Samsung Galaxy A20 - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A20.

If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.

For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

until the Samsung Galaxy A20 screen appears then release.

Select the appropriate language then tap

Start

To continue, select (check) the following then tap

(lower-right):

Review the info before continuing.

Terms and conditions

Must be selected to continue.

Send Diagnostic data (optional)

I have read and agree to all of the above.

From the 'Phone 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 phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.

Phone activation screen with next highlighted

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.

From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select the preferred option:

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

Don't copy

Tap

Skip

to add your Google account after setup is complete.

From the 'Keep your account updated...' screen, review the info then tap

Yes, I'm in

Tap

Skip

to bypass this step.

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

or off

then tap

If necessary, tap

to review additional services.

Google Services screen with emphasis on accept

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

Tap

Skip

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

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap

From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tap

Agree

Tap

Skip

to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.

From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info then tap Accept.

Tap

Skip

to can change permissions after setup is complete.

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 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap

Done

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Samsung Galaxy A20 - Activate / Set Up Device