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If you can’t activate your iPhone

If your iPhone can’t be activated or an alert says the activation server is unavailable or the SIM card is unsupported, learn what to do.

Before you begin

• If you get an error message that says «No SIM» or «Invalid SIM,» learn what to do.
• Check the list on the System Status page. If the box by iOS Device Activation isn’t green, try to activate your iPhone later.
• If asked to enter your password as you activate your iPhone, enter the password. (A password prompt means that Activation Lock might be enabled in Find My iPhone.)

Still need help? Use the next section.

Follow these steps

1. Restart your iPhone.
2. If you’re using a cellular-data connection, connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network instead.
3. If you get an error message on your iPhone that says the activation server is temporarily unavailable or cannot be reached when trying to activate, wait a few minutes, then repeat the previous steps.

If you still can’t activate your iPhone, try again using your computer instead. Here’s how:

1. Make sure that you have the latest version of macOS or the latest version of iTunes.
2. Check that your computer has an Internet connection.
3. With the cable that came with your iPhone, connect your iPhone to your computer. Locate your device on your computer.
4. Wait while your computer detects and activates your iPhone:
   • If you see an alert that shows «Set up as New» or «Restore from Backup,» it means your iPhone is activated.
   • If you get an error message on your computer that says that the SIM card isn’t compatible or is invalid, contact your carrier.
   • If you get an error message that says the «activation information was invalid» or «activation information could not be obtained from the device,» use recovery mode to restore your iPhone.

If you still can’t activate your iPhone, contact Apple Support.

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If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen

If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be stolen, use Find My and protect your data.

Look for your device on a map

To find your device, sign in to iCloud.com/find. Or use the Find My app on another Apple device that you own.

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn’t appear in the list of devices, Find My was not turned on. But you can still protect your account if Find My was not turned on.

Mark as Lost

When you mark your device as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode, keeping your information secure. This also disables Apple Pay on the missing device. And you can display a custom message with your contact information on the missing device.

Report your missing device to local law enforcement

Law enforcement might request the serial number of your device.

File a Theft and Loss claim

If your missing iPhone is covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, file a claim for an iPhone replacement.

Remotely erase your device

After you erase a device, you can’t track its location, so make sure that you no longer need to search for the device. If you have AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, do not erase your iPhone until your claim has been approved.

Contact your wireless carrier

If the missing device is an iPhone or an iPad with cellular, report your missing device to your wireless carrier. Ask the carrier to disable your account to prevent calls, texts, and data use. And if your device is covered under your wireless carrier plan, file a claim.

Remove your missing device from your account

If you have AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, do not remove your lost iPhone from your account until your claim has been approved.

Go to appleid.apple.com to remove the missing device from your list of trusted devices.

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is not available in all countries and regions.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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If your computer doesn’t recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

If you connect your device to your computer with a USB cable and your computer doesn’t recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, learn what to do.

If your computer doesn’t recognize your connected device, you might see an unknown error or a «0xE» error. Follow these steps and try to connect your device again after each step.

1. Make sure that your iOS or iPadOS device is turned on, unlocked, and on the Home screen.
2. Check that you have the latest software on your Mac or Windows PC. If you’re using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version.
3. If you see a Trust this Computer alert, unlock your device and tap Trust. If you can’t unlock your device because you forgot your passcode, find out what to do.
4. Unplug all USB accessories from your computer except for your device. Try each USB port to see if one works. Then try a different Apple USB cable.*
5. Restart your computer.
6. Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
7. Follow these additional steps for your Mac or Windows PC.
8. Try connecting your device to another computer. If you have the same issue on another computer, contact Apple Support.

Additional steps for Mac

1. Connect your iOS or iPadOS device and make sure that it’s unlocked and on the Home screen.
2. On your Mac, choose Finder > Preferences from the Finder menu bar, then click Sidebar at the top of the preferences window. Make sure that «CDs, DVDs and iOS Devices» is checked.
3. Press and hold the Option key, then choose System Information from the Apple menu . From the list on the left, select USB.
4. If you see your iPhone, iPad, or iPod under USB Device Tree, get the latest macOS or install the latest updates. If you don’t see your device or still need help, contact Apple Support.
   

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If you can’t connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services

Here’s what to do if you see a «Cannot connect» message. These steps also work if the app won’t load anything or stops while content is downloading.

Try these steps if you can’t connect to any of these apps or services:

• App Store
• iTunes Store
• Game Center

• Apple Books app
• Apple Music app
• Apple Fitness+

Check the system status page

Check Apple’s System Status page to see if there’s an outage for a service in your country or region.

Make sure that your device is connected to the internet

Use any web browser to connect to any website. If nothing loads, use another device on the same network to see if it can connect to any website. If no other devices can access the internet, turn off your Wi-Fi router, then turn it on again to reset it. If you still can’t connect to your Wi-Fi network, contact your internet provider for more help. If only your first device can’t connect to the internet, get help with Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac.

If you use cellular service to connect to the internet on your iPhone or iPad, make sure that you have cellular data turned on for the app that you’re using. To do this, open the Settings app, tap Cellular, then turn on Cellular Data.

Update your software

Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, or software for your non-Apple device. Then try to connect again.

Check the date and time

Make sure that the date and time on your device are set correctly for your time zone.

On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Open the Settings app. Tap General, then tap Date & Time. Get more help with date and time.
On your Mac: Open System Preferences, then choose Date & Time.
On your Apple TV: Go to Settings > General > Date and Time.

If the date and time are incorrect, update them or turn on the option to set date and time automatically.

If you still can’t connect

If you tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support.

If you see a different connection alert message

Use the steps above if you see one of these error messages:

• «Cannot connect to the iTunes Store. An unknown error has occurred.»
• «We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The iTunes Store is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.»
• «Could not connect to the iTunes Store. Make sure your network connection is active and try again.»
• «We could not complete your iTunes Store request. The network connection could not be established. There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later.»

Store availability and features might vary by country or region. Learn more about what’s available in your country or region.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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If you can’t make or receive calls on your iPhone

You might not be able to make or receive calls on your iPhone if you have certain settings turned on, if your software isn’t up to date, or if there’s a problem with your network.

If you can’t make or receive calls on your iPhone

Find out what to do if you see «No Service» or «Searching» in the status bar. If you can’t make or receive calls on your iPhone, follow these steps, testing after each step:

Contact your carrier

When you contact your carrier, make sure that:

• Your account is set up to use your iPhone.
• There aren’t any localized service outages.
• Your account doesn’t have a billing-related block.
• Your calls don’t have errors on the carrier system.

Update your software

1. Check for a carrier settings update.
2. Check for an iOS software update. Some updates might require a Wi-Fi connection.

Check your iPhone settings

1. Turn Airplane Mode on and off. Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn it off.
2. Check Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it’s off.
3. Check for any blocked phone numbers. Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts.
4. See if Call Forwarding is turned on. Go to Settings > Phone > Call Forwarding and make sure it’s off.
5. Check to see if Silence Unknown Callers is turned on. If the setting is on, a caller must be listed in your Contacts or Recents. Or they must have shared their number in Mail or sent you a message using that number in order for their call to go through. Add their number to Contacts to ensure the phone rings. Calls from some third-party apps might not go through.

Check your network settings

1. Reset your network settings. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will erase all current saved settings, including Wi-Fi passwords, preferred networks, and VPN settings.
2. Try to make or receive calls in another location.

Contact Apple Support

If you still can’t make or receive calls, contact Apple Support, then follow the steps to complete your request.

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