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Apple TV Failed Activation

I have an AppleTV 3rd generation ... ever since I restored it I cannot use AIRPLAY from either my iPad or iPhone. It previously worked fine but I decided to restore it because when airplaying it was playing up!


Now when I try to airplay from my iOS device it says looking for AppleTV. It cannot find my AppleTV.


When going to AppleTV SETTINGS / ABOUT / its say Activation FAILED.


I have tried everything from restoring via iTunes, unplugging it, resetting ... you name it I have tried it but cannot pass the Activation Failed. Hence I cannot airplay. Everything else works fine on the AppleTV - i.e. apps etc


Does anybody know how I can correct this and why this is happening?


Any help is much appreciated.

Posted on Mar 5, 2018 9:07 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2018 7:50 AM

Same problem here with any restored 3rd gen Apple Tv's. I opened a case with support and they said they are aware of the problem and do not have a fix at this time. I also have my Apple SE monitoring this case for me.


Jeremy

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