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Samsung Galaxy A50
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-04 16:13:45.134

Samsung Galaxy A50
Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A50.

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 powers on. Select your language then tap
    Start
    .
  2. Review the Terms and Privacy info, then tap
    Agree
    .
  3. Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap
    Next
  4. To set up your device using an old phone, select
    Galaxy or Android device
     or
    iPhone or iPad
    . Otherwise tap
    Set up manually
    .
  5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  6. To copy apps and data, tap
    Next
     to transfer your content now or tap
    Don't copy
    .
  7. Sign in to your Google™ account or create a new one.
  8. Follow the onscreen prompts to review and accept the Google Services options (e.g,. Gemini, Location, etc.).
  9. Set up a screen lock and face recognition or fingerprints to secure your device.
  10. To allow Verizon Services to collect Location and Apps info, tap
    Accept
    .
  11. Tap
    Agree
     or
    Accept
     to add addtional storage with Verizon Cloud or secure your device with Verizon Protect.
  12. Sign in to your Samsung account to access Galaxy-specific features.
  13. Tap
    Home
     to complete setup.