Unable to activate. An update is required
Trying to set-up iPhone 7 for use without cell service. Saying Unable to Activate an update is required to activate your iPhone
iPhone 7, iOS 15
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Gottolove Said:
"Unable to activate. An update is required: Trying to set-up iPhone 7 for use without cell service. Saying Unable to Activate an update is required to activate your iPhone "
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Use a Computer and Ethernet:
Start with attempting an update through use of a computer. If you cannot use Wi-Fi, then use Ethernet. See my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip. On the computer, you would connect it through Ethernet, going directly into your router. For a Mac (or PC) that does not have Ethernet, this would be the adapter to use: Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Apple. If you get the same error, the model is likely just not compatible.