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Apple iPhone 6 \/ 6 Plus <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>

Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span> 6 \/ 6 Plus to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

Verify the Find My app<\/a> (formerly known as Find My iPhone) is off then power off the old device prior to activating the new iPhone.<\/div><\/div>

If activation is performed with an incorrect Apple ID or different number, erase all content and settings<\/a> then sign in to iTunes®<\/span> <\/a> with the correct Apple ID while tethered to the computer.<\/div><\/div>

If troubleshooting, don\x27t restore the device until all testing has been completed.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Steps<\/div><\/h2>

Press the
Power button<\/div><\/span> to power the iPhone on.<\/div><\/span>
If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated when purchased, refer to activate a new iPhone<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Press the
Home button<\/div><\/span> to unlock your iPhone.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap the screen to choose language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap the Wi\u002DFi network, enter the Wi\u002DFi password then tap
Join<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If activating via the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ network, tap
Use Cellular Connection<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
From the Data \x26 Privacy screen, tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
When prompted to set up Touch ID, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27 Set Up Later in Settings\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Enter a 6\u002Ddigit passcode, re\u002Denter passcode, then tap
Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:<\/div><\/span>
Restore from iCloud®<\/span> Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
Restore from Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
Transfer Directly from iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/li>
Move Data from Androidâ„¢<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>
Don\x27t Transfer Apps \x26 Data<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code<\/a> is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.<\/div><\/div>
If you don\x27t have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign\u002Din info, refer to one of the following:<\/div><\/div>
Forgot Password or Apple ID<\/a><\/div><\/li>
Create a Free Apple ID<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Review the Terms and Conditions then tap
Agree<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Express Settings screen, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27Customize Settings\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Keep Your iPhone Up to Date screen, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27Install Updates Manually\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the iMessage \x26 Facetime screen, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27Not Now\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Siri screen, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27Set up Later in Settings\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Screen Time screen, tap \x27Continue\x27 or \x27Set Up Later in Settings\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the App Analytics screen, tap \x27Share with App Developers\x27 or \x27Don\x27t Share\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Appearance screen, select \x27Light\x27 or \x27Dark\x27 then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Meet the New Home Button screen, tap \x27Get Started\x27 or \x27Customize Later in Settings\x27.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the \x27Display Zoom\x27 screen, select \x27Standard\x27 or \x27Zoomed\x27 then
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Get Started<\/div><\/span>; confirm the status bar at the top of the screen changes from No Service to ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ.<\/div><\/span>
This process may take 2\u002D3 minutes. If activation fails, view this support info<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);