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Im so hopeless right now please help is my 5s blocked ? Im running ios 11.0.3 i factory reset my iphone and suddenly it wont activate i try using itunes it goes error changing sim nothing works in fact even no sim on the phone it still says could not activate iphone because apple server cant be reached etc. What should i do i tried downgrading it on lowest version possible which is ios 11.0.1 nothing works still error What to do i dont have money to buy new one
What error message are you getting from iTunes? In the meantime, I would try another Lightning cable and possibly another computer if you have access to one. Also, remove the SIM card and clean it with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol will do but if you have higher grade, then use that). Once it’s dry, re-insert it. If that doesn’t work, I would wait a while, perhaps there is a problem with the connection to the activation server. Maybe re-start your computer or network connection.
My 1st time of even owning an iphone and i only have it as i was given an iphone 5c and i reset it thinking ill start from scratch and i have exact same problem!This is why i have always said i dont like them because of the complications!Its just another way for apple to make money in my opinion and in the meantime im without a phone!Thanks apple!
Connect your iPhone to iTunes with an active Internet connection. See if iTunes will activate the phone. You may need to restore to 11.2.1 via iTunes for this to work. Do a restore, not an Update. Alternatively, I think the question that is avoided is “Who is your carrier?” Some MVNOs need to be called, contacted via live chat, or emailed and need to be live on hand while the activation occurs.
