How to setup my new verizon iphone

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Setup & Activate
How to set up your iPhone.
Back up your old phone
Turn off your old phone
Activate your iPhone
Sync your iPhone
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Setup & Activate

How to set up your iPhone.

Back up your old phone
Previous iPhone User: Plug in your iPhone & open iTunes® or iCloud® to initiate backup.
New iPhone User: Use Verizon Cloud to back-up your contacts, texts & media or the Backup Assistant for just your contacts.

Already backed up? Continue to Step 2.
Turn off your old phone
Otherwise, your new phone activation won't process.
Activate your iPhone
Turn on your new iPhone and follow the Setup Assistant's onscreen instruction. When prompted, select "Cellular Data Connection" as your type of connection.
No Cellular Connection? Activate with Wi-Fi or iTunes
Activate with Wi-Fi: Login to the Wi-Fi network you want, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Activate with iTunes: Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB cable and follow the computer instructions.
Sync your iPhone
Previous iPhone Users: Restore your data from iCloud or iTunes & setup your Apple ID.
New iPhone Users: Download Verizon Cloud and follow the screens to restore your data. If you need help check out Transfer Content - New Customers.

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Watch this video to learn how to activate a new device, or switch between devices, on your existing My Verizon account.

To follow along step by step with the video, go to your My Verizon Activate or Switch Device page. You'll need to sign in first to get started.

Once you've activated your device, check out Top 10 Things to Do With Your New Smartphone for valuable information on getting up and running quickly.

How do I activate my new Verizon iPhone?

Go to vzw.com and sign into My Verizon account. Once signed in, select Devices from the My Verizon Navigation and choose Activate or switch device. From here, you will be able to activate a device you already own. You have the option to Activate on an existing line or Activate on a new line at the top of the page.