Click each step to see the action. You can also click the picture or use the arrow keys.

  • When you use your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 for the first time, it will take you through a setup wizard and help you set up some key features. For example, you can enable the Device Protection feature by adding a Google account and setting a screen lock.

    Device Protection helps to protect your phone from being used if it's lost or stolen. Even if your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is erased, your Google account password will be required before anyone can use it.

    Please note: the steps may differ depending on the options selected. Simply follow the prompts on the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 to complete the setup wizard.
  • 1. Scroll to the desired language and touch START.
  • 2. Touch the slider to see a list of available Wi-Fi networks. To skip this step, touch NEXT.
  • 3. To connect to Wi-Fi, touch the desired Wi-Fi network name.
  • 4. Enter the network password and touch CONNECT.
  • 5. Touch NEXT.
  • 6. Read the Terms and Conditions and touch Agree to all.
  • 7. Scroll to and touch NEXT.
  • 8. Wait while the phone checks for connections.
  • 9. Touch the desired option (e.g., No thanks) and touch NEXT.
  • 10. Sign in to your Google account or create a new one. To sign in, touch Email or phone.

    Note: A Google account is needed to use certain features such as Device Protection, Google Hangouts and Google Play Store.
  • 11. Enter your Google email address and touch NEXT.
  • 12. Enter your Google account password and touch NEXT.
  • 13. Touch ACCEPT.
  • 14. A list of options will appear and you can touch the sliders to enable or disable them. Touch the v arrow to scroll down.
  • 15. Touch NEXT when you are ready to continue.
  • 16. Touch the desired option (e.g., No, thanks).
  • 17. Touch CONTINUE.
  • 18. Touch the desired option (e.g., Not now).
  • 19. It is recommended that you set a screen lock for device protection. Touch the desired option (e.g., Set up fingerprint) and touch NEXT.
  • 20. Touch the desired screen lock type. In this example, a PIN will be used.
  • 21. Touch the desired option and touch CONTINUE.
  • 22. Enter your desired PIN and touch Done.
  • 23. Re-enter your PIN to confirm it and touch Done.
  • 24. Place your finger over the Home button to start the fingerprint scan.
  • 25. Keep placing and lifting your finger on the Home button, following the instructions on the phone, until the scan is complete.
  • 26. The fingerprint scan is now complete.
  • 27. Change the notification options if desired (e.g., Hide content) and touch DONE.
  • 28. Touch NEXT.
  • 29. Touch the desired option (e.g., Donʼt restore).
  • 30. Sign in to your Samsung account or create a new one. To skip this step, touch the v arrow.
  • 31. Touch SKIP.
  • 32. Touch SKIP.
  • 33. Change the options if desired. Touch the v arrow to scroll down.
  • 34. Touch FINISH to complete the setup wizard.