Google Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1> Activate your Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div> Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> To avoid activation issues, connect your Pixel to a strong Wi\u002DFi network and ensure the battery is at least 50% charged.<\/div><\/div> If using a physical SIM card, make sure a 5G SIM is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on then select the SIM as the default cellular data number<\/a> after setup is complete.<\/div><\/div> If the eSIM profile fails to download, refer to Download and Activate an eSIM<\/a> after device setup is completed.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> Steps<\/div><\/h2> - Press and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> until the Google logo appears. Tap the Start arrow<\/div><\/span> then select your language.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Set up using another device screen, select an option.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Phone activation screen, tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Select who will be using the device (e.g., I will be using this device<\/div><\/span>).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Sign in to your Googleâ„¢<\/span> account<\/a> or create a new one.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Set up a screen lock<\/a> then add fingerprint recognition<\/a> or face recognition<\/a> to secure your device.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To copy apps and data, tap Next<\/div><\/span> to transfer your content now.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Google Services and device backup options, then tap Accept<\/div><\/span> or Turn on backup<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review and accept the ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Services, limited warranty, and additional legal terms.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Follow the onscreen prompts to set up additional Google features (e.g., Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Pay).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the navigation gestures and tap Try it<\/div><\/span>, or tap Skip<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To finish setup, swipe up to go to the Home screen.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
Google Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XLÂ <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>
Activate your Pixel 9 \/ 9 Pro \/ 9 Pro XL to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>
Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> To avoid activation issues, connect your Pixel to a strong Wi\u002DFi network and ensure the battery is at least 50% charged.<\/div><\/div> If using a physical SIM card, make sure a 5G SIM is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on then select the SIM as the default cellular data number<\/a> after setup is complete.<\/div><\/div> If the eSIM profile fails to download, refer to Download and Activate an eSIM<\/a> after device setup is completed.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> Steps<\/div><\/h2> - Press and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> until the Google logo appears. Tap the Start arrow<\/div><\/span> then select your language.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Set up using another device screen, select an option.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Phone activation screen, tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Select who will be using the device (e.g., I will be using this device<\/div><\/span>).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Sign in to your Googleâ„¢<\/span> account<\/a> or create a new one.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Set up a screen lock<\/a> then add fingerprint recognition<\/a> or face recognition<\/a> to secure your device.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To copy apps and data, tap Next<\/div><\/span> to transfer your content now.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Google Services and device backup options, then tap Accept<\/div><\/span> or Turn on backup<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review and accept the ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Services, limited warranty, and additional legal terms.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Follow the onscreen prompts to set up additional Google features (e.g., Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Pay).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the navigation gestures and tap Try it<\/div><\/span>, or tap Skip<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To finish setup, swipe up to go to the Home screen.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
To avoid activation issues, connect your Pixel to a strong Wi\u002DFi network and ensure the battery is at least 50% charged.<\/div><\/div>
If using a physical SIM card, make sure a 5G SIM is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on then select the SIM as the default cellular data number<\/a> after setup is complete.<\/div><\/div>
If the eSIM profile fails to download, refer to Download and Activate an eSIM<\/a> after device setup is completed.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
Steps<\/div><\/h2> - Press and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> until the Google logo appears. Tap the Start arrow<\/div><\/span> then select your language.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Set up using another device screen, select an option.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm the correct phone number displays then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Phone activation screen, tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Select who will be using the device (e.g., I will be using this device<\/div><\/span>).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Sign in to your Googleâ„¢<\/span> account<\/a> or create a new one.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Set up a screen lock<\/a> then add fingerprint recognition<\/a> or face recognition<\/a> to secure your device.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To copy apps and data, tap Next<\/div><\/span> to transfer your content now.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Google Services and device backup options, then tap Accept<\/div><\/span> or Turn on backup<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review and accept the ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Services, limited warranty, and additional legal terms.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Follow the onscreen prompts to set up additional Google features (e.g., Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Pay).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the navigation gestures and tap Try it<\/div><\/span>, or tap Skip<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To finish setup, swipe up to go to the Home screen.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
- Press and hold thePower button<\/div><\/span> until the Google logo appears. Tap theStart arrow<\/div><\/span> then select your language.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Set up using another device screen, select an option.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Confirm the correct phone number displays then tapNext<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Phone activation screen, tapContinue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Select who will be using the device (e.g.,I will be using this device<\/div><\/span>).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Sign in to your Googleâ„¢<\/span> account<\/a> or create a new one.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Set up a screen lock<\/a> then add fingerprint recognition<\/a> or face recognition<\/a> to secure your device.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>To copy apps and data, tapNext<\/div><\/span> to transfer your content now.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Review the Google Services and device backup options, then tapAccept<\/div><\/span> orTurn on backup<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Review and accept the ɧ»¢ÊÓÆµ Services, limited warranty, and additional legal terms.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Follow the onscreen prompts to set up additional Google features (e.g., Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Pay).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Review the navigation gestures and tapTry it<\/div><\/span>, or tapSkip<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>To finish setup, swipe up to go to the Home screen.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>