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iPad activation

My old IPad 2 is suddenly trying to activate - first time in 8 years. Get message saying could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Can do nothing at all on IPad. Message also says try connecting iPad to iTunes to activate it but cannot do ANYTHING on iPad.

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Aug 24, 2019 11:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2019 1:12 PM

Hello,


Please refer to the following Apple Support document.


If you can’t activate your iPad

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iPad activation

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