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Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 20:15:06.242

Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your DuraForce Ultra 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.
Always click the
Activate button
on the 'My Orders' page if a customer calls in for assistance with an activation or a failed activation.
  • Using the activation button ensures that any new features on the orders are activated.
  • Manually activating the phone using IMEI / ICCID through the service change flow must be attempted if the activation button failed to activate service.
  • For additional info, refer to the Power on Activation OST.
  • To promote a better customer experience advise the customer to set up their accounts (e.g., Gmail, email, etc.) after completing activation.
  • If Google account sign-in is required during initial setup, Android Factory Reset Protection was previously enabled on the device.
To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted in the device prior to powering on.
    5G Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.
    To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
    until 'Powered by android' appears then release.
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    START
    .
    Start Screen
  4. If presented with the 'Phone Activation' screen, tap
    NEXT
    .
    If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the on-screen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).
    If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
    Phone Activation
  5. From the 'Set Up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    If you choose 'NEXT', you can add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Connect to Wi-Fi
  6. If you'd like to restore your info from an old device, tap
    Next
    . If you'd like a fresh start, tap
    Don't copy
    .
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  7. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one, then tap
    Next
    .
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Sign in to Gmail
  8. From the 'Google services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Google Services
  9. From the 'Protect your phone' screen, select an option:
    If you choose 'Skip', you can set up fingerprint recognition , set up Face unlock or pattern, PIN, or password after setup is complete.
    1. Select the screen lock you want to use.
      Selected when a blue dot appears.
    2. Tap
      Next
      .
    3. Follow the steps for setup.
      Set up Screen Lock
  10. From the 'Check out what's trending...' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Google Assistant
  11. From the 'Teach your Assistant to...' screen, read the disclaimer then tap
    I Agree
    .
    If you choose 'Skip', you can set up voice match at anytime using the Assistant button.
    Assistant with Voice Match
  12. From the 'Anything else?' screen, tap any of the options to set up.
    Choose
    No thanks
    to continue set up.
    Additional setup options
  13. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap the
    switches
    to turn on or off then tap
    ACCEPT
    .
    Verizon Services
  14. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info, tap the
    switch
    to turn on or off then tap
    ACCEPT
    .
    If you choose 'SKIP', you can set up Digital Secure (through the app) after setup is complete.
    Digital Secure screen
  15. From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tap
    GOT IT!
    to complete setup.