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However, I'm not entirely sure on iOS 6 since I'm not updating my 4S to find out, but you can try using iExplorer to connect to your device, go to the root folder, click on Applications then delete the Setup.

Jailbreaking your device reveals your entire root of your iPhone. Not jailbreaking it will only let you see some or most of the root directories, so just give it a try. All it does is that it just completely dumps out the setup process of activating your iPhone.

I know for a fact that the 4 does require you to jailbreak before you can hacktivate. Well, I have a SIM but it's not recognizing it--I haven't had this problem before with an unlocked phone. It might be because of your location. Either ways, try the iExplorer bypass without jailbreaking. The tool is free to download online. If you see Settings. I'll give the iExplorer a try and see how that works. Many thanks! Last edited: Oct 19, You must log in or register to reply here. Most reactions Similar threads G.

If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support. Question: Q: Why I can't activate my iphone 3gs after restore using itunes? More Less. Communities Get Support. Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. User profile for user: Siampikew Siampikew. Today i restore my iphone 3gs , then i can't activate it.

What's the problem? Reply I have this question too 63 I have this question too Me too 63 Me too. All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. If it's stolen and you get it keep it this way do not expect the carrier to help you make it usable as a phone; that IMEI is never going to be good again.

Even if you can fix the IMEI by replacing it, I wouldn't recommend this because it's a legal grey area. If that works, it was something with the baseband that caused the issue that was recoverable. It's usually a carrier software problem when this works. If the Recovery Mode restore doesn't fix the phone, it's a hardware baseband problem. The motherboard will need to be replaced since the baseband is typically paired. The boards usually cost as much a whole phone so it may not be worth it to replace the board.

That said, if you do swap the board you should try and check the IMEI if you can do so. Thanks soooo much for helping, I had the exact same problem.

The phone I have I swapped it with a rubbish blackberry with my friend because they dont like the iphone! I think i tried to reboot the phone and it was coming up with this exact message! Thread starter TechChung Start date Jun 5, TechChung New Member.

Joined Jun 5, Messages 1 Reaction score 0. I'm having problems with my iPhone 3Gs. I had it jailbreaked with Redsn0w, then I restored it to the most update iOS through the newest iTunes.

I can't get past the activation menu at all. I tried downgrading to iOS 5. You must log in or register to reply here. Most reactions Similar threads G.

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