These steps guide you through setting up and customizing your TCL 50 LE for everyday use.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step-by-step instructions before activating the new device.
For info on prepaid service activation, refer to Set up Verizon Prepaid Service.
- Ensure a SIM card is inserted into the device prior to powering on.
- Press and hold thePower button(right edge; below Volume buttons) until the TCL logo appears then release.
- Select the appropriate language then tapGET STARTED.
- From the 'Terms and Privacy' screen, review then tapI AGREE.
- From the 'Phone Activation' screen, tap NEXT or tap ACTIVATE (if available).If prompted, enter the account PIN then follow the onscreen prompts (see Account PIN FAQs for additional info).If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off.
- From the 'Set up Wi-Fi' screen, select a network, enter the password then tapCONNECT.
- From the 'Copy apps & data' screen tapNext, then follow the on-screen prompts to choose a transfer method.TapDon't copyto transfer your apps and data at a later time.If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
- Sign in to your existing Google™ account or create a new one.TapSkipto add your Google account after setup is complete.If you sign in to your Google account, review the Google Terms of Service, then tapNext.
- From the Date & Time, ensure the 'Set time automatically' switch is turned on then tapNext.
- From the 'Google services' screen tapMore, tapAcceptafter reviewing all info then tap any of the optional services to turn on or off.By tapping 'Accept', you're also agreeing to the Google Terms of Service.
- From the 'Set up your fingerprint' screen, tapNextthen follow the prompts.TapSkipto Add Fingerprint Recognition after setup is complete.
- From the 'Unlock with face' screen, tapNextto continue with setup.TapSkipto Add Face Recognition after setup is complete.
- From the 'Set a PIN' screen, enter a 4-6 digit PIN then tapNextto continue with setup.TapSkipto Enable a Screen Lock after setup is complete.
- From the 'Verizon Services' screen, tap any of the switches to turn on or off then tapAccept.
- From the 'Verizon Cloud' screen, tapAccept.TapSkipto Set up Verizon Cloud after setup is complete.
- From the 'Ready to go!' screen, tapGOT IT!to exit the device set up.