Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

Set up a new device

Most popular phones are compatible with Fi. To use your own phone, follow the step-by-step guide.

1. If you’re new to Fi, sign up for Google Fi.
2. For SIM cards: 
   • When you sign up, order a free SIM card.
   • Buy a SIM card at a retail store.
   • Pixel 2 and up: Use an eSIM with phones compatible with Fi.
3. On your new phone, download the Google Fi app.
4. Sign in. Then, follow the instructions in the Fi app.

Switch to a new device

1. To check if your new device works with Fi, follow the step-by-step guide.
2. If you use a physical SIM card, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to:
   • Remove the SIM card from your current device.
   • Put the SIM card into a new device.
3. On your new device, download the Google Fi app.
4. Sign in. Then, follow the instructions in the Fi 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 5a with 5G doesn't connect to the Sprint network.
  • Pixel 4a and 5 with DSDS (Fi Dual Sim) connect to Sprint in a data-only mode.
  • These phones don't support Sprint's network:
    • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
    • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
    • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
    • Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G series
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G series
    • Samsung Galaxy S21
• 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)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

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. Your Apple device can't make calls or text over Wi-Fi. When you travel outside of the US, you can't use data hotspots.

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

• iPhone 13 series
• 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 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
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Phones compatible with T-Mobile's 5G network work with Fi's 5G network.

Tip: 5G coverage for iPhone 12 series and 13 series aren't supported on Fi. The iPhone 12 series and 13 series are supported by Fi’s 4G network.

Once you sign up for Google Fi

1. Make sure your phone is running the system version mentioned above. Learn how to check your Android version number and download software updates.

2. Insert your Fi SIM card. If you have a Pixel 2 and up, you don't need a SIM card.

3. To activate your service and transfer your number to Google Fi, download the Fi app.