If you have a new Android smartphone, be sure to take the time to restore it to its former glory. With features like the built-in data transfer tool and Google One cloud-based backups, Google has made this procedure easier.
If you’re not familiar with how to set up your smartphone or tablet, we suggest you take a look at our comprehensive guide on how to set up your device. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up your device, from initial setup to managing your data and contacts.
Steps to Set Up New Android Phone
Insert Your SIM and Memory Card
Insert your SIM card and memory card into the Slot on the back of your phone. If you are using a phone with a nano-SIM, insert it first then the card.
Once your SIM card and memory card are inserted, long press the power button to turn on your new Android device. ..
Select a Language and Connect to the Internet
Once your device is powered up, you’ll be prompted to select a language. Click on the drop-down menu icon next to the default language to select your preferred language.
In order to complete the setup process, you will need to first complete the Get Started phase.
Next, you’ll be prompted to insert your SIM if you didn’t do so already. If you don’t have a SIM card, you can choose not to set up your device and skip this step.
If you have a dual-SIM phone, you might be prompted to select a preferred SIM for calls, SMS, and data. ..
Sign In and Restore Your Backed Up Data
For this setup, we’ll restore data from the cloud, so select the A backup from the cloud option.
Once you choose the cloud backup option, you’ll be prompted to sign in to your Google account. Once you’re signed in, you should see an option to restore a backup from your old phone.
To access your old phone’s security pattern, pin, or password, tap on its name and provide the security pattern, pin, or password of your old phone. ..
Set Up Google Services
To control the Back up to Google Drive service, you can toggle it on or off. It’s recommended to keep the Back up to Google Drive option turned on.
Once you’ve turned on the services you need, accept to proceed.
Set Up Your Screen Lock
Your device has a variety of security options, including PIN, Face Unlock, Pattern, and Fingerprint. You can set up the ones you wish to utilize by following the on-screen directions. You can also set up a security question as well for password forgetfulness.
Update Your Apps
To locate and launch the Play Store app on your new Android device, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your new Android device.
- Under “Apps,” tap “Play Store.”
- If you have an account set up, enter your login information and tap “Sign In.”
- If you don’t have an account set up, enter your phone number and tap “Create Account.”
- Enter your name and email address, then tap “Create Account.”
- Tap the profile picture at the top of the screen to open your Google Play Store account settings.
- Under “Account Type,” select “Google Play Store Basic.”
- Under “Country/Region,” select the country or region where you currently reside.
- Tap OK to save your changes and return to the main screen of the Settings app on your new Android device. ..
You can find your profile image by tapping on the three lines in the top right corner of your app screen. ..
Tap manage apps and devices to get control over them.
Tap Update all to automatically update all outdated apps and tap See details to update apps individually.
Final Words
If you have just bought a new Android smartphone, the first thing you should do is set it up. This is not as easy as just inserting your SIM card and turning on the handset, but you can do so back when Nokia was still the market leader. You can follow the instructions in this article to set up your new Android smartphone in its entirety.
