Setting up your new iPhone is easy

All you need to do is follow a few simple steps.

First, check these things

Do you know your Apple Account password?

If you forgot your Apple Account password, learn how to reset it.

 

Is your current iPhone updated to iOS 26?

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Check if there’s a new update to install.

Do you have an iCloud backup?

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap iCloud.
  4. Tap iCloud Backup.
  5. Tap Back Up Now.

Next, set up your new iPhone

Activate cellular service

Transfer data from iCloud with Quick Start

Learn how to restore your iCloud backup to your new iPhone.

And that’s it

Here are some ways to get the most out of your new iPhone.

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