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Unable to activate

why does my phone says update required to activate iphone


iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 10, 2022 7:23 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2022 7:38 PM

Quantarvis_T Said:

"Unable to activate: why does my phone says update required to activate iPhone"

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Install Carrier Updates, First.

Because you need to contact your carrier, request carrier updates. Once they are installed, you can then update the iOS. So, contact your carrier, asking them where to get these. Go Here: Manually Update your Carrier Settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Feb 10, 2022 7:38 PM in response to Quantarvis_T

Quantarvis_T Said:

"Unable to activate: why does my phone says update required to activate iPhone"

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Install Carrier Updates, First.

Because you need to contact your carrier, request carrier updates. Once they are installed, you can then update the iOS. So, contact your carrier, asking them where to get these. Go Here: Manually Update your Carrier Settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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