How to set up a new Android phone or tablet.

How to set up a new Android phone or tablet

Step One

Put your SIM-card into your new device if it's a smartphone or a tablet with mobile data connectivity.

Step Two

Switch on your new Android device using the power button which is normally located on the top or side. Remember that it might need charging before it will switch on.

Step Three

The first thing you'll need to do once the device is powered up is select a language. Select from the list which you would like to use.

Step Four

You'll want to connect to a Wi-Fi network to get things set up properly but if you can't then you can skip this step. However, you won't be able to do much without it.

Step Five 

With an active Wi-Fi connection, sign into your Google account with your usual email address and password. If you don't have a Google account then you can create one now.

Some devices will ask you if you want to sign into other services and networks like Facebook, Twitter and Dropbox. You can do this now or later when you open the apps.

Step Six

Next you'll be given a set of options relating to Google services such as backup and location. Untick any boxes you wish and carry on.

You can adjust backup and location preferences later so don't worry too much now.

Step Seven

Since we're using a Nexus device, the next step asks whether you want to use Google Now which provides helpful information such as news, weather, sports scores and travel data. Other devices such as those from Samsung or Sony might prompt you to sign up for different accounts.

Step Eight

That should conclude the set up process but as we mentioned earlier, different devices will have different steps. You are likely to be welcomed to your new device and might be shown a brief tutorial on how to do things like customise the wallpaper, widgets and settings.