Session status messages
Session Status
Due to inactivity, your session will end in approximately 2 minutes. Extend your session by clicking OK below. Due to inactivity, your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue.

Samsung Galaxy A03s - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A03s.

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy A03s.

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

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.

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

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

Select the appropriate language then tap the

Start

To continue, select (check) the following then tap

(lower-right):

Review the info before continuing.

Tap

I have read and agree to all of the above

to select all.

Terms and conditions

Must be selected to continue.

Send Diagnostic data (optional)

Information Linking (optional)

From the 'Phone activation' screen, ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then tap

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.

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, select the preferred option:

Don't copy

If troubleshooting, choose this 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.

Review the Google Terms of Service, Google Play Terms of Service, and Google 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 '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 'Access your Assistant with Hey Google' screen, tap

I agree

to set up Google Assistant.

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

From the 'Access your Assistant without unlocking your phone' screen, tap 'I agree' or 'Skip'.

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

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 or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.

From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the info then tap

Agree

Tap

Skip

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info then tap

Tap

Skip

to change permissions after setup is complete.

From the 'Sign in to your Samsung account' screen, sign into your existing account, create a new Samsung account or select

Continue with Google

Tap

Skip

to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.

Tap

Open My Verizon

to set up the My Verizon app.

Tap

Done

to skip this step and exit the Setup Wizard.