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Google Pixel 8a
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-03 13:27:40.382

Google Pixel 8a
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Pixel 8a to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

Your Pixel 8a ships without a physical SIM card and is recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card). If using a physical SIM card, make sure a 5G SIM is inserted into the device before powering on then select the SIM as the default cellular data number after setup is complete.
If the eSIM profile fails to download, refer to Download and Activate an eSIM after device setup is completed.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
     until the Google logo appears. Tap the
    Start arrow
     then select your language.
  2. From the Set up using another device screen, select an option.
  3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  4. Wait for the eSIM profile to download, then tap
    Next
    .
  5. From the Phone activation screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  6. Select who will be using the device (e.g.,
    I will be using this device
    ).
  7. Sign in to your Google™ account or create a new one.
  8. Set up a screen lock then add fingerprint recognition or face recognition to secure your device.
  9. To copy apps and data, tap
    Next
     to transfer your content now.
  10. Review the Google Services and device backup options, then tap
    Accept
     or
    Turn on backup
    .
  11. Review and accept Verizon Services and additional legal terms.
  12. Follow the onscreen prompts to set up additional Google features (e.g., Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Pay).
  13. Review the navigation gestures and tap
    Try it
    , or tap
    Skip
    .
  14. To finish setup, swipe up to go to the Home screen.
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