when will the activation server be available?

when will the activation server be available to activate my iPad?


iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Mar 3, 2023 4:29 AM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2023 9:20 AM

The activation server is not the issue—that is an ambiguous error message. If this it about the iPad 2 in your equipment profile, it is too old for over-the-air activation and it must be done with a computer.


This Apple article discusses the activation server error you are seeing and how to deal with it:


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


starting with this line: "If you still can't activate your iPhone or iPad, try again using your computer instead:"


My iPad 2 is Wi-Fi-only and, when it claimed to need acativation, those instructions worked for mine as well.


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Mar 3, 2023 9:20 AM in response to gc1bflyr

The activation server is not the issue—that is an ambiguous error message. If this it about the iPad 2 in your equipment profile, it is too old for over-the-air activation and it must be done with a computer.


This Apple article discusses the activation server error you are seeing and how to deal with it:


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


starting with this line: "If you still can't activate your iPhone or iPad, try again using your computer instead:"


My iPad 2 is Wi-Fi-only and, when it claimed to need acativation, those instructions worked for mine as well.


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