Q: Can't activate iPhone 6s

Hello,

I just bought a new iPhone 6s, I connected it to iTunes, set fingerprint and password and even updated iOS, but at the next step it can't connect with Apple ID server and doesn't let me proceed. I double checked my Apple ID on my Mac and it is working properly. I spent the last 3 hours trying to find a solution, but nothing...is there anyone who can help me with this problem?

Thank you very much.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 14, 2016 1:46 PM

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by Lyssa,

Lyssa Jan 14, 2016 5:38 PM in response to figlionumero1
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Jan 14, 2016 5:38 PM in response to figlionumero1

Did you buy the phone new from an Apple store?

~Lyssa
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figlionumero1 Jan 15, 2016 6:51 AM in response to Lyssa
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Jan 15, 2016 6:51 AM in response to Lyssa

No, I bought it new from a store online.
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by D.Cohen,

D.Cohen Jan 15, 2016 6:53 AM in response to figlionumero1
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Jan 15, 2016 6:53 AM in response to figlionumero1

I believe the troubleshooting steps suggested in the Apple Support article below will help you:
If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support
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by figlionumero1,

figlionumero1 Jan 15, 2016 7:51 AM in response to D.Cohen
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Jan 15, 2016 7:51 AM in response to D.Cohen

Thank you D.Cohen, I checked that article yesterday, but unfortunately it helps with sim related problems and with second hand iPhones.
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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Jan 15, 2016 7:53 AM in response to figlionumero1
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Jan 15, 2016 7:53 AM in response to figlionumero1

What "store online" did you buy it from, exactly?

What do you get when you check the warranty status here? https://checkcoverage.apple.com
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by kb1951,

kb1951 Jan 15, 2016 7:55 AM in response to figlionumero1
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Jan 15, 2016 7:55 AM in response to figlionumero1

If you are getting an error message that says that the Apple server is unavailable and to try later, it may indicate that your phone was jailbroken at one time. Try to find out if that is the case. If so, return it for a refund.
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