Trying to link new iPhone to Apple I>D> but keep getting invalid serial number, although its the one right off the iPhone box.

Trying to link new iPhone to Apple I.D. but keep getting "invalid serial number" , although I'm using the same number on my invoice as well as the box it came in.

iPhone 13 Mini

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 10:56 AM

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Raicya

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Apr 16, 2022 12:17 PM in response to Perplexedinportlandia

Contact Apple Support -> Get Support (apple.com)

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