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Get ready for iOS 11

iOS 11 makes your iPhone and iPad more powerful, personal, and intelligent than ever before.

Get your device ready for iOS 11

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Let us help you set up your iPhone and show you some of the great features that come with it.

Get to know your iPhone

Update to iOS 10

iOS 10 is here. It's full of new features to help you express yourself and enjoy your device more than ever.

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Set up your iPhone

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up your iPhone.

Move to a new iPhone

Use your backup of a previous device to move all your data to a new iPhone.

Sign in with your Apple ID

Sign in to your Apple ID on your new device. Use it on your iPhone to enjoy the Apple Store, iTunes Store, and many more features.

Update the iOS software on your iPhone

Learn how to update your iPhone wirelessly or using iTunes.

More space for update

Seeing a "Not enough space to update" message?

Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes

Learn what you can do if you need help updating or restoring your iPhone.

How to back up your iPhone

Backing up your iPhone is important. Here’s how to do it!

Learn how to back up

Choosing a backup method

Should you back up in iCloud or iTunes? Find out which method is best for you.

Learn about backup methods

Restore from backup

Already have a backup? Learn how to restore your iPhone from a backup.

Use the Messages app to send texts, photos, and more

Learn the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS texts, and how to use the Messages app to send them.

Learn about Messages

Can't send or receive messages?

Get help if Messages isn't working.

Get help with Messages

Add an email account to your iPhone

Learn how to add an email account in the Mail app on your iPhone.

How to unlock your iPhone

An unlocked or SIM-Free iPhone means that you can use your phone with a different carrier.

Learn more about unlocking

Selling or giving away your iPhone?

Follow these steps if you’re going to sell or give away your iPhone, even if you don't have it anymore.

Follow these steps

Erase your iPhone

Learn how to restore your iPhone to factory settings and remove all content on your iPhone.

Learn how to erase your iPhone

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