How do I get to my texts?

[Android Central Question]

I am a brand new user to the smart phone world. I have a G3 flip phone, but just purchased a Samsung 9Plus and am on Verizon.

I have to have a 6 digit number that Verizon says they texted to me, to set up an account. I don't even know how to get to texts, or where to find them.

Can someone please help me? Please remember, I know NOTHING about smart phones. Apparently flip phones are not smart phones, or so I was told by my BFF.

Thank you,
Brenda

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you able to bring your phone into a local Verizon store and ask them to help you set it up? And are you saying the flip phone is also on Verizon, or are you switching your carrier to Verizon from some other carrier?