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Activate on your device:
Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will
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automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
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Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
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To confirm activation, make a device call. If your device is still not activated, visit
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another device.
Note: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the device is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock
key cancels the activation process.
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your device and activate it, your device displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome
screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your device.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your device has been
activated on your Sprint account.
During setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and tap
to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck the option if you do not wish to
Agree
use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to configure your device's basic
options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
Google Account: Many of your device'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 device. 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 Samsung apps and
services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. 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 Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and
then tap I Agree to allow your device to connect automatically to the best available data network,
including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home tap
Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the box.
See
Mobile Networks Settings
Get Started
for details.
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