Get Started
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Activate on your phone
:
•
Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
•
Tap
Activate
to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
•
Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support
for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Note:
Do not press the
Power/Lock
key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock
key cancels the activation process.
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome
screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note:
In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. At the
Welcome screen
, follow the onscreen instructions to configure your phone
’s basic options,
such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
Google Account
: Many of your phone
’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Talk, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you
must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to sign in to your
current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.
Samsung Account
: Your Samsung Account is used for access to GALAXY Apps and
services. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a
new Samsung Account.
2. Tap
Finish
to complete setup.
You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.
Note:
During or after setup, you may see a
Connections Optimizer
notice. Read the notice and then tap
agree
to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To
turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
More networks
>
Mobile networks
>
Connections optimizer
and uncheck the
box. See
Mobile Networks Settings
for details.