Turn on and set up iPhone (2024)

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iPhone User Guide Prepare for setup Turn on and set up your iPhone Move from an Android device to iPhone

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iPhone User Guide

You can turn on and set up your new iPhone with an internet connection. You can also set up iPhone by connecting it to your computer. If you have another iPhone, an iPad, or an Android device, you can transfer your data to your new iPhone.

Note: If your iPhone is deployed or managed by a company or other organization, see an administrator for setup instructions. For general information, see the Apple at Work website.

Prepare for setup

To make setup as smooth as possible, have the following items available:

An internet connection through a Wi-Fi network (you may need the name and password of the network) or cellular data service through a carrier (not required for iPhone14 and later models)
Your Apple ID and password; if you don’t have an AppleID, you can create one during setup
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Your credit or debit card account information, if you want to add a card to ApplePay during setup
Your previous iPhone or a backup of your device, if you’re transferring your data to your new device
Tip: If you don’t have sufficient storage space to back up your device, iCloud will grant you as much as you need to complete a temporary backup, free of charge, for up to three weeks from the purchase of your iPhone. On your previous device, go to Settings> General> Transfer or Reset [device]. Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Your Android device, if you’re transferring your Android content

Turn on and set up your iPhone

Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
If iPhone doesn’t turn on, you might need to charge the battery. For more help, see the Apple Support article If your iPhonewon’t turn on or is frozen.
Tip: If you’re blind or have low vision, you can triple-click the side button (on an iPhone with FaceID) or triple-click the Home button (on other iPhone models) to turn on VoiceOver, the screen reader. You can also double-tap the screen with three fingers to turn on Zoom. See Get started with accessibility features on iPhone.
Do one of the following:
- Use Quick Start: If you have another iPhone or iPad with iOS11, iPadOS13, or later, you can use Quick Start to automatically set up your new device. Bring the two devices close together, then follow the onscreen instructions to securely copy many of your settings, preferences, and iCloudKeychain. You can then restore the rest of your data and content to your new device from your iCloud backup.
  Or, if both devices have iOS12.4, iPadOS13, or later, you can transfer all your data wirelessly from your previous device to your new one. Keep your devices near each other and plugged into power until the migration process is complete.
- Set Up Manually: If you don’t have another device, tap Set Up Manually, then follow the onscreen setup instructions.

Move from an Android device to iPhone

If you have an Android device, you can transfer your data with the Move to iOS app when you first set up your new iPhone.

Note: If you already completed setup and want to use Move to iOS, you must erase your iPhone and start over, or move your data manually. See the Apple Support article Move content manually from your Android device to your iPhone or iPad.

On your device with Android version 4.0 or later, see the Apple Support article Move from Android to iPhone or iPad and download the Move to iOS app.
On your iPhone, do the following:
- Follow the setup assistant.
- On the Transfer Your Apps & Data screen, tap From Android.
On the Android device, do the following:
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
- Open the Move to iOS app.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.

WARNING: To avoid injury, read Important safety information for iPhone before using iPhone.

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