HT4972 how to activate iphone 3gs after restoring?

i restored my phone but its not activating now what to do now

Either you do not have a SIM installed in the phone, in which case you need to put a SIM in it, or the phone was hacked to unlock it. If that's the case, it will not activate until and unless the carrier it is locked to authorized unlocking it.

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  • HT1766 how to activate iphone 3gs after restore mode

    hi
    I just followed AT&T's instructions to unlock my iphone 3GS which was on iOS 4.1
    First I took backup and then updated iOS to 6.1 and after it it was tryin to activate my iphone but could not do it, it keeps on showing message
    "Unable to activate your iphone because activation server is temporarily unavailable"
    I even tried to get it back to recovery mode and di the process again but same msg shows up at the step of ACTIVATING iphone, I tired it with and without active SIM card too but same.
    Plz let me know what's wrong with it
    Thanks
    rizi7

    How you reactivate your iphone after update because I cannot?

  • HT1222 how to active iphone 3gs after restoration

    how to active a iphone 3gs after restoration

    WHAT is your problem?
    To activate it, you insert your SIM, turn it on, and follow the prompts on the screen. If you're having trouble, you need to tell us what is wrong.

  • Not able to activate iphone 3GS after restoring

    Hi,
    I got one iphone 3GS which i got unlocked by AT&T.
    After unlocked from AT&T i have been asked to restore the iphone. after restoring i am not able to activate it.
    I am currently in india and using one Indian SIM card to activate it.
    Itunes is giving one message - There is no SIM card inserted in iphone.
    Do i need to use any AT&T SIM card only yo activate iphone?

    Ya, this iphone was working prior to unlocking with indian SIM Card. I tried 2-3 different SIM Card.
    Someone told me that i need to use only AT&T SIM card to activate my iphone 3GS.

  • How to activate iphone 3GS after upgrading to IOS5

    just upgraded my iphone 3GS to IOS5 and itunes continously cannot detect sim card to activate my phone. what to do?

    I've done what you've suggested but still no luck. I just put in a new SIM card and still won't activate

  • How to activate iphone 3gs after upadating to iOs 6

    I update my iphone to iOs 6 and after updating it needs to be set up again but it always says your iphone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable.
    what should i do?

    How you reactivate your iphone after update because I cannot?

  • Cannot activate my iphone 3gs after restoring it to ios

    cannot activate my iphone 3gs after restoring it to ios

    The typical cause is that the device has been hacked or jailbroken.

  • HT201263 can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.

    Gents
    i forgot my IPhone 3gs passcode , i done the restore thru ITune , restore was ok for 6.1, when i start to configure my device , i stuck on the activition step
    I can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune :
    We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.
    I done some internet seach , most of the stuff said use the RedSn0w  uploadf following  IPSW or something like that :
    IPHONE2.1_6.0_10A403_restore.Ipsw
    PS. if update the above , every reboot your Iphone device should reboot from same IPSW using computer for upload
    your advise please how can i activite my Iphone back
    apprecite your help
    Knofal

    Hi
    i sure my sone done it , how can i resolve this please, is there way to activite it again
    Thanks
    KNOFAL 

  • Iphone 3gs after restore cant activated.. phone is unlock..

    iphone 3gs after restore cant activated.. phone is unlock..

    Hello skyway9992,
    It sounds like you cannot activate your iPhone 3GS after restoring it.   I found an article that has steps for troubleshooting an activation issue on an iPhone.
    iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3424
    I have included the steps from that article here:
    Restart the iPhone.
    Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate.
    Try connecting to Wi-Fi 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.
    Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. 
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • My iPhone 3gs after restoration is not being activated ... can you help?

    my iPhone 3gs after restoration is not being activated ... can you help?

    Generally this is a sign that the iPhone had previously been
    hacked/modified/jailbroken and the update relocked it to the
    original wireless carrier. If this is the case, only that wireless
    carrier can unlock your iPhone. You must contact them to see
    if they offer unlocking and if you qualify.
    Where did you acquire this iPhone?
    What wireless carrier did you use before this problem?
    Does the app Cydia appear on your iPhone?
    What does it say when you look at Settings=>General=>About=>Carrier?

  • How to activate iphone 3gs into ios 6

    how to activate iphone 3gs ios 6

    Hi, have you checked for the software update?
    Settings----->General----->Software Update

  • HT201263 i have iphone 3gs, after restoring my phone it shows only apple logo please help me

    i have iphone 3gs, after restoring my phone it shows only apple logo please help me

    See your other post on this Topic...
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/22315227#22315227

  • HT201210 how to activate iphone 4 after updating software to IOS 6?

    how to activate iphone 4 after updating software to IOS 6?
    please help..

    Your friend did an unofficial unlock and it has now locked back to the original cell carrier. You need to call AppleCare, give them the model and serial number of the iPhone and find out which cell carrier it is locked to. Then contact that cell carrier and see what the process is to officially unlock the iPhone and if you qualify.

  • I can,t activate iphone 3gs after upgrade 6.1.2

    I can,t activate my iphone 3gs after upgrade 6.1.2.Now what i can do

    Generally this is a sign that the iPhone had previously been
    hacked/modified/jailbroken and the update relocked it to the
    original wireless carrier. If this is the case, only that wireless
    carrier can unlock your iPhone. You must contact them to see
    if they offer unlocking and if you qualify.
    Where did you acquire this iPhone?
    What wireless carrier did you use before this problem?
    Does the app Cydia appear on your iPhone?
    What does it say when you look at Settings=>General=>Carrier?

  • HT4972 how to update iphone 3GS version 4.2.1 to IOS 5

    how to update iphone 3gs version 4.2.1 to IOS 5

    If a 3GS, follow the directions here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
    If an iPhone 3G, it can't be updated beyond iOS 4.2.1...that's the end of the line for that model iPhone.

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