KYOCERA DuraForce PRO 3 - Activate / Set Up Device
Here's how to quickly set up your DuraForce PRO 3.
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 avoid potential issues, only use the pre-installed SIM card included with your DuraForce PRO 3.
To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
- Ensure a 5G SIM is inserted in 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 buttonuntil the Kyocera screen appears then release.
- From the DuraForce PRO 3 screen, select a language from the dropdown menu then tapSTART.
- On the 'Phone Activation' screen, confirm the device is activated then tapNEXT.If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs.If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
- From the 'Set Up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network and enter the password.TapNEXTto add a Wi-Fi network after setup is complete.
- From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, select one of the following:
- Next
- Don't copyIf selected, skip to step 7.If troubleshooting, choose this option and don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- From the 'Sign in' screen, enter aGoogle™ email address then tapNext.TapSkipto add a Google Account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Google Services' screen, select the desired options then tapAccept.Services are enabled when the switch is in the blue position.
- From the 'Protect your phone' screen, tapNextthen follow the on-screen instructions.TapSkipto add a fingerprint, face unlock, or screen lock (PIN, pattern or password) after setup is complete.
- From the 'Access your Assistant with "Hey Google" screen, tapI Agreeto enable standy mode.TapSkipto set up later.
- From the 'Teach your Assistant to recognize your voice' screen, tapI agreethen follow the commands to set up Voice Match.TapSkipto set up later.
- From the 'Access your Assistant without unlocking your device' screen, tapI agreeto allow Assistant to respond when the device is locked.TapSkipto set up later.
- From the 'Anything else' screen, tap an option.TapNo thanksto add a personal email after setup is complete.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select the desired option then tapI accept.
- From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tapACCEPTto set up Verizon Cloud.TapSKIPto set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tapACCEPT.TapSKIPto set up Digital Secure after setup is complete.
- TapGOT IT!.
