How do I set up my Apple Watch on my EE plan?

Update your old iPhone and Apple watch to the newest versions.

1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
2. Plug your device into a power source and connect to the internet with WiFi.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Select General, then tap Software Update.
5. Choose the software update option you want to install.
6. Select Install Now.

Updates can range in time from a couple of minutes to an hour.

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Back up your health and activity settings 

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select [your name] 
3. Select iCloud.
4. Select See All. 
5. Check and make sure Health is on.  

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Back up your old iPhone 

1. Back up your old iPhone using iCloud or your computer.

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Set up your new iPhone 

1. Press and hold the iPhone's power button until you see the Apple Logo. This may take a few minutes.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select your preferred size for text and icons from Default, Medium or Large.
4. Select Continue.
5. Select Set Up Without Another Device.
6. Select your WiFi network.

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode

1. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up Face ID or Touch ID.
2. Set a 6 digit passcode, when prompted.

Restore or transfer your data and apps

1. Use iCloud backup or a backup made from your computer.
2. Select Don't transfer Apps & Data if you don't have a backup on another device. 

Open the Apple Watch on your new iPhone 

1. Put the Apple Watch on your wrist. 
2. Unlock the Apple Watch.
3. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
4. Select Confirm, when prompted if you want to use your Apple Watch.
5. Follow the on-screen steps to finish setting up.

Sign in with your Apple Account

1. Enter the email address or phone number that you use with your Apple Account.
2. Enter your password.
3. Follow the prompts on-screen. 

1. Attach the Apple watch on your wrist. 
2. Press and hold the side button of the watch face, until the Apple logo appears. This may take a couple of minutes.
3. Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone – wait for the Use your iPhone to set up this Apple Watch message to appear on your phone.
4. Select Continue. If you don't see the message, go into the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and select Start Pairing.
5. Hold your iPhone over your Apple Watch screen.
6. Centre the watch face in the viewfinder using the back camera on your iPhone.
7. Wait for the screen to say Your Apple Watch is Paired. If you’re unable to use the camera, select Pair Apple Watch Manually and follow the on-screen steps.

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Set up a new Apple Watch account or restore a back-up 

1. Enter your Apple ID into your phone.
2. Choose your settings for your Apple Watch e.g. preferred options for passcode or shared settings.

If this step is complete, move to the next section.

Set up your mobile data

1. Go to the iPhone Watch app. 
2. Select Set Up Mobile Data and follow the on-screen steps.
3. Wait for your Apple Watch to sync - keep your Apple Watch and iPhone close together, your Apple Watch will chime and you’ll feel a tap when it’s ready to use. The time it takes to sync can vary.

Start using your Apple Watch

1. Select the Digital Crown icon.