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Apple iPhone X
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-04 13:53:26.95

Apple iPhone X
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Apple® iPhone® X to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated when purchased, refer to the activate a new iPhone.
If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
If the device has been set up with an incorrect Apple ID erase all content and settings.
Using your previous iPhone ensure the Find My app is disabled then power it off; If you don't have a previous iPhone, proceed to steps below.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
    on the top-right edge to power the new iPhone on.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to choose language then tap the country or region.
  3. Tap
    Set Up Manually
    .
    If you have a previous device on iOS 11 or later, use Quick Start to complete auto sign-in.
  4. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
    If activating using eSIM, a Wi-FI network is required.
    If a Wi-Fi network is not available and activating using a phyiscal SIM card, tap
    Continue Without Wi-Fi
    to activate over the Verizon network.
  5. From the Data & Privacy section, tap
    Continue
    .
  6. To set up Face ID, tap
    Continue
    then follow the onscreen instructions.
  7. Enter a 6-digit passcode or tap
    Passcode Options
    to select a different method (e.g., 4-Digit Code, Don't Use Passcode, etc.).
  8. Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Next
    .
    If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.
    If you don't have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign-in info, refer to one of the following:
  9. Review the Terms and Conditions, tap
    Agree
    then follow the onscreen prompts to customize more features.
  10. Once setup is completed, on the Welcome to iPhone screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get started using your iPhone.
    Confirm the status bar at the top of the screen changes from No Service to Verizon. This process may take 2-3 minutes.