Setting up Samsung Galaxy S5: getting started

In this practical tip, you will learn how best to set up your Samsung Galaxy S5.

Step 1: Insert the battery and SIM card in the Samsung Galaxy S5

After unpacking your new Samsung Galaxy S5, first insert the SIM card into the compartment.
Now insert the battery with the correct polarity and close the battery cover.
Then connect the supplied cable to the socket and connect the device to it to fully charge it.

After you have successfully started the smartphone, you must enter the SIM pin. The setup wizard then opens automatically and guides you through the general settings.
First you have to select your region and the associated language.
The next steps are self-explanatory.

You can then choose whether you want to use the mobile data or the home WiFi network for the setup. We recommend that you use WLAN, as this way you won't use up your mobile traffic.
You can now see the available WLAN networks in your area. Select your network and enter the information required to connect, such as a password or WPA key.
Then you can link your smartphone to your Google account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one now, otherwise log in with your data as normal. You can also set up a Samsung account as an option, but this is not absolutely necessary.
If you are a Dropbox customer, you can link your phone to Dropbox or open a new account. You get 50 GB of storage space for free.
Finally, you can give the device an individual name and then complete the setup by clicking "Finish". You can then use the smartphone.

After you have set up the Samsung Galaxy S5, you can now download and install apps.
In our overview of the 50 best apps for the Galaxy, we have compiled useful applications for you.
Optionally, you can also visit our app portal. There we will introduce you to many tools and applications for your Android smartphone.