How do I activate my iPhone for the first time?
First-time use
- Ensure SIM card is inserted.
- Power on device.
- Slide finger to the right on the screen.
- Select language and country.
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network, or tap Use Cellular Connection.
- Enable or disable Location services, then tap Next.
- Choose to set up Touch ID or Face ID now or later.
Should I activate my new iPhone before transferring data?
Answer: A: You cannot transfer data from the old iPhone if your new iPhone is not activated. Best you make a local backup of your old iPhone using computer iTunes then restore the backup with your new iPhone.
When did the iPhone 5 come out in the US?
Initial demand for the new phone exceeded the record set by its predecessor, the iPhone 4S, by selling over 5 million units in the first three days. On November 30, 2012, Apple added an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 to their online US store, with the 16 GB model starting at US$649.
What are some tips for first time iPhone users?
Here’s a list of the ten most-handy tips for first-time iPhone users. You see those notifications (someone sent you a message, iMessage, Whatsapp message, Facebook notif etc.) coming up on the Lockscreen right? When you get a notification, you might usually slide the unlock screen to view the notification.
When did the first Apple iPhone come out?
Formally unveiled as part of a press event on September 12, 2012, it was released on September 21, 2012. It was the first iPhone to be completely developed under the guidance of Tim Cook.
What are the new features of the iPhone 5?
These included an aluminum-based body which was thinner and lighter than previous models, a taller screen with a nearly 16:9 aspect ratio, the Apple A6 system-on-chip, LTE support, and Lightning, a new compact dock connector which replaced the 30-pin design used by previous iPhone models.