Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Tab S4.

To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

until the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 screen appears then release.

Select the appropriate language then tap the

right arrow icon

To continue, review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy then tap

From the 'Tablet Activation' screen, tap

If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).

If activating a new tablet, ensure the old tablet is powered off.

From the 'Bring your old data for quicker setup' screen, select the preferred option then tap

If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.

Wireless

Only available with Samsung Galaxy devices.

Cable and USB connector

Bring data from another device (iPhone, Android, etc.)

Skip this for now

From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.

Tap

Skip

to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.

Tap

Skip

to add your Google account after setup is complete.

From the 'Google services' screen, select any of the following to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

to continue.

From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tap the preferred option.

Tap

Not now

to add a screen lock or set up face or Iris™ recognition after setup is complete.

From the 'Email setup' screen, select an email account type then enter your sign-in info.

Tap

Skip

to add an email account after setup is complete.

From the 'Sign in to your 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 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen tap

Done