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Complete the initial startup of your device


Note: These steps may vary depending on your device model.

If you are moving from an old device to a new one, you can find steps on restoring content using the links below:

To move data from Android, please see Move Data From Android.
To restore from iCloud backup, please see Restore from iCloud Backup.
To restore from Mac or PC, please see Restore from Mac or PC.
1. From the welcome screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap your desired language.
3. Tap your country/region.
4. From this screen, you can set up your device using Quick Start. To do this, bring another device running iOS 11 or later nearby to sign in automatically. To skip this and set up your device manually, tap Set Up Manually.
5. From this screen, you're able to connect your device to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Tap the network you'd like to connect to.
6. Enter the network password, then tap Join.
7. Read the data and privacy statement from Apple, then tap Continue.
8. On this screen, you can choose to set up Face ID on your device. Face ID uses your face as a security measure in place of a passcode or Apple ID password when making purchases or unlocking your device. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face, otherwise tap Set Up Later in Settings.
9. Here you can choose to set up a passcode. A passcode will be used when unlocking your phone or making purchases, and is also required as a backup for Face ID. You can choose between creating a six-digit, four-digit, custom numeric or custom alphanumeric code. Enter then re-enter your desired code, then jump to step 12. To skip this step, tap Passcode Options.
10. Tap Don't Use Passcode.
11. Tap Don't Use Passcode again.
12. Here, you have the option to restore data and content from a previous device and backup. If you're setting up your device from scratch, tap Don't Transfer Apps & Data. If you want to transfer apps and data follow the transfer data options at the beginning.
13. To get the most out of your device, you should sign into your device using an Apple ID. This enables you to use iCloud functions and services such as Find My iPhone. Enter your Apple ID username and password, then tap Next.
14. Read through the terms and conditions, then tap Agree.
15. Read the information on screen, then tap Continue.
16. On this screen, you must select whether or not to enable Location Services. This uses the approximate location of your device for apps and processes such as Maps and Find My iPhone. Tap Enable Location Services to use this function, otherwise tap Disable Location Services then tap OK.
17. On this screen, you can choose to set up Siri. Siri is a virtual assistant that can make suggestions or answer questions. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to set up Siri, or you can tap Set Up Later in Settings.
18. From this screen, you can choose to set up Screen Time. This allows you to monitor your device's usage, set time limits and can send you reports with insights about usage. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to set up Screen Time, or you can tap Set Up Later in Settings.
19. Here you can send diagnostic and usage data to Apple. Tap your desired preference.
20. On this screen, you'll be given the option to share data with app developers. Tap your desired preference.
21. Tap Continue.
22. Here you are can enable or disable a light or dark appearance on your device. Select your preferred option, then tap Continue.
23. From this screen, you need to select the display view to be used on this device. This affects how text and controls are displayed. Select either Standard or Zoomed and when you're ready to continue, tap Continue.
24. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to complete the initial startup.

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