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Google Pixel 9a - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Pixel 9a.
Your Pixel 9a:
  • ships without a physical SIM card and is recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).
  • 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
     until the Google logo appears then release.
    Pixel 9a devices don't have a pre-installed 5G SIM card and are recommended to be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).
  2. From the 'Welcome to your Pixel' screen, select the appropriate language then tap
    Get started
    .
  3. From the 'Set up using another device', screen select an option.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step.
  4. From the 'Connect to Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.
    Tap
    Skip
     to connect to a Wi-Fi network after setup is complete.
    If activating using eSIM, a Wi-Fi network is required if activation fails over the mobile network.
  5. From the 'Phone activation' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
    If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for more info).
    If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
  6. From the 'Who are you setting this phone up for' screen, select the desired option then tap
    Next
    .
    • For myself
    • For my child
  7. From the 'Sign in' screen, enter a Google™ email address then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to add your Google account after setup is complete.
  8. From the 'Set a PIN' screen, enter a PIN code then tap
    Next
    .
    To set up a pattern or password, tap
    Screen lock options
    .
    Tap
    Skip
     to set up a screen lock, fingerprint recognition or face recognition after setup is complete.
  9. From the Copy app & data screen, select
    Next
    .
    To transfer apps and data after setup or to skip this step, tap
    Do it later
    .
  10. From the 'Google services' screen, select the desired options then tap
    Accept
    .
  11. From the 'Google services: Back up your device' screen, tap an option.
    • Don't back up
    • Turn on backup
  12. From the 'Verizon Services' screen, select the desired option then tap
    I accept
    .
  13. From the 'Limited warranty' screen, tap the country where you bought the device to view the info then tap
    Next
    .
  14. To continue from the 'Additional legal terms' screen, tap
    I accept
    .
  15. From the 'Discover Google AI at its best' screen, review the AI features then tap
    Next
    .
  16. From the 'Get to know Gemini' screen, review the info about Gemini then tap an option.
    • Not now
    • Use Gemini
  17. From the 'Get peace of mind' screen, review Pixel's safety features then tap
    Next
    .
  18. From the 'Let contacts nearby find & share with you' screen, review how location sharing works then tap 'No thanks' or 'I agree'.
  19. From the 'Anything else?' screen, select additional items to set up or tap
    No thanks
    .
  20. From the 'Swipe to navigate' screen, tap
    Try it
    .
    If you don't want to use gestures to navigate (e.g., return to the Home screen, go back, or switch apps), tap
    Skip
    .
  21. From the 'All set!' screen, swipe up from the bottom of the phone to go to the Home screen.