There’s something exciting about unboxing a new iPhone. And whether you’re upgrading yours to a newer model or you want to set up a new iPhone for the first time, you want to make sure it’s done right from the start. You’ll want all your data on your new phone, and you’ll want it set up to the configurations you like. Keep reading, and we’ll go over how to do all that and some things to watch out for when you’re setting up a new iPhone. Switching
from an older iPhone to a newer one couldn’t be more seamless. There’s a handful of ways to transfer your data, depending on what you want to transfer. But that doesn’t guarantee you won’t run into a couple of hiccups along the way. Here’s how you can make the switchover as smooth as possible. Before you dump all your photos, notes, and other data onto your new iPhone, make sure you’re moving over the things you actually want, not the
useless clutter that’s taking up space on your device. Your photo library probably has a good amount of pictures that you’ve been meaning to clean up, like similar shots and blurry shots. you can use an app like Gemini Photos to help you quickly sift through similar-looking selfies and old screenshots you don’t need anymore. Now that you’ve cleared some of the unneeded data on your old iPhone, you can get ready for the transfer. Here are a few more things to do in preparation:
How to set up a new iPhone from your old iPhoneIf you’ve been using iCloud to backup your old iPhone then you can set up your new one using that backup.
You can also transfer data directly from your old iPhone to your new one without using iCloud if you’re running iOS 12.4 or later on your old device.
Keep your devices close to each other and make sure they stay connected to power for the duration of the transfer. How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new iPhoneIf you’ve already set up your iPhone as a new device, then you’ll have to erase it to get to the transfer options. After you do, follow these steps:
How to switch SIM cards on iPhoneAt some point in setting up your new iPhone you might realize you’ve never had to install the SIM card in one yourself and you don’t really know how it’s done. No worries: all you need is the special SIM card removal tool that comes with your new iPhone. And if you don’t have that, a regular paperclip will do.
How do I reset my iPhone for a new user?If you’re giving your old iPhone to someone else and want to make sure all of your data has been deleted from the device, just reset the iPhone. Here’s how to do that:
How to set up a new iPhone from scratchWhether this is your first Apple product or just your first iPhone, you’ll want to make sure you’re setting it up right from the start. Follow the instructions below to get started on the right foot. How to create a new Apple ID on iPhoneIf you’re just turning on your iPhone, you can create a new Apple ID while you’re setting up the phone.
How to set up a new iCloud accountWhen you’re creating a new Apple ID, you’re basically creating a new iCloud account as well. To reiterate, here’s how to set up an Apple ID and your iCloud account:
How to activate new iPhoneWhether you’re switching from another iPhone or a different smartphone, you’ll want to follow these steps to ensure your iPhone activates properly:
Note: If the setup steps ask you to turn the old phone back on, then it’s all right to do so. Who doesn’t love getting a new iPhone? Getting it all set up is both fun and exciting. And hopefully, after you’ve read this article, you’ll be able to avoid some of the frustrations of transferring your data to your new device. Do you activate new phone before Smart Switch?For starters, you have to check whether the Smart Switch application is downloaded and installed on the new and old device. Once you install the app on both devices, put them close to each other (no more than four inches apart). Next, you have to activate the app on the old and new phones.
Should I activate my new iPhone before transferring data?You cannot transfer data from the old iPhone if your new iPhone is not activated. Best you make a local backup of your old iPhone using computer iTunes then restore the backup with your new iPhone.
Should I put SIM card in new phone before transferring data?Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
Can I transfer data from old phone to new phone after activation?Turn on your new device. Tap Start. When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device.
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