What to do after buying a new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone or iPad
  1. Turn on your iPhone or iPad. ...
  2. Use Quick Start or set up manually. ...
  3. Activate your iPhone or iPad. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your data and apps. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features. ...
  8. Set up Siri and other services.

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How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new iPhone?

Once you have backed up your old iPhone into iCloud, turn on your new iPhone. Proceed in the setup process and connect the new iPhone to WiFi. In the “Apps & Data” -view, select “Restore from iCloud Backup” and sign in to iCloud. Choose the backup you want to restore and wait for the backup to finish.

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Should I put SIM card in new iPhone before setting up?

If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you might need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first. You might also be asked to activate your eSIM. Get help if you can't connect to Wi-Fi or if you can't activate your iPhone.

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Do I need to deactivate my old iPhone before activating my new one?

If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off and allow several minutes for the deactivation of the old phone to complete.

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Should I charge my iPhone before first use?

It is not necessary, and is actually a bad idea for a Lithium Ion battery. Just charge when convenient, but the best practice is to charge overnight, every night, with Optimized Charging enabled. Also enable automatic backup and the phone will back up overnight, every night.

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Should I drain my new iPhone battery before charging?

There's no reason to let the device drain completely before charging (in fact, it's a bad idea to do that on a regular basis), and there's no need to wait until it reaches 100% before removing it from the power source.

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Should a new iPhone battery be fully charged?

Therefore, we recommend the following: Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50%. If you store a device when its battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding a charge.

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What to do with old iPhone once new phone is activated?

You must reset your old iPhone to factory settings when you want to sell it or give it to someone. Doing so will delete all content and settings and make the phone look how it was when you bought it. Step 1: Launch Settings on the iPhone and tap General. Step 2: Scroll down and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.

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When you activate a new iPhone does the old one still work?

If I go thru activation, what happens to data on my old phone? Can I still use old one? If you transfer the number to the new phone the old one will no longer work as a phone except for 911. The other features on the phone like wifi and apps that do not use a cellular connection will still work.

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Do I have to switch SIM cards to activate new iPhone?

Since your SIM card is essential to get network connectivity on your device, you must transfer it to your new iPhone.

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When you get a new iPhone When do you put the SIM card in?

When you first take your iPhone out of the box you will need to insert your SIM card using the SIM eject tool which can be found in box. 1. Insert the end of the SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM tray. Press firmly and push straight in until the SIM tray pops out.

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Should I use my old SIM card in my new phone or new SIM card?

I would use the old SIM unless it doesn't fit in the new device. Keep the new SIM to use if the old SIM ever needs to be replaced.

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Do you need iCloud to transfer to new iPhone?

Quick Start can transfer your data from one iPhone to another without using iCloud. If both the source and the destination iPhone use iOS 12.4 or later versions, QuickStart will allow you to transfer your data using the iPhone Migration option.

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Do I need to turn off old phone to activate new phone?

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Power both phones down. To properly activate the new device on the network, ensure both phones are powered down. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.

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Can you overcharge an iPhone?

The answer is, theoretically, yes – you can overcharge your iPhone battery. However, it's highly unlikely to occur, and the iPhone is designed to prevent this from happening. All modern smartphones are equipped with lithium-ion batteries, and these batteries work differently than traditional batteries.

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How long should I charge my new iPhone for the first time?

Unlike older batteries that used nickel–cadmium, the latest lithium-ion batteries in most iPhones nowadays do not require you to fully charge your new iPhone before use. You can immediately use it, or topup the charge if you need to for the new iPhone.

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How often should I charge my new iPhone?

There is an exception, as it's considered good form to do a complete 0-100 percent charge about once a month, just to keep the battery in good shape. For all other instances, though, the best practice is to top your battery up periodically during the day so that it stays in that sweet spot.

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Can I leave iPhone charging overnight?

Yes, in fact, most people do just that as it is a convenient time to charge. The battery cannot be over-charged. Check this link...

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How many years do iPhone batteries last?

No matter what you do, your iPhone® battery has a limited shelf life. As it ages, the battery slows—so a full charge won't last as long. Most batteries are good for at least 2 to 3 years, often longer, but how do you know when to replace your iPhone battery? At Asurion, we help millions of people maximize their tech.

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Does charging overnight damage battery?

Charging overnight is not a danger to your battery in and of itself. However, temperature is a real concern. One of the most damaging things your battery can experience is extreme heat or extreme cold. Apple has publicly stated that temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius can cause permanent damage to battery life.

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What happens if I just put my SIM card in a new phone?

In general yes. In most cases, you can take a SIM card out of one phone and put it into another, and the new phone will work for calls and texts like the original one had. However, this can depend on the exact model of the phones, the way your phone company authenticates devices, and if the phones are locked.

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Can I just buy a new phone and put my SIM card in it?

Yes, you can. As long as the phone you want to put it in isn't locked to a different carrier.

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Will I lose everything if I change my SIM card?

No. SIM cards do not store data.

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