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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 18:09:21.15

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro.
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 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.
    5G SIM card number
  2. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     until the Google logo appears then release.
    Google screen power button
  3. From the 'Welcome to your Pixel' screen, select the appropriate language then tap
    Get started
    .
    Select language
  4. From the 'Set up using another device', screen select an option.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
    Set up using another device
  5. From the 'Connect to Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Wi-Fi network after setup is complete.
    Wifi
  6. From the 'Phone activation' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
    If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the on-screen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).
    If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
    Phone activation
  7. From the 'Sign in' screen, enter a Google™ email address then tap
    Next
    .
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add your Google account after setup is complete.
    Gmail sign in
  8. From the 'Who will be using this device?' screen, select one of the following and then tap
    Next
    :
    • I will be using this device
    • My child will be using this device
    Who will use this device
  9. From the 'Welcome' screen, tap
    I agree
    .
  10. From the 'Set a PIN' screen, enter a PIN code then tap
    Next
    .
    To set up a pattern or password, tap
    Screen lock options
    .
    If you choose 'Skip', you can set up a screen lock, fingerprint recognition or face recognition after setup is complete.
    screen lock
  11. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select one of the following:
    • Next
    • Don't Copy
      If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    Copy data
  12. From the 'Google Services' screen, select the desired options then tap
    Accept
    .
    Google services
  13. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select the desired option then tap
    I accept
    .
    Verizon services
  14. To continue, from the 'Limited Warranty' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Limited Warranty
  15. To continue, from the 'Additional legal terms' screen, tap
    I accept
    .
    Legal terms
  16. From the 'Continue setup?' screen, tap
    Continue
     to fully set up and personalize your device.
    Tap
    Leave & get reminder
     to finish later.
    Continue setup
  17. From the 'Get things done hands-free with Assistant' screen, read the info then tap
    I agree
     to set up 'Hey Google'.
    Tap
    No thanks
     to set up Google Assistant after activation is complete.
    Access your Assistant with Hey Google
  18. From the 'Anything else' screen, set up additional items or tap
    No thanks
    .
    Anything else
  19. From the 'Stay up to date' screen, tap 'Yes, I'm in' or 'No thanks'.
  20. From the 'Swipe to navigate your phone' screen, tap
    Try it
    .
    If you don't want to learn gestures to go Home, go back, and switch apps, tap
    Skip
    .
    Swipe to navigate your phone
  21. From the 'All set!' screen, swipe up from the bottom of the phone to go to the Home screen.
    All Set