These steps guide you through setting up and customizing your Galaxy Z Fold4 for everyday use.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating your new Galaxy Z Fold4.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
- Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device prior to powering on.To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.5G Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.
- If powered off, press and hold thePower buttonon the right edge of your device until the Samsung Galaxy screen appears then release.
- From the 'Welcome' screen, select the appropriate language then tapStart.
- To continue, review and accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy screen then tapAgree.
- 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 Easy setup with another device screen, tapSet up manually.
- Select a network then enter the password then tapNext.TapSkipto 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.
- Next
- Don't copy
- Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.TapSkipto add your Google account after setup is complete.
- Select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.
- From the Google Services screen, select any options (e.g., Back up device data, Use location, etc.) to turn on or off then tapAccept.
- 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.
- Review the info then tapAccept.TapSkipto set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the info, tap theCheckboxto turn on or off then tapAccept.TapSkipto set up Digital Secure (through the app) after setup is complete.
- From the Samsung account screen, sign in to your existing account or tap 'Forgot password or don't have an account?' to create an account.To add a Samsung account after setup is complete, tap 'Forgot password or don't have an account?' then tap 'Set up later in Settings'.
- To continue, review and accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy screen then tapAgree.
- From the 'Samsung services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on or off then tapAgree.
- From the Check your region, tap 'Utah' or 'Other State' then tapNext.
- From the 'Choose your display mode' screen, select the preferred mode (Light or Dark).
- From the You're all set up! screen, tapHome.