MOTOROLA EDGE+ 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device
Here's how to quickly set up your motorola edge+ 5G UW.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
- To activate the device on prepaid service, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
- Depending on the options selected, some steps may appear in a different order.
- Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted into the device prior to powering on.5G Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.
- If powered off, press and hold thePower buttonuntil the moto logo appears then release.
- From the 'Hi there' screen, select the appropriate language then tapSTART.
- If presented with the 'Phone Activation' screen, tapNext.If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
- From the 'Connect to Wi-Fi' screen, select a network then enter the password.TapSkipto add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
- From the 'Privacy & software updates' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept & continue(may require scrolling to the bottom). - From the 'Copy apps & data' screen, tapNextthen follow the on-screen options if you'd like to restore your info from an old device.If you'd like a fresh start, tapDon't copy.
- From the 'Google Sign in' screen, sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.TapSkipto add your Google account after setup is complete.
- From the 'Google services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept(may require scrolling to the bottom). - From the 'Set screen lock' screen, enter lock code then tapNext.If desired, tapScreen lock optionsto select alternate screen lock options (e.g., Pattern, Password, etc.).TapSkipto set up a screen lock after setup is complete.
- From the 'Continue setup' screen, tapContinue.
- From the 'Access your Assistant...' screen, tapI agreeto set up Google Assistant using 'Hey Google'.TapSkipto bypass this step.
- From the 'Access your Assistant...' screen, tapI agreeto set up using your Assistant without unlocking your device.TapSkipto bypass this step.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept. - From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, review the Terms and Conditions then tapAccept.TapSkipto set up Verizon Cloud after the setup is complete.
- From the 'Digital Secure' screen, review the Terms & Conditions then tapAccept.TapSkipto enable security settings after setup is complete.
- From the 'Let's stay in touch' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on
or off
then tap
Next. - From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tapGot itto complete the setup.