How to set up a new iPhone
Step 1: Connect iPhone to computer
Whether you buy your iPhone in a store or you order them online, you still need to connect to iTunes to be able to install and operate them.
Download iTunes to your computer.
Doing so may allow you to transfer information and data (including music collections and more). Also, when you want to change your old iPhone with a newer one, you can completely transfer all the data (including music, pictures, contacts and applications) from your old device. new machine.
You need to install iTunes before starting. If you already have iTunes on your computer, you need to make sure that iTunes has been updated to the latest version. To check, open iTunes and select Help , then select Check for updates .
Once you are sure that your iTunes has been updated to the latest version, you should connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. You will see the software of the mobile device installed automatically on the computer (in case you have not installed those software), then iTunes will operate those software.
If you're connecting to the new iPhone, you'll see a message saying Let's Get Started . That's when you need to register and log in to your iTunes account.
Select Continue.
Step 2: Accept the terms for using iPhone software
You will see a contract that allows users to use the iPhone software to appear. You need to accept it to continue using the software.
Read the contract carefully, then select I have read and agree to the iPhone Software License Agreement.
Select Continue .
Step 3: Enter Apple ID (or create a new one)
You need an Apple ID to be able to download products or applications from the iTunes store to your device. If you already use iTunes on your computer, you can use the same Apple ID for your phone.
If you don't have an Apple ID , you need to enter some basic information (name, age, address, .) to create a new Apple ID .
If you already have an Apple ID (usually your email address), log in.
Step 4: Register your iPhone
Fill in the information required to register your iPhone, including your name and address. Some of that information may have been filled out if you entered the Apple ID already.
Confirm the information you entered and click Submit .
Step 5: Set up your iPhone
If you have never owned an iPhone, you will have to reset from the beginning to the new iPhone. Or if you already own an iPhone before, you can restore data from your old iPhone to the new iPhone; This allows you to transfer some applications and information to the new iPhone.
If you choose to set up a new iPhone, you can name it and then decide what information to sync to your iPhone whenever you connect to the computer. For example, you can choose to synchronize automatically or choose to sync manually and you can decide to sync bookmarks with browsers from your computer screen or with contacts and calendars from Outlook.
If you choose to set up a new iPhone, go to step 6.
If you choose to restore the data to the new iPhone, click that option and select Continue . Note that if you do, your new iPhone will essentially replace the old iPhone in iTunes; It will have the same name and all data from the old iPhone will be transferred to the new one.
If you decide to restore your iPhone data from the old iPhone, go to step 8.
Step 6: Set up a new iPhone in iTunes
Name your iPhone. This allows you to identify your iPhone when connected to iTunes.
You can choose to sync your contacts, calendar, bookmark browser, notes and e-mail accounts on iPhone in this screen. When doing this the system will synchronize the information that has been stored on the desktop. If you want to access another email account or other contacts, you can reset it on the phone later.
Once you select Continue , you will see a sync notification that iPhone appears on the screen. Let it run, and absolutely not disconnect the iPhone during the process.
Step 7: Sync iPhone information
When the sync process is complete, you will see a summary screen on iTunes. You can see all the basic information about your phone.
If this is your first time using iTunes, you can put your music, videos and photos into iTunes, then sync them to your iPhone. If you already have those in iTunes, you can choose which information or documents (including music, applications, pictures) you want to sync with your iPhone.
Once you decide which information you need to sync, select sync in the bottom right corner of the iTunes window. You will see a message appear on your iPhone screen that is in sync; Absolutely not disconnect the iPhone from the computer during the process.
After the synchronization process is completed, you can switch to step 10.
Step 8: Start the data recovery process
If you decide to restore data from the old iPhone, click Continue . You will then see a message on the computer screen Restore in Progress
This process may take several minutes. Do not disconnect the iPhone or iTunes during the process.
Before the music sync process, you will see a message asking to share information with Apple. You may agree or disagree to share this information. Then select Continue .
Step 9: Sync content with your iPhone
All the apps, pictures, music and videos you have restored from your old iPhone will now be transferred to the new iPhone. This process may take from a few minutes to hours, depending on how much data you have in your phone.
Absolutely not turn off iTunes or disconnect iPhone during the process.
Step 10: Disconnect your iPhone
You will know the synchronization process is complete when a message appears on iTunes and when the Sync in Progress text disappears from your phone screen.
After the synchronization process is finished, you can disconnect the iPhone and start using.
Good luck!
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