How to set up iPhone 7? What should you do immediately after purchase?

First launch of the device

Getting to know the iPhone is a very interesting process, but at the same time it requires careful attention to technology. After the first launch, a person will have to activate the new product and create several accounts. All this will allow you to get extremely positive emotions from interacting with your iPhone.

Russia has the highest retail price for an iPhone. It is much more profitable to buy a device directly from the USA.

So, the box with the new gadget is already in your hands, and it’s time to get to know the device better. It is recommended to insert the SIM card first:

• To do this, you need to get the supplied paperclip, with which you can remove the tray located on the side of the iPhone.
• A Nano-SIM format SIM card is placed in the free space, after which the tray is closed.

You can now turn on your iPhone by pressing the power button. After this, the manufacturer’s logo appears on the screen and the user is asked to select the language and region of residence. If you are in Russia, there is no point in choosing another state.

The next step is connecting to Wi-Fi. If there is no wireless network nearby, you can skip this item and click on “Use cellular connection”. But for the correct setup of the phone, Wi-Fi plays a paramount role. Therefore, you need to select your network and enter a password.

Next, it remains to settle a few formalities, after which you can start using the iPhone. The first of them is the inclusion of geolocation. The corresponding item will appear after connecting to the network.

The second step is to set a fingerprint or password. And the final one is data recovery. Here the user is prompted to select the type of setting:

• Recover from iCloud copy.
• Recover from an iTunes copy.
• Set up like a new iPhone.
• Transfer data from Android.

If you are holding the first iPhone in your life, then you should select the third option. But in a situation where you need to transfer data from an old Android device, you need to stop at the last line.

Selection and installation of a SIM card

Before you set up your iPhone 7, you need to correctly install the SIM card in it. Smartphones use a nano SIM card, which is smaller than a regular SIM card. This is due to the fact that there is little space inside the device and the manufacturing company saves it on different modules. The SIM card slot was no exception.

To install a nano SIM card into an iPhone, you need to press the hole near the tray using the special iPaper included with the gadget. You can also use a regular paper clip. After pressing, the tray will extend slightly and should be pulled out completely. Next, you need to place the card in the tray with the front side facing up, push the tray back and push it completely into the slot. Then you must enter your PIN. If there is no firmware for a specific mobile operator, the phone will automatically detect the operator. If the device cannot detect the network, you need to go to “Settings” and select “Operator”.

iPhone activation and setup

When the device owner completes the steps outlined in the previous paragraph, the most important thing remains - setting up the iPhone. It occurs after clicking “Set up as a new iPhone”.

How to create an Apple ID

This is the first stage of activating the new iPhone. The user is taken to the corresponding section immediately when he selects the third item in the “Data Recovery” section. Apple ID is the unique identification number of the iPhone owner. To receive it you need to create an account.

Knowing your Apple ID helps users get rid of many problems. For example, block the device after loss.

By default, the system will require you to enter existing credentials.

But a beginner will be interested in the item “No Apple ID or forgot it?” Click on the inscription and accept the user agreement. It will now be possible to create a new account.

To do this, you need to provide an email address, create a password and ask a security question.

Setting up a voice assistant

On Apple smartphones, Siri acts as an assistant. After the owner of the new device creates his account, he will be asked to register a voice to contact Siri. To do this you need:

1. Click the “Set up Siri” button.
2. Say “Hey Siri” into the microphone

Now, to call the voice assistant from any part of the menu, it will be enough to say a welcome phrase, and Siri will give a hint or help you find information on the Internet. In addition, after setting up the assistant, the initial iPhone setup process will be completed. But for comfortable use of the device, it is important to create an account on iCloud and transfer your contacts.

How to create an iCloud account

If you skipped this point at the initial setup stage, you can create your own iCloud at any convenient time. The operation is performed after going to the Settings application. Then you need:

1. Select the “Mail, addresses, calendars” section.
2. Click "Add iCloud account".

iCloud is Apple's cloud storage, where all user data, including photos and videos, can be stored in encrypted form.

To create an account, the user will be required to enter their Apple ID and password. This completes the iCloud setup. And if necessary, you can subscribe to the service to get expanded space in the cloud for personal files.

How to Transfer Contacts to iPhone

Using a new gadget is impossible without transferring the phone book from the old device. Rewriting numbers manually is extremely inconvenient. Especially if you had a lot of contacts stored on your previous smartphone.

The transfer can be done when you turn on your iPhone for the first time by selecting “Transfer data from Android” or by pairing with an existing iTunes account.

If this has not been done previously, you need to download the Move to iOS application. It will help you complete the operation as quickly as possible, provided that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Final setup steps

After creating an account, those who want to set up a new iPhone 7 have the opportunity to connect to the iCloud cloud storage, which will store backups from devices with the iOS operating system, photos, contacts, and applications.

By going to the “Diagnostics” section, a person must decide whether the mobile device system needs to send a daily report to the manufacturer about the technical and functional condition. Consent to the shipment means that the office of the gadget’s creators will regularly receive information about the operation of the hardware and software components, as well as errors and failures in it.

When setting up your phone, you can choose whether to display data on the screen: “enlarged” or “standard.” The first option is intended for people with vision problems.

All of these steps are optional and you can skip them, but they help you better optimize your custom smartphone and get the most out of its capabilities.

If this is your first iPhone after Android

Particularly interesting is the transition to the iPhone from a device running the Android operating system. Owners of different types of devices are secretly divided into 2 militant camps, each of which indicates the advantages of its platform.

If you decide to use an iPhone for the first time, and previously only held Android in your hands, the transition may be quite difficult. The difference between iOS and Android is colossal. The differences affect many aspects, including file loading.

iOS is a closed operating system, which makes it much more difficult to pair with a computer or download a program from anything other than the official app store.

There is little point in describing in detail the differences between operating systems. It’s better to watch a comprehensive video that outlines all the pros and cons of the transition.

The first step after purchasing an iPhone is to transfer files from your old smartphone. To do this, select the “Transfer data from Android” option after turning on the gadget for the first time. If this step is skipped, you will need the Move to iOS application mentioned earlier.

What is an iPhone?

In this section we will not talk about the history of the device or what operating system it runs on, we will talk about the phone itself and the controls on it. First, you should understand the keys. Being a device with a Multi-Touch screen focused on touch control, the iPhone 5s (original) has a very small number of hardware buttons. On the front panel there is a Home button (also a Touch ID fingerprint sensor). On the top end is the power/lock button (the first one you will use). On the left side there is a sound control, on the right there is a tray for a SIM card.

How to use the AppStore

AppStore is an analogue of Google Play on iPhones. This is the official application store, which is used to download useful programs into the device’s memory. Most of them are provided completely free of charge, and the total number of utilities reaches one and a half million.

Apple Store is installed by default on every iPhone gadget. You can find it on the desktop of your device. By clicking on the icon, the user is taken to the main menu of the application, where he is asked to register using his Apple ID.

After creating an account, you can search for programs for your iPhone. The AppStore has a convenient sorting by application topics. These can be casual games, photo editors, and streaming services.

To download the program you like, just click the “Install” button. If it is paid, the specified amount is first debited from the bank card. After deleting and re-downloading, no money is withdrawn.

Security, Operation and Support

Since the phone consists of glass, metal and plastic, as well as fragile electronic elements, it should not be dropped, exposed to high temperatures, liquids or chemicals. You should also not open the device case yourself and try to repair it - this can not only permanently damage the iPhone, but also pose a danger to human health.

You can use one Apple ID on multiple devices at the same time

How an iPhone works, how to learn how to operate an iPhone in order to maximize its service life, is described in detail in the device’s instruction manual.

For those who are new to an iPhone, some of the device’s functions may seem too complicated to use, but after some simple training, everything turns out to be much simpler. How to use the iPhone 5s for beginners is described in detail in the operating instructions, which should not be ignored. Here, in addition to the main functional features of the gadget, the general principles of safe handling of the phone are described.

How to download music and photos

Users who switch from Android to iOS are most annoyed by the difficulties with downloading files. For music, Apple has developed a huge iTunes music library. The application, which is installed by default on every iPhone, has a huge number of tracks. True, you have to pay for downloading.

Of course, no one has canceled piracy, but simply downloading a song you like from the Internet will not work. The user will have to:

1. Create an iTunes account using your Apple ID.
2. Connect your phone to the computer on which you downloaded the application.
3. Check the box next to “Process music and videos manually” in the program settings.
4. Open your media library and add the song previously downloaded to your PC.

The same goes for videos, photos and other pictures. There is no other option.

Download songs to iPhone 4S

To download music from a computer, you need to synchronize between your iPhone and PC through a special iTunes program. This application is available for free download.

To download a song you need to open iTunes, as mentioned above. In the top control panel, select the “File” tab and “Add to Library”. From the list of devices, select our iPhone 4s and click on the “Music” tab, and then “Synchronize”. After these steps, the song will be downloaded to iPhone 4s.

The basic functions that we have described in this article are only a small part of what can be done on an iPhone and, undoubtedly, this review will not be able to answer all your questions. Therefore, we invite you to familiarize yourself with a number of training videos, which are located below in the form of a player with a Playlist. This way you can find almost any answer about the iPhone, and you can always look for the missing information on the site through the Search form or by asking a question in the comments.

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How to watch videos on iPhone

Every iPhone has a player for watching videos. If you've recorded a video or added a file to your phone's storage via iTunes, you can open it with a simple tap. After this, the player starts with the functions of rewinding, increasing/decreasing brightness and volume.

If the standard player does not suit you, it is recommended to download third-party software from the AppStore.

Otherwise, the process of viewing content is no different from Android devices. On an iPhone, you can easily download YouTube or a streaming service application through which legal films and blogs are played.

Multimedia

The operating system on which the iPhone runs is fundamentally different from other systems. The main difference between iOS and other platforms is its closed file system. Because of this feature, the iPhone received many haters who were deprived of the ability to freely download any content to the phone. Apple sells multimedia content: they sell movies and TV series in the iTunes Store, applications in the AppStore and music through the Apple Music service. If you are willing to pay and be content with these services, then there will be no further problems, all three services work great and are full of content.

If you plan to download your own movies and music, then you will again have to deal with iTunes and the synchronization function. In order to add media content to your iPhone, you first need to add it to your iTunes library, and then sync it with your phone.

Users will immediately encounter another problem - ringtones. Ringtones for the iPhone have long been a source of ridicule, because while Android users download and cut ringtones directly on the phone without any problems, Apple users must do this on the computer, and then add them to the phone’s library using the synchronization method (it works on the same principle as adding audio, the main thing is that the track lasts no more than 15 seconds).

How to use the keyboard

Similar to Android, the keyboard on iOS devices opens automatically by tapping on the search bar or text entry field. It is a set of characters with the ability to change the language.

The keyboard has a lot of parameters that can be changed through the settings menu. Here, for example, you can turn on or off Caps Lock, spelling, predictive typing or character viewing.

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What features does the iPhone keyboard have?

It is important for an iPhone owner to know about the interesting features of the keyboard:

• Dictionary of abbreviations (automatically turns an abbreviation into a full word).
• Keyboard size (changes the character field depending on the hand).
• Shake and erase (normal shaking erases the entered text).
• Emoji (funny images that convey human emotions).

With the transition to iOS, the user will definitely not miss the Android keyboard. However, these services are very similar for both operating systems. The differences are only in branded features.

How to protect against theft

The iPhone is far from the cheapest phone you can buy for personal use. Every person is interested in ensuring that their gadget does not fall into the hands of criminals. But there are not so many methods to protect against theft. If you leave your phone on the table, it won't be difficult for a stranger to pick it up. But an attacker will have serious problems with access to personal data.

When the smartphone is turned on for the first time, the user is asked to register his fingerprint. This useful feature 100% protects the device from being unlocked by unauthorized people.

On the latest iPhones, instead of a fingerprint scanner, the Face ID function is used, which unlocks the face.

Also, to protect your personal information from falling into the hands of strangers, use the following tips:

• Protect individual entries with a password.
• Enable two-factor authentication.
• Do not use browser ad tracking.

And if the iPhone is stolen, it can be blocked or tracked through the “Find iPhone” function.

iPhone 5s Features: Touch ID Settings

One of the signature features of this iPhone model is the fingerprint scanner. Its setup does not take much time and usually occurs before activation. During the setup process, the phone will require you to put your finger on the “Home” button (it is advisable to wash your hands before doing this) a dozen times in order to capture every angle at which you can touch the scanner (this is done for the most accurate data processing and quick unlocking of the phone).

The smartphone is capable of storing up to five fingerprints at a time (you can add the fingerprints of your loved ones if you want them to be able to use the device).

Which applications to install first?

The standard programs that are installed on the iPhone by default are not enough for everyday use of the gadget. And in the abyss of many applications from the AppStore, you can easily get confused. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most useful programs on iOS:

• Yahoo Weather (the most beautiful and accurate widget).

• 2GIS (convenient offline maps with a built-in reference book).

• iBooks (book library).

• Prism (photo processing service).

• Vellum Wallpapers (huge number of desktop wallpapers).

Of course, in the modern world one cannot ignore social networks. But here everything depends on the personal preferences of the user. Almost all social networks are represented in the AppStore, so finding Instagram or VK is not difficult.

How to take a screenshot or record screen video

iPhones have an incredibly convenient screen recording feature. The user can take a screenshot or create his own video, which will consist of moving around the display and using various applications.

To take a screenshot, just press the lock and volume up buttons at the same time. The photo will immediately appear in the folder of the same name, after which you can use it at your discretion.

In the case of video, you need to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and press the circle button. Activating it starts recording what is happening on the screen. To turn on the sound, remember to press the button with the microphone.

How to set up and use the camera

A smartphone in a person’s hand is a full-fledged camera. Especially if you have an iPhone in your hands. These devices take very good pictures through the standard Camera application located on the desktop.

After opening the program, the user can immediately take a photo. To switch to video mode, you need to select the appropriate inscription at the bottom of the screen. There will also be other functions available here, including slow motion or panorama.

In the application settings, you can change the image resolution and frame rate when recording video. It also turns the grid on and off to help align the image.

The AppStore offers several interesting programs that replace the standard Camera application. Among the most attractive are VSCO and ProShot.

How to charge iPhone quickly

New iPhone models come with fast charging. Even with a large battery, the smartphone is fully charged in just 1 hour. This is already fast enough, but if time is running out, you need to charge the iPhone in the off state. This way, electricity will not be wasted.

If a person wants to continue using the basic functions of the device, it is worth turning on airplane mode. It also significantly reduces charging time. In turn, games, on the contrary, have a negative effect.

Don't forget to pay attention to the charging block - for fast charging you need to use models with 12 W or higher.

How to increase operating time

Apple smartphones generate a lot of criticism due to their poor autonomy. After several months of use, the iPhone does not survive the end of the day in active use mode. In cold weather, the device can turn off completely at any time.

If you are also not satisfied with how long your iPhone can last on a single charge, and you have a long day ahead, it is recommended to disable energy-intensive services:

• Connect to mobile internet or Wi-Fi.
• Bluetooth.
• Determination of geolocation.

Applications from the AppStore designed to save energy can also help. But they perform actions that are subject to any user. In particular, such programs simply unload open programs from RAM. As you know, you can do this yourself.

In addition, no one forbade turning on airplane mode. It saves battery very well, since most of the energy is spent when making calls. But you may not even have to take such measures. Nowadays, for only 1-2 thousand rubles, electronics stores sell portable chargers that are ready to extend the operating time of the iPhone for several more hours.

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