TCL TAB Pro 5G - Activate / Set Up Device
Here's how to quickly set up your TAB Pro 5G.
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.
- Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted in 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.
- If powered off, press and hold thePower button(top edge when held in portrait) until the TCL screen appears then release.
- Select the appropriate language then tapStart.
- To continue, review the Privacy policy and Terms of Service then tapACCEPT AND CONTINUE(lower-right).To review, tap each item then tap theBack icon
to return to the Terms and Conditions screen.
- From the Tablet Activation screen, tapNEXT.If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the on-screen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).If activating a new tablet on an existing phone number, ensure the old device is powered off.
- From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network, enter the password then tapNextto continue.If you choose not to add a network, you can add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
- From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tapNextthen follow the on-screen options.If you'd like a fresh start, tapDon't copy.If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.TapSkipto add a Google account after the setup is complete.If you choose not to add a Google account, skip to step 10.
- To continue, review the Google Terms of Service, Google Play Terms of Service, and Google Privacy Policy then tapI agree.
- From the Google Services screen, select any of the options to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept.If necessary, tapMoreto review additional services. - From the 'Unlock with fingerprint' screen, tapNextthen follow the on-screen instructions to add your fingerprint(s) and set up a screen lock method.
- From the Google Assistant screen, tapI Agreeto proceed with the voice setup process, or Skip the step.If a Google account wasn't added in step 8, skip to step 14.
- From the 'Anything else?' screen, select any of the additional options to configure or tapNo thanks.
- From the Verizon Services screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (Location info, Apps info) on or off then tapAccept.
- From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tapGOT IT!.