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Congratulations on your new smartphone! You now have a powerful tool to keep you constantly connected to the people, places and things that matter most.
Whether this is your first smartphone or you're an experienced smartphone user, the topics below can help you get more out of your new phone.
Find the easiest way to move your prized pictures, videos, contacts and files at our Content Transfer Center.
Select the operation system of your old phone and new phone to see recommended steps for transferring your content.
Activating your new smartphone is a necessary step to get started. Here are a few things you can do to ensure the activation process is simple and seamless:
Take steps to keep your phone safe and secure.
Get ready to read and send email from your new smartphone. It can sync with multiple web-based email accounts including Gmail®, Outlook® and Yahoo!® Mail. Setup can be as simple as tapping your phone's email app and entering your login information.
Note: Setup can vary based on which phone and email client. Email apps often contain settings that let you choose how often new emails are pushed to your phone and how you'll be notified when a new email arrives.
For instructions on email setup, visit your phone's Interactive Simulator.
What can you do with your new smartphone? With so many apps to pick from, the possibilities are endless. Increase your productivity, improve your health, track daily tasks, play games and more.
You can search for, browse, review, buy and download apps by visiting the app store on your device:
For further instructions on downloading apps, visit your phone's Interactive Simulator.
Need app ideas? Explore our recommended Verizon apps.
Your phone uses data when you do things like browse the web, stream music, play videos and send emails on the go. Different apps and activities will use varying amounts of data.
If you have an unlimited data plan, you don't have to worry about monitoring your data usage and keeping it within a monthly limit.
Otherwise, you can monitor your data usage on the My Usage page, and set usage alerts in My Verizon and on your new tablet with the the My Verizon app.
To help conserve your data usage:
HD Voice provides natural-sounding audio and video calling that's as simple as making a call. You can use your 4G LTE data connection while on a phone call and make a conference call with up to six people.
You can turn on HD Voice in your phone's Settings menu (it may be called Advanced Calling in your Settings) or from the Services & perks page in My Verizon.
Learn more about HD Voice in our FAQs.
Bluetooth is a wireless networking technology that lets you connect your phone to other wireless devices, such as headsets, speakers, headphones, fitness bands and even other phones.
To pair with a Bluetooth device:
Note: Common manufacturer-set PINs are 0000 and 1234.
Typically once a Bluetooth accessory has been paired with your phone, it can be used with the phone anytime without needing to pair them again.
Visit your device's User Guide or Interactive Simulator to learn more about Bluetooth and pairing.
Most smartphones are powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. With proper care, and by adjusting a few settings on your phone, you can easily prolong your battery's life and extend time between charges.
To maximize battery life:
Learn more about battery usage >
To troubleshoot battery issues, visit your phone's Troubleshooting Assistant.
Need more help with your new smartphone? There are additional online support resources and tools.
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