How to set up a new iPhone

Not sure how to set up your iPhone? You’ve come to the right place! Read on to learn more about how to set up your new device, activate your new iPhone, and how to connect accessories:

How to set up my new iPhone?

Just follow these steps to fully set up your new iPhone:

  1. Turn the device on and choose your language, country, or region. 
  2. If you’re changing from an old iPhone to new iPhone and it has iOS 11 or later, use Quick Start instead. All you need to do is place your current iPhone and new iPhone together to start the process. Just make sure you know your Apple ID and follow the instructions on the screen. This will transfer your information a lot quicker to your new iPhone.
  3. Activate your device - you will need a Wi-Fi connection or SIM card if you’ve got an iPhone (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID. You can use facial recognition or the fingerprint scanner to unlock your iPhone or make purchases through Apple Pay and Apple App Store. You’ll need a passcode for this which can be created in ‘Password Options’.
  5. Restore or transfer information - if you have an iCloud account or Android backup you can transfer information and data from your old device. If you haven’t backed anything up, choose ‘Don’t Transfer Apps & Data’.
  6. Sign in with Apple ID. Enter your details, or if you don’t have an Apple ID choose ‘Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?’
  7. Decide if to update iOS automatically or share information with app developers by turning on ‘automatic updates and set up other features.’
  8. Set up Siri or choose ‘set up later in settings’

How to connect AirPods to new iPhone?

It’s super easy to connect AirPods to your new iPhone! Just follow these steps: 

  • Once your iPhone is fully set up, go to the Home Screen
  • Make sure your AirPods are in the charging case, then open the case and hold it next to your iPhone 
  • A set up animation should pop up on your device, tap ‘Connect’ 
  • If you have ‘Hey Siri’ set up on your iPhone then you’ll be able to use it with your AirPods
  • Tap ‘Done’ 
  • If you’re signed in to iCloud, your AirPods will be automatically supported on devices linked to your iCloud account. 

How to reset new iPhone?

Just follow these easy steps to reset your iPhone:

  • Make sure all of your information and data is backed up before you fully rest your iPhone
  • Go to Settings 
  • Choose General
  • Choose Reset and then Erase All Content and Settings

Do I need to charge my new iPhone?

You don’t need to charge your iPhone after taking it out of the box as they normally arrive with around 50% charge.

How to activate new iPhone

To activate your new iPhone, you need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network, cellular network or iTunes to activate and carry on setting up your device. 

Choose the Wi-Fi connection or insert your SIM card first if you’re using an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

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