Activate / Set Up Device - motorola edge+
Here's how to quickly set up your motorola edge+.
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.
- Ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted in the device prior to powering on.To avoid potential activation / service issues, don't insert a 4G SIM card.5G devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.
- If powered off, press and hold thePower buttonuntil the Motorola logo appears then release.
- Select the appropriate language then tapSTART.
- If presented with the 'Phone Activation' screen, tapNext.If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the on-screen 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.If you choose 'Skip', you can add Wi-Fi networks after setup is complete.
- From the 'Privacy & software updates' screen, review and tap the appropriate switches to turn on or off then tapAccept & continue.
- If you'd like to restore your info from an old device, tapNext. If you'd like a fresh start, tapDon't copy.If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.If you choose 'Skip', you can 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 a PIN' screen, enter a lock code then tapNext.TapScreen lock optionsfor other screen lock types (e.g., Password, Pattern).If you choose 'Skip', you can set up a screen lock after setup is complete.
- From the 'Unlock with your fingerprint' screen, tapSetupthen follow the on screen prompts.If you choose 'Skip', you can set up fingerprint recognition after setup is complete.
- From the 'Access your Google Assistant' screen, tapI agreethen follow the on screen prompts to set up or tapSkip.
- From the 'Google Pay' screen, tapNextto setup a payment method or tapSkipto setup later.
- From the 'Anything else?' screen, tap any additional settings you wish to adjust or tapNo thanks.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on
or off
then tap
Accept. - From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tapAcceptto continue setup or tapSkip.If you choose 'Skip', you can set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Digital Secure' screen, tap theswitchto turn on or off then tapAccept.To skip this step, chooseSkip.
- From the 'Let's stay in touch' screen, tap either of the switches to turn on or off. If desired, enter your email address to receive emails from Motorola then tapNextto continue.
- From the 'Ready to Go!' screen, tapGot itto complete setup.