lllaass
Q: i've just bought an ipod 5 but I can't activate it.
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Nov 3, 2013 1:10 PMby lllaass,If you get error message that can't contact the activationserverr try the following. They are for the update sever but may work for activation server.
Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem The follow repots no Apple problem
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Nov 3, 2013 4:26 PMby lizdance40,This is from the manual. This is set up with wifi only, no computer.
Set up iPod touch
With only a Wi-Fi connection, you can easily set up and activate iPod touch. You can also set
up iPod touch by connecting to a computer and using iTunes (see the next section, Connect iPod touch to your computer). An Apple ID is recommended for many features, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and the iTunes Store.
Set up and activate iPod touch. Turn on iPod touch and follow the Setup Assistant.
The Setup Assistant steps you through the setup process, including:
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
• Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and the iTunes Store)
• Entering a passcode
• Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
• Turning on recommended features such as Location Services and Find My iPod touch
You can also restore from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup.
Note: If you turn on Find My iPod touch during setup, Activation Lock will be turned on in order
to help deter theft. See Find My iPod touch on page 33.
Computer set up is another option but similar directions.
Please provide more information if you still can't set up.
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