How To Fix Activation Required On Iphone
Solana Axton
Perhaps Apple should create an article "If you see Unable to Activate - An update is required to activate your iPhone" that lists the symptoms, and how to resolve in a separate article. It appears that many are still having this issue despite already trying to update via the instructions referenced.
Got an IPhone 7 from a friend, but the screen wasn't turning on. Decided to get it fixed at the mall, and it was good. She hadn't deleted any of her stuff off it, so I reset it and that's when I ran into trouble. It was unable to activate because the activation servers were down, so I hooked it up to ITunes using the ITunes recovery method, and it totally bricked the phone.
Well, I tried to update it multiple times, and it did, but I still got the same message. I gave it a rest and tried again the next day, and whilst it was 'updating' I hard reset it and ITunes restarted the update. Well, it worked - kind of. After being on the 'Update to Activate' screen for days, I got it back to the original issue I had, which was that the activation servers were down.
I tried restarting my computer multiple times, and it didn't help. It was hard resetting it once it was updating through ITunes that got it out of that loop. Either way, I have a paper weight at this point, but at least I found a way to get passed the annoying update to activate BS. I called Apple support again to ask them what to do with my original problem, and they told me to get another sim card from my carrier.
i've restored the phone 6 times and i have a phone that has been rendered useless all because i did the latest update 12.1 which i think is a conspiracy from apple i have a phone shop and previously all four phones were working on all four networks now they work on Fxxxxall thank you apple
I am well aware that the iPhone SE still has a similar screen ratio, and that it is still being supported by iOS 17, but it doesn't have the same pixel requirements (1242 x 2208), which means that in order for my app to be even reviewed (which is an iOS 17+ exclusive), I'm gonna have to create images that will then be upscaled to the right dimensions.
I have the same problem -- I have an app version that is iOS17 only and there is no device / simulator with a 5.5 inch screen that runs iOS17 anymore. That makes generating screenshots for the app store more difficult as there isn't a device with these dimensions that can actually run that app.
Hi, I used the App Image Size (free in App Store with advertising) to resize 2 or 3 images. I put the photos in the store and the photos were accepted. The App cut some parts of the photo but it works.
Yes, I'm running into the same problem. Very frustrating and Apple needs to update this. I'm wondering if they still require 5.5" screenshots for those apps that are still backwards compatible for older devices? But I would love it if they could make this no longer required because I'm not sure who still owns an iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone 7, etc...
I target 17, there is no runtime to produce 5.5" screenshots, besides literally faking it, which seems very anti-spirit and nonsensical. Apple you have sent me 3+ emails on preparing my app for vision, including how to properly "frame" screenshots. I'll get on that as soon as I'm done uploading iPhone 8 Plus assets.
Reformatted harddrive on my MBP and installed latest versions of XCode 10.1 and macOS Mohave 10.14.1 and started up XCode, opened my project and connected my iphone and I get a prompt to install software update ... select install and it fails with:
I am trying to sync my iPhone 14. But I am getting a pop up sheet that prompts me to install a software update. However, I keep getting an error message saying "Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server."
But the article doesn't say what to do when the install fails. It only suggests to update your macOS on your Mac. However, I already have the latest release of Ventura 13.5. There is no more recent non-beta update.
Why does my iPhone say Activation Required? It started doing this out of nowhere. I try to unlock it and it goes to Activation Lock. It says "This iPhone is linked to an Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password that were used to set up this iPhone."
The first can usually be remedied by trying another WiFi network or making sure the network you are on isn't blocking traffic to Apple's Servers with filtering or firewall. The second item can also happen when your network is overloaded or there is general internet connection or routing issues.
I have an answer, it actually took down the lock, go into your settings then go to your information, then go into icloud find the find my iphone tab, and tap on it and it'll ask if you'd like to disable it and then it'll ask for an apple id password and then it should be disabled, if for some reason your phone isn't letting you off the activation page, take your sim card out and it'll let you back into your home page and once you complete the above steps, put the sim back in. Good Luck
I was reluctant to enter anything into the phone in case it had been hacked, I connected the phone to iTunes but it would not let me baclup, instead it took me to a page giving a similar error (Activation Required) and asking for my AppleID and Password.
The phone unlocked and I was able to access my data and do a backup. I still do not know what kicked off this Activation Required, it said it was because someone had done find my phone but there was nothing about that when I logged into icloud via browser.
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I recall that 1Password 7 would require re-entry of your master password if Face ID, for example, was changed, and the user attempted to unlock 1Password. I just tested to see if changing the iPhone passcode has the same effect in 1Password 8 (latest release), and it doesn't. There's been an increase in iPhones being stolen, along with the user's passcode (someone watches over their shoulder, or uses some other social engineering tactic), which is all that's needed to gain access and entire control of a user's Apple account. My understanding is someone could add an Alternative Appearance, since the threat actor knows the device passcode, and then is able to gain access to 1Password, assuming the user has setup Face ID for 1Password. Can 1Password require re-entry of the Master Password anytime the device credentials are changed (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, etc.)?
If someone steals your iPhone's passcode and adds an alternate appearance to Face ID on your iPhone, Face ID will be automatically disabled for 1Password and you will be required to enter your account password to re-enable Face ID the next time that you try to unlock the app. You can read more about this here: About Face ID security in 1Password for iOS
Thanks for having this discussion. As I understand Dave's link, nimvio is correct but irrelevant. To restate, yes, someone can steal your phone and change the passcode but they still won't be able to use 1P which relies on either knowing the 1P password or using Face ID which 1) cannot be changed without resetting 1P's secret or 2) will fail and fall back to relying on 1P password.
It would be helpful to other 1P customers if that support article could be expanded to explain not just 1P's internal logic but why the logic effectively blocks someone who has stolen the phone from getting access to a 1P vault. Or provide a link to another support article that explains it.
As an aside, I'm reading other articles (example: -account-can-be-taken-over-with-only-iphone-passcode/) that recommend NOT using iOS's builtin password manager. It's been years since I've used it but I guess its rules are simpler. For example, it re-uses the phone's passcode so there's no further way to authenticate the user. So glad I use a 3rd party password mgr.
Based on customer demand, we are planning to add, as an optional feature that is off by default, the ability to unlock 1Password using your iPhone's passcode. When this feature is released I believe that we'll be updating articles such as this to incorporate the new option and expand on the security implications.
Unlocking 1Password for iOS using a passcode is one of the most requested features that we've received from the forums. I know that a lot of folks here will be happy when it comes out: Building a Better, More Useful 1Password
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