iPhone XR won't activate without an update

I couldn't download latest iOS so I forced restored and now I can't activate my phone without an update. Can I force update an unactivated iPhone XR?

iPhone XR

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 6:27 PM

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Jan 14, 2023 8:56 AM in response to Whal3y

Thank you for replying! Fortunately I do have a computer, but I'm stuck in a loop where I can't activate because it needs to update. Then it'll say it can't be updated, it needs to be restored. I can't get beyond the "connect to iTunes" screen and iTunes/finder is waiting for the phone to activate. I'm not sure if I should visit my carrier or Apple

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iPhone XR won't activate without an update

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