If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
To avoid potential issues, review the following:
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If powered off, press and hold the Power button until the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen appears then release.

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From the Welcome screen, select the appropriate language then tap NEXT.
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From the Phone Activation screen, tap NEXT.
If prompted, enter the last 4 digits of the Account Owner's Social Security Number or the Billing Password.
If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off and allow several minutes for the deactivation of the old phone to complete.
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Tap ACCEPT.
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From the Add your account screen, tap SKIP > SKIP.
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From the Google services screen, select any of the following to turn on of off then tap NEXT.
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From the Name screen, enter the first and last name then tap NEXT.
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From the Protect your phone screen, select No, thank you then tap SKIP > SKIP ANYWAY.
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If presented with the Verizon Cloud screen, tap SKIP > NOT NOW (lower-left).
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From the Email setup screen, tap SKIP (lower-right).
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From the Summary screen, tap DONE (lower-right).
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If presented with the Samsung account screen, sign in with the account used on a previous Samsung device then tap SIGN IN or tap CREATE ACCOUNT.
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