Q: screen stuck on It may take a few minutes to activate your iphone

My iPhone 5S is screen stuck on the "It may take a few minutes to activate your iphone" screen. When I plug it into my computer, it is not recognized. When I plug it into the wall, it begins to charge the phone. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.2, 16GB

Posted on Sep 9, 2014 8:04 AM

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by AmishCake,

AmishCake Sep 9, 2014 12:00 PM in response to blaktraxx
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Sep 9, 2014 12:00 PM in response to blaktraxx

Reset your device: hold down the home button along with the sleep/wake button until the screen goes black and you see the Apple, then let go. (No data loss)
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blaktraxx Sep 10, 2014 12:11 PM in response to AmishCake
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Sep 10, 2014 12:11 PM in response to AmishCake

Thanks for the reply Amish. I tried that multiple times and I end up on the same screen. I think I may have to take it to the local Apple Store and have them reset it for me.
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by AmishCake,

AmishCake Sep 10, 2014 12:32 PM in response to blaktraxx
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Sep 10, 2014 12:32 PM in response to blaktraxx

That is most likely your best course of action. Be sure to make an appointment first. Do come back and let us know what you find out.
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by blaktraxx,

blaktraxx Sep 11, 2014 7:31 AM in response to AmishCake
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Sep 11, 2014 7:31 AM in response to AmishCake

Problem solved! I had to go to the local Apple Store and they just restored it back to factory settings. Then just used my backup from iCloud to put it back just how it was. Thanks for your input!
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by AmishCake,

AmishCake Sep 11, 2014 8:23 AM in response to blaktraxx
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Sep 11, 2014 8:23 AM in response to blaktraxx

Glad you got it resolved!
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by Egirl2005,

Egirl2005 Sep 9, 2016 2:51 PM in response to AmishCake
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Sep 9, 2016 2:51 PM in response to AmishCake

This happened to me as well and this worked, thank you so much!
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