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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A23 5G UW.

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy A23 5G UW.

For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.

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

Start

To continue, select (check) the following then tap

Agree

(lower-right):

Review the info before continuing.

Tap

Agree to all (optional)

to select all.

I agree to the Terms and Conditions, including the Arbitration Agreement.

Must be selected to continue.

I agree to the Privacy Policy.

Must be selected to continue.

I agree to the sending of diagnostic data.

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.

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 '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 '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

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (e.g., Location info, Apps info) on Switch 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 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info then tap

Tap

Skip

to change permissions after setup is complete.

From the 'Samsung account' screen, sign into your existing account or create a new Samsung account, then tap

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 Switch on

or off

then tap

Agree

From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Open My Verizon

to set up the My Verizon app.

Tap

Done

to exit the Setup Wizard and set up later.