One of the first things you wanna do once you get the Note 7 is start using it after you are done oogling it. But here comes the messy part about getting a new device — the oh so dreaded set-up stage where information needs to be keyed in again and data needs to be transferred. Worse still, if you are porting over from an iPhone, it generally is a nightmare. Well, not anymore, Samsung has made this process extremely easy, even if you are an Apple user.
When you get the Galaxy Note 7 and you boot it up, you will essentially begin the set-up process. Don’t worry if you have not inserted the SIM card as of yet, unlike iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 does not require a SIM card installed before you can start using it.
How to set up your Note 7
When the device turns on, select your language preference first
If your SIM card is not installed, you will need a Wi-Fi connection
You can temporarily tether it to your current device if you are in a rush to set up your Note 7
Samsung will then ask you to agree to terms and conditions
Of the 4 options, only Marketing Information can be left un-ticked
You then set your time, time zone and date
Note 7 then asks you to fill in your name so as to personalise apps for you
You can then proceed to set-up the iris scanner or fingerprint lock on the Note 7
You can set a PIN, pattern or password or skip the step entirely (features such as Secure folder will not work if you do this)
Since the Note 7 is an Android device, Google then requires you to agree to its privacy policy
If you don’t already have a Samsung account, you can create one at this point
Finally, the best part — you can copy data over from an old Samsung device, another Android device or an iPhone using the Samsung Smart Switch app
If you want, you can skip this step and do it later
The Note 7 then lets you choose the font size
The larger size is more for those who have poor eyesight and prefer to use the device without spectacles
If you want the weather status on your home screen. you need to setup the weather app by agreeing to its terms and conditions
You may choose to not do this, or do it at a later stage
The final step is deciding or not, whether you want your secure folder to appear on your home screen from the get-go
Once you see the Home screen, it means your device is ready to use!
As I said, the Note 7 is relatively easy to set up — the whole process takes less than a few minutes. Let me know how it goes, and feel free to drop me a line if you’ve any questions. Check out our review of the Galaxy Note 7 to learn more about the new features of the device.
