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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A54 5G.

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy A54 5G.

Your Galaxy A54 5G:

will ship without a physical SIM card and is recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).

If activating using eSIM, a Wi-FI network is required.

can activate cellular service using an eSIM or physical SIM.

If performing first time (out-of-the-box) setup and a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure:

you're in a Verizon coverage area.

a 5G SIM card is inserted then select the SIM as the default cellular data number after setup is complete.

To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.

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.

Galaxy A54 5G devices don't have a pre-installed 5G SIM card and are recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card) on IMEI 2.

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.

Terms and conditions

Must be selected to continue.

Send Diagnostic data (optional)

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

This screen only appears if the device detects a physical SIM card, or if an eSIM profile was already present when the initial setup began (e.g., a factory data reset was performed but the previous eSIM wasn't deleted).

From the 'Easy setup with another device' screen, select an option or tap

Set up manually

From the 'Choose a Wi-Fi network' screen, select a network, enter the password when prompted then tap

Tap

Skip

to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.

If activating using eSIM, a Wi-Fi network is required.

From the 'Activate your phone?' screen, tap

Activate

This screen only appears if it's the intial activation for the eSIM profile.

If prompted, enter the authorization code Verizon sent to your old phone.

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

Selected when blue dot appears.

I will be using this device

My child will be using this device

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 '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 or off then tap

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

Agree

Tap

Skip

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

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

Tap

Skip

to change permissions after setup is complete.

From the 'Samsung Account' screen, sign in to your existing account or tap 'Forgot password or don't have an account?' to create an account.

To add a Samsung account after setup is complete, tap

Forgot password or don't have an account?

then tap

Set up later in Settings

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

Agree

Tap

Open My Verizon

to set up the My Verizon app.

Tap

Done

to exit the Setup Wizard and set up the My Verizon app later.