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Samsung Galaxy Note9
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-03 00:29:04.554

Samsung Galaxy Note9
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Note9 to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

If using a physical SIM card, make sure there's a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device before powering on.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
    until the device begins to power on. Select your language then tap the
    Arrow icon
    to get started.
  2. Review the Terms and Privacy screen, then tap
    Next
    .
  3. Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap
    Next
    .
  4. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  5. To copy apps and data, tap
    Next
    to transfer your content now or tap
    Don't copy
    .
  6. Sign in to your Google™ account or create a new one.
  7. Follow the onscreen prompts to review and accept the Google Services options (e.g., Google Assistant, Location, etc.).
  8. Set up a screen lock and face recognition or fingerprints to secure your device.
  9. Tap
    Next
    or
    Accept
    to add additional storage with Verizon Cloud.
  10. Follow the prompts to add personal or corporate email accounts.
  11. Tap
    Accept
    to secure your device with Verizon Protect.
  12. Sign in to your Samsung account to access Galaxy-specific features.
  13. Tap
    Done
    to complete setup.