wow you've just gotten an i Pad or iPhone for
the holidays? The latest
addition to Cupertino's iOS lineup is the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPhone 7/7 Plus £885.00 at
Amazon, but whichever model you're
rocking under the Christmas tree, you'll likely want to get it set up right
now.
Here, we provide a basic primer on
the setup process for your new device. Any iOS model produced in the
latter half of this year will come running iOS 10 (if not, it's free
and easy to upgrade). The screenshots below are from iPad, but it looks the
same on iPhone.
If you are upgrading from an older
iOS device and want the same apps and settings to be transferred to your
device, make sure you back up your older device before turning on your
new one. On your old device, navigate to Settings > iCloud > Backup >
Back Up Now. It could take a few minutes. i have already post on how to back up your older device.
let get started.
PRO TIP: If you need to pause or go back at any point, hit the home
button to prompt a pop-up screen that will give the option to start over.
Opening
Screen
The first screen will ask you to
push the home button to get the process started. So, hit it. One of the biggest
changes in iOS 10 was a new reliance on the home button to wake/access your
device (though there are ways to change that).
Choose
Language
You know what language you speak,
right?
Select
Country or Region
Where you at?
Network
Settings
On the next screen, you'll be asked
to choose a Wi-Fi network and/or wireless connection if you have an associated
data plan (if you happen to be in a congested area, your screen may be overrun
with available Wi-Fi networks and you will have to scroll all the way to the
bottom to initiate the wireless plan).
If you have a Wi-Fi-only iPad, then
there's no need to worry about the wireless data option. All you have to do is
choose your preferred Wi-Fi network and enter a password if it is protected.
Location
Services
Location services allow apps to
access your device's GPS, so they can provide localized information (i.e. if
you open Maps, the app will know where you are). You can turn this service
off/on later if you choose to. If you're not currently on the lam, just hit
"enable location services."
Touch
ID
Touch ID lets you use your
fingerprint to open your phone, authorize app downloads, authenticate apps, pay
for things via Apple
Pay, and more. To set it up now, follow the directions as it tells you to
lift your finger off and on the home button/sensor (you'll have to do it
multiple times). Don't press down on the home button; just lay your finger on
the surface
You can skip setting up the Touch ID for now, if you choose. To activate it later (or add someone else's fingerprint), navigate to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Add a Fingerprint.
Create a Password
This is the code you can use to unlock your device in lieu of (or in addition to) Touch ID. The default now is six numbers, but you can press "Passcode Options" at the bottom of the screen to create an alphanumeric or four-digit code instead. You can skip this step altogether, but given how much data is stored on a phone or tablet these days, it's a good thing to have.Apps & Data
- Restore from iCloud Backup: This setup will ask you to sign in with your existing Apple ID, so you can populate your new iOS device with the apps and settings from an old device. Note: You will need to have a Wi-Fi connection for this one.
- Restore from iTunes Backup: This option allows you to update your device without a Wi-Fi connection. You will just have to physically connect your device to a PC with iTunes installed.
- Set Up as New iPad/iPhone: This is where you would go to sign up for an Apple ID for the first time, or if you want, just skip the whole sign-in process (you can always sign up later).
- Move Data from Android: This option allows you to move your "photos, messages and more" over from that other operating system. To do this, you will need to download the free "Move to iOS" app from Google Play onto your Android device and then follow the directions from there.
Two-factor
authentication
Apple now
asks you to sign up for two-factor authentication upon setup. It's an extra step of
security that will send a code to another device whenever you sign into your
Apple ID. So, sign in to Apple ID on your iPhone, and a pop-up will appear on
your iPad or Mac with a code that you enter on your iPhone.
This way, if
someone steals your iPhone, they can't access your data even if they have your
Apple ID password. If you're security-conscious, it's a good thing to activate,
but you can dismiss by selecting Other Options > Don't Upgrade.
Terms and Conditions
Unfortunately, this is the one part in the setup you can't skip. You won't be able to get into your device unless you agree to Apple's "Terms and Conditions," which you can do by tapping "Agree" at the bottom right of the screen. (If you have the gall to click "Disagree," your device will send you back a step and not allow you to continue until you agree.So you automatically agree.Siri
Simple yes/no answer. Do you want to use it or not? Whatever you choose, you can turn Siri on/off later via Settings > Siri. Newer iPhones also support hands-free Siri, which lets you activate her just by saying "Hey Siri" nearby. Turn that on via Settings > Siri > Allow "Hey Siri" and be sure to check out our top Siri tips.Diagnostics
Do you want to help Apple make products better? Just say yes. Or don't. It doesn't really matter.Welcome to iPad/iPhone
Just click "Get Started" and you are good to go, my friend!Once You're In...
Apple products are fairly instinctual and also forgiving.Most things can be done/undone/altered via the Settings app, which you can find on the homepage. If something doesn't seem right, remember you can always just start all over.
Just go to Settings > General > Reset. If you want to reset your settings, but keep all the data/media, choose "Reset All Settings." If you start the slate entirely clean and erase all the settings and data/media, choose "Erase All Content and Settings." (Note: this cannot be undone). Then you can start all over at step one above. NOW ENJOY......
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