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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:12:37.936

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A71 5G UW
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
     (upper-right edge) until the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW screen appears then release.
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    Start
    .
    Let's Go screen
  4. To continue, select (check) the following then tap
    Agree
     (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)
    Terms and Conditions screen
  5. Ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then 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
  6. Select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi screen
  7. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    To skip the step, tap
    Don't copy
    .
    If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  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 Terms of Service' screen tap
    I agree
    .
    Terms of service
  10. Tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
     (lower-right).
    Google Services
  11. Select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a screen lock or set up face or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
    Protect your Phone screen
  12. From the 'Hey Google' screen, tap
    I agree
     to set up Voice Match.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Voice Match
  13. From the ‘Access your Assistant without unlocking your device’ screen, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Access your Assistant
  14. Tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (e.g., Location info, Apps info) on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  15. Review the info then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  16. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step and set up Digital Secure later.
    Digital Secure
  17. Sign into your existing account or create a new Samsung account.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
    Samsung account setup
  18. From the 'Samsung services' screen, select the desired options to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon then tap
    Agree
    .
    Samsung Permissions
  19. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Open My Verizon
    to set up the My Verizon app.
    Tap
    Done
     to exit the Setup Wizard and set up the My Verizon app later.
    Setup Wizard is complete