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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-15 09:46:33.855

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Activate / Set Up Device

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

Before you begin

Ensure your Galaxy Watch FE 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 Switched 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 your Galaxy Watch FE 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 select
    Galaxy Watch FE
    .
  3. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch FE then tap
    Confirm
    on the phone.
  4. Tap
    Sign in
    to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  5. Review the agreements and policies, tap
    I agree to all (optional)
    then tap
    Continue
    .
  6. If prompted to link your Google™ account, confirm the correct account displays then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. Review the Google Terms of Service then tap
    I agree
    .
  8. From the Select apps for your watch screen, select the desired apps then tap
    Continue
    .
  9. From the Automatic watch backup screen, review the info then tap
    Next
    .
  10. Adjust the Preferred Wrist and Button Position then tap
    Next
    .
  11. Review the features of your watch then tap
    Next
    after each one to continue.
  12. If an eSIM has been activated on your account, tap
    Next
    to add your mobile plan.
  13. Tap
    Start
    to take a tour of your Watch.