Steps to activate your Apple iPhone 7 Plus
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Hands free activation
If this is the first time activating your device, hands free activation automatically starts when you power it on for the first time.
- With your device powered off, press and hold the Power key.
- Tap to select a language.
- Tap to select a country or region.
- Tap the preferred activation method:
- To activate using a Wi-Fi connection, tap the preferred Wi-Fi network, enter the network Password, and then tap Join.
- To activate using a cellular connection, tap Use Cellular Connection. The option to Use Cellular Connection appears after several minutes.
- Your device will activate.
- Tap to enable or disable Location Services.
- Follow the prompts to set up Touch ID.
- Follow the prompts to create a Passcode.
- Tap an Apps & Data option.
- Enter your Apple ID credentials and tap Next.
- If you do not have an Apple ID, tap Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it, then tap Create a Free Apple ID and follow the prompts, or visit http://appleid.apple.com
- Read the Terms and Conditions and tap Agree.
- Read the Apple Pay message, then tap Next.
- Follow the prompts to add a card to Apple Pay or tap Set Up Later in Wallet.
- Tap an iCloud Keychain option.
- Tap an option for Siri.
- Tap a Diagnostics option.
- Read the Meet the New Home Button prompt and tap an option.
- Read the Display Zoom prompt and tap to choose a display option.
- Tap Next.
- Tap Get Started.
- Your Apple iPhone is ready to be used.
Note: If hands free activation fails, continue to the next guide.
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Update the data profile
If this is not the first time activating your device, or hands free activation did not complete successfully, update the data profile.
- From the home screen, tap Phone.
- On the keypad, dial ##873283# and tap Call.
- Tap OK.
- Your device searches for profile updates and installs them.
- Tap OK.
- Press the Home key.
- You've now updated the data profile.
If you are having trouble activating your Apple iPhone 7 Plus, make an appointment at a nearby Sprint Store for assistance getting your device programmed.