How to Fix Unable to Activate iPhone (2023)

A majority of iPhone users have encountered Unable to activate iPhone; your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached problem at least, once in their lifetime. But, why does this problem occur?  Is there any way to fix Unable to activate; your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable error? Read this article to understand the solutions to fix this issue.

如何解决 iPhone 无法激活的问题

The methods mentioned in this guide have proven to be effective for resolving activation errors in iOS 13 和 iOS 14 versions. So, implement the given methods in the sequence that they appear to find a solution for Unable to activate iPhone; your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached issue.

Method 1: Wait and Retry

If your iPhone does not unlock because the activation service is inaccessible and you get the prompt stating your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable, it is best to wait it out. The Apple servers might be temporarily down or occupied elsewhere. That is why they are unable to handle your request for activation. Ideally, you should wait for a few minutes before attempting again. If unable to activate error doesn’t disappear on its own, try the next fix.

方法2：强制重启iPhone

This is the most basic solution for iPhone not activating due to app glitches, bugs, or inherent conflicts. We have explained the steps for the same according to the model of the iPhone. 点击这里 阅读更多相关内容。

对于iPhone X, and later models

• Quickly press-release 提高音量 按钮。
• Then, Quickly press-release the 音量减小 按钮。
• Now, press-hold the 侧面按钮 until the Apple logo appears. Then, release it.

For iPhone 8 & iPhone SE

• 按住 锁 + 提高音量/ 降低音量 按钮同时。
• Keep holding the buttons until the 滑动电源关闭 显示选项。
• Now, release all the buttons and 刷卡 the slider to the 右 的屏幕。
• This will shut down the iPhone. Wait for 10-15秒。
• 关注 步骤1 重新打开它。

适用于iPhone 7和iPhone 7 Plus

• 按住 降低音量 + 锁 按钮在一起。
• 看到后松开按钮 苹果标志 屏幕上。

适用于 iPhone 6s 及更早机型

• Press-hold the Home + Sleep/Wake 按钮同时。
• Do so until you see the 苹果标志 on the screen, and then, release these keys.

左到右: Illustration of keys for iPhone 6S, iPhone 7 & 8, iPhone X/11/12.

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Method 3: Check your Network Connection

If your network is blocking gs.apple.com on a bunch of ports, you will be unable to activate your iPhone successfully. Hence, try the following:

• 连接到 不同的 Wi-Fi 网络 to fix unable to activate iPhone issue.
• Try connecting to your internet network after turning On & Off Airplane Mode.

Method 4: Unlock Locked SIM

This method is for activation errors stating SIM card is unverifiable or iPhone is not activated; Contact your carrier . When you try to activate a new network via SIM card on a disabled iPhone, the phone will not work. Even if the iPhone was bought recently, SIM will not be enabled until the network carrier unlocks it. This means that if your iPhone is not working, you should 联系您的网络提供商 and request them to unlock your iPhone and SIM card.

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Method 5: Reactivate iPhone via iTunes

Try reactivating your iPhone using iTunes to fix an update that is required to activate your iPhone error.

1. 重新启动 your iPhone and connect to a stable & dependable Wi-Fi 网络。

2. If you receive a warning message stating Authentication/Activation server is temporarily inaccessible or Authentication/Activation server cannot be reached, while attempting to unlock your phone, wait for some time before retrying.

3. If you still can’t activate your iPhone, try again using your 一台 instead. Perform the following checks to make sure it’s not a hardware-related or settings-related problem.

• Check if you have the most 最近的版本 的iTunes 安装。
• Check if your PC is connected to a 稳定的网络连接.

4. Now, connect your iPhone to your PC using the USB电缆 that came within the phone box.

5。 点击 激活你的iPhone on the next screen. Type your 苹果ID 和 密码 in the boxes provided to log in. Refer given pic.

If this doesn’t work then,

6. 稍等 for your PC to recognize and unlock your iPhone:

• If you see a message asking 设置为新 or 从备份还原, your iPhone has been unlocked.
• If your device displays an error message indicating that the SIM card is incompatible/invalid or iPhone is not activated; contact your carrier, call your network carrier 解决问题。
• If you receive an error message stating your iPhone activation information was invalid or activation information could not be obtained from the device, switch to 恢复模式 to restore your device.

This should fix Unable to activate iPhone; your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached issue.

方法6：使用恢复模式

 A common question that many users asked: Is it necessary to upgrade your iPhone in order to unlock it? 答案是： 没错！ You must download an update package that is distinct from the iOS update package. This could be the reason for being unable to activate iPhone; your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached error to occur.

请注意： You cannot download and uninstall it from the iPhone Settings.

Follow the given steps to force your iPhone to download the upgrade-kit:

1.把你的 iPhone处于恢复模式.

2. Update it or Repair it with iTunes.

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方法7：与Apple支持联系

If you are still not able to fix unable to activate new iPhone issue, you need to contact Apple Support Team 或访问 苹果护理。

常见问题

Q1. Why does my iPhone say an update is required to activate your iPhone?

There can be many reasons for this, but the error your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable occurs mostly, due to:

• 互联网连接较弱。
• The device was locked by the previous user.
• iTunes is unable to recognize your device.
• Unavailability of the iPhone activation server, most likely due to heavy traffic.
• Improperly configured SIM card.

Q2. What does it mean by your iPhone cannot be activated?

You might get the Unable to Activate error message if you recently upgraded your iPhone to a new iOS version. An update is required to activate your iPhone alert can be caused by any of the above-mentioned factors. Whatever the reason, you can resolve the Unable to Activate error message by following the methods given in this article.

Q3. How do I force my iPhone to activate?

You can force restart your iPhone to see if it can fix the unable to activate iPhone issue. Refer to 方法2 以上。

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我们希望您能够 fix Unable to activate iPhone with our helpful and comprehensive guide. Let us know which method worked for you. If you have any queries or suggestions, drop them in the comment section.