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I’m trying to turn this phone on for my daughter it’s my old one. Can’t figure it out.
the phone says “unable to activate” An update is required to activate your iPhone. Learn more at apple.com/support.
iPhone 7
See -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support
I’m trying to turn this phone on for my daughter
If you want to do it correct, read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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Then you have to remove the iPhone from your account, see this Apple article:
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
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Then your daughter can sign in with her own Apple ID.
Extra check:
See this Apple article: If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
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👉 If you still don't have a 'service' after that, see -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
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See -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support
I’m trying to turn this phone on for my daughter
If you want to do it correct, read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
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Then you have to remove the iPhone from your account, see this Apple article:
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support
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Then your daughter can sign in with her own Apple ID.
Extra check:
See this Apple article: If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
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👉 If you still don't have a 'service' after that, see -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
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Unable to activate update required
