How to set up your Galaxy S23 using Fast Pair
Fast Pair is a feature on Android devices that allows you to pair Bluetooth accessories like earbuds and smartwatches without having to manually set them up. This feature can also be used to set up your new Galaxy S23.
To set up your Galaxy S23 with Fast Pair:
1 Switch on your new Galaxy S23
2 Bring your old device close to your new one. It can be any smartphone running Android 10 or newer
3 Ensure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both activated on your old device
4 You will see a Fast Pair popup notification on your old device saying “Set up Galaxy S23." Tap Set up
5 A QR scanner will open on your old device. Scan the QR code that will appear on the screen of your Galaxy S23
6 Choose whether you want to add an eSIM. Tap either Use QR code to add eSIM or Skip
7 Choose whether to copy apps and data. Tap either Next or Don’t copy
8 If you are transferring from a non-Galaxy device, you will be prompted to download Smart Switch on your old device. Follow the on-screen instructions
9 On your S23, tap Allow on the Smart Switch screen
10 Choose whether you want to Transfer wirelessly or Use a cable instead
11 Your phone will search for available data. Select what you want to transfer – Everything; Just calls, contacts and messages; or Custom – then tap Next
12 Tap Accept on the Google Services privacy page
13 Select the kind of lock screen you want to use on your S23
14 Choose whether you want to set up Google Assistant or Skip this step
15 Select the Samsung apps that you want to install
16 Tap Finish