I can't activate my new iPad mini, 'activation server cannot be reached'
Hello guys,
I am trying to activate my brand new iPad mini, I have fully charged it up, languge, country, wi fi but it stats that the 'activation server cannot be reached and to try again in a few minutes'.
Only I have tried and tried now to activate to no avail and also tried to activate through iTunes which has also failed
on and off has also not worked unfortunately
many thanks for any help
Apple's download AND activation servers are being stressed today with all the downloads/activations. It might be best to wait and try later.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
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