Activate on your phone
:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap
Activate
to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support
for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service
at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Tip
: Do not press the
Power/Lock Key
while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock
Key
cancels the activation process.
Note
: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit
sprint.com/support
.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note
: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
account.
Note
: During or after setup, you may see a
Connections Optimizer
notice. Read the notice and tap
I
Agree
to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi.
To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
More
networks
>
Mobile networks
>
Connections optimizer
and uncheck the box. See
Connections
Optimizer
for details.
1. From the Welcome screen, select a language (if prompted) and tap
START
to get started.
To skip any section, tap
NEXT
or
SKIP
.
Note
: On the Welcome screen, there may also be an
Accessibility
button. If you are visually impaired or
hard of hearing, tap
ACCESSIBILITY
to change the accessibility settings.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Wi-Fi
: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a
Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection
to the wireless network.
EULA & Diagnostic Data
: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap the
checkbox to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not
agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. If you consent to provide diagnostic and
usage data to Samsung, tap
Yes
, or tap
No thanks
.
Tap & Go
: Quickly copy any Google Accounts, backed up apps and data from your existing
Android device. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Get Started
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