HT1430 my iphone 5 says activation error i cant uyse it restore or back it up

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  • HT201210 my iphone says activation error and i tryed restore and nothin really works what should i do?

    my iphone says activation error and i tryed restore and nothin really works what should i do?

    Did you just update the phone when this happened? Was the phone jailbroken or hacked to unlock it before it was updated?
    BTW, you cannot have iOS 6.1.4 on an iPhone 4; that version is only for the iPhone 5. Could this be your problem?

  • HT4623 Why does my iphone say "Activation Error" during the updating process?

    after updating my iphone, the process is like asking the language, then the country, and then the wifi right? after i connected to the wifi, i pressed "next" then it says "Activating your Iphone" then suddenly it says "Activation Error". what does this mean? can i just restore the previous version of this iphone again?

    You cannot install the previous version. "Activaton error" usually means that the phone was hacked or jailbroken to unlock it from the carrier it was locked to. It is now locked again to that carrier.

  • My Iphone says activation error what should i do?

    I have a problem, my iphone was frozen and i was told to restore it. When it finally worked, my iphone went to the set up screen where it asked me about what language, country, network...etc. But now it just says activation error what should i do???

    If you're certain that your iPhone is not jailbroken, Apple has some suggestions here that may help:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424?viewlocale=en_US
    Regards.

  • HT4993 Why does my iphone say activation error

    Why does my iphone say activation error

    Because you are running an unauthorized version of the beat software for iOS 7. Or you are a legitimate developer and there is an issue with your last update. You will need to go to the developers section to fix it if that is the case.
    If you are not a developer contact the developer who got the beta for you.

  • Cant sync my iphone contacts with yahoo, it says "unknown error (4)" and tells me to come back later, been doing it for months. Any ideas on how to kill it?

    cant sync my iphone contacts with yahoo, it says "unknown error (4)" and tells me to come back later, been doing it for months. Any ideas on how to kill it?

    Hey joshuafromisr,
    If you resintall iTunes, it should fix the issue. The following document will go over how to remove iTunes fully and then reinstall. Depending on what version of Windows you're running you'll either follow the directions here:
    Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
    or here:
    Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
    Best,
    David

  • My Iphone 4 will not start up, when i connect it to itunes i says : Activation error This device is not registered as part of the iPhone Developer Program.If you are a member of the Program, please register your device in the iPhone Developer Program Port

    my Iphone 4 will not start up, when i connect it to itunes i says : Activation error This device is not registered as part of the iPhone Developer Program.If you are a member of the Program, please register your device in the iPhone Developer Program Port

    Well, you downloaded a bootleg copy of iOS 7 beta and have installed it on your phone without being a developer. It has bricked your phone and you cannot get help here because doing what you did has voided your warranty. Have a nice day.

  • HT201328 i have restored my iphone and now i get a message that says activation error. what can i do?

    can anyone help with a question regarding my iphone. I have unlocked and restored my phone as suggested and now I get a message that says activation error. I am unable to do anything with my iphone

    See here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
    Also see this discussion.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/21189708

  • I reset my iPhone 5 now it will not go pass the activation part. It keeps saying activation error

    I reset my iPhone 5 now it will not go pass the activation part. It keeps saying activation error

    is your iphone jailbroken?

  • My iphone 5 says activation error. why? how can i fix this?

    I downloaded the ios 7 beta version with my friends and now a few months later my iphone 5 is saying activation error. i really need my phone back soon.

    Well, now you see the downside of stealing software. The iOS 7 beta releases have expired. You will have to install the GM release. But, as you have pirated software, it can't be discussed in an Apple-hosted forum.

  • Im from Philippines and my iphone is from Japan after I updated it to iOs 6.1.3 it wont activate it says ''Activation Error Please Contact Customer Care'' what does it mean? How can I activate it? Please help me.

    Im from Philippines and my iphone is from Japan after I updated it to iOs 6.1.3 it wont activate it says ''Activation Error Please Contact Customer Care'' what does it mean? How can I activate it? Please help me.

    You can NOT unlock it. Only the carrier it is locked to can legally authorize unlocking it and the Japanese carriers will not do so.
    In order to be using it previously with a non Japanese carrier, the phone had to be hacked to illegally unlock it.  You can not get help here.
    Buy a new phone you can use.

  • IPhone 3Gs Activation error (original owner)

    I have an iPhone 3gs and my Grandmother (who was the original owner) took it to ATT and had them unlock it so I could use it with a different company but as we were leaving the store the ATT guy said he forgot to finish unlocking it but it was simple to do so he'd send us an email with instructions. I activated it and used it on straight talk for a few months till I realized it wouldnt send picture messages so I decided to pull up the email and finish activavating it so the email told me to take my sim card out, back up the phone then factory reset it to compleate the unlock but now that I try to start it back up it says activation error, activation request could not be completed. I have my sim card in it that I've used with this phone for a few months and still nothing. I live 8 hours away from where the ATT store is we had it unlocked so I cant go back there, and I only have this phone so I cant make any calls to anyone for help so WHAT DO I DO?!

    Same problem! it is a problem with the apple server at the moment,we just have to wait and keep trying.Too bad it is not covered by warranty anymore.

  • My iphone 5S is stuck on a screen displaying the itunes symbol and a charging cable. I tried connecting it to itunes and updating it to the new software, and backing it up but it keeps saying unknown error 4005, Also when I first tried backing up my

    My iphone 5S is stuck on a screen displaying the itunes symbol and a charging cable. I tried connecting it to itunes and updating it to the new software, and backing it up but it keeps saying unknown error 4005, Also when I first tried backing up my phone on my computer it would begin the processes then half way through it would say IPHONE has been disconnected, now it won't recognize it or anything. what can i do? This is a brand new phone!!!

    Hello jraff21,
    I was able to locate a support article for the error you mentioned. The following steps may help you get your device back to working order:
    iOS: Restore errors 4005, 4013, and 4014 - Apple Support
    You may see one of these messages if the device unexpectedly disconnects during the update or restore or iTunes couldn't tell the device to go to the restore state.
    The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4005).
    The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4013).
    The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4014).
    Try these steps to resolve the issue:
    Install the latest version of iTunes.
    Restart your computer.
    Make sure your computer is up to date. If an update requires a restart, check for updates again after you restart.
    Restore using another USB cable.
    Learn more about updating OS X.
    Learn more about updating Windows.
    Restore your device on another computer.
    If you continue to see error 4005, 4013, or 4014 when you restore your device,contact Apple for support.
    Learn more about other update and restore errors.
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    BobbyD

  • Why is my iphone saying "unknown error" when I try to download or update an app?

    Why is my iphone saying "unknown error" when I try to download or update an app?

    For answers, look to the right in the "More Like This" box.  You'll find your issue has already been addressed.

  • IPhone says Unknown error has occurred when getting an app or update

    IPhone says "Unknown error has occurred" when getting an app or update.
    What should I do?

    I also have this problem. I am thinking i am going to call customer support about this tomorrow. If i get it fixed i will post on here.

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