Swipe the slider to the right to begin iPhone activation.
Next, enter some information about the location where you’ll be using your iPhone.
That involves selecting the language you want to be shown onscreen and setting your home country.
Tap the language you want to use.
Then, tap the country you want to use the phone in and tapNextto continue.
you’re able to change it later if needed.
At this point, you have the option of usingQuick Start, which is available iniOS 11and later.
This feature wirelessly imports information from another iOS rig, if you have one.
To use Quick Start, place the old phone next to your new one.
key in your current phone’s passcode on the new phone, and then skip to Step 6.
If you aren’t using Quick Start, selectSet Up Manuallyand continue.
Next, you need toconnect to a Wi-Fi online grid.
Once you’ve connected to Wi-Fi or iTunes, your iPhone will attempt to activate itself.
They are optional, but we strongly recommend you use at least one, though we recommend using both.
In the next step, you might transfer or restore data including photos, contacts, and apps.
you might do so froman iCloud backup, a Mac/PC,another iPhone, oran Android gear.
If you have no data to transfer or restore, selectDon’t Transfer Apps & Data.
Next, sign in with your Apple Account.
If not,you’ll need to create one.
Select “Forgot password or don’t have an Apple Account?”
and follow the onscreen prompts.
You’ll need to enter information like your birthday, name, and email address to create your account.
The final steps involve setting up other, optional services.
These services include:
SelectGet Startedto finish setting up your phone.
TapContinue, put the new iPhone near your Apple Watch, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Toset up a new email account on your iPhone, go toSettings>Mail>Accounts>Add Account.
Choose an email client, enter the login info, and follow the instructions to add the account.
