Activate on your computer:• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate yourphone. Activate on your phone:• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone willautomatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visitsprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call SprintCustomer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key button while the phone is being activated. Pressing thePower/Lock Key cancels the activation process.Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.Complete the SetupAfter you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. Follow theprompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated onyour Sprint account.During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice andtouch I 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, touch > >Settings > Connections tab > More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizerand uncheck the box.1. At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your phone’sbasic 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,Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use theseapplications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete thesteps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new GoogleAccount. Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung appsand services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and muchmore. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up fora new Samsung Account.2. Touch Finish to complete setup.Get Started 16
