Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 6s E-Book

Guy Hart-Davis

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 316

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

A visual guide to the iPhone--now fully updated If you are a visual learner, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone, 3rd Edition is the book for you with 500 full-color screenshots that clearly illustrate all the features your iPhone has to offer. Get the most from your iPhone, whether you're a beginner or an iPhone enthusiast who's learning the latest features, this easily accessible guide provides visually rich tutorials and step-by-step instructions that will help you unlock all your device has to offer. * Learn the latest features of iOS * Master the basic functions of your iPhone and customize your settings * Ensure you're getting optimal performance from your iPhone * Find the best apps and services to fit your personal and business needs

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ iPhone® 6s

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About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of various computer books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Apple Watch; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Samsung Galaxy S6; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, 3rd Edition; and iWork Portable Genius.

Author’s Acknowledgments

My thanks go to the many people who turned my manuscript into the highly graphical book you are holding. In particular, I thank Aaron Black for asking me to write the book; Lynn Northrup for keeping me on track and skillfully editing the text; Galen Gruman for reviewing the book for technical accuracy and contributing helpful suggestions; and SPi Global for laying out the book.

How to Use This Book

Who This Book Is For

This book is for the reader who has never used this particular technology or software application. It is also for readers who want to expand their knowledge.

The Conventions in This Book

Steps

This book uses a step-by-step format to guide you easily through each task. Numbered steps are actions you must do; bulleted steps clarify a point, step, or optional feature; and indented steps give you the result.

Notes

Notes give additional information — special conditions that may occur during an operation, a situation that you want to avoid, or a cross reference to a related area of the book.

Icons and Buttons

Icons and buttons show you exactly what you need to click to perform a step.

Tips

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Bold

Bold type shows command names, options, and text or numbers you must type.

Italics

Italic type introduces and defines a new term.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ iPhone® 6s

Table of Contents

Cover

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iPhone

Take a Look at the iPhone Models

Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls

Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes

Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone

Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud

Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup

Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes

Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer

Sync Your iPhone with iTunes via Wi-Fi

Explore the Interface and Launch Apps

Using Notification Center

Using Control Center

Using the Reachability Feature

Chapter 2: Personalizing Your iPhone

Find the Settings You Need

Choose Which iCloud Items to Sync

Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications

Choose Sounds Settings

Set Display Brightness and Wallpapers

Choose Privacy and Location Settings

Configure and Use Spotlight Search

Choose Locking and Control Center Settings

Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode

Secure Your iPhone with Touch ID or a Passcode

Configure Restrictions and Parental Controls

Set Up Family Sharing

Add Family Members to Family Sharing

Choose Date, Time, and International Settings

Chapter 3: Using Voice, Accessibility, and Continuity

Give Commands with Siri

Dictate Text Using Siri

Gather and Share Information with Siri

Configure Siri to Work Your Way

Set Up VoiceOver to Identify Items On-Screen

Configure Other Accessibility Features

Using Your iPhone with Your Mac

Using Your iPhone with Your Apple Watch

Chapter 4: Setting Up Communications

Set Up Your Mail Accounts

Control How Your E-Mail Appears

Organize Your E-Mail Messages by Threads

Set Your Default E-Mail Account

Control How Your Contacts Appear

Import Contacts from a SIM Card

Choose Default Alert Options for Calendar Events

Choose Your Default Calendar and Time Zone

Set Up and Use Wallet and Apple Pay

Chapter 5: Making Calls and Messaging

Make Phone Calls

Using a Wireless Headset or Car Kit

Mute a Call or Put a Call on Hold

Make a Conference Call

Save Time with Call Favorites and Recents

Send Text and Multimedia Messages

Manage Your Instant Messages

Chat Face-to-Face Using FaceTime

Chapter 6: Networking and Social Networking

Using Airplane Mode

Monitor Your Cellular Network Usage

Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh

Connect Your iPhone to a Different Carrier

Turn Data Roaming On or Off

Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your iPhone

Share Items via AirDrop

Share Internet Access via Personal Hotspot

Connect to Wi-Fi Networks and Hotspots

Set Up Your Social Network Accounts

Share Your Updates Using Twitter

Post Updates on Facebook

Sign In to Game Center

Add and Play Games with Game Center

Add Friends and Play Games with Them

Chapter 7: Working with Apps

Customize the Home Screen

Organize Apps with Folders

Switch Quickly from One App to Another

Find Apps on the App Store

Update and Remove Apps

Cut, Copy, and Paste Text

Bold, Italicize, Underline, and Replace Text

Take Notes

Chapter 8: Browsing the Web and E-Mailing

Browse the Web with Safari

Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks

Create Bookmarks

Keep a Reading List of Web Pages

Share Web Pages with Others

Navigate Among Open Web Pages Using Tabs

Tighten Up Safari’s Security

Read E-Mail

Reply To or Forward an E-Mail Message

Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders

Write and Send E-Mail Messages

Chapter 9: Keeping Your Life Organized

Browse or Search for Contacts

Create a New Contact

Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars

Create New Events in Your Calendars

Work with Calendar Invitations

Track Your Commitments with Reminders

Keep Cards and Tickets at Hand with Wallet

Get Your Bearings with Compass

Find Your Location with Maps

Find Directions with Maps

Explore with 3D Flyover

Using Maps’ Favorites and Contacts

Track Stock Prices with the Stocks App

Using the Clock App

Look Up Weather Forecasts

Using the Health App

Chapter 10: Enjoying Music, Videos, and Books

Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences

Play Music Using the Music App

Play Videos Using the Videos App

Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay

Create a Music Playlist

Listen to iTunes Radio

Watch Podcasts and iTunes U Lectures

Read Digital Books with iBooks

Chapter 11: Working with Photos and Video

Take Photos with the Camera App

Take Timed, Square, and Panorama Photos

Apply Filters to Your Photos

Edit Your Photos

Capture Video

Edit Video with the Trim Feature

Share Your Photos and Videos

Browse Photos Using Years, Collections, and Moments

Browse Photos Using iCloud Photo Sharing

Browse Photos Using Albums

Upload Your Photos to iCloud

Share Photos with Other People via iCloud

Share Photos via E-Mail and Instant Messaging

Play Slide Shows of Photos

Chapter 12: Advanced Features and Troubleshooting

Connect to a Network via VPN

Connect Your iPhone to Exchange Server

Update Your iPhone’s Software

Extend Your iPhone’s Runtime on the Battery

Back Up and Restore Using Your Computer

Back Up and Restore Using iCloud

Reset Your iPhone’s Settings

Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections

Locate Your iPhone with Find My iPhone

End User License Agreement

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started with Your iPhone

In this chapter, you set up your iPhone to work with your computer or iCloud. You choose items to sync and learn to use the iPhone interface.

Take a Look at the iPhone Models

Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls

Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes

Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone

Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud

Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup

Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes

Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer

Sync Your iPhone with iTunes via Wi-Fi

Explore the Interface and Launch Apps

Using Notification Center

Using Control Center

Using the Reachability Feature

Take a Look at the iPhone Models

The iPhone is a series of hugely popular smartphones designed by Apple. As of this writing, Apple sells five iPhone models that differ in size, power, and price. This section explains the five models, their common features, and their differences to enable you to distinguish them and choose among them.

Understand the Five iPhone Models

As of this writing, Apple sells five iPhone models:

• iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, introduced in 2015. The iPhone 6s Plus is physically larger than the iPhone 6s.

• iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, introduced in 2014. The iPhone 6 Plus is physically larger than the iPhone 6.

• iPhone 5s, introduced in 2013.

Understand the Common Features of the iPhone Models

Each iPhone comes with the Apple EarPods headset, which incorporates a remote control and a microphone; a USB power adapter; and a Lightning-to-USB cable. Each iPhone uses a nano-SIM card to connect to cellular networks and has a Touch ID fingerprint identity sensor.

Each iPhone runs iOS 9, the latest operating system from Apple, which comes with a suite of built-in apps, such as the Safari web browser and the Mail e-mail app.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come in four colors: gold, silver, space gray, and rose gold. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone 5s come in two colors: silver and space gray.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have a 12-megapixel main camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. The other models have an 8-megapixel main camera and a 1.2-megapixel front camera.

Compare the iPhone 6s Models with the iPhone 6 Models

The two iPhone 6s models, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, have faster processors than the corresponding iPhone 6 models, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6s models also have better cameras, which can shoot higher-definition photos and videos. The rear camera on the iPhone 6s models can record video at the ultra-high definition 4K standard.

The iPhone 6s is fractionally larger than the iPhone 6, and the iPhone 6s Plus is fractionally larger than the iPhone 6 Plus. But because the differences are only a few tenths of a millimeter, most cases and accessories designed to fit the iPhone 6 also fit the iPhone 6s, and accessories designed to fit the iPhone 6 Plus also fit the iPhone 6s Plus.

Compare the iPhone Plus Models with the Regular Models

The iPhone 6s Plus and the iPhone 6 Plus are physically larger than the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6 and have higher-definition screens that may enable you to see greater detail in photos and other high-definition content.

As well as being larger, the iPhone Plus models are somewhat heavier than the regular models; but if you are deciding between the Plus model and the regular model, your main consideration is likely to be whether the device will comfortably fit in your hand and your pocket or purse.

The Plus models also have optical image stabilization to minimize camera shake. If you do a lot of photography, you may find this feature helpful.

The iPhone 6s Plus has optical image stabilization for both still photos and video recording, whereas the iPhone 6 Plus does not have optical image stabilization.

The iPhone 6 Plus has optical image stabilization for still photos but not for video; the iPhone 6 does not have optical image stabilization.

Apart from physical size, you should consider the storage capacity of the iPhone model you are thinking of buying. Having more storage enables you to install more apps and carry more music, movies, and other files with you. Having plenty of storage is especially important for shooting videos with your iPhone.

Compare the iPhone 5s with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 Models

The iPhone 5s is physically smaller than the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6. Its 4-inch screen has lower resolution than the screens on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models, and it has an older-generation A7 processor.

While the rear camera on the iPhone 5s has the same 8-megapixel resolution as the camera on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the iPhone 5s camera does not have the fast-focusing Focus Pixels feature or the capability to record slow-motion video at 240 frames per second.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models have a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip that enables you to use the Apple Pay service to make payments from your iPhone. The iPhone 5s does not have NFC and cannot use Apple Pay.

Evaluate iPhone Storage Capacity

The iPhone models are available with different amounts of storage capacity: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The diagram shows sample amounts of contents.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come in 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB versions.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus come in 16GB and 64GB versions. Earlier, Apple also sold a 128GB model of each phone.

The iPhone 5s comes in 16GB and 32GB models. Earlier, Apple also sold a 64GB model of this phone.

Higher capacities command substantially higher prices, so you must decide how much you are prepared to spend. Generally speaking, higher-capacity devices get more use in the long run and are worth the extra cost.

Understand the 3D Touch Feature

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus include a new feature called 3D Touch that provides shortcuts to content and to frequently used actions. 3D Touch uses force sensors in the screen to detect when you press the screen rather than just tapping it. For example, you can press an app icon on the Home screen to display actions for that app. For instance, press Maps () to display the pop-up menu for the Maps app. You can then tap Directions Home to get directions from your current location to your home, tap Mark My Location to mark your location, tap Send My Location to share your location with a contact, or tap Search Nearby to search for businesses or other places near you.

3D Touch uses two actions, Peek and Pop. Peek enables you to get a preview of content by pressing it briefly. Pop opens the content when you sustain the press. For example, you can press an e-mail message to display a preview of its content using Peek. If you want to open the message, you keep pressing until the Pop action opens the message.

For detailed coverage of 3D Touch, visit this book’s web page on the Wiley website (www.wiley.com) and download the 3D Touch Reference section.

Understand the Live Photos Feature

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus include a new feature called Live Photos that enables you to capture short sections of video before and after a still photo. After capturing the Live Photo, you can make the video segments play by pressing on the photo.

You can view your Live Photos on other Apple devices, such as your iPad or your Mac. You can also use a Live Photo as the wallpaper for your iPhone’s lock screen.

Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls

After unboxing your iPhone, connect it to its charger and charge the battery fully. Then turn your iPhone on and meet its hardware controls: the Power/Sleep button, a Ringer On/Off switch, a Volume Up button and a Volume Down button, together with the Home button below the screen. If the store or carrier has not inserted a SIM card in the iPhone, you will need to insert a suitable card yourself.

Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls

Press and hold the Power/Sleep button for a couple of seconds.

Note: The Power/Sleep button is on the right side of the iPhone 6 models and on the top of the iPhone 5 models.

As the iPhone starts, the Apple logo appears on the screen.

Above the iPhone’s screen are:

The front-facing camera.

The receiver speaker, which plays phone calls into your ear when you hold the iPhone up to your face.

Below the iPhone’s screen is Home, which you press to display the Home screen.

At the bottom of the iPhone are:

The headphone socket.

The microphone.

The Lightning connector.

The speakers.

Turn the iPhone so that you can see its left side.

Move the Ringer On/Off switch to the rear, so that the orange background appears, when you want to turn off the ringer.

Note: Turn the ringer off when you do not want the iPhone to disturb you or the peace. Move the Ringer On/Off switch back to the front when you want to turn the ringer back on.

Press the Volume Up ( + ) button to increase the ringer volume.

Note: When the Camera app is displayed, you can press the Volume Up ( + ) button to take a picture with the camera.

Press the Volume Down (–) button to decrease the ringer volume.

When the lock screen appears, tap the slide to unlock prompt, and then drag your finger to the right.

The iPhone unlocks, and the Home screen appears.

TIP

How do I insert a SIM card in my iPhone?

If the store or carrier has not inserted a SIM card, insert the SIM removal tool in the SIM hole on the right side of the iPhone. If you do not have a SIM removal tool, straighten out the end of a small paperclip and use that instead. Push gently until the tray pops out, and then pull it with your fingernails. Insert the SIM in the tray, and then push the tray in fully.

Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes

To sync your iPhone with your computer, you use Apple’s iTunes application. iTunes comes preinstalled on every Mac but not on PCs; to get iTunes for Windows, you download it from the Apple website and then install it on your PC.

If you do not have a computer, or you do not want to sync your iPhone with your computer, you can set up and sync your iPhone using Apple’s iCloud service, as described later in this chapter.

Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes

On your PC, open the web browser. This example uses the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10.

Click the Address box, type www.apple.com/itunes/download, and then press .

The Download iTunes Now web page appears.

Click the check boxes ( changes to ) unless you want to receive e-mail from Apple.

Click Download Now.

When the download finishes, click Run in the pop-up panel that appears.

The iTunes installation begins, and the Welcome to iTunes dialog opens.

Click Next, and then follow the steps of the installer.

Note: You must accept the license agreement to install iTunes.

The Installation Options screen appears.

Click Add iTunes shortcut to my desktop ( changes to ) unless you want this shortcut.

Click Use iTunes as the default player for audio files ( changes to ) if you do not want to use iTunes as the default audio player.

Click Automatically Update iTunes and Other Apple Software ( changes to ) if you do not want automatic updates.

Click Install.

Note: If the User Account Control dialog opens, make sure that the Program Name is iTunes and the Verified Publisher is Apple Inc. Then click Yes.

The Congratulations screen appears.

Click Open iTunes after the installer exits ( changes to ) if you do not want iTunes to launch automatically when you close the installer.

Click Finish.

The installer closes.

Unless you chose not to open iTunes automatically, iTunes opens.

TIPS

Should I allow Apple to install updates automatically on my PC?

If this is your own PC, installing updates automatically is usually helpful. The updates may include fixes to bugs or vulnerabilities, new features, or both.

How do I set up iTunes on a Mac?

If you have not run iTunes already, click iTunes () on the Dock. If the Dock contains no iTunes icon, click Launchpad () on the Dock, and then click iTunes () on the Launchpad screen. The iTunes Setup Assistant launches. Follow the steps to set up iTunes.

Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone

Before you can use your iPhone, you must set it up and activate it. First, you choose your language, specify your country or region, connect to the Internet through either a Wi-Fi network or the cellular network, and choose whether to use Location Services. You then activate the iPhone, registering it with Apple’s servers. After this first stage of setup, you choose among setting up the iPhone as a new iPhone, restoring it from an iCloud backup, and restoring it from an iTunes backup.

Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone

Turn on the iPhone by pressing and holding the Power/Sleep button for a couple of seconds until the Apple logo appears on-screen.

When the initial iPhone screen appears, tap the prompt and slide your finger to the right.

The iPhone unlocks and begins the setup routine.

The Language screen appears.

Tap the language you want to use.

The Select Your Country or Region screen appears.

Tap your country or region.

The Choose a Wi-Fi Network screen appears.

Tap the wireless network you want to use.

If your Wi-Fi network does not appear because it does not broadcast its network name, tap Choose another network. You can then type the network’s name.

If your Wi-Fi network does not appear because it is out of range, tap Use Cellular Connection.

The Enter Password screen appears.

Type the password.

Tap Join.

Your iPhone joins the wireless network and connects to the Internet.

The Location Services screen appears.

Tap Enable Location Services or Disable Location Services, as needed. See the tip for advice.

The Touch ID screen appears.

Tap Continue and follow the prompts to scan your fingerprint for the Touch ID security mechanism.

The Create a Passcode screen appears.

Type a six-digit passcode, and then repeat it on the Re-Enter Your Passcode screen.

You can tap Passcode Options to create a custom alphanumeric code or a four-digit code instead.

The Apps & Data screen appears.

Tap the appropriate button:

Tap Restore from iCloud Backup to set up your iPhone using a backup stored in iCloud. See the section “Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup,” later in this chapter.

Tap Restore from iTunes Backup to set up your iPhone using a backup stored on your computer. See the section “Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes,” later in this chapter.

Tap Set Up as New iPhone to set up your iPhone from scratch using iCloud. See the next section, “Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud.”

TIP

Should I enable Location Services?

Normally, enabling Location Services is helpful because it lets apps such as Maps determine your exact location. Using Location Services does mean that your iPhone continually tracks your location, but this is something the cellular network does anyway for cell phones. For privacy, open the Location Settings screen in the Settings app and turn off the switch for any app you do not want to track you.

Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud

If you want to use your iPhone without syncing it to your computer, set it up using Apple’s iCloud online service. With this approach, you sync your data to your account on iCloud, from which you can access it using other iOS devices, a Mac, or a web browser on any computer.

To set up a new iPhone to use iCloud, follow the instructions in the previous section to begin setup, and then continue with the instructions in this section.

Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud

Begin setup as explained in the previous section, “Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone.”

On the Apps & Data screen, tap Set Up as New iPhone.

The Apple ID screen appears.

You can tap Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it? to create a new Apple ID or get a reminder about your existing Apple ID.

You can tap About Apple ID and Privacy to see information about privacy concerns.

Tap Apple ID and type your Apple ID.

Tap Password and type your password.

Tap Next.

The Terms and Conditions screen appears.

Read the terms and conditions, and tap Agree if you want to proceed.

The Terms and Conditions dialog opens.

Tap Agree.

The Apple Pay screen appears.

Tap Next.

The Add Card screen appears.

Point the rear camera lens at your credit card or debit card.

The setup routine recognizes the card details.

You can tap Enter Card Details Manually if the recognition fails or is inaccurate.

You can tap Set Up Later in Wallet to skip adding a card.

The Card Details screen appears.

You can correct the card details if necessary.

Tap Next and follow the prompt to set up your card with Apple Pay.

The iCloud Keychain screen appears.

You can tap Don’t Restore Passwords if you do not want to restore your passwords from iCloud to your iPhone.

Tap Use iCloud Security Code.

TIP

What is Siri and should I enable it?

Siri is Apple’s voice-driven assistant, which enables you to interact with your iPhone by voice. Many people find Siri useful, but if you do not, you can turn Siri off at any time. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using and customizing Siri.

When you set up your iPhone using iCloud, use an e-mail address that you intend to keep for the long term. This is especially important if you use the same e-mail address for the Apple ID you use for the App Store; each app you buy is tied to that e-mail address, so if you change the address, you will need to authenticate again for each app update.

The iCloud Security Code screen appears.

Type your security code.

The iPhone verifies the security code with Apple’s servers.

The Verification Code screen appears.

Type the verification code sent to your trusted phone number.

The iPhone checks that the verification code is correct.

The Siri screen appears.

Tap Use Siri or Don’t use Siri, as appropriate.

Note: You can turn Siri on or off at any point after setup.

The Diagnostics screen appears.

Note: To learn which details the diagnostics and usage reports contain, tap About Diagnostics and Privacy.

Tap Automatically Send or Don’t Send, as appropriate.

The App Analytics screen appears.

Tap Share with App Developers if you want to share usage statistics and crash data with the developers of the apps you use. Otherwise, tap Don’t Share.

The Display Zoom screen appears.

Tap Standard or Zoomed to choose which view to use.

The Display Zoom screen appears.

You can tap Standard or Zoomed to switch between the views and decide which you prefer.

Tap Next.

The Welcome to iPhone screen appears.

Tap Get Started.

The Home screen appears, and you can begin using your iPhone.

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Why should I use iCloud Keychain?

iCloud Keychain gives you an easy way to store your passwords and credit card information securely on your iPhone, other iOS devices, and Mac. Instead of having to remember the password for each website, or look at a credit card when you need to enter its details, you can have iCloud Keychain automatically provide the details.

iCloud Keychain encrypts your data, but you must use a complex passcode to keep it secure. A standard four-digit numeric passcode is not strong enough to keep your iCloud Keychain secure against serious attacks.

Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup

If you have used an iPhone or other iOS device before, you can set up your iPhone by restoring from an iCloud backup. This backup can be from either another iPhone or iOS device or from the same iPhone.

When you restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, you choose which backup to use — normally, the most recent one. iOS automatically restores your settings, downloads your apps from the App Store, and then installs them on the iPhone.

Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup

Begin setup as explained in the section “Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone,” earlier in this chapter.

On the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

The iCloud Sign In screen appears.

Type your Apple ID.

Type your password.

Tap Next.

The Terms and Conditions screen appears.

Tap Agree.

The Terms and Conditions dialog opens.

Tap Agree.

The Choose Backup screen appears.

Tap the backup you want to use.

If the backup you want to use does not appear, tap Show all backups to display other backups, and then tap the appropriate backup.

iOS restores the backup to your iPhone.

Your iPhone restarts.

A screen for signing into iCloud appears.

Type your password.

Tap Next.

The iCloud Keychain screen appears.

You can tap Don’t Restore Passwords if you do not want to restore your passwords from iCloud to your iPhone.

Tap Use iCloud Security Code.

The iCloud Security Code screen appears.

Type your security code.

The iPhone verifies the security code with Apple’s servers.

The Verification Code screen appears.

Type the verification code sent to your trusted phone number.

The iPhone checks that the verification code is correct.

The Welcome to iPhone screen appears.

Tap Get Started.

The Home screen appears, and you can start using your iPhone.

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Which iPhone backup should I use?

Normally, it is best to use the most recent backup available for this iPhone or for the iPhone whose backups you are using. But sometimes you may find a problem exists with the latest backup. In this case, try the previous backup.

Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes

Instead of setting up your iPhone using iCloud, as described in the previous two section, you can set it up using iTunes. You can either restore an iTunes backup to the device or set up the iPhone from scratch using iTunes.

When setting up your iPhone for the first time, you can restore it from an iTunes backup of another iPhone — for example, your previous iPhone. If you have already set up this iPhone, you can restore it from its own backup.

Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes

Begin setup as explained in the section “Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone,” earlier in this chapter.

On the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iTunes Backup.

The Connect to iTunes screen appears.

Connect your iPhone to your computer via the USB cable.

On your computer, iTunes opens or becomes active.

The Welcome to Your New iPhone screen appears.

Make sure the Restore from this backup radio button is selected ().

Click the pop-up menu button (