Long time to activate new iPhone
My Apple 13pro has been 'activating for over an hour as it collects data from my old 6Plus. Is this normal?
How long should it normally take and should I start over?
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barberlives123
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Hello Mcmccaleb,
It sounds like you are having issues activating your iPhone. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.
If you are unable to activated your iPhone we would recommend reviewing this article: If you can't activate your iPhone
If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Which iOS version do you currently have? Are you using a physical SIM or switching to an eSIM? Also, have you tried connecting your iPhone to a computer to activate it?
Cheers!