Getting Started
Set Up Your Phone
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Note
: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on.
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory
settings without your permission. See
Factory Reset Protection
for more information.
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Enter your email
– Enter your Gmail address and password and tap
Accept
to agree
to the terms of service and privacy policy and sign in to your current Google Account.
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Or create a new account
– Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google
Account. There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email
address (Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup
email address and recovery question), an option to join , and an option to enable
purchases from the Google Play store app. Tap
Next
between each screen.
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Set up payment info
– Select billing options for purchases made through Google Play.
Select
Remind me later
to skip this step.
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Get your apps & data
– If you are using a Google Account you had set up on a previous
Android™ device, you can choose to use that device's backup information to restore
backed-up apps, data, system settings, Wi-Fi passwords, etc., from the previous device
to your new phone. Tap
Set up as a new device
to skip this step.
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Personalize your phone
– If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap
Next
. This
information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps.
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Set up email
– Set up an email account.
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Google services
– Select your Google location and service options and then tap
Next
.
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Samsung account
– Enter your email account and password to sign in to your current
Samsung account, or tap
Create account
to set up a new Samsung account.
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Date & time
– Adjust the date and time, if necessary.
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Smart Switch
– Transfer content from your old device to this device.
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Easy mode
– Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy
mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience
3. Tap
Finish
. Your setup is now complete. Follow the prompts to learn about basic tap menu
navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps screen or through Settings.
Note
: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download
apps from Google Play™, you must link your phone to a Google Account.