Today’s article will be all about the iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk, by which we refer to iPhone 7 Plus that are available directly at Straight Talk or an unlocked iPhone 7 Plus which is purchased elsewhere and then used with the Straight Talk service based on their Bring/Keep Your Own Phone (BYOP or KYOP) option.
As we go through the article, you will be provided with answers that will help you gain knowledge and understanding regarding the iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk. Thus, you will be able to determine whether purchasing or otherwise obtaining an iPhone 7 Plus is a good idea and whether you can use it with Straight Talk services, which are one of the most popular and most affordable prepaid wireless services in the USA. Since Straight Talk shares networks with America’s four best carriers, it provides great coverage, which is one of its main advantages.
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Is Straight Talk Compatible With iPhone 7 Plus?
Generally speaking, iPhone 7 Plus is fully compatible with Straight Talk. However, you should know that the best and most complete compatibility is assured for the iPhone 7 Plus, which is directly provided by the Straight Talk.
If you were to decide to explore the Straight Talk’s BYOP options, then you need to go through their compatibility check process first. This is a good option for you if you already have an unlocked iPhone 7 Plus or would like to purchase it or obtain it elsewhere and then use it with a Straight Talk SIM card. To check compatibility, visit the Straight Talk official website, hover over the ‘shop’ item in the main top menu, and then click the ‘Buy SIM cards or Bring Your Own Phone’ option. Then click the ‘CHECK NOW’ button under the ‘CHECK COMPATIBILITY’ column and follow the instructions.
How Do I Activate My iPhone 7 Plus With Straight Talk?
Whether you decide to purchase an iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk based model or bring an unlocked iPhone 7 Plus and use it with Straight Talk via their KYOP option, you will need to activate it once you receive the SIM activation kit.
NOTE: If you are making the purchase locally in person, then the activation process can be completed by the Straight Talk representative. However, if you order your package online, you will need to complete the activation process by yourself.
Whether you have purchased an iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk or somewhere else and have just obtained the Straight Talk SIM kit, you need to visit their official website. Once on the home page, click the ‘ACTIVATE’ item in the top menu bar.
Once on the next page click the ‘ACTIVATE’ button inside the ‘Straight Talk Phone’ box if you have purchased an iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk. However, if you are activating an unlocked iPhone 7 Plus purchased elsewhere, click the ‘ACTIVATE’ button inside the ‘Bring Your Own Phone or Tablet’ box.
In the case of the iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk, you will get to enter the phone’s IMEI on the next page. Simply follow the on-site instructions and complete the process.
In the case of the BYOP option, you will be asked if you already have a SIM kit or not on the next page. Assuming that you have it, click that option (if you don’t have a SIM kit yet, click the ‘SELECT’ button under the ‘I DON’T HAVE A SIM CARD OR I NEED HELP’ section). On the following step, you will get to enter your SIM card number. Follow the on-site instructions and complete the process.
iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk
NOTE: Straight Talk currently offers iPhone 7 Plus only in 32GB option. If you would like to get an iPhone 7 Plus with 128GB or even with 256GB storage, you will need to explore other sellers and then use Straight Talk’s BYOP option. The iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk is available in new or refurbished condition.
iPhone 7 Plus Features:
The iPhone 7 Plus features an all-new (at the time of release) 12 MP camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture, which is great for low-light photos. It is also able to capture 4K video. The iPhone 7 Plus’s camera also comes with optical image stabilization. This iPhone packs a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with a wide color range and 3D Touch function. It is powered by the A10 Fusion chip, which provides up to 2x faster performance than iPhone 6. The iPhone 7 Plus comes with the Touch ID a faster LTE. It also offered the longest battery life in an iPhone at the time of release. The iPhone 7 Plus also offers an immersive stereo sound, and splash and water resistance.
The iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk is available in Rose Gold, Gold, and Black colors. For the Silver, Jet Black, and Red models, you will need to look at some other sellers.
iPhone 7 Plus Specification:
- Phone release date: September 16, 2016
- Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches)
- Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
- Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM
- IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
- Display: 5.5 inches Retina IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, 16:9 ratio (~401 PPI density)
- Operating System (OS): iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 13.6
- Chipset: Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
- CPU: Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
- GPU: PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)
- Storage: 32GB/128GB/256GB
- RAM: 3GB
- Camera:
- Main Dual camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3″, PDAF, OIS & 12 MP, f/2.8, 56mm (telephoto), 1/3.6″, AF, 2x optical zoom; Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR; 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps video
- Single front selfie camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard), Face detection, HDR, 1080p@30fps video
- No 3.5mm jack, no radio
- Connectivity:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
- NFC
- Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery (11.1 Wh); up to 384 hours standby, up to 21 hours talk time
iPhone 7 Plus Advantages:
+ Very good water resistance
+ Dual “zoom” cameras
+ Fast processor – faster on all performance measures than its predecessors
+ Better battery life than all its predecessors
+ Bright & beautiful screen
+ Dual speakers
+ Copious memory and storage
iPhone 7 Plus Disadvantages:
– Many of the “groundbreaking” features have been on Android phones for a while
– Relatively low resolution for a 5.5-inch display
– No headphone jack and there aren’t a lot of Lightning-compatible headphones yet
– Iterative design
– Jet Black model scratches easily
– Not all models are compatible with all carriers
– Largely unchanged design (compared to its predecessors)
Straight Talk Plans for the iPhone 7 Plus
NOTE: iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk can be used with all of their plans.
- Unlimited Nationwide: $35/mo. ($34/mo. with Auto-Refill):
- 30 Days
- No Contract
- Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text
- Unlimited Data with the first 5GB at high speeds, then at 2G*
- *At 2G speeds, the functionality of some data applications such as streaming video or audio may be affected. Please refer always to the latest Terms and Conditions of Service at StraightTalk.com
- Unlimited Nationwide: $45/mo. ($44/mo. with Auto-Refill):
- 30 Days
- No Contract
- Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text
- Unlimited Data with the first 25GB at high speeds, then at 2G*
- *At 2G speeds, the functionality of some data applications such as streaming video or audio may be affected. Please refer always to the latest Terms and Conditions of Service at StraightTalk.com
- *Eligible with purchase of qualifying device
- Additional discounts: $130 for 3 months, $255 for 6 months, $495 for 1year
- Unlimited Nationwide: $55/mo. ($50/mo. for 3 months with Auto-Refill):
- 30 Days
- No Contract
- Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text
- Unlimited Data
- 10GB Hotspot data (not authorized with AT&T compatible SIMs). Text HOTSPOT to 611611 to check compatibility
- Video typically streams at DVD quality
- At 60 GB, Straight Talk reserves the right to review your account for usage in violation of Straight Talk’s terms and conditions
- Unlimited International: $60/mo. ($59/mo. with Auto-Refill):
- 30 Days
- No Contract
- Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text
- Unlimited Data with the first 25GB at high speeds, then at 2G*
- Unlimited Talk, Text, and Picture Messages† plus Unlimited International Calling**
- Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile to Mexico, China, Canada, and India phone numbers
- Call up to 15 unique destination numbers per service month
- 400 bonus minutes to call Claro Guatemala phone numbers
- *At 2G speeds, the functionality of some data applications such as streaming video or audio may be affected. Please refer always to the latest Terms and Conditions of Service at StraightTalk.com
- Basic: $30/mo. (50% more data with Auto-Refill)
- 30 Days
- No Contract
- Unlimited Nationwide Text
- 1500 Minutes for Nationwide calls
- 100MB of data for data-capable phones
How Can I Get an iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk with No credit?
The iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk can be purchased without a credit check. They have three payment options:
- One time payment
- 15 monthly payments – for those that have average payment history (no credit check)
- 24 monthly payments – for those that have excellent payment history (no credit check)
Can I Get a Free iPhone 7 Plus from Straight Talk?
Unfortunately, iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk is not available for free. However, Straight Talk does offer highly discounted deals; you can save $150 on a new iPhone 7 Plus and $160 on a reconditioned one.
Where Can I buy iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk?
The best place to buy an iPhone 7 Plus Straight Talk is obviously the Straight Talk online store(https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/shop). However, there are other places, both online and locally.
The most reliable places are:
- Walmart – you can shop online or in local stores
- Amazon – make sure to check the reviews and ratings
- Best Buy – you can shop online or in local stores
- eBay – the least reliable of the listed places herein, as such, make sure to pay extra attention to ratings and reviews
iPhone 7 Plus User Guide
In this section, we will provide you with the most important things that you should do initially as you activate your iPhone 7 Plus.
- Install iTunes – makes sure to install iTunes on your computer. This will enable you to manage many settings for your iPhone as you plug it to the computer. It will read your data, enable you to add or remove music, videos, apps, photos, and more from your iPhone 7 Plus.
- Create Apple ID – To join Apple’s ecosystem, you need to create Apple ID. It will allow you to download and buy apps from App Store, purchase music, movies at iTunes, subscribe to Apple music, access the support website that Apple offers, and much more. Apple ID will also enable you to use iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and other awesome functions available on iPhones. Apple ID is a free account so make sure to create one.
- Activate your iPhone 7 Plus – The above two steps can both mainly be done on a computer, while this one refers 100% to your phone. As with any wireless provider, Straight Talk is no different, you need to activate your phone (as we described above). However, in addition to activation with the carrier, you need to activate your iPhone with iTunes. Here are the exact steps:
- Insert your SIM card into the designated SIM card slot
- Connect the iPhone to your computer using the data cable.
- Open iTunes.
- Click the “Continue” button in the iTunes window.
- Click the “Activate” button to complete the iPhone 7 activation process.
- Turn on iPhone 7 Plus – by holding down the power/sleep button in the top right corner. Once turned on, begin the activation (on-board) process.
- Set up – this process will take about 5 minutes or so. You can activate your iPhone in two ways, either with a Wi-Fi connection or with iTunes and Apple ID. Either way, you choose, make sure to follow the on-screen instructions.
- Sync the iPhone 7 Plus – connect your iPhone with the computer to perform the sync in the iTunes
- Exploring the Unique Features – many features require some exploring, including 3D Touch
- iCloud Configuration – iCloud is very precious as it will back up all your data, as such make sure to configure it properly and get enough storage for your needs.
- Find My iPhone Set Up – We hope you will not need this feature as it would most likely mean that you’ve lost your iPhone, though it is smart to set it up by going to iCloud.com on a web browser on the Mac or any PC.
- Set Up and Use Touch ID – for extra security
- Medical ID Set-Up – can provide important personal health-related information in the event of an emergency
- Back up Your Old Phone – if you have previously used an iPhone you can easily restore data to your new iPhone 7 Plus (next step) but you must first create back up on your old device
- Restore from Backup to New iPhone 7 Plus – tell your iPhone you want to restore to an iTunes backup
- Transfer Data from Old Phone to iPhone – if you are transferring from iPhone using iCloud, iTunes or iPhone data transfer. If you are transferring from Android, use the phone to phone transfer.
- Trade-in the old iPhone for the new iPhone 7 Plus – always check trade-in options
- Erase the Data of Old iPhone – if you are trading-in or donating your old phone, make sure to erase your data
- Get familiar with built–in apps
- Replace the iPhone Built-in Apps – you can replace built-in apps
- Get new apps – the App Store is where you can find any app you need
FAQs
What is the cheapest iPhone to buy?
Currently, the cheapest iPhone that still makes sense to buy is iPhone 6. Older iPhones will be simply too slow.
How much is an iPhone 7 Plus with Straight Talk?
$249.99 if paid in a one-time payment.
Is the iPhone 7 Plus still a good phone?
Yes, iPhone 7 Plus is still a powerful smartphone.
How long will an iPhone 7 Plus last?
This is had to determine, but you can easily use the iPhone for many years. Thought, this greatly depends on your care of the phone.
Which is better, iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 8?
iPhone 8 is newer and as such slightly faster, however, iPhone 7 Plus is larger and as such a better choice for those who want a larger display.
Does iPhone 7 Plus have a headphone jack?
No.
Is iPhone 7 Plus really waterproof?
Yes. It is IP67 dust/water resistant (certified up to 1m for 30 mins). This does not mean it is designed for swimming or intentional in-water or underwater use.
Is the iPhone 7 Plus’s battery life good?
Yes, iPhone 7 Plus has very solid battery life.
Are iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 the same size?
No. iPhone 7 Plus is a 5.5 –inch phone, while iPhone 8 is a 4.7-inch phone.
Does iPhone 7 Plus have a face ID?
No. Face ID first appeared in iPhone X.
How do you use normal headphones on iPhone 7 Plus?
You need to use Lightning to 3.5mm adapter.
Does the iPhone 7 Plus have wireless charging?
No. However, there are accessories you can use to charge your iPhone 7 Plus wirelessly.
Does the iPhone 7 Plus have fast charging?
iPhone 7 Plus has no official support for USB-C fast charging.
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