iPhone 12 mini setup stuck on "Use another device to sign in"

When setting up the iPhone after selecting WIFI and face Mask preferences on setup, it freezes on this page: nothing happens when I press "Use another device to sign in". I tried many hard reboots and changed my Apple ID password. Nothing helps. Any ideas??

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 18, 2024 8:32 AM

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Ralph9430

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Dec 18, 2024 8:42 AM in response to DirkHightower

What you need to do when you see the screen you posted is to get another iPhone, iPad or Mac and sign into to your Apple Account (formally called Apple ID). Once you complete the sign in the message you showed should disappear and you will be able to complete setup of your new iPhone. You can then sign out on the device you used to approve your new device.

Jan 20, 2025 7:44 PM in response to DirkHightower

Press at the apple icon on top, then scroll down and put in your apple id password. Then the continue will turn green.

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