Verification failed during iPhone 17 Pro setup due to server connection issue

every time i try to set up my new 17pro it keeps coming up with a verification failed there’s a problem connecting to server Ive tried my old device oand the cloud same problem everytime

Can anybody help please



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Original Title: setting up new phone

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 7:11 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2025 7:20 AM

Bob Timmons wrote:

The App Store is having problems, likely because millions of users are all trying to update and setup their phones.

See the link below. Try again in a few hours.

Apple - Support - System Status

That's not good, when it's Launch Day! 😱

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Verification failed during iPhone 17 Pro setup due to server connection issue

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