HT206214: If you can’t activate your iPad 2 (GSM model) after you update to iOS 9.3

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marcelio75

Q: Cannot activate with pincode protected GSM card

Hi,

 

I had some serious problems trying to activate my iPad 2 GSM version. No problems with a regular iPad 2. After many restarts, recoveries, iTunes updates/downgrades it finally became clear that the activation hangs because the procedure doesn't pass the GMS unlock step. Even if you have the right pincode it still hangs. Solution is rather simple, make sure you take out the GSM card and turn off (or stay clear of) any wifi networks before activation. Then use the iTunes recovery mode above. Insert the card after activation is completed, no need to reset the pincode to 0000 that way.

 

Marcelio

iPad 2, iOS 9.3

Posted on Mar 26, 2016 2:22 AM