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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch) - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch).

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.

To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

until the Samsung Galaxy Tab A screen appears then release.

Select the appropriate language then tap

Start

To continue, select (check) the following then tap

(lower-right):

Tap

Details

to review the info before continuing.

Terms and conditions

Must be selected to continue.

Send Diagnostic Data (optional)

Information Linking (optional)

From the 'Tablet activation' screen, tap

If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).

If activating a new tablet on an existing phone number, ensure the old device is powered off.

From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.

Tap

Skip

to add Wi-Fi networks after the setup is complete.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap

then follow the on-screen options.

If you'd like a fresh start, tap

Don't copy

If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.

Tap

Skip

to add a Google account after the setup is complete.

To continue, review the Google Terms of Service, Google Play Terms of Service, and Google Privacy Policy then tap

I agree

From the 'Google services' screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

If necessary, tap

to review additional services.

From the 'Protect your tablet' screen, tap an option.

Tap

Skip

to add a screen lock or set up face recognition after setup is complete.

From the 'Check out what's trending with the Google Assistant' screen, tap

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

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.

From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Done