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Apple iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 18:05:41.574

Apple iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max.
If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these instructions before activating your new Apple® iPhone® 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max.
If the device has been set up with an incorrect Apple ID or number, erase all content and settings.
If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  1. Using your previous iPhone:
    If you don't have a previous iPhone, proceed to step 2.
  2. Press and hold the
    Power button
     (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.
  3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to choose a language then tap the country or region.
  4. From the Appearance screen select one of the following then tap
    Continue
    :
    • Default
    • Medium
    • Large
  5. From the 'Quick Start' screen, tap
    Set Up Without Another Device
    .
    If you have a previous device running iOS 11 or later, use Quick Start to complete auto sign-in.
  6. Tap the preferred Wi-Fi network; enter the Wi-Fi password then tap
    Join
    .
    If activating using eSIM, a Wi-FI network is required.
    If a Wi-Fi network is not available and activating using a phyiscal SIM card, tap
    Continue Without Wi-Fi
     to activate over the Verizon network.
    Allow a few moments for the activation process to complete.
  7. From the Data & Privacy section, tap
    Continue
    .
  8. From the Set Up iPhone screen select one of the following:
    • Set Up for Myself
    • Set Up for a Child in My Family
  9. To set up Face ID, tap
    Continue
     then follow the on-screen instructions.
    To skip this step, tap
    Set Up Later
    .
  10. Enter a 6-digit passcode, then re-enter the passcode.
    To choose a different numeric code, tap
    Passcode Options
     then select from the following options:
    • Custom Alphanumeric Code
    • Customer Numeric Code
    • 4-Digit Numeric Code
  11. Tap a transfer apps & data option:
    Restoring from a backup can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
  12. Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Continue
    .
    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:
  13. To continue, review the Terms and Conditions then tap
    Agree
    .
  14. To set up your phone with the recommended settings, tap
    Continue
    .
    If you'd like to customize your settings, tap
    Customize
    .
  15. To set up Apple Pay, tap
    Continue
     then follow the on-screen instructions.
    To skip this step, tap
    Set Up Later in Wallet
    .
  16. To set up Siri, tap
    Continue
     then follow the on-screen instructions.
    To skip this step, tap
    Set Up Later in Settings
    .
  17. To get the latest features, security, and improvements automatically, tap
    Continue
    .
    If you'd like to manually choose when updates are installed, tap
    Install Updates Manually
    .
  18. From the Improve Siri & Dictation screen, tap
    Share Audio Recordings
     or
    Not Now
    .
  19. From the Screen Time screen, tap
    Continue
     or
    Set Up Later in Settings
    .
  20. From the App Analytics screen, tap
    Share with App Developers
     or
    Don't Share
    .
  21. From the True Tone Display screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  22. From the Appearance screen, select 'Light' or 'Dark' then tap
    Continue
    .
  23. From the Display Zoom screen, select 'Standard' or 'Zoomed' then tap
    Continue
    .
  24. From the Go Home screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  25. From the Switch Between Recent Apps screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  26. From the Quickly Access Control screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  27. Once setup is completed, on the Welcome to iPhone screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get started using your iPhone; confirm the status bar at the top of the screen changes from No Service to Verizon.
    This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view this support info.
Accounts (e.g., Gmail, Cloud, etc.) should be set up after activating the device.