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An update is required to activate your iPhone

my iphone says it cant activate for an update what does it mean?


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iPhone 7

Posted on Feb 21, 2023 7:37 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2023 7:56 PM

sshellf233 Said:

"what am i to do?: my iphone says it cant activate for an update what does it mean?"

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Thank you for the photo.


Activating an iPhone Error:


Getting Around this Error:

  1. Go Here: If you can't Activate your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.
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Feb 21, 2023 7:56 PM in response to sshellf233

sshellf233 Said:

"what am i to do?: my iphone says it cant activate for an update what does it mean?"

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Thank you for the photo.


Activating an iPhone Error:


Getting Around this Error:

  1. Go Here: If you can't Activate your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: If your iPhone can't be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.

An update is required to activate your iPhone

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