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Unable to Activate IPhone after full reset

Good Day Team , I am having issues trying to activate iPhone 8 Plus after doing reset.


getting an error message with a red caution sign



this iPhone cannot be activated because the activation server is temporary unavailable.


I have been trying all day

Posted on May 16, 2024 10:08 PM

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May 17, 2024 1:04 AM in response to ShyneNSpan

  1. Turn on and set up iPhone.
  2. Wake and unlock.
  3. Set up cellular service.
  4. Use Dual SIM.
  5. Connect to the internet.
  6. Apple ID and iCloud. Sign in with Apple ID. Use iCloud. Subscribe to iCloud+
  7. Find settings.
  8. Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts.

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Turn on and set up iPhone - Apple Support (IN)



Please look at this --> If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support



Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone and if they agree and do it, then you may know the further process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then, in order to open the Activation Lock:- read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


If you have an unknown Apple ID on the App Store and Apple ID page. (See the pic below)



Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.



If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.



May 17, 2024 1:04 AM in response to ShyneNSpan

To improve understanding of the phenomenon, it would be highly beneficial if you could share a screenshot. Visual representations carry greater impact than written descriptions.


Please remember that this is a public forum, so when attaching a screenshot, please avoid including any personal credentials such as IP addresses, card details, email IDs, Apple IDs, IMEI numbers, serial numbers, phone numbers, order IDs, or any identifiable location information if you are sharing a map.



With the limited information that you have provided, It is hard to even guess the problems faced by you. 


You may get faster and better responses to your query by --> Writing an effective Apple Support Commun… - Apple ...



Please re-post with detail so that someone else can help.



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