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How can I activate my iPhone using iTunes?

How can I activate my iPhone using iTunes?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 10.3.3

Posted on Aug 17, 2017 10:26 PM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2017 10:36 PM

Please see If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

If you still can't activate, here's how to activate your iPhone through iTunes instead:

  1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.
  2. Check that your computer has an Internet connection.
  3. Open iTunes on your computer. With the cable that came with your iPhone, connect your iPhone to your computer.
  4. Wait while iTunes detects and activates your iPhone:
    • If iTunes shows, "Set up as New" or "Restore from Backup," it means that iTunes activated your iPhone.
    • If an error in iTunes says that the SIM card isn't compatible, contact your carrier.

Assuming your activating a SIM card.

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Aug 17, 2017 10:36 PM in response to Ericajoy20

Please see If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

If you still can't activate, here's how to activate your iPhone through iTunes instead:

  1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes.
  2. Check that your computer has an Internet connection.
  3. Open iTunes on your computer. With the cable that came with your iPhone, connect your iPhone to your computer.
  4. Wait while iTunes detects and activates your iPhone:
    • If iTunes shows, "Set up as New" or "Restore from Backup," it means that iTunes activated your iPhone.
    • If an error in iTunes says that the SIM card isn't compatible, contact your carrier.

Assuming your activating a SIM card.

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