Click each step to see the action. You can also click the picture or use the arrow keys.

  • 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.
  • 1. Touch Home to begin.
  • 2. Touch the desired language.
  • 3. Touch the desired country or region.
  • 4. Touch Set Up Manually.
  • 5. Touch Connect to iTunes.
  • 6. Touch Continue.
  • 7. Connect the Apple iPhone 8 to the computer using the USB cable. Launch iTunes if it doesn't launch automatically.
  • 8. In iTunes, ensure Set up as new iPhone is selected and click Continue.
  • 9. Click Get Started.
  • 10. The Apple iPhone 8 has been activated and you can continue setup on the phone.
  • 11. To set up Touch ID, touch Continue.
  • 12. Lift and rest your finger on the Home button repeatedly. The fingerprint image will turn red as your fingerprint is captured.
  • 13. Touch Continue.
  • 14. Lift and rest the edge of your finger on the Home button repeatedly.
  • 15. Touch Continue.
  • 16. Enter a six-digit passcode.
  • 17. Re-enter the passcode to confirm it.
  • 18. Touch the desired option, e.g., Set Up as New iPhone.
  • 19. Touch Agree.
  • 20. Enter your Apple ID.
  • 21. Touch Password.
  • 22. Enter your password.
  • 23. Touch Next.
  • 24. Touch the desired option, e.g., Enable Location Services.
  • 25. To set up Siri, touch Continue and follow the prompts on the phone.
  • 26. Once Siri is set up, touch Continue.
  • 27. Touch Continue.
  • 28. Touch the desired option, e.g., Share with App Developers.
  • 29. Touch Get Started.
  • 30. Touch the Home button to choose the desired click feedback.
  • 31. Touch Next.
  • 32. Touch Choose a View.
  • 33. Choose the desired view and touch Next.
  • 34. Touch Get Started.