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Q: How can i activate my iphone 7s plus without sim through itunes

I'm from Philippines and i've just bought an iphone 7s plus in Japan, but i cannot activate it without a sim card, even itunes requires one. Will i be able to activate it using a Philippine sim card once i get back to Philippines? Is it okay if I temporarily use a sim card from japan just to activate it? Because I'm afraid it might cause problems once I bring it back to the Philippines

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Oct 2, 2016 9:49 AM

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Q: How can i activate my iphone 7s plus without sim through itunes

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  • by imobl,Apple recommended

    imobl imobl Oct 2, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Leatherkicks
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    Oct 2, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Leatherkicks

    You cannot activate an iPhone without a sim. The sim does not have to be

    associated with an active cellular account; however, if the iPhone is locked to a

    particular wireless provider, the sim must be from that wireless provider.

     

    Be sure that the iPhone is unlocked before you leave Japan. If the the iPhone is

    locked to a wireless provider, only that wireless provider will be able to unlock it.

     

    What does it say when you look at Settings>General>About>Carrier?

    You may have to scroll to see the entry for Carrier.