Q: problem after updating to iOS 9.3

have downloaded iOS 9.3 to my ipad 2 and get a message "your ipad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable-Try connecting your ipad to i tunes to activate it, or try again in a few minutes.

I have tried many times but get same message, also tried connecting via itunes but now itunes does not recognise my ipad (worked before)

i pad is now literally dead. i have tried rebooting it but still no luck - any help appreciated

iPad 2, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 25, 2016 5:15 AM

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brenden dv Mar 28, 2016 6:18 AM in response to adesco
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Mar 28, 2016 6:18 AM in response to adesco

Hi adesco,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities! I understand that you may be having some issues activating your iPad 2 after a recent update to iOS 9.3. If that is the case, 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

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adesco Mar 28, 2016 6:20 AM in response to brenden dv
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Mar 28, 2016 6:20 AM in response to brenden dv

Brendan, thanks so much, apart from a few missing apps the iPad made a full recovery, your help really appreciated
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