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What you'll need:
Trading in your old phone?
Turn off 'Find my iPhone' on your old phone before getting started.
Step 1 Turn off your old phone
Step 2 Power on your new phone
Hold the power button until the Google screen appears, then release.
Step 3 Welcome
From the "Hi there" screen, select the appropriate language and then tap Start.
4 Activate your new Pixel 4a 5G UWStep 4 Activate your new Pixel 4a 5G UW
From the "Phone activation" screen, tap Continue. Please allow a few minutes for activation to complete.
Step 5 Enter your Verizon PIN
If prompted, from the "Verify Your Account" screen, enter your Verizon Account PIN. Follow the onscreen prompts, then tap Next. If you forgot it, reset or create your Account PIN.
6 Connect to Wi-FiStep 6 Connect to Wi-Fi
From the "Connect to Wi-Fi" screen, select a network. Enter the password and tap Connect or Skip the step. If your network isn't shown, tap See all Wi-Fi networks.
Step 7 Transfer your stuff
From the "Copy apps & data" screen, tap Next and follow the steps to transfer your content. If you'd like a fresh start or would like to transfer your stuff later with the Verizon Content Transfer app, tap Don't copy.
Step 8 Sign in to Google
Sign in to your Google account or create a new one. Signing in to Google allows you to access Gmail and your Google apps.
Step 9 Set up Google services
Google offers a variety of services that help many of their apps function better. Review all of them and tap the corresponding switch to turn them on. You may need to scroll down to see all of the services. Switches are turned on when in the blue position. Tap Accept after you've turned on all the services you want.
10 Verizon servicesStep 10 Verizon services
From the "Verizon Services" screen, review the available options and tap the corresponding switch to turn them on or off. Switches are turned on when in the blue position. Tap I accept after you've turned on all the services you want.
11 Agree to the Legal TermsStep 11 Agree to the Legal Terms
From the "Additional legal terms" screen, select I accept.
12 Protect your phoneStep 12 Protect your phone
Adding a screen lock to your phone allows you to create a PIN to unlock it. Enter a PIN and tap Next, then follow the steps or tap Skip.
13 Pixel ImprintStep 13 Pixel Imprint
Adding a fingerprint scan to your phone allows you to touch the fingerprint sensor to unlock it, sign in to apps or make purchases. Tap Next, then follow the steps, or tap Skip.
14 Continue setupStep 14 Continue setup
From the "Continue setup" screen, tap Continue to fully set up and personalize your device. Tap Leave & get reminder to finish later.
15 You're all doneStep 15 You're all done
From the "All set" screen, swipe up from the bottom of the phone to go to the home screen.