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Setting Up Your New Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Setting Up Your New Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Congratulations on getting your hands on a new phone! It’s an exciting time, and we hope you’ll have a fantastic experience with it. If you’ve chosen a device from our best budget phones, best mid-range phones, or best phones overall guides, you’re in for a treat.
Once the initial excitement wears off, it’s time to dive into the setup process. While modern phones make it easy, it’s still worth going through each step methodically.
For this tutorial, we’ll be using an Android device on a Google Pixel phone. The process will be similar for other Android handsets, with slight variations in the order of steps.
If you have an Apple device, check out our guide on how to set up a new iPhone or iPad.
Select a Language
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Start by selecting a language for your phone. This will be used throughout the setup process and in all menus. Choose the language that suits you best, as it can be changed later if needed.
You can also enable vision and voice modes for accessibility features. Tap ‘Get started’ to proceed to the next screen.
Insert Your SIM Card

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To connect to a mobile network, insert your SIM card into the phone. Most modern phones use nano SIM cards, and you can find an ejector tool in the packaging to access the SIM slot.
All phones in the UK are sold unlocked, allowing you to use any network’s SIM. However, this may not be the case in the US.
Some phones offer the option to download an eSIM instead of using a physical SIM card. If you prefer this option, choose your device accordingly.
If you don’t have a SIM card or prefer not to use an eSIM, you can skip this step and set up the phone using only Wi-Fi.
Connect to Wi-Fi

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If your phone doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi automatically, you can do it manually. This step is crucial, especially if you didn’t insert a SIM card earlier.
Select the Wi-Fi network you want and enter the password. If you’re unsure, check the back of your Wi-Fi router for the password.
Connecting to Wi-Fi will make the rest of the setup process smoother. You can choose ‘Set up offline,’ but you’ll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to log in to your Google account and use the phone online.
Copy Data from Your Old Phone

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You have the option to transfer apps and data from your old phone, including your Google account, text messages, photos, videos, apps, and settings.
If you prefer not to copy data, select ‘Don’t copy’ or ‘Can’t use old device?’ if you don’t have access to your old phone.
To copy data, tap ‘Next’ and follow the instructions to transfer data using methods like scanning a QR code or using a cable.
Add Your Google Account

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You’ll be prompted to sign in to your Google account at some point during the setup process.
If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one now. This account is essential for using an Android phone and provides you with a Gmail email address.
You’ll also choose what information you want to copy over. It’s recommended to transfer as much as possible, as you can always delete it later. Note that WhatsApp data won’t be transferred with a backup.
This step may take a few minutes, so be patient.
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