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I go to setup my new iPhone and it says it’s unable to activate and a “update is required to activate your iPhone”

I go to setup my new iPhone and it says it’s unable to activate and a “update is required to activate your iPhone”

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Posted on Apr 18, 2021 1:09 PM

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If you see "Software update is required to connect to your iOS device" on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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If you see "Software update is required to connect to your iOS device" on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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I go to setup my new iPhone and it says it’s unable to activate and a “update is required to activate your iPhone”

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