Apple Support says my serial number is invalid. What would cause this and how could I fix it. And yes, I am certain I provided the correct serial number.

Apple Support says that my serial number is invalid. I provided the correct number. What would cause this and how can it be fixed. Ipad II.

Things that could cause it:
you bought a fake
you allowed an unauthorized person to "repair" the iPad, replaced the logic board

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Then, if there's any data on the drive that you want to keep, you have to back up before you do anything else -- assuming it's still possible.
Basically you have three options:
1. Install a copy of the Mac OS on an external hard drive, boot from it, and copy the data from the internal drive.
2. Start the problem Mac in FireWire target mode (command-T at startup) and connect it to a working Mac with a FireWire cable. The internal drive will mount as a FireWire device.
3. Remove the internal drive and mount in an external enclosure on another Mac.
Once you've backed up, follow the sequence in the support article linked below. The article is somewhat outdated. Where it refers to booting from an installation disc, you should boot from your recovery partition (if running Lion) by holding down the key combination command-R at the chime.
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup

HT201210 Wont turn on just flashes apple sign, for an ipad 2 what would cause this to happen When I tried to restore started to flash the dead battery sign

Wont turn on just flashes apple sign, for an ipad 2 what would cause this to happen When I tried to restore started to flash the dead battery sign

Hello Tommythecat_nz,
I would check to ensure that the device is fully charged if you got the dead battery indicator. Let it charge for some time.
-Derrick Lambert

I don't think Anthony understood - when I touched the aps saying there were 4 installs there turned out to be pages of them - approx. 125 aps. Took me half hour to delete them all. What would cause this???

I don't thin Anthony understood my question - When I touched the aps icon saying there were 4 messages - pages of aps came up (approx. 115 of them). It took me 1/2 hour to delete each one. What would cause all these aps to apprear on my phone.?

I don't thin Anthony understood my question - When I touched the aps icon saying there were 4 messages - pages of aps came up (approx. 115 of them). It took me 1/2 hour to delete each one. What would cause all these aps to apprear on my phone.?

I was doing an in-app purchase and it said contact apple support then another one said purchase failed cannot connect to itunes store, how do i fix it?

i was doing an in-app puchase and it said to contact apple support and another said purchased failed cannot connect to itunes store, how do i fix it?

Contact iTunes Support like the message said
Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us
Also
Can't connect to the iTunes Store

HT1386 I try syncing my ipod to itunes, but its says it cant because there is some kind of error. What would cause this to occur?

I try syncing my ipod touch to itunes, but it says it cant because there is some error. What would make that occur?

What is the exact wording of this error message? Knowing this can help us narrow down what sort of troubleshooting suggestions and solutions to offer.
B-rock

TS1871 my provider says my airport is sending 6&7 mac address to them. what would cause this problem?

My internet provider says my airport is sending 6&7 mac address to them. Everything has been working fine for almost 2 years. what could be the problem?

Hello, see if this might apply...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1869729?start=0&tstart=0

I purchased photoshop elements 8 on line in 2010. I recently switched to a new desktop computer. Photoshop asked for my serial number. I entered the correct serial number (obtained from Adobe). It says it is invalid. How do I get this corrected so I can u

I purchased photoshop elements 8 on line in 2010. I recently switched to a new desktop computer. Photoshop asked for my serial number. I entered the correct serial number (obtained from Adobe). It says it is invalid. How do I get this corrected so I can use the product I purchased?

Hi Rosera,
This is bad and I am sorry to hear that you are running into these issues.
Let me connect with you, so right now, the current state is that you have installed copy of PSE 8 in trial on your windows 7 machine, and when you are trying to enter the serial number from your PSE 8 Box, it is saying the serial number to be invalid?
It might sound pretty obvious, but please make sure that you are entering the serial number correctly and of PSE 8(in case you bought a PEPE box)?
Have you tried the steps mentioned below by Barbara?
If possible, you can send me the serial number through PRIVATE MESSAGE and I can check it on my end that whether the serial number is indeed invalid or that the issue is with your machine?
Regards,
Ankush

Apple Support Says the Apple ID I Used to Purchase Songs is Invalid

Apple Support says my Apple ID doesn't exist in their system. So I can't access any of my music files/authorize my new computer-the songs show up in the Library but they're not accessible. If I right click on the songs I purchased in the Library, I see the apple ID they're saying doesn't exist IS there and is the ID I used to purchase the songs. Apple Support said I'm out of luck even though I purchased music that they must have on record even if it was a few years ago. What do I have to do to get through to them-send them screen shots?

Use the password that was associated with that Apple ID at the time you purchased the songs, if you remember it. If you do not, use https://iforgot.apple.com/
If that does not work, can you review your purchase history in iTunes? Mine goes back over ten years despite multiple Apple ID changes.
Use the following instructions:
iTunes Store: See your purchase history and web order numbers
What do I have to do to get through to them-send them screen shots?
Perhaps, but I think you'd be wasting your time. If they already told you they have no record of that Apple ID they have no record of it. You'll be better off sending them a copy of your purchase history. I don't see how anyone could argue with that.

Lightroom is telling me that my serial number is invalid and won't let me use the product. I have the correct serial number.

I had to reinstall my computer's operating system and reinstall Lightroom. I input the serial that I pulled off the web at the Adobe site (also verified it w/ the email from Adobe) but it says my serial number is invalid. I have a deadline to delivery some images tomorrow and I can't use the software. Waiting for an answer Adobe and nothing is happening from them. Anything I can do???

Use Google and search for Adobe Lightroom Update downloads. Then go to the Adobe download site and download the most current version of LR version for the serial number you have.
Adobe has made this very hard. They always point you to the Creative Cloud version and you need the Stand alone version.
Here's the link.
Product updates

Apple support says iPad is locked

I bought an iPad Air 32GB wifi + cellular on my way to Maldives from Dubai Duty Free. I used the ipad in Maldives for a while and have now relocated to India. While in the Maldives i had inserted my sim card into the ipad but never used it on cellular network as the data plans were very expensive. I instead only used the ipad over my wi-fi ntework. Now when I have relocated to India I need to use my ipad over cellular network as I travel a lot and do not have access to wi-fi very often. However when I insert an Indian Vodafone sim into my device I am I see the error "Could not activate cellular data". In setting under Network i see 'Vodafone IN' but under Cellular Data Number I see my old Maldives number. Apple Support says my ipad is locked by Verizon. What should I do?

Sounds like the iPhone is still locked to a carrier. You must
contact that carrier to get the iPhone unlocked.
What does it say when you look at Settings=>General=>Carrier?
Quick search does not show Pelephone as authorized reseller, but
their website offers to unlock all types of phones. I would think that
they hacked/modified/jailbroke the iPhone and it has become relocked
to the original carrier. Google may provide you some assistance,
but Terms of Service for this forum prohibits discussion of
jailbroken iPhones.

HT1338 I need to how can I have Mac OS Lion, as I bought my Macbook Pro in beginning of June 2011 from Apple Store US. The serial number of my product is C0*******H2M. Please confirm me that I can have it for free, and how could I install it. Many Thanks.

I need to how can I have Mac OS Lion, as I bought my Macbook Pro in beginning of June 2011 from Apple Store in US.
The serial number of my product is C0*******H2M. Please confirm me that I can have it for free, and how could I install it. Many Thanks.
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Sorry, but that opportunity has long passed. Your options now are:
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase and download Mountain Lion from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
     OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
       Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
         7. Xserve (Early 2009)
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
     Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
         See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
     For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.

When I connect Apple TV to my samsung tv, I get a message that says: mode not supported......what doe this mean ? And how do I fix it

When I connect Apple TV to my samsung tv I get a screen message that says ...mode not supported....what does this mean..and how can I fix it ? Thanks

I'd start with the following document with that one:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

I replaced my hard drive and then tried to reinstall adobe creative suite and it tells me that the serial number is invalid, what do i need to do?

i replaced my hard drive and then tried to reinstall adobe creative suite and it tells me that the serial number is invalid, what do i need to do?

You will need to contact Adobe directly:
Contact Customer Care
What version?

My new macbook pro (Mountain Lion) will not log into my 1and1 server to connect to my e mail. My snow leopard macbook does not have this problem - Apple support say it is a 1and1 problem! do I have to wait for an update of Mountain Lion?

My new macbook pro (Mountain Lion 10.8.1) will not log into my 1and1 outgoing mail server. ( It will receive mail - but does not send)My old Snow Leopard macbook does not have the same problem ( server settings etc. are identical) . Apple Support say its a 1and1 problem , 1and1 say it is an operating System prob - I have tried changing port numbers.

My eyes just glazed over...Please in the future break down each of your issues with paragraphs separated by two carriage returns. It would be much easier when trying to address your issues.
Go to Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Keyboard and Mouse -> Mouse
And edit your mouse settings to do what you want it to do.
Secondly, this is not the place to vent. If you have a complaint, there is:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
or http://www.apple.com/contact/
We are just end users here helping other end users.
Third, from my understanding, it would appear you are concerned about the noise the hard drive makes when it falls asleep? Why not put your machine in screen saver mode instead? Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Energy Saver turn off all Energy Saver settings, or set them to run Never.
Fourth, if your machine was purchased just a few days ago, you may still be able to get an exchange from the store, quicker than you can get a repair done. You may want to look into that possibility.
Fifth, it does appear you found the Logic forum. I would persist in asking there how to solve your technical issue with Logic regarding the audio. It may be you don't have to do anything special to the hard drive. Remember audio can be transmitted by wire, avoiding ambient sounds.
Good luck!

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