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KYOCERA DuraForce PRO 3 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your DuraForce PRO 3.

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 avoid potential issues, only use the pre-installed SIM card included with your DuraForce PRO 3.

To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.

Ensure a 5G SIM is inserted in the device prior to 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.

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

until the Kyocera screen appears then release.

From the DuraForce PRO 3 screen, select a language from the dropdown menu then tap

START

On the 'Phone Activation' screen, confirm the device is activated then tap

If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs.

If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.

From the 'Set Up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network and enter the password.

Tap

to add a Wi-Fi network after setup is complete.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select one of the following:

Don't copy

If selected, skip to step 7.

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

From the 'Sign in' screen, enter aGoogle™ email address then tap

Tap

Skip

to add a Google Account after setup is complete.

From the 'Google Services' screen, select the desired options then tap

Services are enabled when the switch is in the blue position.

From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tap

then follow the on-screen instructions.

Tap

Skip

to add a fingerprint, face unlock, or screen lock (PIN, pattern or password) after setup is complete.

From the 'Access your Assistant with "Hey Google" screen, tap

I Agree

to enable standy mode.

Tap

Skip

to set up later.

From the 'Teach your Assistant to recognize your voice' screen, tap

I agree

then follow the commands to set up Voice Match.

Tap

Skip

to set up later.

From the 'Access your Assistant without unlocking your device' screen, tap

I agree

to allow Assistant to respond when the device is locked.

Tap

Skip

to set up later.

From the 'Anything else' screen, tap an option.

Tap

No thanks

to add a personal email after setup is complete.

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select the desired option then tap

I accept

From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tap

to set up Verizon Cloud.

Tap

SKIP

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tap

Tap

SKIP

to set up Digital Secure after setup is complete.

Tap

GOT IT!