HT201210 New iPad can't reach activation server during initial set up

During initial set up my new iPad could not reach the activation server

I wouldn't say that it is a common problem but it happens.
Are you using the cable and a connecting to iTunes? If the iPad2 came with iOS 5 on it then OTA activation is possible.
How are you trying to activate?

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Can't reach activation server

I'm trying to reset my iPad using iTunes, but mid-process I get an error message saying, the activation server is not available...try again later." I've tried several times over the last two days and it never completes the process.

Try with a different system or on a different network connection. This should be a temporary problem but as you're experiencing it for the past two days, better try doing the steps I said so!

What's wrong with the activation server? i just bought my ipad wifi celllular... and have a 3g cellular network connection... when i press the bottom to activate my ipad it says the activation server cannot be reached. what to do then?

what's wrong with the activation server? i just bought my ipad wifi celllular... and have a 3g cellular network connection... when i press the bottom to activate my ipad it says the activation server cannot be reached. what to do then?

Hey aries35,
I found the following that goes over troubleshooting the same issue for the iPhone. I know you have an iPad, but the steps should still apply:
Perform the following steps:
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.
via: iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
Cheers,
Delgadoh

Anyone get a message saying ipad can not be activated because the activation server is unavailable?

anyone get a message saying ipad can not be activated because the activation server is unavailable?

4 possible causes for that error message:
1] Activation server is actually down. Very rare occurrence, and of short duration when it
does happen. Solution - try again.
2] Your firewall and/or antivirus software are preventing the necessary connection. Solution -
temporarily disable your firewall and/or antivirus software until the activation completes.
3] computer being used for activation has been used to jailbreak an iOS device in the past.
Solution - use a different computer.
4] iPad has been jailbroken. Google may provide some direction, but jailbreaks often prevent
updates from succeeding. Per Terms of Use for this forum, discussion of jailbroken iPads is
prohibited.

I tried upgrading my Ipad to IOS 4.3 and now i get a message that my ipad can not be activated. HELP!

I recently tried to upgrade the software on my Ipad to IOS 4.3 (in order to get Google Earth and now I get this message:" Your Ipad can not be activated because the activiation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting your Ipad to ITunes [i did] to activate it or try again [i did sever times] in a couple of minutes. If this problem persists, contact Apple Support at apple.com/support"

You can only update to the current iOS 5.1.1.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - You may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

If I purchase a new IPAD can I still use my AT&T service?

If I purchase a new Ipad can i still use my existing AT&T service or do I have to sign up for a new service?

Ask AT&T. We are users like you. We don't know anything about your current plan, whether or not it supports iPads, whether or not it is transferable, if it will work with an iPad, etc.
iPad plans are different than iPhone plans.

I download itunes to my dell so i could my new ipad. can i move music form windows media to itunes

i download itunes to my dell so i could use my new ipad. can i move music form windows media player to itunes

You can import media to iTunes via File > Add Files/Folders to Library.

Can anyone explain why my Dell laptop and my iphone can "see" a server in Luton when using a wireless broadband (I get 20 Mbps download speed) but my ipad can not see this server and finds one in Milton Keynes which gives me 0.37 download speed.

Can anyone explain why my Dell laptop and my iphone can "see" a server in Luton when using a wireless broadband (I get 20 Mbps download speed) but my ipad can not see this server and finds one in Milton Keynes which gives me 0.37 download speed.

Can anyone explain why my Dell laptop and my iphone can "see" a server in Luton when using a wireless broadband (I get 20 Mbps download speed) but my ipad can not see this server and finds one in Milton Keynes which gives me 0.37 download speed.

How to view movies and iplayer programmes on full screen on the new iPad, can only get letterbox display.

How to view movies and iplayer programmes on full screen on the new iPad, can only get letterbox display.

If the Movie is IN wide screen you Got 2 options
1 letterbox display
2 display where it Cut the left and right side part to make it fit

So the new ipad can open PPS files?

I recall with the previous generations (ipad 1, 2) you had to download a software like Keynote to open an attachment file in PPS format. It seems the new ipad can open such files straight out of box without installing any additional program. Is it because of the 5.1 update?

Wow...just wow... I love when I fix my own tech problems.
As mentioned before I felt my iTunes was the problem even though it was up to date.
I un-installed it and ensured I re-installed a 64bit version of it.
I synced it with the iPad but nothing changed.
Then I realised that maybe my zone alarm firewall might be the cause of all my problems even though I already tried syncing with zone alarm off (which didn't work) I thought maybe updating it to the latest version would fix the issue. I have long been aware that zone alarm has cause different issues with iTunes and iProducts. I don't know if anyone has ever covered it on these forums.
After installing the most current version of zone alarm firewall. I synced my iPad with iTunes and IT WORKED. My videos now play on the iPad perfectly.
Hopefully this new version of zone alarm won't cause any other conflicts otherwise I maybe have to remove it.
So in summary, ensure you are using the latest version of iTunes. If you are using zone alarm firewall. Update it or if that doesnt work then uninstall it complete and use another firewall.
Thanks to all who offered their suggestions.

I need help. My three boys have brand new iPad mini's and I would like to set them up. I would like to create one new apple ID and have it shared by all three. This way they can share content (apps, music). How do I do that?

Looking for an information management solution. I have three boys that have brand new ipad mini's. I would like to set them up to manage information the easiest way.
My first thought was to use my apple ID for their apps and purchases. This would give me the advantage of seeing everything downloaded and be able to monitor this closely. The disadvantage to me, was that they would see all of my contracts, my apps, and my music.
My other thought was to create one new apple ID and to share that among the three boys. This way I would not have to worry about my information being on their ipads.
This is a very confusing situation for me. My goal is seperate my stuff from my kids stuff. Appreicate input from anyone who has in-depth experience with this as it applies to apple ID, icloud ID, and any detailed explaination of how to do this would be appreiciated. Thanks.

I think I will do this. I will use my apple ID and set face time and message to work independently. That solves one problrem. My other problem and maybe my bigger problem is that if I am using my apple ID, how do I iflter all of this so that my kids don't see my contacts, get my apps, etc. ?

I only plugged in my new IPAD to charge, I have no intneniton on SETTING IT UP right now.. How do I get it to shut off? I won't let me . It says. CONTINUE SET UP

I only plugged in my new IPAD to charge, I have no intneniton on SETTING IT UP right now.. How do I get it to shut off? I won't let me . It says. CONTINUE SET UP

Hello there, tsinbhunter.
The following Knowledge Base article goes over how-to do exactly that:
Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

I am setting up up my new ipad 2. On the email icon I set up my work address thru Microsoft Exchange once I did that it did does noy give me an opportunity to see the other mail venues such as AOL or Gmail it automatically opens to my work address.

I am setting up my new ipad 2. On the mail icon I set up my work address thru Microsoft Exchange once I did that the mail icon automatically goes to my work address and it does not give me the choice of the mail icon again how do I get that back?

If you mean when you are reading email in the mail app.....
Tap on the word "Mailboxes" in the upper left corner of the mail app - next to the name of your Exchange email account. That will take you back to the list of all of the Mailboxes on your iPad.
The mail app will always go back to where you were when you left the app. So if you were reading mail in your Exchange account and then you leave the app (without quitting the app) it will take you back to that email that you were reading when you come back.

I have an ipad and a bluetooth keyboard which was initially set up with a family member's account. Their account has been erased I am now using the ipad but cannot get the bluetooth keyboard to connect. no device is recognized. any suggestions????

I have an Apple iPad Mini With Wi-Fi 16GB and a Rock Bluetooth keyboard that was previously used by my daughter. Her information was erased from the ipad and I have set it up as a new user under my account. All went well until I tried to set up the keyboard. When I go to Settings and turn on Bluetooth the ipad does not detect any device. I know they were paired and working when she was using them. Could it be because the ipad/keyboard were operating with her account and know won't connect to mine? We do not live in the same city so how would I clear the keyboard so that I could connect it to a 'new' ipad?

Hi sugaliko,
You may need to set up your BlueTooth connection to the keyboard again. Use the steps in this article for guidance -
iOS: Third-party Bluetooth accessories
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1664
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

New iPod Touch stuck in recovery mode during initial setup

I am trying to set-up my daughter's new iPod touch 5th Gen. When you try to connect to iTunes message says "iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes". Even when you disconnect from computer it is stuck on screen telling you to connect USB to computer. Two of her friends also got this iPod for Christmas and are having the same problem...during initial set-up. I've tried the system updates 3 times. iTunes recognizes the device, but the computer is not recognizing it as a drive. I've tried both my Mac and my Windows PC. I've tried hard resets. You can't remap the drive because the device doesn't show up. Most of the apple support topics address if iTunes doesn't recognize the device in conjunction with it not being recognized by the drive. Obviously a problem with the new update because several brand new iPod touches wouldn't be having the same problem. Please help if you've found a solution. Happy New Years!

See if placing the iPod in DFU mode will allow a restore.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Does the iPod charge when connected?
Have you tried another computer?
Have you tried another cable?
Some users have reported defective Lightning cables came with their 5G iPod. Some did not word from the beginning and for some the cables failed after a very short time.

HT201210 New iPad can't reach activation server during initial set up

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