Old ipad

I have an old iPad which I have just cleared so I can set it up for my elderly mother. I have chosen language and country and now setting up the wifi connection. It won’t let me proceed because it cannot reach the activation server. What is going on?

Posted on Oct 29, 2019 5:38 PM

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Oct 29, 2019 5:43 PM in response to Helpwitholdipad

Hello,

Please refer to the following Apple Support document.

If you can't activate your iPad - Apple Support

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Oct 29, 2019 5:45 PM in response to Helpwitholdipad

See this for troubleshooting activation issues. If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

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