Have new iPad 4..Can't get started- "There was a problem connecting to Server" is server overwhelmed by all the xmas presents-what to do ?
New ipad received for xmas and I can't connect to Apple server to get started....Has been like this for 48 hours..Any ideas or do i wait until everyone else connect first.
THX
Are you doing it through iTunes on the computer or directly from your iPad?
If you're not using your computer you might try it that way.
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