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Samsung Galaxy Watch4

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Activate your smartwatch

You need to activate your smartwatch before using it for the first time and after a factory reset.

Press and hold the Home key until your smartwatch is turned on.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
Press Language.
Press the required language.
Place your smartwatch next to your phone.
  • 1
    Turn on your smartwatch
    • Press and hold the Home key until your smartwatch is turned on.
  • 2
    Select language
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
    • Press Language.
    • Press the required language.
  • 3
    Connect your smartwatch and your phone using Bluetooth
    • Place your smartwatch next to your phone.
      Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone.
    • On your phone: Press Galaxy Wearable.
      Make sure you've installed the application Galaxy Wearable on your phone.
    • On your phone: Press Start.
    • On your phone: Check that the code is identical to the code displayed on your smartwatch.
    • On your phone: Press Confirm.
    • On your phone: Press Continue.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Allow.
    • On your phone: Press Continue.
    • Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
  • 4
    Log on with Google account
    • On your phone: Press the required Google account.
    • On your phone: Press Next.
    • On your phone: Press Copy.
    • On your phone: Press Enter your password.
    • On your phone: Key in the password for your Google account and press SIGN IN.
    • On your phone: Press Skip.
    • Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
  • 5
    Set up mobile data
    • On your phone: To set up mobile data on your smartwatch, follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up your smartwatch.
    • On your phone: To set up mobile data on your smartwatch later, press Skip.
      See how to set up mobile data on your smartwatch later after activation.
  • 6
    Finish setup
    • On your phone: When this screen is displayed, your smartwatch is activated and synchronised with your phone.