We're sorry, the device you connected may be damaged and cannot be activated for service. We recommend you visit your nearest Apple Store for more information. To find your nearest Apple Store, click here.

I needed to restore my phone to an earlier restore point because my notes were deleted after I restored I recieved this message
"We’re sorry, the device you connected may be damaged and cannot be activated for service. We recommend you visit your nearest Apple Store for more information. To find your nearest Apple Store, click here."
I need to get phone running asap abd do not want to go to Apple to talk with Genius.

That message will occur when you put in a NON-AT&T sim
just get the sim out and try again

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