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