Congratulations on your iPhone 14. You may have bought it online, picked it up at a local store, or someone gave it to you as a gift. Finally, the phone is now in your hands. The next step is setup. You may be familiar with the process, but if this is your first iPhone, we’re here to help. Also Read – Jio 5G Now Reaching Andhra Pradesh in These Cities: Check Details
We’ll walk you through simple steps you can follow to set up your iPhone. It can be any model – iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 or iPhone 12. From turning on the iPhone to using it for Instagram, we’ve got you covered in this guide. Also Read – How 5G Transformed the Smartphone Market in India in 2022
Things you need to do before you start setting up your iPhone 14
If you have an older iPhone, setting up a new iPhone 14 is much easier than an Android phone as a daily driver. Back up your data to iCloud on your older iPhone and Google Drive on your Android phone. Needless to say, your phone should have enough battery to complete the backup process. While you don’t necessarily need to back everything up to iCloud if you have an older iPhone, it’s always safe to back up the entire device. Also read – 5G in India: Millions of Indians living near airports may not enjoy 5G in 2023, here’s why
For an Android device, you can use Google Drive to restore most of your data to an iPhone. However, there is an opportunity to move data from an Android device at one of the stages during the setup process. This process requires either a Google Drive link or a cable that can connect both the iPhone and Android device.
Setting up the iPhone 14
Now comes the exciting part. Turning the iPhone on and setting it up always blows my mind. After unpacking the iPhone and removing all cases, turn on the iPhone 14 by pressing the power button for a while. An Apple logo will appear on the screen. The next screen will greet you in different languages. Swipe up to start the process.
First you need to choose a language. You can leave the language as English or change the language of your choice. iPhone supports Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and several other Indian languages. Now select your region. If you are in India, it will appear on the screen automatically. Proceed with the process by tapping Next.
Quick Start
On the next screen you will see the quick launch option. This option is intended for users who already own an iPhone. The new iPhone 14 will automatically transfer data from the old iPhone or even an iPad after a few simple steps. Just make sure your old iPhone or iPad stays powered on throughout the transfer process. Connect the old device to the Wi-Fi network and keep it close to the iPhone 14.
The next step requires authentication. Your old device might use Face ID or Touch ID for this. After authentication, you can either point the old iPhone’s camera at the new iPhone’s pattern to scan the QR code or enter the verification code shown on the new iPhone 14. Activation takes a few minutes.
The iPhone 14 will prompt you to perform a number of other actions. You need to connect the iPhone 14 to the existing Wi-Fi network so that both the old and new devices are on the same network. After that, you can setup eSIM on iPhone 14. You can either choose to transfer from another iPhone or set it up later. If you choose the first option, you need to press the power button on the side of the old iPhone twice. Now set up Face ID on your iPhone 14. You will now be prompted to select the data you wish to transfer. Depending on the data you select at that time, the transfer time will be determined.
Manual setup
In case you have an Android device or you decide to set up your iPhone 14 manually, you need to tap the Set up manually option on the quick start screen. Everything requires manual intervention in this process. You must manually connect to a Wi-Fi network and then accept the privacy prompt. After that, you need to set up Face ID on your iPhone 14. At this stage, you’ll need to provide a six-digit passcode that will serve as universal authentication if Face ID isn’t working. The next screen will ask you to choose how you want to restore your apps and date. The options available are iCloud backup, restore from Mac or PC, direct transfer from iPhone, move data from Android, or no apps and data transfer.
If you choose the iCloud backup option, you need to enter the account credentials. This is followed by code verification on an already signed device. Alternatively, you can use OTP verification if your mobile number is registered with Apple. The next step is to accept the iPhone Terms and Conditions. A few of the following screens will ask you to adjust settings, update to the latest iOS version, set up Siri and Screen Time. You must also give permission if you want to share your app analytics with developers. In the next few steps, you will be asked to select the iPhone theme and the default iOS interface view.
You are ready. Swipe up to use your iPhone 14. Some apps and data will transfer while you continue to use your iPhone.
