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Apple iPhone SE - Activate / Set Up Device

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Apple iPhone SE - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to perform a quick setup and activation on your iPhone SE.
To avoid potential issues, review the following before activating your Apple® iPhone®SE:
  • Verify the Find My app (formerly known as Find My iPhone) is off then power off the old device prior to activating the new device.
  • If activation is performed with an incorrect Apple ID or different number, erase all content and settings then sign in to iTunes® with the correct Apple ID while tethered to the computer.
If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  1. Press the
    Power button
     (on the top-right edge) to power the iPhone on.
    If this is an upgrade or your phone was not activated when purchased, refer to activate a new iPhone.
  2. Press the
    Home button
     to unlock your iPhone.
  3. Tap the screen to choose language then tap the country or region.
  4. Tap
    Set Up Manually
    .
    If you have a previous device on iOS 11 or later, use Quick Start to complete auto sign-in.
  5. Tap the Wi-Fi network, enter the Wi-Fi password then tap
    Join
    .
    If activating via the Verizon network, tap
    Use Cellular Connection
    .
  6. From the Data & Privacy screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  7. When prompted to set up Touch ID, tap 'Continue' or ' Set Up Later in Settings'.
  8. Enter a 6-digit passcode, re-enter passcode, then tap
    Next
    .
  10. Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Next
    .
    If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.
    If you don't have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign-in info, refer to one of the following:
  11. Review the Terms and Conditions then tap
    Agree
    .
  12. From the Express Settings screen, tap 'Continue' or 'Customize Settings'.
  13. From the Keep Your iPhone Up to Date screen, tap 'Continue' or 'Install Updates Manually'.
  14. From the iMessage & Facetime screen, tap 'Continue' or 'Not Now'.
  15. From the Siri screen, tap 'Continue' or 'Set up Later in Settings'.
  16. From the Screen Time screen, tap 'Continue' or 'Set Up Later in Settings'.
  17. From the App Analytics screen, tap 'Share with App Developers' or 'Don't Share'.
  18. From the Appearance screen, select 'Light' or 'Dark' then tap
    Continue
    .
  19. From the Meet the New Home Button screen, tap 'Get Started' or 'Customize Later in Settings'.
  20. From the 'Display Zoom' screen, select 'Standard' or 'Zoomed' then
    Continue
    .
  21. Tap
    Get Started
    ; confirm the status bar at the top of the screen changes from No Service to Verizon.
    This process may take 2-3 minutes. If activation fails, view this support info.
Accounts (e.g., Gmail email, Cloud, etc.) should be set up after activation (see Related Info section at the bottom of this page).