10 things to do first after buying an iPhone

Did you get a new iPhone? Now all you need to do is to setup the device, which at times can be overwhelming for you. For setting up the device, you need to start somewhere, and that is none other than the basics.

Today, we guide you through the list of 10 things you need to do when you buy a new iPhone.

Create an Apple ID

This is the first and essential step to join the fellow mates in the Apple ecosystem. With Apple ID, you can download or buy apps from App Store, purchase music, movies at iTunes, subscribe Apple music and much more.

Install iTunes

Once you possess Apple device, you need to install the iTunes on your computer, as it is the important medium that connects your phone and computer. It stores and plays your video or music reads your data, give you options to add or remove music, video, apps, and manages your phone.

Activate your phone

After these two initial steps, you need to activate your phone to start using it right? So you have to activate the basic setup process by choosing fundamental settings for using features like FaceTime, Find My iPhone, iMessage, and more. However, you can change those settings later, if you want.

Sync the device

Once you done with Apple ID and iTunes, start loading it with content by plugging your iPhone into your computer. When you plug the cable in, your phone will begin to sync.

Set up Find my iPhone

By god forbid, if you lost the device, you can track it using this feature. Find My iPhone is a feature of iCloud that lets you use the iPhone's built-in GPS to track its location on a map.

Configure iCloud

This is one of the several ways to store, sync, and update data between your Apple devices. This feature helps you to back up your data to Apple's servers and re-install it over the Internet across devices.

Touch ID

The Touch ID (Fingerprint scanner) is integrated into the Home button and allows you to unlock the device by pressing your finger on the button. In case if you want to add Touch ID, you can head on to Settings > General > Touch ID & Passcode > Touch ID. Now add your fingerprint.

Restore from Backup

Once you done with all basic process in your new iPhone, it's time to take backup from the old iPhone. You can do it by going to Settings > iCloud > Backup.

Install new apps

Now you can install your own apps on the iPhone by going to App store. You can get all kinds of new apps, apps in editor's pick or browsing by category.