These steps guide you through setting up and customizing your Galaxy A11 for everyday use.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
- If powered off, press and hold thePower buttonuntil the Samsung Galaxy A11 screen appears then release.
- From the 'Welcome!' screen, select the appropriate language then tapStart.
- To continue, select (check) the following then tapNext(lower-right):Review the info before continuing.
- Terms and conditionsMust be selected to continue.
- Privacy PolicyMust be selected to continue.
- Send Diagnostic data (optional)
- Information Linking (optional)
- From the 'Phone activation' screen, ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then tapNext.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.
- From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.TapSkipto add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
- From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tapNext.To skip the step, tapDon't copy.If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- Ensure you have your old Android™ phone / tablet, iPhone® or iPad® then tapNext.If you're unable to use your old device, tapCan't use old phone?to skip this step.
- From the 'Google Sign in' screen, sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.TapSkipto add your Google account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Google Services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept.If necessary, swipe up to review additional services. - From the 'Protect your phone' screen, select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (e.g., Location info, Apps info) on or off then tapAccept.
- From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the info then tapAgree.TapSkipto set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info then tapAccept.
- From the 'Sign in to your Samsung account' screen, sign into your existing account or create a new Samsung account.TapSkipto add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tapDone.