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2025-05-16 09:31:09.598

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 - Activate / Set Up Device

These steps guide you through setting up and customizing your Galaxy Z Fold6 for everyday use.
Your Galaxy Z Fold6:
  • will ship without a physical SIM card and is recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).
    If activating using eSIM, a Wi-FI network is required.
  • can activate cellular service using an eSIM or physical SIM.
    If performing first time (out-of-the-box) setup and a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure:
  • For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
  1. If powered off, press and hold the
    Power button
     (upper-right edge) until the Samsung Galaxy screen appears then release.
    Galaxy Z Fold6 devices don't have a pre-installed 5G SIM card and are recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card) on IMEI 2.
  2. From the 'Welcome' screen, select the appropriate language then tap
    Start
    .
  3. To continue, select (check) the following then tap
    Agree
     (lower-right):
    Review the info before continuing.
    • Terms and conditions
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Privacy Policy
      Must be selected to continue.
    • Send Diagnostic data (optional)
  4. Ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then tap
    Next
    .
    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.
  5. To set up your device using another phone or tablet, choose
    Galaxy or Android device
     or
    iPhone or iPad
     then follow the instructions.
    Tap
    Set up manually
     to set up the device without using a different device.
  6. Select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
    If activating using eSIM, a Wi-Fi network is required if activation fails over the cellular network.
  7. From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tap
    Next
    .
    Ensure you have your old Android™, iPhone® or iPad® then tap
    Next
    .
    To skip the step, tap
    Don't copy
    .
    If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  8. Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add your Google account after setup is complete.
  9. Tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on or off then tap
    Accept
     (lower-right).
    If necessary, swipe up to review additional services.
  10. Select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a screen lock or set up face recognition or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
  11. From the 'Meet Gemini, your personal AI assistant' screen, tap
    I agree
     to set up the Gemini on your device.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  12. From the 'Go hands-free with Hey Google' screen, tap
    I agree
     to set up the Google Assistant on your device.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  13. Tap the applicable switch(es) to turn the available options (e.g., Location info, Apps info) on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
  14. Review the info then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
  15. From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the info, tap the
    Next
     to set up this service.
  16. From the 'Verizon Digital Secure' screen, review the info, tap the
    Checkbox
     to turn on or off then tap
    Accept
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up Verizon Digital Secure (through the app) after setup is complete.
  17. Sign into your existing account or create a new Samsung account.
    Tap
    Skip
     to add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  18. From the 'Samsung services' screen, tap the applicable box(es) to turn on or off then tap
    Agree
    .
    If necessary, swipe up to review additional services.
  19. From the 'Check your region' screen, tap the applicable option, then tap
    Next
    .
  20. From the 'Choose your display mode' screen, select the preferred mode (Light or Dark), then tap
    Next
    .
  21. From the 'Taking care of your phone' screen, read the info then tap
    Next
    .
  22. From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tap
    Home
    .