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Transfer data to a new device using Quick Start

Please note: To use Quick Start, you will need both your current device and new device. Make sure that your current device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth is turned on.
1. From the welcome screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap your desired language.
3. Tap your country/region.
4. Choose the size you'd like text and icons to appear using the slider, then tap Continue.
5. Your new iPhone will begin to look for nearby devices. Bring your current Apple device close to your new iPhone and then tap Continue when the prompt appears on-screen.
6. Using your current Apple device, hold the camera over your new iPhone and scan the pattern on-screen. Follow the instructions until you see the message 'Finish on New iPhone'.
7. Wait for your new iPhone to activate. Read the data and privacy statement from Apple and then tap Continue.
8. To set up Face ID, tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face, otherwise tap Set Up Later.
9. If you'd like to create a passcode, enter and then re-enter your desired code. Otherwise, tap Passcode Options.
10. Tap Don't Use Passcode.
11. Tap Don't Use Passcode again.
12. Enter your Apple ID password, then tap Sign In.
13. Read through the terms and conditions, then tap Agree.
14. Wait for your iCloud account to be signed in, then tap Continue.
15. On this screen, you can set up Apple Pay. For now tap Set Up Later.
16. Tap Continue.
17. On this screen, you'll be given the option to share iPhone Analytics with Apple. Tap your desired preference.
18. Tap Continue.
19. Tap Customise if you would like to change the function of the Action Button. You can change this later in Settings. For this example, tap Not Now.
20. Read the information about Emergency SOS, then tap Continue.
21. Your device will begin to restore from iCloud. Once complete, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to unlock your new iPhone.

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