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

  • When you use your Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 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 S7 edge 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 S7 edge to complete the setup wizard.
  • 1. Scroll to the desired language and touch START.
  • 2. Touch the desired Wi-Fi network.
  • 3. Enter the network password and touch CONNECT.
  • 4. Touch NEXT.
  • 5. Touch Agree to all.
  • 6. Touch NEXT.
  • 7. Wait while the phone checks for connections.
  • 8. Sign in to your Google account or create a new one. To sign in, enter your Google account email address and touch NEXT.

    Note: a Google account is needed to take advantage of Android features such as Device Protection, Gmail, Google Hangouts and Google Play Store.
  • 9. Enter your Google account password and touch NEXT.
  • 10. Touch ACCEPT.
  • 11. A list of options will appear and you can touch the sliders to enable or disable them. Touch the v arrow to scroll down the list.
  • 12. Touch NEXT when you are ready to continue.
  • 13. Touch Donʼt restore.
  • 14. Touch Set up PIN, pattern or password to set a screen lock and enable Device Protection. Touch NEXT.
  • 15. Touch the desired screen lock option. In this example, a PIN will be used.
  • 16. Touch the desired option (e.g., Do not require) and touch CONTINUE.
  • 17. Enter your desired PIN and touch CONTINUE.
  • 18. Re-enter your PIN to confirm it and touch OK.
  • 19. Touch the desired option (e.g., Hide content) and touch DONE.
  • 20. Touch LATER.
  • 21. Touch NEXT.
  • 22. Sign in to your Samsung account or create a new one. To skip this step, touch the v arrow.
  • 23. Touch SKIP.
  • 24. Again, touch SKIP.
  • 25. Touch No, thank you and touch NEXT.
  • 26. Touch NEXT.
  • 27. Touch FINISH to complete the setup wizard.