Apple iPhone SE Activate / Set Up Device
Apple iPhone SE
Activate / Set Up DeviceActivate your Apple® iPhone® SE 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 ensures the Find My app is disabled then power it off; If you don't have a previous iPhone, proceed to the steps below.
Steps
- Press thePower buttonto power on the iPhone.
- Press theHome buttonto unlock your iPhone.
- Tap the screen to choose the language then tap the country or region.
- From the Quick Start screen, tapSet Up Manually.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
- From the Data & Privacy screen, tapContinue.
- To set up Touch ID, tapContinuethen follow the onscreen prompts.
- Enter a 6-digit passcode, re-enter passcode, then tapNext.
- 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 the setup, tapGet Started.