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unable to activate

After setting up the new iPhone, wifi is connected but a warning pops up to unable to activate. An update is also required to activate your iPhone.

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 26, 2023 11:24 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 11:57 AM

Hello,

It just means that you need to update the iOS software before completing the activation:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Also see:

If you can't activate your iPhone

Good luck.

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