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Phone wont activate without an update

I'm trying to activate a previously used phone and it says to update first. The only followup prompt is to shutdown.

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 02:57 PM

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Check if this helps -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

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