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Unable to activate. An update is required

Trying to set-up iPhone 7 for use without cell service. Saying Unable to Activate an update is required to activate your iPhone

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 8:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2021 8:27 PM

Gottolove Said:

"Unable to activate. An update is required: Trying to set-up iPhone 7 for use without cell service. Saying Unable to Activate an update is required to activate your iPhone "

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Use a Computer and Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

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Nov 18, 2021 8:27 PM in response to Gottolove

Gottolove Said:

"Unable to activate. An update is required: Trying to set-up iPhone 7 for use without cell service. Saying Unable to Activate an update is required to activate your iPhone "

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Use a Computer and Ethernet:

Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet.  See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.

Unable to activate. An update is required

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