Setup a Samsung Phone

This guide will help you setup your Samsung phone. You can skip some of the steps and do them later if you prefer but doing them straight away makes it easier to start using your phone immediately and gives you greater functionality.

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**Choose your Language** Choose the language you would like your phone to operate in by selecting your language from the drop-down menu, then tap the blue arrow.

**Read Important Information** Your phone will now ask you to read some important information. If you agree, tap **Next** to proceed

**Connect to Wi-Fi**

**Install Software Updates** Wait while your phone checks for software updates, you do not need to do anything. Your phone will automatically proceed to the next step once all updates have been downloaded and installed.

**Copy Apps and Data** You can choose to copy data from an old device to your new one automatically using Smart Switch. If you would like to go ahead, tap **Next**, then follow the steps on-screen. You will be prompted to choose the source that you are copying from, then to choose whether to switch via a cable or wirelessly. Alternatively, you can tap **Don't copy** to skip this step if you would like to transfer your data later.

In order to transfer data, the Smart Switch app must be downloaded on both devices. If you decide to switch wirelessly, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

**Add Google Account** Create or log in to your Google Account or tap **Skip**. If you decide to skip this step, you can log in at a later stage but ideally, it's best to log in now with your Google account.

**Review Google Services** Your phone will prompt you to select which Google Services you wish to give permission to, for example Backup & Storage and Location Services. Select the services that you would like to activate, then tap **Accept** to proceed.

**Protect Your Phone** Select your preferred screen lock method or skip this step. It is recommended that you set up a screen lock method, such as a PIN, pattern or password for security but if you decide to skip this step, you can set it up later.

Once your phone set-up is finalised, it is highly recommended to activate "Remote unlock" to store your PIN, Pattern or Password securely to allow you to unlock your phone in case you forget your unlock method. It also allows you to control a lost phone remotely, even when it's locked. To activate "Remote unlock", go to Settings > Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile > Remote unlock.

**Review Additional Apps** Your phone will now display a number of apps for you to select from. Select the apps that you wish to download, then tap **OK** to proceed.

**Add your Samsung Account** Create or log in to your Samsung Account or tap **Skip** If you decide to skip this step, you can log in at a later stage

Tap **Finish** to complete the set-up. Your phone will prompt you to select which Google Services you wish to give permission to, for example Backup & Storage and Location Services. Select the services that you would like to activate, then tap **Accept** to proceed.