Activation Required

I have an iohone5s phone, it doesn't have iCloud, the phone is unlocked, but when I insert a sim, it shows Activation Required and closes the app. Please let me know what the problem is.

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 3:44 PM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 3:58 PM

Please check ⤵️

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

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


If you see Invalid SIM or No SIM on your iPhone or iPad

If you see Invalid SIM or No SIM on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)


How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

  • Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.

You need to contact your Carrier.

 

Or do you need the PUK code?, See this Apple article: Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad

Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 


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Oct 13, 2023 3:58 PM in response to Hanicho5860

Please check ⤵️

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

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


If you see Invalid SIM or No SIM on your iPhone or iPad

If you see Invalid SIM or No SIM on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)


How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

  • Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.

You need to contact your Carrier.

 

Or do you need the PUK code?, See this Apple article: Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad

Use a SIM PIN for your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 


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