel 2 XL (Telstra version)
Pixel Model G-2PW4200 (Rest of world version)
Pixel XL Model G-2PW2200 (Rest of world version)
Nexus 5X Model LGH791 and LGH791F (Rest of world versions)
Nexus 6P Model H1512 (Rest of world version)
Nexus 6 Model XT1100 (Rest of world version)
Nexus 6P Model H1511 (North American version)
Nexus 6 Model XT1103 (North American version)

These models are not compatible with or designed for Google Fi because they don’t support CDMA, a radio technology required for Fi.

5G models

5G is the next generation of mobile network technology that provides a faster, more stable connection with less lag. For example, with a 5G-compatible phone, you can download a high-res, full-length movie on your phone in minutes* or stream 4K videos with fewer interruptions.

Fi’s 5G network runs on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network. To get more details on 5G coverage where you live, enter your address or zip code in the Fi coverage map.

*5G service not available in all areas. 5G service, speed, and performance depend on many factors including, but not limited to, carrier network capabilities, device configuration and capabilities, network traffic, location, signal strength and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For info on Fi speeds, see our Broadband Disclosure.

Supported 5G models

Phones designed for Fi

Motorola One 5G Ace
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G

Phones compatible with T-Mobile’s 5G network work with Fi’s 5G network. Fi doesn’t currently support 5G coverage for the iPhone 12 series. Fi’s 4G network does support the iPhone 12 series.

Once you sign up for Google Fi

Make sure your phone is running the system version mentioned above. Learn how to check your Android version number and download software updates.
Insert your Fi SIM card. If you have a Pixel 2 and up, you don’t need a SIM card.
To activate your service and transfer your number to Google Fi, download the Fi app.