Failed to activate device [Possible solution]
Alot of people have the issue currently where they are stuck on the screen: Failed to Activate Device.
Apple currently is not able to help you.
Solution: Restore using Apple Configurator repeatedly until succes. (For me 12th attempt was successful, so roughly 6 hours)
This method is for the more desperate people that do have the time for this.
- You need a working Mac.
- Install Apple Configurator from the App Store.
- Link the 2 devices with a usb-c cable.
- The broken Mac port that you need to use is left side, closest to the screen.
- The working Mac port that you need to use is left side, closest to you.
- Enter DFU-Mode with the broken Mac.
- Go to your working Mac and right click the DFU logo, and click on Restore.
- This process takes 20-30 minutes.
- Enter wifi on the broken Mac when the restore in complete.
- If you’re lucky it does not say Failed to activate device.
- If it sais Failed, just power it off and go back in DFU to redo the restore.
- Be prepared to do this maybe 20 times.
A more detailed explanation for getting into DFU and How to Restore: How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support
I wish you all good luck. It worked for atleast a dozen of people so i just wanted to share this here.
MacBook Pro 14″