iPhone 6 Plus denied to connect with "activation server" ???

I reset My phone 6 plus try to activate after connecting with Wifi I get this message for two weeks now "your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server can not be reached. try connecting your iPhone to iTune to activate it, or try again in couple of minutes if problem persists contact Apple support at apple.com/support TRY AGAIN"

I did connect with iTunes, downloaded latest software on iPhone 6 Plus and it is update to latest version

but unable to "activate with the server"



Posted on Mar 5, 2022 12:28 AM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2022 8:18 AM

You need to have a SIM inserted in the iPhone to activate. You cannot activate with wi-fi without a SIM.

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Mar 23, 2022 11:48 PM in response to MosesZoltan

Official Apple process:

  1. Restart your iPhone.
  2. If you're using a cellular-data connection, connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network instead.
  3. If you get an error message on your iPhone that says the activation server is temporarily unavailable or cannot be reached when trying to activate, wait a few minutes, then repeat the previous steps.

If you still can't activate your iPhone, try again using your computer instead. Here's how:

  1. Make sure that you have the latest version of macOS or the latest version of iTunes.
  2. Check that your computer has an Internet connection.
  3. With the cable that came with your iPhone, connect your iPhone to your computer. Locate your device on your computer.
  4. Wait while your computer detects and activates your iPhone: 
    • If you see an alert that shows "Set up as New" or "Restore from Backup," it means your iPhone is activated.
    • If you get an error message on your computer that says that the SIM card isn't compatible or is invalid, contact your carrier.
    • If you get an error message that says the "activation information was invalid" or "activation information could not be obtained from the device," use recovery mode to restore your iPhone.

If you still can't activate your iPhone, contact Apple Support.



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