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OnePlus 8 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 18:10:28.871

OnePlus 8 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your OnePlus 8 5G UW.
To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM is inserted in 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. Press and hold the
    Power button
    until the OnePlus logo appears then release.
    Press and hold the Power button
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    Start
    .
    Select a language
  4. Review the Terms and Conditions then select any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off and tap
    AGREE
    .
    Accept Terms and Conditions
  5. From the 'Phone Activation' screen, tap
    NEXT
    .
    If prompted, enter your Verizon 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
  6. Select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
    to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi
  7. From the 'Copy apps and data' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Don't copy
    if you'd like a fresh start.
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  8. Sign in to your existing Google™ then tap 'Next' or 'Create account'.
    Tap
    Skip
    to add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Sign in to Google
  9. From the 'Google services' screen, select any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap Accept
  10. From the 'How to use fingerprint' screen, tap
    NEXT
    then follow one screen prompts.
    Tap
    Skip
    to add a fingerprint after setup is complete.
    Set up fingerprint scan
  11. From the 'Set screen lock' screen, select an option then tap
    NEXT
    .
    Tap
    Skip
    to add a screen lock or set up face recognition after setup is complete.
    Set screen lock
  12. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    ACCEPT
    .
    Review Verizon Services
  13. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tap
    NEXT
    .
    Tap
    Skip
    to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  14. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tap
    ACCEPT.
    Tap
    SKIP
    to bypass and set up later.
    Digital secure
  15. From the 'Font' screen, select an option then tap
    NEXT
    .
    Personalize your phone
  16. From the 'Setup completed' summary screen, tap
    Finish
    .
    Set up complete