How to Set Up an iPhone from Scratch
Press your Home button., Select your preferred language. , Select a country or region. , Tap a WiFi network., Enter your wifi password. , Tap Join. , Choose to disable or enable location settings., Type in your preferred passcode., Re-enter your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press your Home button.
Alternatively, you can tap Use Cellular Connection to proceed without wifi (if so, skip forward to location settings). ,,, You can always change this setting later if you change your mind. , You can also tap Passcode Options, which displays the following options:
Custom Alphanumeric Code
- Allows for letters and symbols as well as letters.
No character limit.
Custom Numeric Code
- No character limit. 4-Digit Numeric Code
- Depending on your phone model, this might say "6-Digit Numeric Code" instead.
Don't Add Passcode
- Proceed without a passcode. ,, Your other options here are as follows:
Restore from iCloud Backup Restore from iTunes Backup Move Data from Android , This includes your Apple ID and the accompanying password.
If you forgot your Apple ID, tap the "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it?" link.
You can also tap the "Use different Apple ID's for iCloud and iTunes?" link here if it pertains to you. ,,,, You can also tap the "Later" option here. , You can also tap Turn on Siri later. , Tapping Send to Apple will automatically send error updates to Apple, while tapping Don't Send will disable this feature. , You have successfully set up your iPhone from scratch! Now you can customize your settings, add contacts, and more. -
Step 2: Select your preferred language.
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Step 3: Select a country or region.
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Step 4: Tap a WiFi network.
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Step 5: Enter your wifi password.
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Step 6: Tap Join.
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Step 7: Choose to disable or enable location settings.
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Step 8: Type in your preferred passcode.
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Step 9: Re-enter your passcode.
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Step 10: Tap Set Up as New iPhone.
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Step 11: Enter your Apple ID information.
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Step 12: Tap Next.
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Step 13: Review the Terms and Conditions.
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Step 14: Tap Agree.
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Step 15: Set up your Keychain.
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Step 16: Tap Turn On Siri.
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Step 17: Decide whether or not to send diagnostics to Apple.
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Step 18: Tap Get Started.
Detailed Guide
Alternatively, you can tap Use Cellular Connection to proceed without wifi (if so, skip forward to location settings). ,,, You can always change this setting later if you change your mind. , You can also tap Passcode Options, which displays the following options:
Custom Alphanumeric Code
- Allows for letters and symbols as well as letters.
No character limit.
Custom Numeric Code
- No character limit. 4-Digit Numeric Code
- Depending on your phone model, this might say "6-Digit Numeric Code" instead.
Don't Add Passcode
- Proceed without a passcode. ,, Your other options here are as follows:
Restore from iCloud Backup Restore from iTunes Backup Move Data from Android , This includes your Apple ID and the accompanying password.
If you forgot your Apple ID, tap the "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it?" link.
You can also tap the "Use different Apple ID's for iCloud and iTunes?" link here if it pertains to you. ,,,, You can also tap the "Later" option here. , You can also tap Turn on Siri later. , Tapping Send to Apple will automatically send error updates to Apple, while tapping Don't Send will disable this feature. , You have successfully set up your iPhone from scratch! Now you can customize your settings, add contacts, and more.
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