Iphone activation error
when I connect my iPhone to my Mac it start the activation then I get a error message which says: iPhone can not be synchronised, Operation time out . what should I do . thanks in advance.
iPhone 8, iOS 14
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Sparks0829
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Hi there mauro15,
We understand you're unable to activate your iPhone because an error appears on your Mac indicating the operation timed out. We're glad you've joined us in Apple Support Communities, and we can provide some guidance.
To begin, you'll want to be sure you worked through all the suggested steps in the related article linked in blue at the top left corner of this page.
Next, if the steps in the related article don't help, you'll want to try using recovery mode to activate your iPhone. Learn more about how to do that here:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If the issue persists, the next best step is to have your iPhone inspected by a technician and potentially serviced. Have a look at these links to find out more about getting your iPhone serviced:
We hope this information is helpful. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any more questions.
Cheers.