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Apple iPhone 14 Pro \/ iPhone Pro Max <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>

Activate your iPhone 14 Pro \/ iPhone Pro Max to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>

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

iPhone 14 models should be connected to Wi\u002DFi as the Primary method for activation. If Wi\u002DFi isn\x27t available, you can continue without Wi\u002DFi if presented.<\/div><\/div>

iPhone 14 models do not have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM (electronic SIM card).<\/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 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 Appearance screen, select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Quick Start screen, tap
Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
If you have a previous device on iOS 11 or later, follow the directions to use Quick Start<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Tap the Wi\u002DFi network, enter the Wi\u002DFi password then tap the
Checkmark icon<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Activation screen, confirm your phone number then tap
Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Enter the account PIN<\/a> or the last 4 digits of the Account Owner\x27s Social Security Number (SSN) then tap
Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To proceed, 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 Face ID, tap
Continue<\/div><\/span> then follow the on\u002Dscreen instructions.<\/div><\/span>
To skip this step, tap Set Up Face ID Later<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/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\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>
Set Up Later in Settings<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
To proceed, review Terms and Conditions then tap
Agree<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To continue with setup, follow the onscreen prompts (i.e. Update Your iPhone Automatically, Location Services, etc.) to customize additional features.<\/div><\/span>
If presented with the Make This Your New iPhone screen, tap
Continue<\/div><\/span> to set up your iPhone with the recommended customization settings. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
If activating a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and you\x27re prompted with a Set Up eSIM screen, tap one of the following:<\/div><\/span>
Only applies when transferring from an iPhone 11 and newer running on iOS 15.6.1 or later.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>
Transfer From Nearby iPhone<\/div><\/li>
Set Up Later<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
If prompted to customize additional features, follow the onscreen prompts (i.e., Screen Time, Light or Dark Display, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
To begin using your iPhone, swipe up or tap
Get Started<\/div><\/span> to complete set up.<\/div><\/span>
Wait 2\u002D3 minutes for the Status Bar at the top of the screen to change from \x27No Service\x27 or \x27SOS\x27 to \x27ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ\x27.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
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