If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) — by Apple Support
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Covers what to try when a device will not activate or shows an activation server or unsupported SIM alert: restart, switch to Wi-Fi, wait and retry, or activate with a computer.
Quick steps
- Restart the device
- Switch to Wi-Fi
- Wait and retry
- Activate using a computer
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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