Google Pixel Set Up

First, make sure your new phone is charged then power on your Google Pixel with the power button on the side of the phone.

Welcome to your Pixel

 

Language

Choose what language you want your Pixel to be in. 

Accessibility

 

Vision Settings

If you have a vision impairment, select Vision Settings and Customize the Following options:

• Display Size and Text

  • From here you can choose how large the text is.

• Magnification

  • With Magnification you can zoom in on the screen to make everything appear larger.

• Select To Speak

  • With Select to Speak you can tap the items on the screen and they will be read aloud when you select the items.

• TalkBack

  • This is for people with blindness or low vision. You can tap on items on the screen and they will be read aloud before you select them. Tap the item twice to select an item.

Set up with your Voice

Set the phone up with your voice so you can use voice commands instead of tapping on the screen if you have a hard time touching the screen.

Get Started

Click on Get Started to continue setting up your phone.

Connect to Mobile Network

To connect to a mobile network, either put a physical SIM Card in your phone or click on Download your SIM to download an electronic SIM Card for your device.

Note: Your phone will not be able to make calls or text without an activated SIM Card. Check with your wireless carrier to obtain a physical SIM or to register an electronic SIM on their network. 

Connect to Wi-Fi

Ideally you want to set up your phone with a Wi-Fi Network but you can also select to Set up Offline if you aren’t within range of a Wi-Fi network.

Copy Apps & Data

To transfer data from your old phone to your Google Pixel, use a charging cable that is compatible with both phones or Transfer your data wirelessly with bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Note: Transferring data with a charging cable is always faster but not always an option if there is some sort of error or the charging port is damaged on the old phone.

Transfer With a Cable

To transfer with a cable, you will need the following cables below depending on what your old phone is. Once it’s connected, follow the onscreen instructions on both phones to transfer your data.

• Pixel to Pixel & Android to Pixel

  • You will need a USB-C to USB-C Cable. With older android models you will need a USB-C to Micro-USB to connect both phones.

• iPhone to Pixel

  • If you’re transferring data from an iPhone you will need a USB-C to Lightning Cable.

Transfer Wirelessly 

If you don’t have the right cable to transfer data or the cable option isn’t working, you can transfer data wirelessly. To do this:

• Make sure both phones stay unlocked (ideally take the passcode and all biometrics off of both phones before you transfer.
• Make sure both phones are adequately charged.
• Make sure both phones are connected to Wi-Fi and have Bluetooth turned on.
• Then follow the onscreen instructions on both phones to continue.

Sign in to Google Account

Make sure you have a Gmail account first then enter your Gmail and Gmail Password on this screen.

Note: If you don’t sign into a Gmail account, you won’t be able to download apps or use some of your Pixels features.

Continue on the old phone if you have two-step verification set up (it is highly recommended that you do)

Keep your Account Updated with this Phone’s Number

This will keep your account updated with your chosen phone number. If you don’t want to do this you can choose Skip, but it is helpful if you do. Click on Yes I’m In and continue with the rest of your set up. Then Agree with the terms of service.

Google Services

Scroll through these options and allow or deny:

• Use Location

  • Location features will allow certain apps and features to use your devices location. You can keep this on in general, or you can set up each app and service individually by allowing app specific permissions.

• Allow Scanning

  • This will allow your device to search for Wi-Fi Networks and Bluetooth devices within range of your device.

• Send Usage and Diagnostic Data

  • This will send diagnostic data, app usage, and device analytics to Google and other partners. This will allow for some convenient features but also your data is being sent to google.

• Install Updates and Apps

  • Agreeing to this means your device can automatically install app and device updates. It is a good idea to keep up with both phone and app updates because if the two aren’t updated you may have issues with apps and features on the phone not working properly. It is also good because updates contain security patches that help keep your device safe.

Back up Your Device with Google One

Google One is a cloud service that will store all of your personal data in a cloud. Even if you don’t use Google One, it is highly recommended that you use some sort of cloud service. If something happens to your phone and it is lost, stolen, or damaged, you will not be able to retrieve any of your personal information unless it is backed up to a cloud.

Limited Warranty 

You can also view Warranty information in Settings > About Phone > Limited Warranty. Select a language and click on Next.

Additional Legal Terms

You have to agree to Googles Terms of Service before continuing. Click on I Accept and continue.

Set A Pin

It is highly recommended that you set up some sort of pin or passcode on your device for security. You can Skip and continue setting up your phone first or you can set up the following passcode options here:

• Pattern

  • Draw a pattern that unlocks your phone.

• Pin

  • Set up a pin that is at least four digits (all numbers) the longer your passcode, the more secure your code will be. Just make sure you know for sure that you can remember it.

• Password

  • The password option will give you the highest level of security on your phone. And remember, length beats complexity but it doesn’t hurt to have both.

Note: It is highly recommended that you keep your pin, pattern, or password written down and kept in a safe place. Keeping any pin or passcode in your phone is not the best option. Especially this one because if you forget it you will not be able to get into your phone to see what it is.

Set Up Fingerprint Unlock

If you opted into setting up a passcode, you will be prompted to set up a Fingerprint to unlock your phone. It is highly recommended you do this. The fingerprint scanner can only unlock with your fingerprint. It is a secure option and it prevents you from having to type in your passcode over and over again especially if it is lengthy and complex.

Note: The only thing about fingerprint is that it could be unlocked if someone puts your finger on the scanner while you’re sleeping.

Set Up FaceUnlock

Face Unlock is also a good biometric option to get into your phone without having to re-enter your password over and over again. The Face ID feature has been upgraded from previous Pixel models. With the Pixel 4, Face unlock would still unlock the phone if you have your eyes closed.

Talk to Google/Google Assistant

Google assistant is a voice activated feature similar to Alexa and Siri. You can set this up to command google to call, send text and activated other features as well. Follow the prompts to allow or deny other Google assistant features.

Check Out Fast With Your Phone

At this point in the set up you can set up a card to use Google Pay for fast contactless payments. Just click Add A New Card and type in your card information, or you can select an existing card your previous phone or Google Account has on file. You can also click on Skip to set this up later.

Anything Else?

At this point you are pretty much complete with the set up. If you want to start using your phone you can click No Thanks in the bottom left corner or you can set up:

• Get Instant Translations

• Identify Music Around You

• Set Up Always-On Display

• Control Info On Lock Screen

• Change How Text Displays

• Add Another Email Account

• Review Additional Apps

• Change Wallpaper

Get Tips & Tricks in Your Inbox

Click on Yes I’m In to stay up to date on products, features, and services for your new Pixel. If you’re ready to get going you can select No Thanks and see more about these features later by going into Settings > Support.

Swipe to Navigate Your Phone

This is just a tutorial on how to navigate your Pixel by using swiping gestures on your phone. Click Try It and follow the onscreen tutorial or select Skip to continue.

All Set

You are all done setting up your new Pixel! Swipe up to use your phone.