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Fix: unlocked 3GS iOS 6 Activation Problems

Like me, I've noticed that many others are experiencing the problem where when updating to iOS 6 or restoring it won't allow you to activate the phone even though it's unlocked. I was finally able to fix it by performing the restore while the sim is removed and then putting it in after it turns on. You should notice that instead of the big list of languages it has english and more. You should also notice that it automatically detects that you're in America. If you have quetions don't be afraid to ask. I don't know how well it will work for you guys but it worked for me.

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 25, 2012 6:59 PM

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Oct 28, 2012 10:34 AM in response to KiltedTim

That isn't what happened. My phone wasn't reading sim cards at all, which I hear is a common problem when updating to iOS 6. So what I did was removed the sim, put it into DFU mode, then restored. After that when it started up it said that there was no sim; it hadn't done that since the update. When I put the sim in it finally read it and was activated.

Fix: unlocked 3GS iOS 6 Activation Problems

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