iPad 2 iOS 9.3 can't activate

Would that be the ID that was originally associated when first activating the iPad? Because many are saying that they are still having problems with that step. I've changed my Apple password a number of times since then and don't remember what it was when I first got the iPad. Concerned I'll end up with a still non-working iPad, just with a new problem. Any others have info about ID required?

Hi Bism4rck,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I understand that you were having some issues activating your iPad 2 after a recent update to iOS 9.3. I'm glad to hear that you were able to resolve the issue. For anyone else having similar issues, you may find the information and steps outlined in the following article helpful:

If you can’t activate your iPad 2 (GSM model) after you update to iOS 9.3 - Apple Support

Regards

APPLE SUPPORT SUCXS! I spent all day yesterday trying to recover from apples latest update! I had to lose all my content and start all over to turn my brick back into something I can use. I'm thinking its time to phase APPLE OUT OF MY LIFE!

For all who are still having this issue, Apple has pulled the iOS 9.3 update for older devices (iPad Airs and previous, iPhone 5s and previous) due to problems with Activation. See these articles for details and possible workarounds.

http://www.imore.com/apple-working-ios-93-fix-older-iphone-ipad

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206203

A new build for the iPad 2 is now available that does not require the Activation step. A fix for the other devices is not yet available.

My iPad can't even start with restore. iTunes is waiting for iPad and than the message "unknown errors 9" shows up. I am frustrated but still in hope that Apple will be still able to help.

Update.

Apple release new iOS 9.3 Update for older iDevices that were adversely affected by the ID Activation Server Lock bug.

http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/24/apple-releases-new-build-of-ios-9-3-for-users-of-o lder-ios-devices-affected-by-bricking-bug/

I have the same issue as I only have linux. Let me know if you have found a solution

ta

This finally worked for me after several days: If you can’t activate your iPad 2 (GSM model) after you update to iOS 9.3 - Apple Support

I needed to restart iTunes a few times after the new iOS download but seems fine now.

Many wasted hours, though - not good enough Apple.

Two positives for Apple: YEAH RIGHT❗️

BUy buy a new iPad. That will fix the I$$ue❗️

Really?...

All of my older iPads work just peachy keen on iOS 9.2.1.

NO Issues whatsoever with the last iOS 9 update.

My iPad 2 and 3 models and some other older iPad 2 and 4 models, from family & friendsI have updated to iOS 9.2.1, are still working well and I advised them early on to wait to update until I update my own iPads.

Unlike most of the ADD crowd that just HAD to download the new iOS immediately, if not sooner, I didn"t!

IMSO, iOS 9.3 is a yawner, ho hum update that I am not in a big hurry to update to.

An iOS update Lite, I am calling it

It doesn't offer anything of significance for my iPad Pro and adds, virtually, nothing to my older iPad 2 or 3 models.

I might not even update any of my older iPads because there won't be anything of real signifucance that older iPads get out of iOS 9;3.

I truly can't believe all of the iPad 2 users that bothered with iOS 9. iPad 2, 3 and 4 models will only get a minimal of base features of iOS 9.

Not enough, for me, to bother with.

The only iDevice that I own that will truly benefit from most of the iOS 9 features set is my iPod Touch 6th gen.

That, maybe, the only iDevice I will update to in another week, or so.

See here.

Hmmm I thought that the new build released today was that new fix ...so evidently they are coming out with another fix in the next few days if I read that correctly ... so I will wait before destroying my ipad in a fit of rage lol

Apple release new update only for ipad 2 ??? How bout my ipad air ??? Im getting stuck from thursday till now..

after a few attempts, this solution worked for me. Had to activate through Itunes and was able to keep all data.

because I run Linux on all my computers and there is no Linux version of iTumes.

There is Wine which runs Windows programs. People have reported success with running the windows version of itunes with wine in linux. Have not idea about your needs.

version 12.0 of itunes gets a silver rating.

https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=1347

http://www.wikihow.com/Install-iTunes-in-Wine

R