Nokia G42 5G user guide
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Switch on and set up your phone
Switch on your phone
When you switch your phone on for the first time, your phone guides you to set up your network connections and phone settings.
- Press and hold the power key.
- Choose your language and region.
- Follow the instructions shown on your phone.
Transfer data from your previous phone
You can transfer data from an old phone to your new phone using your Google account.
To back up data on your old phone to your Google account, refer to your old phone’s user guide.
Restore app settings from your previous Android™ phone
If your previous phone was an Android, and you had set it to back up data to your Google account, you can restore your app settings and passwords.
- Tap
Settings >Passwords & accounts >Add account >Google . - Select which data you want to restore on your new phone. The sync starts automatically once your phone is connected to the internet.
Switch off your phone
To switch off your phone, press the power key and the volume up key at the same time, and select Power off .
Tip: If you want to switch off your phone by pressing and holding the power key, tap Settings > System > Gestures > Press and hold power button and switch off Power menu and Digital assistant .