iPhone Activation Error

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iPhone Activation Error

Recently my SIM stopped working on my iPhone 12 specifically (worked when I put it into my brother's iPhone 11). I tried everything to try and fix it and eventually tried to update it to iOS 16.2. When installing it, it kept getting stuck on the bubble that said "verifying update" so i ultimately tried to factory reset in hopes of the update force installing. Now I'm stuck here with an Activation error saying my phone needs to be update when setting up my factory reset iPhone. I even went on my Mac to try and download it straight from there but even there it was saying the activation failed. whats going on?

iPhone 12

Posted on Jan 1, 2023 9:08 PM

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Raicya

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Jan 2, 2023 3:17 AM in response to za1khan

my SIM stopped working on my iPhone 12 specifically (worked when I put it into my brother's iPhone 11).

Visit your carrier, ask to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.

If it doesn't help, see these Apple articles below:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

If you see an Update Failed or Apple Pay Not Available alert after iOS update or restart

If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart - Apple Support

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