Setting Up Your Device

To set up your device, follow the steps below:

1. Select your language, then tap Next at the bottom of the screen.

2. If you've already inserted the SIM card, the device will automatically be activated. Tap Next to continue.

3. On the Welcome screen, read the information, then tap Next to set up your device.

4. Read the Privacy caution, set your share location information setting, then tap Next.

   NOTE

   Tap the I agree to share my location checkbox to share your location information. Otherwise, leave it blank.

5. If you want to sync contacts from the cloud, make sure Sync contacts is checkmarked, then tap Next. Otherwise, remove the checkmark, then tap Next.

6. Tap an email account type, then enter the information necessary to configure it. Repeat for all email types you want to set up on this device. Tap Done with Email at the bottom of the screen when all accounts are configured.

7. Configure your Google Account.

   • Tap Yes if you have an existing Google Account, then enter your email and password.

   • Tap No to create an account (tap Get an account and follow the on-screen instructions) or skip this step (tap Not now).

     1. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information (if creating an account), then tap the Continue icon .

        Tap OK to agree to your Google Account terms and conditions.

        NOTE

        Tap the Back Key to close the on-screen keyboard, if necessary.

     2. Choose to join Google+ which makes sharing on the web more like real-life sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and Messenger. Tap Join Google+ or Not Now.

     3. Choose whether or not to set up your credit card information for Play Store purchases.

     4. Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google Account to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then tap the Continue icon .

     5. Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded to your phone automatically.

        NOTE

        This is automatic for the first Google Account you add. When adding additional Google accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.

     You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference.

     Username:_____@gmail.com

     Password:_____

8. Confirm your Google and location settings, then tap the Continue icon .

9. On the My Verizon Mobile account screen, read the information, then tap Next.

10. Read the mode change information and tap Starter mode* or Standard mode*, then tap Next.

    NOTE

    You can preview each mode by tapping Preview the selected mode.

11. Setup is complete. Tap Done to begin using your phone.

    * During the initial setup, you have the option to select from two different modes. If you did not make a selection, the default mode is set to Standard.

Starter mode

Starter mode is a simplified smartphone software version to help ease the novice user into the Android experience. When selected, your Home screen will look like this:

Standard mode

Standard mode employs the full smartphone software for users who are already familiar with using an Android device. When selected, your Home screen will look like this:

The instructions in this guide are written based on Standard mode.