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Pixel 4a 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:09:03.6

Pixel 4a 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Pixel 4a 5G UW.
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.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM 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 Google logo appears then release.
    Google screen power button
  3. Select the appropriate language option then tap
    Get started
    .
    Select language
  4. From the 'Connect to Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Wi-Fi network after setup is complete.
    Wi-Fi
  5. From the 'Phone activation' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
    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
  6. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select one of the following:
    • Next
    • Don't copy
      If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    Copy data
  7. From the 'Sign in' screen, enter a Google™ (Gmail™) email address then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to add your Google account after setup is complete.
  8. From the 'Who will be using this device' screen, select the desired option then tap
    Next
    .
    Selected when dot appears.
    • I will be using this device
    • My child will be using this device
    Select the phone user screen
  9. From the 'Welcome' screen, review the Google Terms of Service, Google Play Terms of Service, and Google Privacy Policy then tap
    I agree
    .
    Google Welcome
  10. From the 'Google services' screen, select the desired options then tap
    Accept
    .
    Google services
  11. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select the desired option then tap
    I accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  12. From the 'Additional legal terms' screen, review the Google Terms of Service, Google Device Arbitration Agreement and Google Privacy Policy then tap
    I accept
    .
    legal terms
  13. From the 'Set screen lock' screen, enter a PIN code then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up a screen lock after setup is complete.
    screen lock
  14. From the 'Continue setup?' screen, tap
    Continue
     to fully set up and personalize your device.
    Tap
    Leave & get reminder
     to finish later.
    Continue setup screen
  15. From the 'Hey Google' screen, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Hey Google
  16. From the 'Access your Assistant without unlocking your device' screen, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  17. From the 'Anything else' screen, set up additional items or tap
    No thanks
    .
    Anything else screen
  18. From the 'Stay up to date' screen, tap
    Yes, I'm in
    .
    Tap
    No thanks
     to skip this step.
    Stay up to date
  19. From the 'Save battery with Dark theme' screen, select 'Dark' or 'Light' then tap
    Next
    .
    Continue setup screen
  20. From the 'Swipe to navigate' screen, tap
    Try it
    .
    If you don't want to learn gestures to go Home, go back, and switch apps, tap
    Skip
    .
    Swipe to Navigate
  21. From the 'All Set!' screen, swipe up from the bottom of the phone to go to the Home screen.
    Device set up completed screen