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Apple iPhone 17 \/ 17e \/ 17 Air <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>

Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPhone®<\/span> 17 \/ iPhone 17 Air to get started. This ensures you can make calls, send messages, and connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>

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

iPhone 17 models should be connected to a Wi\u002DFi network<\/a> as the Primary method for activation. If Wi\u002DFi isn\x27t available, you can continue without Wi\u002DFi if presented.<\/div><\/div>

iPhone 17 models do not have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM (embedded SIM card).<\/div><\/div>

From your old iPhone, ensure Find My app is turned off<\/a> then power off the device.<\/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 needed).<\/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>
Select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap
Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/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 Face ID, tap
Continue<\/div><\/span> then follow the onscreen instructions or Set Up Face ID Later<\/a>.<\/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, etc.) to customize more features.<\/div><\/span><\/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>
To complete the setup, swipe up or tap
Get Started<\/div><\/span>.<\/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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