Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1> Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span> SE (3rd Gen) to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div> Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> iPhone SE (3rd Gen) requires a Wi\u002DFi network for eSIM activation. If you\x27re only activating the eSIM, remove the pre\u002Dinstalled 5G SIM card<\/a> to access ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ\x27s 5G network.<\/div><\/div> If using a physical SIM card, make sure the 5G SIM card is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on.<\/div><\/div> From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off<\/a> then power the device off.<\/div><\/div> If you don\x27t have enough storage space and temporary iCloud storage is needed, refer to this Apple Support Page<\/a> (iOS 15 or newer is required).<\/div><\/div> If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated after purchase, refer to activate a new iPhone<\/a>.<\/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 and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> on the new iPhone until it powers on.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to select a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Quick Start<\/a> screen, tap Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm your phone number then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To set up Touch ID, tap Continue<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen instructions.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Enter a 6\u002Ddigit passcode or tap Passcode Options<\/div><\/span> to select a different method (e.g., 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud®<\/span> Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Another iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Androidâ„¢<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>
- Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/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 in info, tap Forgot password or Apple ID<\/a> or Create a Free Apple ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Review Terms and Conditions, tap Agree<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, Siri, etc.) to customize additional features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To complete setup, swipe up or tap Get Started<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>
Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span> SE (3rd Gen) to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>
Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> iPhone SE (3rd Gen) requires a Wi\u002DFi network for eSIM activation. If you\x27re only activating the eSIM, remove the pre\u002Dinstalled 5G SIM card<\/a> to access ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ\x27s 5G network.<\/div><\/div> If using a physical SIM card, make sure the 5G SIM card is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on.<\/div><\/div> From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off<\/a> then power the device off.<\/div><\/div> If you don\x27t have enough storage space and temporary iCloud storage is needed, refer to this Apple Support Page<\/a> (iOS 15 or newer is required).<\/div><\/div> If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated after purchase, refer to activate a new iPhone<\/a>.<\/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 and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> on the new iPhone until it powers on.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to select a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Quick Start<\/a> screen, tap Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm your phone number then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To set up Touch ID, tap Continue<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen instructions.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Enter a 6\u002Ddigit passcode or tap Passcode Options<\/div><\/span> to select a different method (e.g., 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud®<\/span> Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Another iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Androidâ„¢<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>
- Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/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 in info, tap Forgot password or Apple ID<\/a> or Create a Free Apple ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Review Terms and Conditions, tap Agree<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, Siri, etc.) to customize additional features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To complete setup, swipe up or tap Get Started<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
iPhone SE (3rd Gen) requires a Wi\u002DFi network for eSIM activation. If you\x27re only activating the eSIM, remove the pre\u002Dinstalled 5G SIM card<\/a> to access ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ\x27s 5G network.<\/div><\/div>
If using a physical SIM card, make sure the 5GÂ SIMÂ card is inserted<\/a> into the device before powering on.<\/div><\/div>
From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off<\/a> then power the device off.<\/div><\/div>
If you don\x27t have enough storage space and temporary iCloud storage is needed, refer to this Apple Support Page<\/a> (iOS 15 or newer is required).<\/div><\/div>
If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated after purchase, refer to activate a new iPhone<\/a>.<\/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 and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> on the new iPhone until it powers on.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to select a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Quick Start<\/a> screen, tap Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Confirm your phone number then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To set up Touch ID, tap Continue<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen instructions.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Enter a 6\u002Ddigit passcode or tap Passcode Options<\/div><\/span> to select a different method (e.g., 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud®<\/span> Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Another iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Androidâ„¢<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>
- Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/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 in info, tap Forgot password or Apple ID<\/a> or Create a Free Apple ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Review Terms and Conditions, tap Agree<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, Siri, etc.) to customize additional features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- To complete setup, swipe up or tap Get Started<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
- Press and hold thePower button<\/div><\/span> on the new iPhone until it powers on.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to select a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Quick Start<\/a> screen, tapSet Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Connect to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Confirm your phone number then tapNext<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tapContinue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Age Range screen, select an age range (Child, Teen or Adult).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>To set up Touch ID, tapContinue<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen instructions.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Enter a 6\u002Ddigit passcode or tapPasscode Options<\/div><\/span> to select a different method (e.g., 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud®<\/span> Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Another iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Android™<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>Enter your Apple ID and password then tapNext<\/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 in info, tap Forgot password or Apple ID<\/a> or Create a Free Apple ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Review Terms and Conditions, tapAgree<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, Siri, etc.) to customize additional features.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>To complete setup, swipe up or tapGet Started<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>