A friend’s iPhone has a problem. The problem when she put on the phone on the apple symbol appears on the screen. The desktop of the apps don’t open for the phone to be used. She flashed the phone. And now the phone opens but cannot assess internet to activate the phone. This is what pops up continuously “Unable to activate because activation server cannot be reached. What can be done to fix this??
Please look at this --> If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support
Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone and if they agree and do it, then you may know the further process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...
If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then, in order to open the Activation Lock:- read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
If you have an unknown Apple ID on the App Store and Apple ID page. (See the pic below)
Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.
If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.
Please look at this --> If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support
Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone and if they agree and do it, then you may know the further process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...
If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then, in order to open the Activation Lock:- read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
If you have an unknown Apple ID on the App Store and Apple ID page. (See the pic below)
Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.
If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.
See if this helps: If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support
Connecting to Wifi is the first part and then getting connected to the Internet is the second
Check your WiFi Router / Modem for --> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points ...
For your Internet connection.
However --> Connect iPhone to the Internet - Apple Support
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