iPad could not be activated

My iPad is showing message "your iPad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. "

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 11, 2019 5:49 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2019 6:52 AM

As the Activation Server is not available, the message would no doubt have suggested that you try again later. Apple services do occasionally go offline - but are usually restored quite quickly.


The Apple Service Status page doesn’t currently show any issues:

https://www.apple.com/uk/support/systemstatus/


I suggest you attempt activation again in an hour or so.

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Dec 11, 2019 6:52 AM in response to tarun6563

As the Activation Server is not available, the message would no doubt have suggested that you try again later. Apple services do occasionally go offline - but are usually restored quite quickly.


The Apple Service Status page doesn’t currently show any issues:

https://www.apple.com/uk/support/systemstatus/


I suggest you attempt activation again in an hour or so.

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