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moto g play - 2023 - Activate / Set Up Device

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moto g play - 2023 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your moto g play - 2023.
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.
  • Depending on the options selected, some steps may appear in a different order.
  1. Ensure a SIM card is inserted into the device prior to powering on.
    Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed SIM card.
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     until the moto logo appears then release.
    Power button
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    START
    .
    Start Screen
  4. If presented with 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.
    Activation screen
  5. From the 'Connect to Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Connect to Wi-Fi
  6. From the 'Privacy & software updates' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept & continue
    .
    Motorola privacy
  7. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select one of the following:
    • Next
    • Don't Copy
      If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    Copy data
  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
  9. From the 'Google services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
     (may require scrolling to the bottom).
    Google services
  10. From the 'Set a PIN' screen, enter lock code then tap
    Next
    .
    If desired, tap
    Screen lock options
     to select alternate screen lock options (e.g., Pattern, Password, etc.).
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up a screen lock after setup is complete.
    Screen lock
  11. From the 'Continue setup' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
    Continue Setup
  12. From the 'Access your Assistant with Hey Google' screen, tap
    I agree
     to set up Google Assistant.
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up later.
    Google assistant
  13. From the 'Access your Assistant without unlocking your device' screen, tap
    I agree
     to allow the Assistant from the lock screen.
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up later.
    Voice Match
  14. From the 'Anything else?' screen, tap an option or tap
    No thanks
     to skip.
    Additional apps
  15. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon services
  16. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the Terms and Conditions then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after the setup is complete.
    Verizon Cloud
  17. From the 'Let's stay in touch' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Next
    .
    Motorola permissions
  18. From the 'Ready to Go!' screen, tap
    Got it
     to complete the setup.
    Ready to go