Set up iPhone SE: Instructions with and without SIM card and WiFi

If you have an iPhone SE, you must first set up the smartphone before using it. We show you step by step how to do it.

Set up iPhone SE: insert SIM card

1. You need a SIM card to activate the iPhone. Only the smallest SIM format fits into the iPhone SE, the nano-SIM.
2. If you do not yet have a nano SIM, you can usually get it free of charge from your mobile phone provider. Alternatively, you can cut the nano SIM.
3. Take the supplied SIM tool or a paper clip and insert it into the small hole on the right side.
4. The SIM slot opens with a little pressure. Insert the SIM card into the iPhone SE so that the card is flush.
5. If you push the SIM slot carefully into the iPhone, you can then unlock the card with your PIN.

Set up iPhone SE step by step

1. If you press the home button, the set-up can begin. First of all, you have to choose the right language.
2. Now select your WLAN network from the list and connect using the password. Alternatively, it works without WLAN if the SIM card is already active.
3. The iPhone is now activated. This process can sometimes take a few minutes.
4. You can then activate the location services. You should allow location services here, but after installing all apps, disable location services for all applications that do not need access.
5. In order to protect your iPhone SE from unauthorized access, you can secure your iPhone with the fingerprint and a code in the next step.
6. If you wish, you can transfer the data from your last iPhone from iCloud or "configure the phone as a new iPhone". You then have to log in with your Apple ID.
7. Confirm the terms of use and, if necessary, allow anonymous statistics to be sent.
8. You will then be taken to the home screen. The setup is now complete.
9. You can now install all the apps you want on your iPhone SE using the "App Store".