judithfromlouisville
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Q: Cannot activate version 9.3

Cannot activate version 9.3.  Message says server is temporarily unavailable.  Have tried several times. 

iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 9.3

Posted on Mar 24, 2016 10:04 AM

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judithfromlouisville

Q: Cannot activate version 9.3

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  • by Skydiver119,

    Skydiver119 Skydiver119 Mar 24, 2016 10:59 AM in response to judithfromlouisville
    Level 7 (28,507 points)
    iPad
    Mar 24, 2016 10:59 AM in response to judithfromlouisville

    it is a known issue with iOS 9.3. Apple has this article with some tips.

    If they don’t work and you can’t get to an Apple store you may just be stuck waiting for the situation to resolve itself.

     

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

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Mar 24, 2016 12:06 PM in response to judithfromlouisville
    Level 6 (14,279 points)
    iPad
    Mar 24, 2016 12:06 PM in response to judithfromlouisville

    There is a known issue/glitch with Apple's activation servers.

    Apple, I believe, has acknowledged and recognized this issue with activation server difficulties with certain iPad models and have stated that they are working on this issue and that it will be resolved as soon as possible.

    Hopefully sooner.


    It is affecting mostly iPad 2 models, but users with iPad 3,4 and 1st gen iPad Mini models are, also, reporting the same issue.


    Currently there are limited workarounds to circumvent this issue and those workarounds have not worked for every iDevice having the Activation Server issue.

    At this time, there is nothing anyone can really do to help rectify this issues for all those that have encountered this.

    This is clearly an Apple related issue/problem that needs time for them to sort out.