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Unable to activate my iPhone due to required update

An update is required to activate

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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 2, 2025 6:59 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2025 8:59 AM

You'll have to connect your iPhone to a computer and update it from there, then you should be able to activate your iPhone.

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Jun 2, 2025 8:59 AM in response to dont35

You'll have to connect your iPhone to a computer and update it from there, then you should be able to activate your iPhone.

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