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How to set up my Apple iPhone 8 with iTunes — Step 1/35

Before you can use your Apple iPhone 8, you will need to activate it. If you have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect and activate over Wi-Fi. Otherwise, you will need a computer and iTunes.

If you donʼt have iTunes on your computer, youʼll need to download and install it. In this example, weʼve used iTunes v12.5.1.21.

Please note: the steps may differ depending on the options selected. Simply follow the prompts on the Apple iPhone 8 to complete the setup.
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Touch Home to begin.
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Touch the desired language.
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Touch the desired country or region.
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Touch Set Up Manually.
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Touch Connect to iTunes.
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Touch Continue.
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Connect the Apple iPhone 8 to the computer using the USB cable. Launch iTunes if it doesnʼt launch automatically.
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In iTunes, ensure Set up as new iPhone is selected and click Continue.
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Click Get Started.
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The Apple iPhone 8 has been activated and you can continue setup on the phone.
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To set up Touch ID, touch Continue.
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Lift and rest your finger on the Home button repeatedly. The fingerprint image will turn red as your fingerprint is captured.
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Touch Continue.
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Lift and rest the edge of your finger on the Home button repeatedly.
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Touch Continue.
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Enter a six-digit passcode.
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Re-enter the passcode to confirm it.
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Touch the desired option, e.g., Set Up as New iPhone.
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Touch Agree.
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Enter your Apple ID.
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Touch Password.
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Enter your password.
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Touch Next.
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Touch the desired option, e.g., Enable Location Services.
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To set up Siri, touch Continue and follow the prompts on the phone.
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Once Siri is set up, touch Continue.
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Touch Continue.
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Touch the desired option, e.g., Share with App Developers.
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Touch Get Started.
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Touch the Home button to choose the desired click feedback.
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Touch Next.
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Touch Choose a View.
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Choose the desired view and touch Next.
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Touch Get Started.