When you get anew iPhoneespecially if it’syour first iPhoneyou’ll need to learn many new tricks.
But you gotta start somewhere, and that somewhere ought to be the basics.
Get instructions on downloading andinstalling iTunes on Windows.
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On a Mac, use iTunes if it’s on your system, otherwise use the new Music app.
This step only applies to older Macs and PCs.
Apple discontinued iTunes for Mac onmacOS Catalina (10.15)and replaced it with the pre-installed Apple Music app.
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PC users still need to download iTunes, though.
Activate the New iPhone
The first thing to do with your new iPhone is to activate it.
It also has tips on how to rearrange your app icons, create folders, and more.
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Or, use iCloud and avoid cable syncing altogether.
It also allows you to redownload anything you’ve bought at the iTunes Store.
So, even if you lose or delete them, your purchases are never truly gone.
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You’re going to be glad you have this if your iPhone ever goes lost or gets stolen.
That’s important information to give to the police when you’re trying to recover a stolen phone.
Do that now and you won’t be sorry later.
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You don’t necessarily need the app.
Face ID is the facial recognition system built into the iPhone X and later iPhones.
That means that any app that uses a password or needs to keep data secure can start using it.
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Because Apple Pay never shares your actual card number with merchants, there’s nothing to steal.
Setting up Apple Pay is now part of the standard iPhone set-up process.
Even better, most apps are just for a dollar or two, or maybe even free.
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Here’s a bonus tip.
But there’s so much more to the iPhone than the basics.
And If the iPhone Is For a Kid… Want to really take control of your iPhone?
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Then check outThe 15 Best iPhone Hacks & Tips.
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