Get Started 4o Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone willautomatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.o Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.n 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 Sprint CustomerService at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key 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. From theWelcome 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 beenactivated on your Sprint account.During setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice andtap I Agree to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck option if you do notwish to use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.1. At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your phone’s basicoptions, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.l 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 these applications,you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to sign in to yourcurrent Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.l Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps andservices, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Completethe steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new SamsungAccount.2. Tap Finish to complete setup.Set Up VoicemailYour phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use orturned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone isactivated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.1. Press Home and tap Phone.