HT1414 When I update 3GS which has iOS 4.1to 6.0.1 and now not activating
Hi all,thanks for reading my question..
when I connected my device to my computer there was a nice popup to upgrade current to iOS 6.0.1. I took a backup before clicked on upgrade and it took sometime to upgrade and finally i saw a activation screen. I tried using Wi-fi and also using itunes. but i see the screen as "We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time" on my computer screen and on my iphone device as "the server is temporary out of service" Please let me to get out this issue. I don't need any upgrades and I wanted my phone back to unlocked version with old iOS is okay.
thanks for reading my question and posts are highly appriciated..
Typically activation issues are the result of a device that has been hacked or jailbroken to unlock.
If this is the case, no support can be provided here.
FYI, we're all users like yourself. Apple does not read or respond here,
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