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How to Set-Up the Study Phone for Automatic Updates – iPhone

Step 1: Log into the phone with an Apple ID account

I have an Apple ID account

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Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone
  3. Enter your apple ID information
I do not have an Apple ID account

Create an Apple ID account in your computer

  1. Go to Apple’s website to create your Apple ID
  2. Enter the required information
  3. Uncheck the boxes for Announcement, Apps, Music, TV, and More, and Apple News Newsletter. This way they will not send you loads of emails
  4. Click Continue and follow their instructions

Log into the phone

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Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone
  3. Enter your apple ID information

Step 2: Set up automatic app updates

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Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap App Store
  3. Turn on App Updates (the button should be green)

Step 3 : Re-install the app with your own account

Since the app was originally installed by the MAP ARC team account, the app needs to be re-installed by you.

Click here to learn how to uninstall and re-install the study app

When you’re done re-installing, you may sign back in if you have your credentials. Otherwise, please contact us in step 5.


Step 4: Set up automatic software updates

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The device will automatically upgrade overnight while it’s charging.

Instructions:

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap General > Software Update > Customize Automatic Updates, then turn on Install iOS Updates and Download iOs Updates (green). Your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS. Some updates might need to be installed manually (rarely). I can help you with those if they ever show up

Step 5 (Optional): Let us know if you need help

Click here to request help

Step 6 (Optional Step): Set up the phone for personal use

Click here for instructions on how to set up the phone for your personal use

Other How To’s:

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