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TCL TAB 8 Plus - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 21:07:03.88

TCL TAB 8 Plus - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your TAB 8 Plus.
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.
  1. Ensure the 5G SIM card is inserted in the device prior to powering the device on.
    Although the TCL TAB 8 Plus is a 4G-only device, your tablet is embedded with a pre-installed 5G SIM card. To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.
    SIM Card
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     (top edge when held in portrait) until the TCL screen appears then release.
    Power button
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    GET STARTED
    .
    Select language
  4. To continue, review the Privacy policy and Terms of Service then tap
    I AGREE
     (lower-right).
    To review, tap each item then tap the
    Back icon
     Back arrow to return to the Terms and Conditions screen.
    Terms and Conditions
  5. From the Tablet Activation screen, tap
    NEXT
    .
    If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the on-screen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).
    If activating a new tablet on an existing phone number, ensure the old device is powered off.
    Activate your tablet
  6. From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network, enter the password then tap
    Next
     to continue.
    If you choose not to add a network, you can add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi
  7. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap
    Next
     then follow the on-screen options.
    If you'd like a fresh start, tap
    Don't copy
    .
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  8. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Google account after the setup is complete.
    If you choose not to add a Google account, skip to step 10.
    Google sign in
  9. From the Date & time screen, ensure the following switch(es) are turned on then tap
    Next
    .
    • Automatic date & time
    • Use network-provided time zone
    • Use location to set time zone
    Google Terms
  10. From the Google Services screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    If necessary, tap
    More
     to review additional services.
    Google Services
  11. From the 'Unlock with face' screen, tap
    Next
     then follow the on-screen instructions to add your fingerprint(s) and set up a screen lock method.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a screen lock or set up face recognition after setup is complete.
    Face setup screen
  12. Review additional apps to be downloaded over Wi-Fi then tap
    OK
    .
    Review additional apps
  13. From the Verizon Services screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (Location info, Apps info) on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon Services
  14. From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tap
    GOT IT!
    .
    Setup complete