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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:12:35.501

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM card 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. Press and hold the
    Power button
     (on the right edge; below Volume buttons) until the Samsung Galaxy screen appears then release.
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    Start
    .
    Let's Go screen
  4. To continue, review the 'Terms and Conditions' screen then tap
    Agree
    .
  5. From 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 screen with next highlighted
  6. From the 'Easy setup with another device' screen, select an option or tap
    Set up manually
    .
    Easy setup with another device or set up manually.
  7. From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi
  8. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select the preferred option:
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    • Next
    • Don't copy
  9. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Google sign-in screen
  10. From the 'Google Services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon then tap
    Accept
    :
    • Use location
    • Allow scanning
    • Send usage and diagnostic data
    Google Services
  11. From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tap an option.
    Tap
    Skip
     to enable a screen lock or set up face or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
    Protect your Phone screen
  12. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, turn the following on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  13. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the info then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  14. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to change permissions after the setup is complete.
    Digital Secure
  15. From the 'Sign in to your Samsung account' screen, sign in to your existing account or create a new Samsung account.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
    Samsung account setup
  16. Tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on or off then tap
    Agree
    .
    Samsung services
  17. From the 'Choose your display mode' screen, select an option then tap
    Next
    .
    Choose light or dark display mode.
  18. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Done
    .
    Setup Wizard is complete