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I can restore my iphone but unable to update my phone and then I will restart it it unable restart

I can restore my iphone but I didn't update it and then before update I can restore it and then it unable to activate how can I activate my iphone

iPhone 7

Posted on Feb 25, 2023 6:55 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 7:48 AM

It normally gives a reason for not activating but reading between the lines it sounds like you have no cellular bars at the top of the screen? Maybe No Service?

The 'update' it may be talking about is a cellular update. Normally done before resetting the phone.

So

With the iphone still turned ON, slide out the SIM tray, then replace it. Do it again. Then restart the iphone. With any luck it will update the carrier settings.


Aternatively borrow another SIM to activate the phone then swap SIMs. You will have to reset the iMessage and Face Time settings.

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Feb 25, 2023 7:48 AM in response to huzaifa57

It normally gives a reason for not activating but reading between the lines it sounds like you have no cellular bars at the top of the screen? Maybe No Service?

The 'update' it may be talking about is a cellular update. Normally done before resetting the phone.

So

With the iphone still turned ON, slide out the SIM tray, then replace it. Do it again. Then restart the iphone. With any luck it will update the carrier settings.


Aternatively borrow another SIM to activate the phone then swap SIMs. You will have to reset the iMessage and Face Time settings.

I can restore my iphone but unable to update my phone and then I will restart it it unable restart

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