Detail Images

1.

You'll be asked to choose your language. (The only option is English.)

Tap Start.

If you see a Cellular Activation screen first, you'll need to activate your phone using our alternate instructions here.

2.

Connect to a WiFi network:
Choose the network you'd like to connect to and type in your password (if necessary).

3.

You'll see a Motorola About your privacy message. Tap Accept and continue.

(You can also tap Privacy settings to change what information is shared with Motorola.)

4.

5.

You'll now be taken through the Google account setup.

• If you have a Google Account (including a Gmail account), tap Yes to log in.
• If you don't have a Google or Gmail account, tap No to create one.

Tap OK to accept Google's terms and conditions and sign in.

6.

After you've signed into your Google account, you'll set up Google services.

• Under Backup & Restore, you can restore apps, settings, and other data from your Google account to your new phone and/or back up data from your new phone to your Google account.
  
  
• Under Location, choose whether to allow apps to determine your location, allow anonymous location data to be sent to Google, or allow your phone to scan for WiFi.

Tap the arrow to continue.

7.

On the Set up payment info screen, enter your billing info to connect a payment method to your Google account for purchasing apps from the Google Play Store, in-app purchases, or other Google Play services.

Tap Continue after you've entered your info. (Note: You won't be charged unless you make a purchase.)

To skip this step, tap Not now.

8.

On the You're all set! screen, you'll be asked if you want to use the Motorola Migrate (KitKat) app.

• Select Start Migrate to open Motorola Migrate to move photos, videos, music, call history, and other files and settings from your old Android phone or iPhone to your new phone.

• If you'd like to skip this step, tap Maybe later.

9.

You'll be prompted to complete cellular activation. (If you're not prompted to complete cellular activation, please restart your phone. The prompt should appear after restart.)

• On the Home screen of your phone, open your notification by pressing and swiping down from the top of the screen. On the notification labeled Cellular configuration update, tap Update Now.

• If you dismiss the Cellular configuration update from your notifications, a Cell configuration required popup window will remind you to update. Tap Update Now to update (your phone will automatically restart).

10.

Once your phone restarts, a welcome screen will display your phone number and the plan you selected in the online store when you purchased the phone.

Tap OK to dismiss.

Detail Images

You'll be asked to choose your language. (The only option is English.)

Tap Start.

If you see a Cellular Activation screen first, you'll need to activate your phone using our alternate instructions here.

Connect to a WiFi network:
Choose the network you'd like to connect to and type in your password (if necessary).

You'll see a Motorola About your privacy message. Tap Accept and continue.

(You can also tap Privacy settings to change what information is shared with Motorola.)

Your phone will complete activation on WiFi. This can take a few minutes.

You'll now be taken through the Google account setup.

• If you have a Google Account (including a Gmail account), tap Yes to log in.
• If you don't have a Google or Gmail account, tap No to create one.

Tap OK to accept Google's terms and conditions and sign in.

After you've signed into your Google account, you'll set up Google services.

• Under Backup & Restore, you can restore apps, settings, and other data from your Google account to your new phone and/or back up data from your new phone to your Google account.
  
  
• Under Location, choose whether to allow apps to determine your location, allow anonymous location data to be sent to Google, or allow your phone to scan for WiFi.

Tap the arrow to continue.

On the Set up payment info screen, enter your billing info to connect a payment method to your Google account for purchasing apps from the Google Play Store, in-app purchases, or other Google Play services.

Tap Continue after you've entered your info. (Note: You won't be charged unless you make a purchase.)

To skip this step, tap Not now.

8.

On the You're all set! screen, you'll be asked if you want to use the Motorola Migrate (KitKat) app.

• Tap Start Migrate to open Motorola Migrate to move photos, videos, music, call history, and other files and settings from your old Android phone or iPhone to your new phone.
  
  
• If you'd like to skip this step, tap Maybe later.

You'll be prompted to complete cellular activation. (If you're not prompted to complete cellular activation, please restart your phone. The prompt should appear after restart.)

• On the Home screen of your phone, open your notification by pressing and swiping down from the top of the screen. On the notification labeled Cellular configuration update, tap Update Now.
  
  
• If you dismiss the Cellular configuration update from your notifications, a Cell configuration required popup window will remind you to update. Tap Update Now to update (your phone will automatically restart).

Once your phone restarts, a welcome screen will display your phone number and the plan you selected in the online store when you purchased the phone.

Tap OK to dismiss.

Detail Images

1.

You'll be asked to choose your language. (The only option is English.)

Tap Start.

If you see a Cellular Activation screen first, you'll need to activate your phone using our alternate instructions here.

Connect to a WiFi network:
Choose the network you'd like to connect to and type in your password (if necessary).

You'll see a Motorola About your privacy message. Tap Accept and continue.

(You can also tap Privacy settings to change what information is shared with Motorola.)

4.

Your phone will complete activation on WiFi. This can take a few minutes.

You'll now set up your Republic account and select a plan. Tap Get Started Now to begin.

7.

Enter your name and email address.

Review the Republic Wireless Terms and Conditions and E911 Terms by tapping the links.

Tap both boxes to accept the terms, then tap Accept.

9.

Choose your service plan:

All plans available for your device will be displayed. Tap a plan to see more details about WiFi and cell service.

When you've found the plan you want, tap Select This Plan.

Enter your credit card number, expiration date, and security code.

(Note: The name is auto-populated, but if the card you're using has a different name, you can change it.)

11.

Enter your billing address
(Be sure to enter the address on file with your credit card company.)

12.

Review your order information.

• Tap Edit if you need to make any changes.
• Tap Details to see a breakdown of costs, including taxes.
• Tap Add coupon code to add a coupon.

Once you've reviewed your order information, tap Complete Purchase.

13.

If your purchase was successful, you'll see the Plan purchase successful! screen.

You'll also be sent a confirmation email with further instructions on how to complete the activation of your phone.
(Note: It may take up to 45 minutes for you to receive your confirmation email. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folders.)

In the meantime, tap Continue Startup to sync your Google accounts.

You'll now be taken through the Google account setup.

• If you have a Google Account (including a Gmail account), tap Yes to log in.
• If you don't have a Google or Gmail account, tap No to create one.

Tap OK to accept Google's terms and conditions and sign in.

After you've signed into your Google account, you'll set up Google services.

• Under Backup & Restore, you can restore apps, settings, and other data from your Google account to your new phone and/or back up data from your new phone to your Google account.
  
  
• Under Location, choose whether to allow apps to determine your location, allow anonymous location data to be sent to Google, or allow your phone to scan for WiFi.

Tap the arrow to continue.

On the Set up payment info screen, enter your billing info to connect a payment method to your Google account for purchasing apps from the Google Play Store, in-app purchases, or other Google Play services.

Tap Continue after you've entered your info. (Note: You won't be charged unless you make a purchase.)

To skip this step, tap Not now.

On the You're all set! screen, you'll be asked if you want to use the Motorola Migrate (KitKat) app.

• Tap Start Migrate to open Motorola Migrate to move photos, videos, music, call history, and other files and settings from your old Android phone or iPhone to your new phone.
  
  
• If you'd like to skip this step, tap Maybe later.

You'll be prompted to complete cellular activation. (If you're not prompted to complete cellular activation, please restart your phone. The prompt should appear after restart.)

• On the Home screen of your phone, open your notification by pressing and swiping down from the top of the screen. On the notification labeled Cellular configuration update, tap Update Now.
  
  
• If you dismiss the Cellular configuration update from your notifications, a Cell configuration required popup window will remind you to update. Tap Update Now to update (your phone will automatically restart).

Once your phone restarts, a welcome screen will display your phone number and the plan you selected.

Tap OK to dismiss.

Detail Images

1.

You'll be asked to choose your language. (The only option is English.)

Tap Start.

If you see a Cellular Activation screen first, you'll need to activate your phone using our alternate instructions here.

Connect to a WiFi network:

Choose the network you'd like to connect to and type in your password (if necessary).

You'll see a Motorola About your privacy message. Tap Accept and continue.

(You can also tap Privacy settings to change what information is shared with Motorola.)

4.

Your phone will complete activation on WiFi. This can take a few minutes.

You'll now log into your Republic account and select a plan. Tap Get Started Now to begin.

Enter your email address and password, then tap Sign in.

On the Which number do you want on this phone? screen, choose the service line to add to your phone:

• If you're transferring a service line already on your account, tap that number to select it.
  
  
• If you'd like to add a new service line, tap A New Number.
  
  
• If you'd like to transfer a service line from another provider to your phone, tap Transfer My Number. You'll be assigned a new number and can transfer your number to Republic later.

9.

Verify the existing number to be transferred or that a new line will be added, then tap Confirm.

10.

If you're adding a new line

1. Choose your service plan: All plans available for your device will be displayed. Tap a plan to see more details about WiFi and cell service.
2. When you've found the plan you want, tap the Select This Plan button.
3. On the Confirm your order screen, review your order info, then tap Complete Purchase to confirm.

If you're transferring your service line from a Moto X, Moto G, or Moto E

• Your billing info and service plan will automatically transfer over.
• On the Confirm your order screen, review your order info, then tap Complete Purchase to confirm.

If you're transferring your service line from a DEFY XT:

• You will automatically be placed on the $10 Cell Talk & Text plan.
• After activation, you may change to a different Republic 1.0 plan or transition to one of the Republic 2.0 plans. If you choose to transition to the 2.0 plans, it will not go into effect until your next bill cycle date.

11.

If your purchase was successful, you'll see the Plan purchase successful! screen.

You'll also be sent a confirmation email with further instructions on how to complete the activation of your phone.

(Note: It may take up to 45 minutes for you to receive your confirmation email. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folders.)

In the meantime, tap Continue Startup to sync your Google accounts.

You'll now be taken through the Google account setup.

• If you have a Google Account (including a Gmail account), tap Yes to log in.
• If you don't have a Google or Gmail account, tap No to create one.

Tap OK to accept Google's terms and conditions and sign in.

After you've signed into your Google account, you'll set up Google services.

• Under Backup & Restore, you can restore apps, settings, and other data from your Google account to your new phone and/or back up data from your new phone to your Google account.
  
  
• Under Location, choose whether to allow apps to determine your location, allow anonymous location data to be sent to Google, or allow your phone to scan for WiFi.

Tap the arrow to continue.

On the Set up payment info screen, enter your billing info to connect a payment method to your Google account for purchasing apps from the Google Play Store, in-app purchases, or other Google Play services.

Tap Continue after you've entered your info. (Note: You won't be charged unless you make a purchase.)

To skip this step, tap Not now.

On the You're all set! screen, you'll be asked if you want to use  Motorola Migrate (KitKat) app.

• Tap Start Migrate to open Motorola Migrate to move photos, videos, music, call history, and other files and settings from your old Android phone or iPhone to your new phone.
  
  
• If you'd like to skip this step, tap Maybe later.

You'll be prompted to complete cellular activation. (If you're not prompted to complete cellular activation, please restart your phone. The prompt should appear after restart.)

• On the Home screen of your phone, open your notification by pressing and swiping down from the top of the screen. On the notification labeled Cellular configuration update, tap Update Now.
  
  
• If you dismiss the Cellular configuration update from your notifications, a Cell configuration required popup window will remind you to update. Tap Update Now to update (your phone will automatically restart).

Once your phone restarts, a welcome screen will display your phone number and the plan you selected.

Tap OK to dismiss.

Error message & fixes

If you receive this error, please wait one hour and then tap the Activate Now in your notifications. (Tap, hold, and swipe down from the top of your phone screen to access your notifications)

If you get this error, please tap Submit a help request to contact Republic Help.