Apple iPhone SE (2020) Activate / Set Up Device
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Activate / Set Up DeviceActivate your Apple® iPhone® SE (2020) to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.
Before you begin
iPhone SE (2020) requires a Wi-Fi network for eSIM activation.
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).
If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated after purchase, refer to activate a new iPhone.
If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
Steps
- Press and hold thePower buttonon the new iPhone on.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to select a language then tap the country or region.
- From the Quick Start screen, tapSet Up Without Another Device.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- Confirm your phone number then tapNext.
- Review the Data & Privacy info then tapContinue.
- From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).
- To set up Touch ID, tapContinuethen follow the onscreen instructions.
- Enter a 6-digit passcode or tapPasscode Optionsto select a different method (e.g., 4-Digit Code, Don't Use Passcode, etc.).
- Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:
- Enter your Apple ID and password then tapNext.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, tap Forgot password or Apple ID or Create a Free Apple ID.
- Review the Terms and Conditions, tapAgreethen follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, etc.) to customize more features.
- To complete setup, swipe up or tapGet Started.