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Ashleyevans
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Q: I'm settin my new iPhone up and it says no service. How do I fully activate it?

I'm setting up my new iPhone and it says no service. How do I fully activate the phone?

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 10:10 AM

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Ashleyevans

Q: I'm settin my new iPhone up and it says no service. How do I fully activate it?

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  • by Moonlight Sailor,

    Moonlight Sailor Moonlight Sailor Dec 12, 2012 2:54 PM in response to Ashleyevans
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    Mac OS X
    Dec 12, 2012 2:54 PM in response to Ashleyevans

    This is a loaded question.  First, your carrier should be able to help you out with activating your service.  Contact them first.

  • by Ralph9430,

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Dec 12, 2012 3:03 PM in response to Ashleyevans
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    Dec 12, 2012 3:03 PM in response to Ashleyevans

    You might be able to set up the phone over Wi-Fi or when connected to your computer running iTunes.

  • by beBert001,

    beBert001 beBert001 Dec 13, 2012 6:04 PM in response to Ralph9430
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    Dec 13, 2012 6:04 PM in response to Ralph9430

    i have the same problem, i've tried running it on itunes still doesn't work, itunes says "Only compatible SIM cards from a supported Carrier may be used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your iPhone or visit a supported Carrier's store to receive a replacement SIM card." My iphone came from other country,, and carriers here doesn't support iphone 3gs,,, i can't even use it as an ipod rather... help us please....