You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

sgg7050 Author

Level 1

7 points

I phone will not activate States an update is required to activate your phone - Iiphone 8

Message states " Unable to Activate" An update is required to activate your ipPhone

iPhone 7

Posted on Jun 4, 2022 5:29 PM

Top-ranking reply

TheLittles

Level 10

195,401 points

Posted on Jun 4, 2022 5:41 PM

sgg7050 Said:

"I phone will not activate States an update is required to activate your phone - Iiphone 8: Message states ' Unable to Activate' An update is required to activate your ipPhone"

-------

Troubleshooting iPhone Activation:

A. Getting Around this Error:

Go Here: If you can't Activate your iPhone - Apple Support
As it Reads: If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.

B. "No SIM":

If "No SIM"*** is shown on the top-left corner of your screen, go here to fix that: If you See 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

View in context

I phone will not activate States an update is required to activate your phone - Iiphone 8

Similar questions