To turn on your Jitterbug Flip phone, open the flip phone to reveal the keypad. Then press and hold the On/Off button in the upper right corner of the keypad until the Jitterbug logo appears on the inside display.
How to turn on your Jitterbug Flip phone
When you hear a dial tone, the phone is ready to use. If there is no connection, a “No Service” message appears on the outside display and no dial tone is heard.
Step 1: Open the phone and locate the On/Off button
The crucial first step is opening the flip phone. The power button is the red power/end key on the front of the phone. This is the only button used to power on the device.
Step 2: Press and hold the On/Off button
Press and hold the On/Off button until the phone turns on. The visual cue that the phone is powering on is the Jitterbug logo appearing on the inside display. Listen for a dial tone, which indicates the phone is ready, or look for a “No Service” message on the outside display if there is no connection.
First-time setup on the Jitterbug Flip2
For the Jitterbug Flip2, there is a critical warning: do not turn on the phone before being instructed to do so during activation, because the device may fail to activate. Phones bought from GreatCall or firstSTREET may already be activated, while phones bought from Rite-Aid, Sears, or Walmart are not yet activated and must be activated before setup. Once activated, turning on the phone completes setup automatically. The process is complete when you see “Phone was set up successfully!” on the display. If activation fails, power off and start again from the beginning.
What to do if your Jitterbug Flip won't turn on
If your Jitterbug Flip phone does not turn on, first ensure the battery is charged and properly inserted. If the phone does not turn on, check if the battery is properly inserted. Then try pressing and holding the On/Off button again. If it still does not turn on, connect the phone to a power source using the provided charger and wait a few minutes before retrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you turn on a Jitterbug Flip?
Does the phone set up automatically?
On the Jitterbug Flip2, yes. After activation, the phone will automatically complete setup when turned on, and may restart a few times during the process.
What if it says “No Service”?
A “No Service” message on the outside display means the phone has no cellular connection. No dial tone will be heard. This is normal if the phone has not been activated yet or is in an area without coverage.
How do you turn off a Jitterbug Flip phone?
Press and hold the On/Off button until the power-off prompt appears on the screen, then confirm the shutdown to conserve battery life.
What should I know about using basic flip phones?
If you are using basic flip phones like the Jitterbug, the power-on process is the same: open the phone and press and hold the On/Off button until the logo appears. No complicated menus or app steps are needed.
