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Samsung Galaxy Note10 - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:05:35.913

Samsung Galaxy Note10 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Note10 / Note10+ / Note10+ 5G.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device prior to powering on.
    To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.
    5G Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.
    5G SIM card SIM number
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     until the Samsung Galaxy Note10 screen appears then release.
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap the
    Start icon
    .
    Let's Go screen
  4. 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)
    • Information Linking (optional)
  5. 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
  6. From the 'Bring your old data for quicker setup' screen, select the preferred option 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. From the 'Google Welcome' screen, tap
    I agree
    .
    Google welcome screen
  10. From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tap an option.
    Tap
    Not now
     to add a screen lock or set up face or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
    Protect your Phone screen
  11. From the 'Google Assistant' screen, tap
    Turn on
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  12. From the 'Google services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    If necessary, tap
    More
     to review additional services.
    Google Services screen with emphasis on Accept
  13. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  14. 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  15. From the 'Security & Privacy' screen, tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  16. 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
  17. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Done
    .
    Setup Wizard is complete