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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:07:21.063

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G.
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 this device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into 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.
    5G SIM card SIM number
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power / Side button
     (left side of top edge when held in landscape mode) until the 'Samsung Galaxy' screen appears then release.
    Power button
  3. Select the appropriate language then tap
    Start
    .
    Welcome screen
  4. To continue, select (check) the following then tap
    Agree
    :
    Tap
    Details
     to review the info before continuing.
    • Terms and conditions
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Privacy Policy
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Send Diagnostic Data (optional)
    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, connect to a network then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after the setup is complete.
    Set up Wi-Fi
  7. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap
    Next
     then follow the on-screen instructions.
    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.
    Google sign in
  9. To continue, review the Google Terms of Service, Google Play Terms of Service, and Google Privacy Policy then tap
    I agree
    .
    If you didn't add a Google account in step 8, skip to step 10.
  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 'Protect your tablet' screen, select an option then follow the on-screen prompts to set up the selected screen lock method.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a screen lock or set up face or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
    Protect your tablet
  12. From the 'Access your Assistant' screen, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    If you didn't add a Google account in step 8, skip to step 14.
    Google Assistant
  13. If you want to access Google Assistant without unlocking your phone, tap
    I agree
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Access Assistant from lock screen
  14. From the Verizon Services screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on or off Switch off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Verizon services
  15. From the 'Samsung Account' screen, sign in to your existing account or create a new Samsung account.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
    Samsung account
  16. From the 'Samsung services' screen, select any of the options to turn on or off then tap
    Agree
    .
    Samsung permissions screen
  17. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Done
    .
    Setup complete