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An update is required to activate your iphone

not activate my iphone

Posted on Sep 25, 2018 4:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2018 9:15 AM

Restart your computer. Launch iTunes. Connect your phone to iTunes. Click on the iPhone icon in the top bar. Click Update. You should then be prompted to install the update.

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An update is required to activate your iphone

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