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MOTO G PLAY (2021) - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 20:08:59.192

MOTO G PLAY (2021) - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your moto g play (2021).
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. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
    until the moto logo appears then release.
    Moto Screen
  2. Select the appropriate language then tap
    START
    .
    Start Screen
  3. 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.
    Activation screen
  4. Select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
    to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Connect to Wi-Fi
  5. 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
    .
    Copy data
  6. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
    to add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Google sign in
  7. Review the Google Services info, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    (may require scrolling to the bottom).
    Google services
  8. Enter a lock code then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
    to set up a screen lock after setup is complete.
    Screen lock
  9. From the 'Continue setup?' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
    If you choose
    Leave & get reminder
    , the setup reminder appears in your notification panel to complete later.
    Continue Setup
  10. From the 'Google Assistant' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Google daily updates
  11. From the 'Voice Match' screen, tap
    I agree
    to set up Voice Match.
    Tap
    Skip
    to continue with the Setup Wizard.
    voice match
  12. From the 'Anything else?' screen, select an option or tap
    No thanks
    to finish setup.
    Additional apps
  13. Tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon services
  14. Review the Verizon Cloud message then tap
    Agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
    to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon cloud
  15. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the Terms & Conditions then tap
    Accept
    .
    Digital Secure
  16. Review the Privacy info then tap
    Accept and continue
    .
    Motorola privacy
  17. From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tap
    Got it
    to complete setup.
    Ready to go