In any case, it makes sense to register your iPhone in order to be able to recover data from the device in case of theft or damage. Registration does not affect AppleCare plans or the warranties that come with your mobile purchase. However, registration speeds up the process of providing support for your smartphone. If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, you can follow a few troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. After signing up with iTunes, you can sync important business documents, apps, and other content from your iPhone.
So, how to register an iPhone online
Step 1
Go to the Apple website to the product registration page.
Step 2
Select "Select your location" from the dropdown menu and search for your country.
Step 3
Search for a suitable language from the "Select the desired language" tab in the drop-down menu.
Step 4
Enter your Apple ID and password in the required fields. Select the Continue button.
Step 5
Make a click of the "One Product" toggle button. Select Continue.
Step 6
Double select from the iPhone menu. Then choose your iPhone version,which you are registering. This article provides an example of how to register an iPhone 4s, but this process is the same for all modifications. Then - "Continue".
Step 7
Enter the serial number of your iPhone. Click "Continue" and then "Finish" to complete the registration.
Troubleshoot iTunes recognition issues
Step 1
Open iTunes, then click the Apple menu and choose Check for Updates on Mac. On Windows, select the "Help" menu and find "Check for Updates" here.
Step 2
Check that you don't have any foreign objects stuck or dirty inside the iPhone-4g connector (the specifications of all models and port structures are identical). Make sure the computer's USB port pins are not dirty or damaged.
Step 3
Open "Start", in it - "Control Panel" and open "Add or Remove Programs" on a Windows computer. Then check if Apple Mobile Device Support is installed. If it is missing, uninstall iTunes and then download the service again and install a fresh copy.
Step 4
Restart your iPhone and computer. Then connect your iPhone to your computer and try to sync again after restarting iTunes.
End
Finishing the instructions on how to register an iPhone, find the serial number by clicking on the "Settings" menu and then "General". Scroll to the appropriate option to view your serial number.
Additional registration for downloading free programs
One of the things that really surprises users is that it's impossible to download free apps in the App Store without registering credit card details. However, this can be bypassed. Below is an instruction on how to register an iPhone in iTunes without providing payment card information.
Step 1
Open iTunes and click on any of the free apps in the App Store.
Step 2
Clicking on the app will take you to the description page. After that, click on the "Get" button located next to it. This will open a new window. Select "Create a new account".
Step 3
You will see a welcome message from iTunes. Click Continue. After that, the terms and conditions of purchases will be displayed. You must check the "I agree" box and proceed.
Step 4
Now enter the required information - a valid email address. After you enter the data, click "Continue".
Step 5
You can see that there is a choice of "None" in the "Payment Method" items. Previously, this choice was not available. Set the radio button to None and enter your personal information and "Continue".
Step 6
You will receive a message that confirmation has been sent to the email address you provided.
Step 7
Check your email for confirmation from the iTunes Store. The letter will ask youclick on the link to activate the account you just created in the iTunes Store.
When you click on the link, the system will prompt you to enter your account information in the login window. Enter your e-mail and password.
On this, the instruction on how to register an iPhone can be considered complete. You can now sign in and start downloading all the apps that are available for free without entering any credit card details.
