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Iphone setup goes to “Unable to Activaite”

I cant seem to get past the Activation screen, it goes straight to unable to activate

iPhone SE

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 6:36 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2022 7:18 PM

neo81 Said:

"'UIphone setup goes to ‘Unable to Activate’ I cant seem to get pass the Activation screen, it goes strait to unable to activate

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Troubleshooting "Unable to activate":

Your device is quite old. So, that may be the culprit. But, before making that assertion, try the following.

A. Install a Cellular Update:

It might be prompting you for a cellular update to install. So, go here for that. Update your carrier settings manually on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Also...

B. "No Service":

"No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen. So, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Apr 26, 2022 7:18 PM in response to neo81

neo81 Said:

"'UIphone setup goes to ‘Unable to Activate’ I cant seem to get pass the Activation screen, it goes strait to unable to activate

———-


Troubleshooting "Unable to activate":

Your device is quite old. So, that may be the culprit. But, before making that assertion, try the following.

A. Install a Cellular Update:

It might be prompting you for a cellular update to install. So, go here for that. Update your carrier settings manually on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Also...

B. "No Service":

"No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen. So, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Apr 27, 2022 7:29 PM in response to neo81

neo81 Said:

"Iphone setup goes to 'Unable to Activaite':"

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Q1. "I currently am on IOS 15 I believe, does that change anything?"

A1. All an update changes is security, compatibly, and ease of use (i.e. wearing a mask for FaceTime. But, with no SIM card, you will get this error.


Q2. "i do not currently have a Sim card for that phone."

A2. Get a SIM card form your carrier, and have it configured for use. All would work out.

Iphone setup goes to “Unable to Activaite”

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