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Samsung Galaxy A02s - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A02s.

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy A02s.

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

If activating a new phone and your previous phone can be powered on, ensure your device is backed up using one of the following recommended methods:

Verizon Cloud

Google™ Backup

Samsung Smart Switch

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

(right edge, below the Volume buttons) until the Samsung Galaxy A02s screen appears then release.

Select the appropriate language then tap

Start

To continue, select (check) the following then tap

Agree

(lower-right):

Tap

Details

to review the info before continuing.

Terms and conditions

Must be selected to continue.

Send Diagnostic data (optional)

Tap any of the switches to turn Samsung app permissions on Switch on

or off

then tap

Agree

Ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then tap

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.

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

Tap

Skip

to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap

then follow the on-screen instructions.

To skip the step, tap

Don't copy

If troubleshooting, choose the 'Don't copy' option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.

From the 'Google Sign in' screen, sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.

Tap

Skip

to add your Google account after setup is complete.

If a Google account isn't added, skip to step 11.

From the Google welcome screen, tap the appropriate link to view the Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy then tap

I agree

From the Google Services screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

(lower-right).

If necessary, swipe up to review additional services.

From the 'Protect your phone' screen, select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.

Tap

Skip

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

From the 'Access your Assistant' screen, review the info then tap 'I agree' or tap 'Skip' to opt out or set up later.

If a Google account wasn't added in step 9, skip to step 15.

Review the 'Allow Assistant on lock screen' info then tap 'I agree' or tap

Tap

Skip

to opt out or set up later.

From the Verizon Services screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (e.g., Location info, Apps info) on or off then tap

From the Verizon Cloud screen, review the info then tap

Tap

Skip

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

From the Verizon Digital Secure screen, review the info then tap 'Accept' or 'Skip' to opt out or set up later.

Tap

Skip

to opt out or set up later.

Sign into your existing Samsung account or create a new one.

Tap

Skip

to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.

From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Done