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

Here's how to quickly set up your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 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.

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.

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.

Select the appropriate language then tap

Start

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.

Send Diagnostic Data (optional)

From the 'Tablet activation' screen, tap

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.

From the 'Easy setup with another device' screen, tap

Galaxy or Android device

iPhone or iPad

then follow the on-screen instructions.

If you'd like a fresh start, tap

Set up manually

If troubleshooting, set up manually until all testing has been completed.

From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, connect to a network then tap

Tap

Skip

to add Wi-Fi networks after the setup is complete.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap

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.

Tap

Skip

to add a Google account after the setup is complete.

From the 'Google Services' screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

If necessary, tap

to review additional services.

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.

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

I agree

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

If you want to access Google Assistant without unlocking your phone, tap

I agree

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

From the Verizon Services screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

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.

From the 'Samsung services' screen, select any of the options to turn on or off then tap

Agree

From the 'Choose your diplay preference' screen, choose light or dark then tap

From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Done