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i am trying to use an old iphone which i have had switched off and factory reset for a while now. when i go to turn the iphone on it says unable to activate (an update is required to activiate your iphone). i have plugged into pc to try update through itunes and it now says i need to have a sim card inserted into the iphone which i dont have?


iPhone XS

Posted on Nov 20, 2022 1:09 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2022 2:38 AM

Yes you need to have a sim card.

Vsit a carrier and purchase a Prepaid or Post prepaid card, or take out a subscription.


See -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

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