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iPhone 5s, iOS 11.2.6

Posted on Mar 4, 2018 11:14 AM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2018 12:44 PM

I have same problem too. I google and filter 1 weeks ago posts, so many people have this problem. Not only 1 weeks ago, but also end of last year have same situation. Many users have same problem when iOS version below 11.x that device cannot be activate!!!


That's why I think apple attempt forcing users to upgrade their device iOS version. That can make people to buy a new device, and let apple get more profit.

Even using SIM, WiFi or the latest iTunes, that also cannot active device. Oh, that's so weird! Why? Why apple? Why Cook? Somebody here? Can you hear? Hello?

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