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My Ipad 2 Can't Be Activated After update to IOS 9.3

Hello apple staff, i use ipad 2 ios 9.1 or 9.01 (i'm forget the detail). today (22 march 2016) i try to upgrade to ios 9.3 using wifi connect. after download, install then reboot, my ipad can't be activated. the error message:


" your ipad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. try connecting your ipad to itunes to activated it or try again in couple of minutes.

If this problem persists, contact apple support at apple.com/support "


so i try to activated it using itunes (my itunes version 12.3.3) and got error message:


iTunes was unable to verify your device.

Please disconnect and reconnect your device.

If the error persists, please visit your nearest Apple Store for assistance.

To find your nearest Apple Store, click here.

Anyone please help, what should i do?

iPad 2, iOS 9.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 8:53 PM

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Sep 10, 2017 10:26 PM in response to ottoindo

Fix my ipad2 (GSM+Wifi) - error activation problem. (You can try my method to see if it works for you)


As usual You can follow the following steps. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT206214


Note:Even after following the above I still get the "activation error message".


My solution:

1. Remove my SIM card from IPAD and redo the above update steps.

2. Once done please activate IPAD from your iTunes (dont do it in your IPAD)

3. At your iTunes scrren if you still get the error "We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time..."

4. Do below step repeatedly:

>Press the back button

>Then press the small device logo again. (This will re-send your activation to Apple)


Note: I did step 4 a few times and successfully activated.

Sep 10, 2017 9:51 AM in response to ottoindo

I had the "Activation Error" issue following a restore on my iPad2.


However I was using a USB hub on my PC to connect the Ipad. When i removed the cable from the hub and connected DIRECTLY to the PC's motherboard USB, it worked!! (To be fair to Apple, it does say connect DIRECTLY in their How to)


Sharing as it might help someone else. 🙂

My Ipad 2 Can't Be Activated After update to IOS 9.3

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