Update is required to active

I was I was given a phone and every time I tried to activate it it says unable to activate and update is required to activate your iphone learn more at Apple dot com support but I cannot find information

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Nov 12, 2023 7:32 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2023 7:44 PM

sharyl192 Said:

"Update is required to active: I was I was given a phone and every time I tried to activate it it says unable to activate and update is required to activate your iphone learn more at Apple dot com support but I cannot find information"

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Troubleshooting Activating an iPhone:

  1. Go Here: If you can't Activate your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.


Install a Cellular Update:

It might be prompting you for a cellular update to install. So, go here for that. Update your carrier settings manually on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Nov 12, 2023 7:44 PM in response to sharyl192

sharyl192 Said:

"Update is required to active: I was I was given a phone and every time I tried to activate it it says unable to activate and update is required to activate your iphone learn more at Apple dot com support but I cannot find information"

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Troubleshooting Activating an iPhone:

  1. Go Here: If you can't Activate your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.


Install a Cellular Update:

It might be prompting you for a cellular update to install. So, go here for that. Update your carrier settings manually on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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