TCL TAB 8" - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your TCL TAB 8.

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

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

If powered off, press and hold the

Power button

TCL Logo screen appears then release.

Select the appropriate language then tap

GET STARTED

To continue, review the Terms and Conditions then tap

ACCEPT AND CONTINUE

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 on an existing phone number, ensure the old device is powered off.

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 and data' screen, tap

then follow the on-screen options.

If you'd like a fresh start, tap

Don't copy

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

Tap

Skip

to add a Google account after setup is complete.

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

or off

then tap

If necessary, tap

to review additional services.

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

Tap

Screen lock options

for additional options.

Tap

Skip

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

From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select any of the options to turn on Switch on

or off

then tap

From the 'Ready to go' screen, tap

GOT IT!