Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 - Activate / Set Up Device
These steps guide you through setting up and customizing your Galaxy Z Flip6 for everyday use.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
- Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into your device prior to powering on.An eSIM (embedded SIM) can be added after set up is complete.
- Press and hold thePower buttonuntil the Samsung Galaxy screen appears then release.
- From the 'Welcome' screen, select the appropriate language then tapStart.
- From the Terms and Privacy screen, review then tapAgree.
- Ensure the appropriate mobile number is listed then tapNext.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.
- To set up your device using another phone or tablet, chooseGalaxy or Android deviceoriPhone or iPadthen follow the instructions.TapSet up manuallyto set up the device without using a different device.
- Select a network then enter the password then tapNext.TapSkipto 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.
- From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tapNext.Ensure you have your old Android™, iPhone® or iPad® then tapNext.To skip the step, tapDon't copy.If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one, then tapNext.TapSkipto add your Google account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Who will be using this device?' screen, select one of the following and then selectNext.
- I will be using this device
- My child will be using this device
- From the 'Google services' screen tapMore, tapAcceptafter reviewing all info then tap any of the optional services to turn on or off.By tapping 'Accept', you're also agreeing to the Google Terms of Service.
- Select a protection option then follow the on-screen prompts.TapSkipto add a screen lock or set up face recognition or fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
- From the 'Access your Assistant with Hey Google' screen, tapI agreeto set up the Google Assistant on your device.
- From the 'Access your Assistant without...' screen, tapI agreeto allow the assistant to respond when your phone is locked.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on or off then tapAccept.
- From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tapAccept.TapSkipto set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Verizon Digital Secure' screen, review the info, tapAccept.TapSkipto set up Verizon Digital Secure (through the app) after setup is complete.
- Sign into your existing account or create a new Samsung account.TapSkipto add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Samsung services legal information' screen, review then tapAgree.
- From the 'Samsung services' screen, tap the applicable switch(es) to turn on or off then tapAgree.
- From the 'Choose your display mode' screen, select the preferred mode (Light or Dark), then tapNext.
- From the 'Taking care of your phone' screen, read the info then tapNext.
- From the 'Setup Wizard is complete' screen, tapDone.