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Samsung Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23 Ultra - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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.

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.

Press and hold the

Power button

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

Select the appropriate language then tap the

Start icon

To continue, review the 'Terms and Conditions' screen then tap

Agree

From the 'Phone Activation' screen, 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.

Phone activation screen with next highlighted

From the 'Set up using another device', screen select an option.

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

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.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select the preferred option:

If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.

Don't copy

Tap

Skip

to add your Google account after setup is complete.

From the 'Who will be using this device?' screen, select one of the following and then select

I will be using this device

My child will be using this device

From the 'Google Terms of Service' screen tap

I agree

From the 'Google Services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on icon

or off

then tap

Back up to Google Drive

Use location

Allow scanning

Send usage and diagnostic data

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.

From the 'Hey Google' screen, tap

I agree

to set up Voice Match.

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

From the ‘Access your Assistant without unlocking your device’ screen, tap

I agree

to set up Google Assistant.

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, turn the following on or off then tap

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

Tap

Skip

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

From the 'Verizon Digital Secure' screen, tap

Tap

Skip

to change permissions after the setup is complete.

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.

From the 'Samsung Services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options on or off then tap

Agree

From the 'Choose your display preference', screen choose the desired option and select

From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Done