Top 7 Ways to fix an iPad Activation Error – Official TechSupport

Some error messages are so vague in nature, that you might feel lost while trying to figure them out. One such error is ‘iPad Activation Error’.

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The ‘iPad Activation Error’ sometimes gets complicated on such extent that becomes highly tedious to get fixed.

Here below some of the iPad Activation Error Messages are mentioned. Have a look:

“Activation Error – Activation request could not be completed. If the problem persists, please contact customer care.”

“Your iPad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable.”

“Your iPad could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached.”

So, if you’re one of the unfortunate guys and feel overwhelmed upon encountering either of these iPad Activation Error messages, the below solutions are for you.

Best Ways To Fix iPad Activation Errors

Here we’ve shared the top ways to fix ‘iPad Activation Errors’ on iPad Pro/Air 2/Air/4/3/2, iPad mini 4/3/2.

Way 1: Wait for a while

Apple server often gets down because of the activation of the millions of iPhone and iPad at the same time. So, if you encounter the iPad error stating that activation server is temporarily unavailable or cannot be reached, you should wait for a few minutes before trying again.

Way 2: Check your Network Connection

Ensure that your network connection is stable. If you use cellular, try to switch to Wi-Fi. Or connect to different Wi-Fi, in case if your network is blocking gs.apple.com on a couple of port. This will help you activating your iPhone successfully.

Way 3: Remove the Activation Lock in iCloud

Activation Lock is a feature which prevent people from taking, wiping and restoring their iPhone or iPad without express permission. Before activating your iPhone with a new account, its important to remove Activation lock first.

To remove the Activation Lock, you are require to follow the set forth steps:

• Firstly turn off your device and then go to iCloud.com. Now sign in with your Apple ID.
• Open up Find My iPhone > Confirm your password > Select all Devices > Select the device that can’t be activated > Choose Remove from Account.
• Lastly, turn on your device and then activate it once again.

Way 5: Reactivate your iPad via iTunes

In case if you’re still unable to fix ‘iPad Activation Error’, you should try to reactivate through iTunes. To do this, follow the set forth mentioned steps:

• Firstly reboot your iPad and then connect it to iTunes with an USB cable.
• Now select your device and you can see ‘Activate your iPad’ on iTunes.
• Enter your Apple ID and password. Click on Continue to activate your iPhone.

Additional Reading: How to Fix iTunes Error 0xe8000015?

Way 6: Perform a Hard Reset

A hard reset might resolve software or network connection issues which can lead to iPad Activation Errors.

To perform a hard reset, you’re just require to hold down the ‘Home’ button and the ‘Sleep/Wake’ button simultaneously, till time until the Apple logo appears. Initialize the set up process once again and choose an available Wi-Fi network. In case if you don’t have access to Wi-Fi, connect your iPad to your computer system and then use iTunes to attempt the activation.

Way 7: iOS Developer Versions

‘iPad Activation Errors’ commonly occurs among-st devices running developer versions of iOS. Log into your developer account and ensure that the correct UDID is registered for your respective device. Here you might receive activation errors in case of running an unauthorized version of a bets iOS. If such is the case, you are require to restore your iPad back to the current iOS using iTunes.

So, these were the ways you can fix ‘iPad Activation Errors’.

Hopefully you read the blog thoroughly and it helped you fixing your iPad activation issues. However if feel like there is any other way to particular the particular iPad issue, you can mention it in the below comment box.

Any of your contribution will be appreciable!!