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

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marwa taleb

Q: how activate my ipad before installing ios 90.3 please help me

i need help to activate my ipad before installing ios 9.3 i try all the way but it didn t work

iPad, iOS 9.3, i try all the way but it not actvat

Posted on Apr 23, 2016 10:58 AM

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Q: how activate my ipad before installing ios 90.3 please help me

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  • by rccharles,Helpful

    rccharles rccharles Apr 28, 2016 2:29 PM in response to marwa taleb
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    Apr 28, 2016 2:29 PM in response to marwa taleb

    i need help to activate

    It will depend on what state you are in. Do you need to backup you ipad?

     

    my ipad before installing ios 9.3 i try all the way but it didn t work

     

    What did you do.  Step by step.

     

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    Re-boot ipad.

     

    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. 

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559

     

    force power down if the above give you trouble.

    Hold down both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Ten seconds or more.  Hold until the Apple logo appears.

     

    more details on re-booting:

        http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Reboot-Your-iPad-Power-Off.htm

     

    This these tips by to improve performance:

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/29504169#29504169

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/29504311#29504311

     

    Restore to factory settings by loading the latest version of ios that your machine will support:

       1)  Do a full backup of your device if needed.  Twice is best -- cloud and computer.

           https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977

     

       2) Three ways of restoring your ipad.  [ as easy as abc ]

       2.a) "You can use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to factory settings and the latest version of iOS."

              http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

       2.b) Be a little more insistent:  "You can put your iOS device into recovery mode, then restore it using iTunes.:

              http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263

       3.c) At last resort you could consider DFU (Device Firmware Update).  This could void your warranty.

              http://www.imore.com/tip-put-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode

  • by marwa taleb,

    marwa taleb marwa taleb Apr 28, 2016 2:32 PM in response to rccharles
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    Apr 28, 2016 2:32 PM in response to rccharles

    i do all the steps were i fond it in apple page but no is works

  • by rccharles,Helpful

    rccharles rccharles Apr 30, 2016 2:18 AM in response to marwa taleb
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    Apr 30, 2016 2:18 AM in response to marwa taleb

    i do all the steps were i fond it in apple page but no is works

     

    What apple page?  Please provide the link.

     

    What did you do?  Step by step.


    may want to take some pictures and post here.  Write in your native language and use google translate.

  • by marwa taleb,Apple recommended

    marwa taleb marwa taleb Apr 30, 2016 2:23 AM in response to rccharles
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    Apr 30, 2016 2:23 AM in response to rccharles

    If you can‘t activate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch after installing iOS 9.3

    Updating some iOS devices (iPhone 5s and earlier and iPad Air and earlier) to iOS 9.3 can require entering the Apple ID and password used to set up the device in order to complete the software update. If you can't recall your password or can't sign in, try these steps.

     

     

    If you see this message on your iPad 2: "Your iPad could not be activated because the activation service is temporarily unavailable," a different article will show you what to do.

    Activate iPhone screen

    In some cases, the hint that you see on the Activate iPhone screen might not match your current Apple ID. To make sure that you're entering your Apple ID information correctly, try these steps:

    1. Sign in to iCloud.com from a computer. You can get help if you forgot your Apple ID or need to reset your Apple ID password.
    2. Open Settings and scroll to the My Devices section.
    3. Confirm that your device is listed in the My Devices section. If you don’t see it listed, check all your accounts.

    If you still need help, try these steps in iTunes from a computer:

    1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the computer.
    2. Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.
    3. Select your device. You should see the Activate [your device] screen in iTunes.
    4. Enter your Apple ID and password and click Continue.

    Or try to sign in to iCloud.com

    , so you can remove Activation Lock:

    1. Turn off your device or take it offline.
    2. Sign in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID and password.
    3. Open Find My iPhone.
    4. Select All Devices, then select your device.
    5. Click Remove from Account. If you still see a map in the device detail view, select All Devices again, click Remove icon next to your device, then click Remove.
    6. After you set up your device successfully, make sure that you sign in to iCloud and turn on Find my iPhone again.

    If you need help, contact Apple Support.    These are the steps that I followed , but one did not work in them