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  1. M

    iPad mini "Activation Required" > "Dismiss" loop really MDM management?

    I purchased a used iPad mini 6 Cellular from a website, which cannot be activated as it's stuck in an Activation Required > Dismiss pop-up loop (the pop-up occurs at the end of the activation process just after the iPad home page briefly appears). Multiple attempts, WiFi and Cellular, different...
  2. D

    iPhone 15 Pro maX e sim can’t activate

    Hello, I purchased my home 15 pro max from Apple. T mobile cannot activate via e sim. I’ve been on the phone for hours yesterday and today. I also went to the t mobile Store and they tried unsuccessfully. I went to the Apple Store to make sure my phone was not defective. Apple referred me to...
  3. J

    iPhone 15 Pro Verizon activation issues - iPhone 15 Pro?

    I did an upgrade on my Verizon line, switching from the 13 to 15 Pro. They've been working all afternoon to get it switched. Now they're telling me they're having issues across the board with activating iPhone 15's and it could be up to 48 hours before they have it provisioned and properly...
  4. D

    Cannot activate my SE due to inactive sim but…

    As been discussed beforehand, I’ve purchased a device thru Wally World via straight talk or total wireless it seems but I asked for straight talk, and it cannot be activated. I cannot return it bc someone scratched the straight talk sku off the back of the phone and it left damage to the Apple...
  5. iultra

    Apple Watch Ultra: Cellular US model in Europe

    Hey everyone, I live in Denmark and during my recent trip to US I've purchased the latest Apple Watch Ultra (A2622). I'm new to cellular Apple Watches, therefore had no idea that multiple watch variants exist until I tried to activate data plan on the watch after getting back. When I go into...
  6. B

    iPhone SE (2016) iPhone asking for 6-digit-code (used purchase from eBay)

    Hi, I just received a used iPhone SE (running iOS 13), which I purchased from eBay. Although the phone has been reset by the seller and greets me with "Hello" in various different languages, it asks me for a 6-digit code before I can proceed. I've been in touch with the seller, and he gave me...
  7. anarche

    iPhone 11 Activating iPhone 11 eSim on existing TMobile number

    I will be getting the iPhone 11 (Purple) this Friday for my wife to replace her iPhone 6. We're on T-Mobile. How do we activate/transfer the number. I chose the eSim version. Will it automatically register with T-Mobile when we login to iCloud and provide the current phone number?
  8. F

    Trouble activating the physical Apple Card

    My physical card arrived a couple of days ago. Despite the note in the packaging tell me how to activate the card, my iPhone X does not sense the new card. Also, the workaround in the Wallet that lets you click a button to start activation does not appear in the app. I messaged Apple Support...
  9. brsedu

    iPhone 8/Plus Swapping SIMS for easier setup/activation?

    Good morning. I am replacing my iPhone 7 with a new iPhone 8, and have both phones in my possession, but have a question about "activation" and setup before I proceed. I recall with previous iTunes versions (or earlier phones) that one of the first steps to setting up a new iPhone was to plug...
  10. wins_lord

    Carrier iPhone Upgrade Program Activation Outside US

    Hey everybody, I’ve got a weird but interesting question. Would an iUP iPhone be activated outside the US? Has anybody actually tried it? Regarding the unlock status AFTER activation, there’s no doubt as I’ve traveled with my iPhone internationally a lot. But we know that these iPhones are...
  11. LESKFISH

    Best Buy Order For Pickup Delayed for Activation Issue

    Ugh.... Finally found the watch I wanted in a store 30 minutes away and ordered last night for pickup today (At&t payment plan version) This morning I got an email at 9:33am Eastern time "Unfortunately there was an issue activating your mobile device. Please call one of our Best Buy Mobile...
  12. B

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus How can I unlock an iPhone 6s on AT&T bought outright from Apple

    I upgraded to an iPhone 8 Plus (also on AT&T), but kept my old iPhone as a backup. I don't seem to be able to activate it without a SIM from the device or iTunes on my MacBook Pro. I paid full price up front for the device so I own it fully. Am I always going to need a SIM, or can my local...
  13. TripleYoThreat

    Other Is purchasing an iCloud locked iPhone a lost cause?

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase an iPhone strictly for social media. Snapchat, Instagram, the camera is just better. It'll only be on Wi-Fi, so I didn't care if it was blacklisted. Is there any way to circumvent the iCloud lock at all, as of 2018? I'm seeing an ad on Craigslist that offers to do it...
  14. vooke

    iPhone 8/Plus Trouble Activating IPhone 8 Plus

    im not new to iDevices having used iPads from iPad 4 to my current iPad Air 2. I’ve also repaired and unlocked many iPhones so I’m well conversant with the activation process. But today I received an iPhone 8 that baffled me. There’s a strange activation stage I have never seen where I’m...
  15. G

    AW3 LTE Verizon Activation

    I bought my husband a new AW3 with LTE for Christmas, and have a question about activating it when the time comes. When I research the steps, a Verizon article says the following: “Enter your username to sign in as the Account Owner or Account Manager to the My Verizon Mobile app. If you...
  16. I

    iPhone Iphone 5 ICLOUD ACTIVATION LOCK

    Hello , iam looking for a way to unlock my iphone 5 , i did not know that it would be locked .. i started With restoring my phone trough itunes , when finished it says icloud activation Lock and i dont know my icloud username or password Any1 got a solution ??? All replies appreciated =)
  17. L

    Cannot activate Facetime/Messages

    I give up. running 10.12.6 on MBP. Bought new iphone last week which may be relevant or not, but getting 'An error occurred during activation' error message from facetime and messages on MBP. using two factor authentication. everything on phone works as should. all Apple ID logins work as they...
  18. A

    iPad Activation Problem with iCloud account

    Hello. My problem is on iPad 2 and about iCloud account. I had this friend that used to have it with her email and password and now i don't have any access on it and also she doesn't remember the password or any way to resolve this problem. They told me to reset and so I did but still the iCloud...
  19. PinkyMacGodess

    Resolved How do I activate my unlocked iPhone 8+?

    I've never done this before, so be gentle... Is it as simple as sticking in the sim?
  20. belkinkunal

    iPad2 9.3.5 "Activation error" (32GB, GSM)

    I am unable to activate iPad2 (32GB, GSM) factory unlocked. I have attempted several steps as below: http://techbakbak.com/updating-ios-93-solve-ipad-2-activation-error-update/ apple UK support (force restore, etc) to force update and/or force restore with 9.3.5 ipsw File name...