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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Activate / Set Up Device

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Watch Ultra to get started. This ensures you can make calls and send messages.

Before you begin

Ensure your Galaxy Watch Ultra is charged and powered on. If you're replacing an existing watch, refer to Replace Existing Device.
Install the Galaxy Wearable app on the companion Android smartphone. If you're pairing an existing watch with a new Android smartphone, refer to Switch Paired Phone.
If you are setting up Number Share, ensure your eSIM activation has been processed and your companion smartphone is active on the same Verizon account.
Ensure your companion Android™ smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
If the Galaxy Watch Ultra was purchased outside of Verizon, contact us to start a line of service for your device.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start
    then tap
    Galaxy Watch Ultra
    .
  3. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch Ultra then tap
    Confirm
    .
  4. From the For your review screen, tap
    I agree to all (optional)
    then tap
    Continue
    .
  5. Tap
    Sign in
    to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  6. To proceed, review the Samsung End-User License Agreement and Samsung Privacy Notice then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. If prompted to link your Google™ account, confirm the correct account is displayed then tap
    Next
    .
  8. Review the Google Terms of Service then tap
    I agree
    .
  9. From the Meet Gemini screen, tap
    Next
    .
  10. From the Automatic watch back-up screen, review the info then tap
    Next
    .
  11. From the Smart Switch screen, tap
    Deny
    or
    Allow
    .
  12. Tap
    Preferred wrist
    to set your wearing preferences.
  13. Review the features of your watch then tap
    Next
    after each one to continue.
  14. If an eSIM has been activated on your account, tap
    Next
    to add your mobile plan.
  15. Tap
    Tips and User Guide
    to take a tour of your watch.