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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-14 03:51:03.489

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Z Fold6 to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

If using a physical SIM card, make sure that a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device before powering on.
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 device begins to power on. Select your language then tap
    Start
    .
  2. Review the Terms and Conditions, then tap
    Agree
    .
  3. Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap
    Next
    .
  4. To set up your phone using an old phone, select
    Galaxy or Android device
    or
    iPhone or iPad
    . Otherwise, tap
    Set up manually
    .
  5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  6. To copy apps and data, tap
    Next
    to transfer your content now or tap
    Don't copy
    .
  7. Sign in to your Google™ account or create a new one.
  8. Set up a screen lock and face or fingerprint recognition to secure your device.
  9. Follow the onscreen prompts to review and accept the Google Services option (e.g., Gemini, Location, etc.).
  10. Tap
    Accept
    to add additional storage with Verizon Cloud or secure your device with Verizon Protect.
  11. Sign in to your Samsung account to access Galaxy-specific features.
  12. Select your region from the list then tap
    Light
    or
    Dark
    based on your screen preference
  13. Tap
    Home
    to complete your setup.