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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:05:23.236

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Z Flip4.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device before 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 the
    Start icon
    .
    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 onscreen 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 '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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. From the 'Who will be using this device?' screen, select one of the following and then select
    Next
    .
    • I will be using this device
    • My child will be using this device
  10. From the 'Google Terms of Service' screen tap
    I agree
    .
    Terms of service
  11. From the 'Google Services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon then tap
    Accept
    :
    • Back up to Google Drive
    • Use location
    • Allow scanning
    • Send usage and diagnostic data
    Google Services
  12. 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
  13. From the 'Hey Google' screen, tap
    I agree
     to set up Voice Match.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Voice Match
  14. From the ‘Access your Assistant without unlocking your device’ screen, setup Google Assistant, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Access your Assistant
  15. From the 'Taking care of your phone' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Tap next
  16. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, turn the following on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  17. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the info then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  18. From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to change permissions after the setup is complete.
    Digital Secure
  19. 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
  20. From the 'Samsung Services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options on or off then tap
    Agree
    .
    Samsung Services
  21. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Done
    .
    Setup Wizard is complete