How to activate an eSIM on your iPhone | Apple Support

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You can activate an eSIM on your iPhone during setup or later via Settings. Ensure your carrier supports eSIM and update iOS. If provided an eSIM, it activates during setup; otherwise, transfer your number using eSIM Quick Transfer. Complete setup, converting physical SIM to eSIM if needed. Follow carrier prompts to activate eSIM, possibly scanning a QR code. In Settings, navigate to Cellular > Set Up Cellular, or Add eSIM for additional lines, to activate or scan a QR code. Once done, your eSIM is ready for use. Subscribe to Apple Support for more iPhone tips.

Summary:
– Activate eSIM during iPhone setup or later via Settings.
– Ensure carrier supports eSIM and update iOS.
– Transfer number using eSIM Quick Transfer if eSIM not provided.
– Complete setup, converting physical SIM to eSIM if needed.
– Follow carrier prompts or scan QR code in Settings to activate eSIM.

How to erase your iPhone | Apple Support

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To reset your iPhone to factory settings, ensure you have an iCloud or computer backup. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings, enter your passcode, and follow prompts to turn off Find My and confirm erasure. Alternatively, on a Mac (Catalina or later) or PC with iTunes, disable Find My, connect your iPhone, trust the computer, select your device, and click Restore iPhone. Confirm erasure, wait for iOS installation, and your iPhone will restart. Follow on-screen setup instructions. Subscribe to Apple Support for more tips.

Summary:
Ensure you have an iCloud or computer backup before resetting.
– On iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
– Enter passcode, disable Find My, and confirm erasure.
– On Mac (Catalina or later) or PC with iTunes: Disable Find My, connect iPhone, and select Restore iPhone.
– Confirm erasure, wait for iOS installation, and follow setup instructions after restart.

How to move from Android to iPhone | Apple Support

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To switch from Android to iPhone, ensure both devices are plugged in and have enough storage. Set up your iPhone, then download the “Move to iOS” app on your Android device. Follow on-screen prompts, including scanning a QR code, reviewing terms, and entering a one-time code. Select content to transfer, granting necessary permissions. Wait for the loading bar on your iPhone to finish before use. Finish setup on your iPhone, ensuring all content is transferred. Subscribe to Apple Support for more information.

Summary:
– Before starting, ensure Wi-Fi is enabled on your Android device and both devices are charging.
– Download the “Move to iOS” app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
– Follow prompts on your iPhone to begin setup and select “Move Data from Android” when prompted.
– Scan the QR code displayed on your iPhone using the “Move to iOS” app on your Android device.
– Select the content you wish to transfer and wait for the process to complete before finishing setup on your iPhone.

How to restore your iPhone if you forgot your passcode | Apple Support

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If you forgot your iPhone passcode, you can reset it and restore from a backup. For iOS 17, tap “Forgot Passcode,” then “Start iPhone Reset,” erasing content. Enter your Apple ID, restore from a backup if available. For iOS 16 or earlier, tap “Erase iPhone,” enter Apple ID, restore backup. If wireless reset fails, use Recovery Mode. Hold side/top button, connect to computer. Follow on-screen prompts in Finder or iTunes to restore, update iOS. Confirm terms, wait for download. If longer than 15 mins, redo button presses. After restart, restore from backup if needed. Contact Apple Support if issues persist.

Summary:
– Forgot iPhone passcode: Reset and restore from backup.
– For iOS 17: Tap “Forgot Passcode,” erase content, restore backup.
– For iOS 16 or earlier: Tap “Erase iPhone,” restore backup.
– If wireless reset fails: Use Recovery Mode.
– Follow prompts in Finder or iTunes, confirm terms, restore from backup if needed, contact Apple Support if issues persist.

How to use Voice Control on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch | Apple Support

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Voice Control enables navigation of iPhone and iPad using voice commands, aiding those with limited mobility. To activate, access Accessibility settings, then Voice Control, and set it up. Commands like “go home” or “open notes” are used for navigation, while overlays simplify interaction with on-screen elements. Overlays include names, numbers, and grids for precise control. Siri can activate or deactivate Voice Control. Additional commands and tips are available in settings or via Siri.

Summary:
– Voice Control facilitates device navigation via voice commands.
– Activated through Accessibility settings or via Siri.
– Offers overlays like names, numbers, and grids for enhanced interaction.
– Commands range from basic navigation to controlling specific app functions.
– Allows pausing or resuming with commands like “go to sleep” or “wake up.”

How to restart your iPhone or iPad if it’s frozen on the Apple logo | Apple Support

To turn off your iPhone, if it has Face ID, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the power off slider. If it has a home button, press and hold the side button until the sliders appear, then drag the power off slider. To turn it back on, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. For more iPhone tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel or watch another video.

Summary:
– To turn off an iPhone with Face ID, press and hold the side button and either volume button until sliders appear, then drag the power off slider.
– For iPhones with a home button, press and hold the side button until sliders appear, then drag the power off slider.
– To turn on the iPhone, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. – For more iPhone tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.
– Alternatively, watch another video for additional assistance.