Set up iPhone Manual
Introducing a feature as radical as this could be key for turning around predictions that the iPhone is about to go into decline. Many users adopted the iPhone 6 when it was released but since then, sales have begun to stagnate. There are worries the smartphone could recede for the first time soon, in part due to current owners not finding the new features so appealing that they want to upgrade. A wireless charging system, which would mean the phone could be recharged passively while in the pocket, for example, would grab their attention.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, read Important safety information before using iPhone 7.
You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not available in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone (see Connect iPhone to your computer).
You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not available in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone (see Connect iPhone to your computer).
Set up iPhone. Turn on iPhone,
then follow the setup assistant.
Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
• Activating iPhone with your carrier
• Enabling location services
• Setting up a passcode and Touch ID
• Restoring data from a backup or another device (if applicable)
• Signing in with your Apple ID to enable iCloud, Apple Music, the App Store, and more
• Enrolling in two-factor authentication (if applicable)
• Setting up Apple Pay
• Setting up iCloud Keychain
• Enabling Siri
• Choosing display zoom (if applicable)
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
• Activating iPhone with your carrier
• Enabling location services
• Setting up a passcode and Touch ID
• Restoring data from a backup or another device (if applicable)
• Signing in with your Apple ID to enable iCloud, Apple Music, the App Store, and more
• Enrolling in two-factor authentication (if applicable)
• Setting up Apple Pay
• Setting up iCloud Keychain
• Enabling Siri
• Choosing display zoom (if applicable)
You can also restore iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup or migrate from an Android device during setup. See Back up iPhone.
Note:
Find My iPhone is turned on when you sign in with your Apple ID during setup. Activation Lock is engaged to help prevent anyone else from activating your iPhone, even if it is completely restored. Before you sell or give away your iPhone, you should reset it to erase your personal content and turn off Activation
iPhone 7 Lock.
See Sell or give away iPhone.
Some carriers let you unlock iPhone for use with their network. To see if your carrier offers this option, Contact your carrier for authorization and setup information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may apply. For more information,
Some carriers let you unlock iPhone for use with their network. To see if your carrier offers this option, Contact your carrier for authorization and setup information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may apply. For more information,
