Q: 4S want to use as iPod, not a phone but asking for PUK code

I have an iPhone 4S that I want to use as an iPod not a phone so has no SIM card. We wiped it and updated the software and when it rebooted it asked for the PUK number that you usually get when you switch phones. It says 'insert a valid SIM with no PIN lock to activate iPhone' As there is no card I can't put this in and I can't go any further. Any suggestions please.

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Posted on Jul 10, 2015 9:26 AM

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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Jul 10, 2015 9:28 AM in response to jimbobmarley
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Jul 10, 2015 9:28 AM in response to jimbobmarley

That's because the SIM you have inserted in the phone is locked. It has nothing to do with the phone. If you want to do that, you'll need to install a SIM that isn't locked with a PUK code to activate the phone.
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by D.Cohen,

D.Cohen Jul 10, 2015 9:30 AM in response to jimbobmarley
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Jul 10, 2015 9:30 AM in response to jimbobmarley

Take a look at this support article:
Get help activating your iPhone - Apple Support
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by jimbobmarley,

jimbobmarley Jul 10, 2015 10:02 AM in response to KiltedTim
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Jul 10, 2015 10:02 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you for replying so quickly. I don't have a SIM card as it is not being used as a phone, we just want to listen to music and play games etc. So I don't have the PUK code as I would normally do if I was switching from one phone to another. Any ideas how I get round this please.
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by imobl,

imobl Jul 10, 2015 2:42 PM in response to jimbobmarley
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Jul 10, 2015 2:42 PM in response to jimbobmarley

Borrow an appropriately sized sim from a friend/relative/co-worker for
the few minutes needed to activate the iPhone. Remove the sim and
return it. You will need a sim whenever you restore the iPhone or update
the iOS version.

Be advised, if the iPhone is locked to a wireless provider, the sim must
be from that wireless provider.
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