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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:13:03.326

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Note8.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     until the Samsung Galaxy Note8 screen appears then release.
    Power button
  2. Select the appropriate language then tap the
    Start icon
    .
    Let's Go screen with emphasis on arrow
  3. To continue, select (check) the following then tap
    Next
     (lower-right):
    Review the info before continuing.
    • Terms and conditions
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Privacy Policy
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Send Diagnostic data (optional)
  4. From the 'Phone Activation' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).
    If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
    Phone activation screen with next highlighted
  5. From the 'Bring your old data for quicker setup' screen, select one of the following options then tap
    Next
     :
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    • Wireless
      Only available with Samsung Galaxy devices.
    • Cable and USB connector
      Bring data from another device (iPhone, Android, etc.).
    • Skip this for now
    Bring your old data screen
  6. From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi
  7. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Google sign-in screen
  8. From the 'Google services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Google Services screen with emphasis on accept
  9. From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tap an option.
    Tap
    Not now
     to add a screen lock or set up face , iris or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
    Protect your Phone screen
  10. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  11. From the 'Email setup' screen, select an email account type then enter your sign-in info.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add an email account after setup is complete.
    Email setup
  12. From the 'Sign in to your Samsung account' screen, sign in to your existing account or create a new Samsung account.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
    Samsung account setup
  13. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Done
    .
    Setup Wizard is complete