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Apple iPhone
Activate a New iPhone

2026-10-05 02:49:51.312

Apple iPhone
Activate a New iPhone

If a new Apple® iPhone® has been shipped to you or you’ve upgraded from a previous device, activating your device ensures you can make calls, send messages and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

iPhone 14 and newer devices do not have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).
For iPhone 13, if activating using an eSIM, a Wi-Fi network is needed; however, for iPhone 14 and newer models, Wi-Fi is recommended.
From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off then power off the device.
If you don't have enough storage space and temporary iCloud storage is needed, refer to this Apple Support Page (iOS 15 or newer is needed).

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
     to power on the new iPhone.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press the
    Home button
     to select a language then tap the country or region.
  3. Select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap
    Continue
    .
  4. From the Quick Start screen, tap
    Set Up Without Another Device
    .
  5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  6. Complete the activation steps as prompted then tap
    Next
    .
  7. Review the Data & Privacy info then tap
    Continue
    .
  8. From the Age Range screen, tap your age range.
  9. Tap
    Continue
     to set up Face ID or Touch ID then enter a 6-digit passcode or tap
    Passcode Options
     to select a different method.
  10. Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:
  11. Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Next
    .
    From your new iPhone, enter the verification code sent to your registered secondary device. If you don't have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign-in info tap
    Forgot password or don't have an account
     then refer to Forgot password or Apple ID, Create a Free Apple ID or tap
    Set Up Later in Settings
    .
  12. Review Terms and Conditions, tap
    Agree
     then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e., Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, etc.) to customize additional features.
  13. If activating a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and you're prompted with a Transfer Phone Number screen, tap one of the following:
  14. To complete the setup, swipe up or tap
    Get Started
    .
    Wait 2-3 minutes for the Status Bar at the top of the screen to change from 'No Service' or 'SOS' to 'Verizon'.
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