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Samsung Galaxy Watch5
Android Wear OS
Activate your smartwatch
You need to activate your smartwatch before using it for the first time and after a factory reset.
1. 1. Turn on your smartwatch
Press and hold the Home key until your smartwatch is turned on.
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2. 2. Select language
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
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Press Language.
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Press the required language.
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3. 3. Connect your smartwatch and your phone using Bluetooth
Place your smartwatch next to your phone.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
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On your phone: Press Galaxy Wearable.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
On your phone: Press Start.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
On your phone: Press Galaxy Watch5.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
On your phone: Check that the code is identical to the code displayed on your smartwatch.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
On your phone: Press Confirm.
Please note that if you're not using a Samsung phone, there may be some differences in relation to the following steps.
4. 4. Log on with Samsung account
On your phone: Press Sign in and follow the instructions on the screen to log on with your Samsung account or to create a new Samsung account if don't have one already.
5. 5. Allow permissions for Samsung Watch Manager
On your phone: Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings and 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 I agree.
6. 6. Log on with Google account
On your phone: Press the required Google account.
Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
On your phone: Press Next.
Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
On your phone: Press Enter your password.
Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
On your phone: Key in the password for your Google account and press Next.
Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
On your phone: Press Skip.
Your Google account is used to install new apps, watch faces and more on your smartwatch.
7. 7. 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.
8. 8. Finish setup
On your phone: When this screen is displayed, your smartwatch is activated and synchronised with your phone.