1. Unbox your phone. Check that you have the phone, charger, case, screen protector, and SIM tool.
2. Insert your SIM card. Use the SIM tool to open the tray and place the SIM chip side down.
3. Power on the phone. Hold the side button for two seconds until the logo appears.
4. Connect to Wi‑Fi. Go to Settings → Network → Wi‑Fi and choose your network.
5. Confirm filters are active. Devices ship pre‑filtered. You cannot install unapproved apps.
6. Test calling and texting. Make a call or send a text to confirm carrier activation.