COULD NOT ACTIVATE IPHONE 3GS

my son did something to my iphone 3gs and now I get to a screen that says:
Could Not Activate IPhone
Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting your iphone to iTunes to activate it, or try in a couple of minuites. If this problem persists, contact Apple Support at apple.com/support.
It has continued for weeks, therefore asking if there is a solution to this?
Thanks.

Hey Fletchdog55
I have the same problem on my 3GS. I took it to the apple store and was told that the Activation Server was down internationally and should be up in a week or so.
I've had this problem for over a week now and apple said the server went down yesterday so I'm not sure what to think. As far as I can see there is no solution except to wait.

Similar Messages

  • Could Not Activate iPhone 3GS in Colombia

    Hello.
    I bought my iPhone 3GS in a Store in Bogotá Colombia, wich where imported and Activated on EEUU.
    When iTunes  offer to me to install the last Version of iOS 5.0.1, my iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarly unavailable.
    Then I connect my iPhone to iTunes Version 10.5.0.142 to activate it, and try... and try... and try so many times durning 3 days!, and nothing happens.
    I Try install the firmware using the redsn0w, with versions 5.0.1, and nothing, after with versions 4.2.3, and the iOS was incompatible, making the iPhone not start and stay blocked in the iOS icon of the Apple.
    Finally the most far that I came was this error messaje:
    "There's no SIM Installed on My iPhone that I trying to activate. But It's false. I have installed an Tigo SIM Card, activated with 400 minutes of conversation, 3G and 1 GB of internet communication working".
    I try Register the cellphone putting that I'm EEUU, with no GPS, and Nothing
    I try Register the cellphone putting that I'm Colombia, with no GPS, and Nothing
    I test my SIM card with other cellphones and works perfectly.
    HELP PLEASE!!!
    If I can't solve this problem, I'm affraid that I'm going to sell this cellphone and buy an Android.

    see i am having the same problem too. so who solved the problem i am looking for help for my phone i keep getting this messages it could not activate the iphone
    who knew how to fix the problem i been having this for 2 week
    i tried to go to the apple store there couldn't help me
    i dont know what to do
    can same body help me

  • HT4623 Hi everyone, I updated my iphone 3gs to ios6. But, when it come to the activation screen, It showed up could not activate iphone because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. I tried to restore many times already but it still the same.

    Hi everyone, I updated my iphone 3gs to ios6. But, when it come to the activation screen, It showed up could not activate iphone because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. I tried to restore many times already but it still the same. Help me please! T-T

    Please see the  More Like This  section on the right.

  • HT4623 my iphone 3gs says could not activate iphone when i tried to update from 4.1 to current

    Iphone says it could not activate iphone after downloading update current.  going from 4.1 to current.  now im stuck how do i fix?

    iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues

  • I am having the  problem . it says it shouldnt take more than 3 minutes then i get this message Could not activate iphone. i have taken the sim card out and put it back in even then its of no use. if any one out there can help us it would be very nice

    i am having the  problem in my 3gs iphone. it says it shouldnt take more than 3 minutes then i get this message Could not activate iphone.
    i have taken the sim card out and put it back in even then its of no use.
    if any one out there can help us it would be very nice of them. thank you for your time.

    I can not get to iPhone screen, so no way to get to Settings. That is the problem. When I connect phone to iTunes I get screen asking to insert SIN card. On the phone I'm getting Cinfigure screen asking Launguage , Country or Region, Wi-Fi, ( I can connect to my home wi-fi), and last screen "Activating your iPhone". After two minutes of waiting IM getting message: Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server in temporary unavailable. try connecting to iTunes or try later or contat apple.com/support.
    Like I mention, I went to Bell as well Rogers store and tried to insert active SIM card with no results.
    Yes, my friend unlock the phone to use with Rogers but I don't know where

  • HT1414 could not activate iphone

    upon updating my old 3gs to a new software it always prompt me an error message
    "Could not activate Iphone.Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. try connecting you iphone to itunes to acivate it, or try again in a couple of minutes. if this problem persist, contact apple support at apple.com/support"
    even though itry to connect to itunes it always prompt me an error. could not sync nor return back the back up.

    Generally this is a sign that the iPhone had previously been
    hacked/modified/jailbroken and the update relocked it

  • HT4623 Can not activate iPhone 3GS after upgrade to 6.1

    I was happily using my iPhone 3GS v4.1 till my son upgraded to IOS 6.1. Now it shows "could not activate iPhone". Please help

    Was the phone hacked or jailbroken to use it with a different carrier than the one it was locked to? If it was then it is again locked to that carrier, and there is nothing you can do about it that can be discussed in an Apple hosted forum.

  • 4s could not activate iphone

    i just restore my iphone 4s white 16GB,
    but its not letting me activate the iphone.
    The messages is showing as below
    "Could not activate iphone"
    "Your iphone could not be activated beacause the activation server is temporarily unavailable.
    Try connecting your iphone to iTunes to activate it. or try again in a couple of minutes."
    "If this problem persists, contact Apple Support at apple.com/support"
    and when i call in to tech support, they ask me to paid 19.99 to get a 30 day call in help.
    But i dont think the problem is with my phone, it was fine before i did a restore of 6.1.3.
    Please help!!

    So you were already running 6.1.3 and then restored the iPhone and got this message?
    Was the iPhone jailbroken before you Restored it? If so, to truly clear it you need to put it in DFU mode and Restore it. If not, try a different SIM from AT&T and if that doesn't work make a Genius Bar appointment at your nearest Apple Store.

  • I erase all my iphone 5 setting after that could not activate iphone why

    i erase all my iphone 5 setting after that could not activate iphone why

    I just updated my whatsapp...clicked on whatsapp in appstore and now can access my whatsapp

  • Trying to reset my iphone and its connect to my internet but is saying "could not activate iphone"

    trying to reset my iphone and its connect to my internet but is saying "could not activate iphone"

    What model is your phone and what OS are you trying to install.  iOS 7 can only be installed on certain phones.
    Maybe someone knows the specifics?

  • HT201401 could not activate iphone

    YESTERDAY I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD ITUNES ON ONE IPHONE - IT WAS OK
    WITHOUT SIGN OUT I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD ITUNES ON ANOTHER IPHONE BUT COULD NOT AND NOW THE IPHONE SHOWS THE FOLLOWING
    COULD NOT ACTIVATE IPHONE
    YOUR IPHONE COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED BECAUSE THE ACTIVATION SERVER IS TEMPORARY UNAVAILABLE.
    TRY CONNECTING YOUR IPHONE TO ITUNES TO ACTIVATE IT OR
    TRY IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES
    IF THIS PROBLEMS PERSISTS CONTACT APPLE SUPPORT AT APPLE.COM/SUPPORT.
    BUT ALL FAILED

    Sounds like your phone was jailbroken.

  • How to get past "could not activate iPhone" screen

    Trying to wipe and start from scratch with an old iPhone 4 that I do not want to activate as a phone.  How do I get past the "could not activate iPhone" screen?  I did this once on my other old iPhone 4 and it worked without issue.

    It's a Verizon/CDMA phone.  If it has a SIM, it's likely not activated and never has been.  Then again, same is likely true of my other iPhone.  "Likely" as in I have no recollection of ever asking Verizon to activate the SIM.
    Again, I don't WANT to activate it.  I just want to use it like an iPod Touch.

  • HT1222 Could Not Activate iPhone, Ios7 Reset my phone and now it wont work

    Could Not Activate iPhone,
    it was active before the upadte

    I imagine a ton of people are attempting to activate after the update, and the server is getting overloaded. Simple patience, maybe keep trying, and if possible, try a little later. Think of it as all those people lining up at Apple Stores + about a million more.

  • Could not activate iPhone (ios 7)

    My iPhone 4s suddenly wants activated - when unlocked, it shows me my wallpaper. After sliding to unlock, it asks for my passcode. When I enter it, it takes me straight to the 'Activate iPhone' page - like it wants to be set up.
    The text on the page:
    "This iPhone is currently linked to an Apple ID ([email protected]). Sign in with the Apple ID that was used to set up this iPhone."
    After I input the correct credentials and press Next in the top right corner, the title of the page changes to 'Activating...', then changes back to how it was before.
    About 15 seconds later, it transitions to a 'Could not activate iPhone' page:
    "Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting your iPhone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a couple of minutes.
    If this problem persists, contact Apple Support at apple.com/support"
    I've tried to contact Apple chat support also, but it is not available of course -.-!!! And I can't call apple support cause' my freakin' phone won't activate......

    Were you running iOS 7 beta?  If so, as a developer you need to log into the Developer forum for assistance.
    Not a developer and running iOS 7 beta?  Then you've stolen Apple's software and will receive absolutely no assistance from this forum. 

  • HT4993 could not activate iphone....after restore.

    could not activate iphone.....after restore.

    Hello dar1000ex,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing after restoring your iPhone.  I recommend the following steps:
    Symptoms
    Your iPhone may display one of the following messages when you attempt to activate it:
    "Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable."
    "The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported"
    "The iPhone is not recognized and cannot be activated for service."
    "iTunes was unable to verify your device."
    ResolutionPerform the following steps if you receive one of the messages above:
    Restart the iPhone.
    Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate.
    Try connecting to a known-good Wi-Fi network if you're unable to activate using a cellular data connection.
    Try connecting to iTunes if you're unable to activate using Wi-Fi.
    Restore the iPhone.
    If you receive an alert message when you attempt to activate your iPhone, try to place the iPhone in recovery mode and perform a restore. If you're still unable to complete the setup assistant due to an activation error, contact Apple for assistance.
    iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Error when running reports on the WEB

    Hi, I have been successful in deploying our application on the Web, using WebDB listener, Developer Server, Report Server and JInitiator 1.1.7.18. Now the forms on the web runs fine without any problem but when I run Reports from Forms using RUN_PROD

  • Inconsistant overlay issues in same project - urgent help needed please!

    Hopefully this has not been asked. I searched and found nothing. The issue is that using overlays works great for two of the three menus in my project, but the third does not display properly when viewing a finished DVD or the TS folder. It looks per

  • National characters problem

    Hi. I'm using AE on XE 10.2.0.1.0 I have problem with typing national characters f.e. in updatable Report Attributes Column Heading (Custom). If i type name for heading "Ilość", then push "Apply changes", name are saved without national characters, "

  • Why "Business System" under "Party"

    Hi, As per my understanding, the "Party" in IB-Config is mainly used for B2B integration and "Service without Party" is mainly used for A2A integration. Under B2B scenario, one won't know the details of the application details of the partner's applic

  • Deleting iwork

    So I downloaded the iWork 30 day trial, and when it expired, I purchased only Keynote and Pages from the app store. Now I would like to delete the iWork trial, but when I drag it to the trash can, it does not go in. This is very annoying because when