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Apple iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-04 14:11:51.637

Apple iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.

Before you begin

iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max models should be connected to Wi-Fi as the Primary method for activation. If Wi-Fi isn't available, you can continue without Wi-Fi if presented.
iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max devices do not have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM (electronic SIM card).
From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off then power the device off.
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.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
     on the new iPhone to power it on.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen 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. Confirm your phone number then tap
    Next
    .
  7. Review the Data & Privacy info then tap
    Continue
    .
  8. From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).
  9. To set up Face ID, tap
    Continue
     then follow the onscreen instructions or tap Set Up Face ID Later.
  10. Enter a 6-digit passcode or tap
    Passcode Options
     to select a different method (e.g., 4-Digit Code, Don't Use Passcode, etc.).
  11. Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:
  12. 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 Apple ID or Create a Free Apple ID.
  13. Review Terms and Conditions, tap
    Agree
     then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, etc.) to customize more features.
  14. If activating a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and you're prompted with a Transfer Phone Number screen, tap one of the following:
    Only applies when transferring from an iPhone 11 and newer running on iOS 15.6.1 or later.
  15. To complete the setup, swipe up or tap
    Get Started
    .
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