Apple iPhone XR
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Follow these steps to get started with your device
Get startedComplete the initial startup of your device
| 1. | From the welcome screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen. |
| 2. | Tap your desired language. |
| 3. | Tap your country/region. |
| 4. | From this screen, you can set up your device using Quick Start. To do this, bring another device running iOS 11 or later nearby to sign in automatically. To skip this and set up your device manually, tap Set Up Manually. |
| 5. | From this screen, you're able to connect your device to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Tap the network you'd like to connect to. |
| 6. | Enter the network password, then tap Join. |
| 7. | Read the data and privacy statement from Apple, then tap Continue. |
| 8. | On this screen, you can choose to set up Face ID on your device. Face ID uses your face as a security measure in place of a passcode or Apple ID password when making purchases or unlocking your device. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face, otherwise tap Set Up Later in Settings. |
| 9. | Here you can choose to set up a passcode. A passcode will be used when unlocking your phone or making purchases, and is also required as a backup for Touch ID. You can choose between creating a six-digit, four-digit, custom numeric or custom alphanumeric code. Enter then re-enter your desired code, then jump to step 11. To skip this step, tap Passcode Options. |
| 10. | Tap Don't Add Passcode. |
| 11. | Tap Don't Use Passcode. |
| 12. | On this screen, you have the option to restore data and content from another device or from a backup. In this instance, tap Set Up as New iPhone. You are also able to restore data from an iCloud Backup or using iTunes Backup. If you're migrating from an Android Device, you can also move data to iOS using the Move to iOS app. |
| 13. | To get the most out of your device, you should sign into your device using an Apple ID. This enables you to use iCloud functions and services such as Find My iPhone. Enter your Apple ID username and password, then tap Next. |
| 14. | Read through the terms and conditions, then tap Agree. |
| 15. | On this screen, you can choose whether or not to enable automatic software updates. Enabling this function will download iOS updates automatically, and you will receive a notification before available updates are installed. To enable this, tap Continue. Otherwise, tap Install Updates Manually. |
| 16. | On this screen, you must select whether or not to enable Location Services. This uses the approximate location of your device for apps and processes such as Maps and Find My iPhone. Tap Enable Location Services to use this function, otherwise tap Disable Location Services then tap OK. |
| 17. | On this screen, you can choose to set up Siri. Siri is a virtual assistant that can make suggestions or answer questions. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to set up Siri, or you can tap Set Up Later in Settings. |
| 18. | From this screen, you can choose to set up Screen Time. This allows you to monitor your device's usage, set time limits and can send you reports with insights about usage. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to set up Screen Time, or you can tap Set Up Later in Settings. |
| 19. | Here you can decide whether or not to send diagnostic and usage data to Apple. Tap your desired preference. |
| 20. | If you selected to send diagnostic and usage data to Apple, you will also be given the option to share data with app developers. Tap your desired preference. |
| 21. | Over the next few steps, you'll be shown some of the newer features and gestures introduced in iOS; this screen demonstrates the True Tone display. Tap Continue. |
| 22. | From this screen, you need to select the display view to be used on this device. This affects how text and controls are displayed. Tap Choose a View. |
| 23. | Select either Standard or Zoomed using the tabs at the top of the screen. When you're ready to continue, tap Next. |
| 24. | The clip on this screen demonstrates how to return to the home screen. Tap Continue. |
| 25. | Next, you'll be shown how to switch between open apps. Tap Continue again. |
| 26. | Finally, you'll be shown how to access the Control Centre. Tap Continue a third time. |
| 27. | Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to complete the initial startup. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Internal device memory
64GB/128GB
Memory card max size
N/A
Device warranty
12 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Talk time (mins)
1500
Power saving
Low Power Mode
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery capacity
2942mAh
Body
Height (mm)
150.9
Width (mm)
75.7
Depth (mm)
8.3
Weight (g)
194
Water resistant
Yes
Dust resistant
Yes
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Personal hotspot
Yes
Wi-Fi calling
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
4G calling
Yes
HDMI output
No
USB type
Lightning
USB cable
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
USB
Yes
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes
Processor
CPU speed
A12 Bionic chip
Display
Resolution
1792x828
Multi-touch
Yes
Touch screen
Yes
Size (inches)
6.1
Messaging
IM
Yes
Email
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Multimedia messages
Yes
Network
Band
Quad
Wi-Fi and 4G Calling (VoLTE)
Yes
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
2G
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
No
Works in the US
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Apple iOS
Generic software version
iOS 12
Sensors
Proximity sensor
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Digital compass
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Memory
RAM
3GB
Device memory
64GB/128GB
Card slot
No
Card max size
N/A
Camera
Slow motion
Yes
Zoom type
Digital
Number of cameras
2
Camera type
Rear facing
HD video recording
Yes
Main camera resolution (MP)
12
Secondary camera resolution (MP)
7
Camera zoom
5x digital
Video recording
Yes
Front camera
Additional features
1080p HD video recording
Smart HDR
Extended dynamic range
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Retina flash
Backside illumination sensor
Auto image stabilisation
Exposure control
Smart HDR
Extended dynamic range
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Retina flash
Backside illumination sensor
Auto image stabilisation
Exposure control
Aperture
F2.2
Selfie modes
Portait mode / Animoji / Memoji
Sensor
7MP
Rear camera
Resolution (max MP)
Wide angle camera: 12
Ultra Wide angle camera: 12
Ultra Wide angle camera: 12
Aperture
F1.8
Bokeh filters
Yes
Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
No
Flash
Quad-LED True Tone flash
HD video recording
4K @ 24fps, 30fps or 60fps
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
Yes
Type
Wide-angle
Zoom
5x digital
Additional features
Six-element lens
Panorama mode
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Backside illumination sensor
Hybrid IR filter
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR
Wide colour capture
Local tone mapping
Advanced red-eye correction
Exposure control
Auto image stabilisation
Photo geotagging
Panorama mode
Sapphire crystal lens cover
Backside illumination sensor
Hybrid IR filter
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR
Wide colour capture
Local tone mapping
Advanced red-eye correction
Exposure control
Auto image stabilisation
Photo geotagging
Features
Voice recording
Yes
Face recognition
Yes
Web browser
Yes
FM radio
No
A-GPS
Yes
Document viewer
Yes
GPS
Yes
Always On
No
Video player
Yes
Video calling
FaceTime
Loudspeaker
Yes
Music player
Yes
eSIM compatibility
Yes
Security
Facial recognition
Yes
Fingerprint sensor
No
Warranty
Device warranty
12 months
Flash
Flash type
Quad-LED True Tone
Interfaces/Ports
3.5mm headphone jack
No
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