How To Set Up An Iphone 5?

How do I activate an old iPhone 5?

Open the iTunes app on the computer. Connect the iPhone to the computer via USB cable. Allow time for iTunes to detect and activate your iPhone; successful activation indicated when iTunes shows ‘Set up as New’ or ‘Restore from Backup’ screen. Follow onscreen prompts to complete setup.

How do you set up an iPhone when you first get it?

Otherwise, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your device.
2. If you have another device, use Quick Start.
3. Activate your device.
4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode.
5. Restore or transfer your information and data.
6. Sign in with your Apple ID.
7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
8. Set up Siri and other services.

Will my iPhone 5S still work in 2021?

The iPhone 5S was discontinued on March 21, 2016. It will be supported until March 21, 2021. (Unless you bought it in California or Turkey, in which case you have until 2023.)

How can I activate my iPhone 5 without a SIM card?

Activate iPhone Without SIM Card

1. Press the Power Button to start iPhone and Slide-right to start the Setup Process.
2. On the next screens, select Language > select Country > tap on Set Up Manually option.
3. Select your WiFi Network > enter WiFi Network Password > tap on OK to dismiss “No SIM Card” pop-up.

Can I set up my new iPhone at home?

Turn on and set up your new iPhone over an internet connection. You can also set up iPhone by connecting it to your computer. If you have another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or an Android device, you can transfer your data to your new iPhone.

How do I activate my new phone?

Activate a new Android Smartphone

1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info.
2. Power both phones down.
3. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
4. If necessary;
5. Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.

How do I set up a new device?

Step 2: Set up the new device

1. Turn on a new device that isn’t set up yet. Put the device in pairing mode.
2. Turn on your phone’s screen.
3. On your phone, you’ll get a notification offering to set up the new device.
4. Tap the notification.
5. Follow the onscreen steps.

What can I do with my old iPhone 5s?

7 ways to make use of your old iPhone

• Sell or donate it.
• Make it a dedicated music player.
• Turn it into a kid’s entertainment device.
• Make it an Apple TV remote.
• Make it a permanent car, bike, or kitchen fixture.
• Use it as a baby monitor.
• Turn it into your bedside buddy.
• …

Is Apple shutting down the iPhone 5?

Answer: A: It’s not going to “shut down”. You’re not going to get a new 5S from anywhere; they haven’t been produced in years. You will find that the 5s will run fewer and fewer apps because it cannot run the most up-to-date software.

How much longer will iPhone 5s be supported?

The iPhone 5S was discontinued on March 21, 2016. It will be supported until March 21, 2021.

What happens if you don’t have a SIM card in your iPhone?

SIM cards store your phone number and account data, and without the card in place, you can’t make or receive calls. This means that if you want to set up a new iPhone, or simply protect your personal information from being stolen while the phone is away, you should take out the SIM card.

Will an iPhone turn on without a SIM card?

Yes. Once activated the Phone can be used without a sim card.

How can I use my iPhone without activating it?

If you want to use it without activation, you can set it up by connecting it to a computer running Apple’s iTunes. You can also buy a device called an iPod Touch that works similarly to an iPhone, although there’s not an equivalent model to the iPhone X.

Should I put SIM card in new phone before transferring?

If you transfer your data before you put in your SIM, you could wipe everything you moved over. So, we recommend swapping your SIM card first.

Can I transfer my SIM card to a new phone before data?

Regardless of the device you’re switching from, don’t switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you’ll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.

Can I just switch SIM cards between T mobile phones?

Yes. Swapping your service to another device is as simple as taking the SIM out of one device and putting it in the other.

How do I know when my new iPhone is activated?

Locate your device on your computer. Wait while your computer detects and activates your iPhone: If you see an alert that shows “Set up as New” or “Restore from Backup,” it means your iPhone is activated.

How do I pair a device?

Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Bluetooth .
3. Tap Pair new device. If you don’t find Pair new device, check under “Available devices” or tap More. Refresh.
4. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions.

How can I add a device to my iPhone?

Pair your device with a Bluetooth accessory

1. On your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
2. Place your accessory in discovery mode and wait for it to appear on your device.
3. To pair, tap your accessory name when it appears onscreen.

How old is a 5S iPhone?

iPhone 5S

Gold iPhone 5S
Compatible networks	GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE
First released	September 20, 2013
Availability by region	show September 20, 2013 show October 25, 2013 show November 1, 2013 show November 15, 2013
Discontinued	September 9, 2014 (64GB); March 21, 2016 (16, 32GB)