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First steps to set up your new iPhone


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If you have a new iPhone, do not miss the first steps to configure
Backup and Restore
Configure iPhone mail
Activating iPhone

If you have a new iPhone, do not miss the first steps to configure

If you are one of those users who are lucky enough to have an iPhone again, then surely guide you'll find below you will see the first steps you have to follow to set up your new iOS device .

Backup and Restore

In case you had already had an iPhone, the first thing you have to do in your new device is restore the backup of your old phone . The process to do this is very simple and can be done with your computer using iTunes or directly from the same device using iCloud, of course, whenever the same method used to backup the old device.

When using iTunes, once we connected the iPhone to the computer (Mac or PC), just we have to go to the section on the iPhone and the time when the program offers us the option to restore the backup of our previous device, we have to select the copy you want to install and accept. This procedure is not instantaneous and requires the necessary time to dump all the data and applications on the new device, we can also find our music library and photos that we already had in the old iPhone, the more capacity and more data you have the old device, the synchronization time can be increased. in case it is the first time you have an iPhone is advisable to install iTunes , available for download directly from the Apple website completely free of charge, when you have downloaded and installed you can register your account.

In the event that we will use iCloud to restore the backup on the new iPhone, the first thing we have to do is follow the steps outlined at power and during the process select the " Restore copy of iCloud " to then you 'll have to wait for all data and applications installed in the new device, setting it with the same settings as your previous iPhone. So you do not miss anything in the backup, it is recommended to enable iCloud option that allows automatic backups through the settings of the device.

If your old device is not an iPhone (Android, Windows Phone, etc.) can be synchronized via PC or Mac all your contacts and calendar data with the help of applications developed by the manufacturer of your previous device. Once you have all the data from your old device to your computer can use iTunes to move contacts, documents and other data directly on your new iPhone (iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus , iPhone 6s , iPhone 6s Plus). In addition, iPhone's memory also can save all the contacts you have saved on the SIM card, so this will have to go to Settings > Mail , contacts, calend.  And select the option Import contacts from the SIM .

Configure iPhone mail

With regard to configure email accounts , in the event that your account is the type IMAP, such as Google mail ( Gmail ), then only you need to configure your iPhone to download all the information the messages you've sent and received. The same applies to the accounts of Yahoo , AOL , Hotmail  and, of course ,Microsoft Exchange . This can be done via Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar. > Add account .

For users who come to use based on Google 's mobile operating system, Android phone, you can use a guide to transfer all data from Android to iPhone .

Activating iPhone

Once we turned the new iPhone, the activation process itself is very simple thanks to the process, step by step, created by Apple is done. In case you are not available, the request is creating an Apple ID account , a very simple and quick process.

In addition, during the activation can be done from the same device or via iTunes, iOS device will ask us if we recall the last backup iTunes or iCloud. In this step you only have to choose the option you prefer, between these also find the option to set up as a new iPhone , this will allow us to configure the device manually. On completion, the iPhone will be ready to be used.

During setup you can also set up Find My iPhone  and Touch ID, security measures to control access and to locate / find the iPhone in case of loss or theft .

In case you want to know more  guides, tips and tricks on the iPhone , we invite you to discover more in the tutorial section TodoiPhone.net. You can also find out the latest iOS 9 and find the best applications for the iPhone and all your iOS devices (iPad, iPod touch).


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