iPad 2 won’t activate because the activation server is temporarily unavailable

Have you tried activation while the iPad is attached to a computer running iTunes? When I got that message it was easy to reactivate my iPad 2 through iTunes.

So I solved it! Apparently during activation, it also starting asking for a pincode to unlock the simcard. While the simcard no longer has an active subscription (so basically a dead simcard), it did make the iPad not respond anymore (well I was able to turn it off) after typing in the pincode. So I needed to restart the iPad.

After removing the simcard, I hoped the activation issue would be gone... but it still timed out by using WiFi or through usb connected to my Mac.

So after a while, I just decided to put back the inactive simcard, and this time the iPad was still working after inserting the pincode. All I did after that was selecting the known WiFi, and ‘next’ and voila, it activated again. :-)

So besides having issues activating it, the problem started when the iPad just randomly wanted to be reactivated.

i have many iPad devices, but I didn’t want to get rid of this old baby because it works perfectly as a baby monitor.

Anyways, I’m happy it works again.

i just succesed activated my ipad 2

connect to itune

press home button and top button hold until your ipad show logo itune and usb

update your ipad

ativate your ipad , try 2 or 3 time while your ipad still connect to itun

i skip the activation code with sim card , because it keeep teling the code incorrect

thanks to the apple support men

Make sure that you have already dowloaded and installed iTunes on your computer before you start.

To connect your iPad to your computer, simply use the Lightning to USB cable, that you use to charge your iPad, to connect your iPad to a Lightning port of your PC or Mac Computer.

I am experiencing the same activation difficulty for my iPad 2. After reading through everything posted, I am confused by your response. Did you activate your iPad 2 using iTunes? I no longer have iTunes on my computer as it is updated to the latest version of Mac OSX. Do you mean you used an older version of Apple software - prior to their switch to Music and using Finder to manage iOS devices? I have not had iTunes for a year or so now.

"Make sure that you have already dowloaded and installed iTunes on your computer before you start."

Does your comment mean that Finder is not able to manage an older iPad? I do not have iTunes anymore and am not really interested in downloading 15 month old software when I have a current version of Music. I thought that iOS device management was now fully supported by Finder. Is that not the case?

This is so weird... So about half an hour ago, I just saw my iPad 2 (+3G) which I use as a baby monitor just rebooting. And after reboot, It mentioned I had to activate my iPad. It still asked for my passcode,

I tried both using Wi-Fi. USB activation through Finder on Catalina, and at last using my personal hotspot on my iPhone (just to verify it using another ISP). Whatever I do, it just times out.

So I still have all data on my iPad, I can access it through my Mac. But out of nowhere I need to activat it, which basically fails...

None of the community contributors have any direct knowledge as to what is happening with iPad2 and Apple’s “back-end” Activation servers. We are, however, aware of increased frequency of reports in regard to activation failures affecting iPad2.

You would be best advised to escalate your problem directly to Apple Support to seek assistance. The link to Contact Support can be found at top-right of this page.

Apple needs to create alternative in cases where getting iTune is rare.. I am a resident in kenya with very low knowledge on computers and the very people who know about them are too expensive... They also need to surprise me with an iPhone.... The best one as a gift.... I love iphones but i cant afford...please get me on +254745356568

Is this iPad a WiFi AND cellular model iPad?

How do I attach iPad to a computer so I can check itunes

If you have installed Catalina, then yes, you should be using Finder. It follows that installation of iTunes is both applicable and prerequisite to PC and earlier versions of MacOS.

i tried it , still cannot..

my ipad 2 suddenly do activate proses while i attend zoom class

I do this from two day. Please activate my ipad 2 ,

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IMEI-012927008719973

PLEASE HELP ME.