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

  • When you use your Samsung Galaxy S9+ 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 S9+ 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 S9+ to complete the setup wizard.
  • 1. Scroll to the desired language and touch START.
  • 2. Touch the slider to turn on Wi-Fi.
  • 3. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, touch the Wi-Fi network name.
  • 4. Enter the network password and touch CONNECT.
  • 5. Touch NEXT.
  • 6. Touch All.
  • 7. Touch AGREE.
  • 8. Wait while the phone checks for updates.
  • 9. 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 use certain features such as Device Protection, Google Hangouts and Google Play Store.
  • 10. Enter your Google account password and touch NEXT.
  • 11. Touch I AGREE.
  • 12. Touch DONʼT RESTORE.
  • 13. Adjust the date and time if needed and touch NEXT.
  • 14. Touch the desired screen lock option (e.g., Set up Fingerprint Scanner) and touch NEXT.
  • 15. Touch CONTINUE.
  • 16. Touch the desired option (e.g., PIN).
  • 17. Touch the desired option (e.g., Do not require) and touch CONTINUE.
  • 18. Enter your desired PIN and touch CONTINUE.
  • 19. Re-enter your PIN and touch OK.
  • 20. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor.
  • 21. When prompted, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor until the scan is complete.
  • 22. Touch CONTINUE.
  • 23. Change the notification options if desired (e.g., touch Hide content) and touch NEXT.
  • 24. Touch NEXT.
  • 25. A list of options will appear and you can touch the sliders to enable or disable them. Touch MORE to scroll down the list.
  • 26. Touch AGREE when you are ready to continue.
  • 27. Touch SKIP.
  • 28. Scroll to and touch OK.
  • 29. Touch NEXT.
  • 30. Scroll to and touch SKIP.
  • 31. Touch SKIP.
  • 32. Touch the desired option (e.g., Donʼt restore) and touch NEXT.
  • 33. Scroll to and touch FINISH to complete the setup wizard.