Solved: iPhone Activation Server Cannot Be Reached

 Usually, iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached can be due to iPhone SIM card problems, Apple systems unavailability, software and iOS glitches. To fix it, here 6 effective solutions are introduced. Here we go!

1. Reinsert SIM card

A bad SIM card and improper installation of it could result in your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached. To avoid it, you can remove your SIM card and put it back again to see if there is service. Or you can also wait with patience until the server restores itself completely.

2. Check Apple system status

High volumes of activation traffic will cause Apple Servers down at times, thus making your iPhone activation server cannot be reached. To check this out, please visit Apple System Status website and make sure related servers are not under maintenance. Otherwise, what you can do is merely waiting.

3. Force restart iPhone

Or you could try to force restart your iPhone to see if it can remove the error message when activating your device. Force rebooting diverse iPhone models are as follows.

To force restart iPhone 8 and newer, press down and release the Volume Up button and the Down button respectively, then hold the Side button to open it.

To force reboot iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, simultaneously hold down and release the Volume Down and Sleep buttons until the Apple logo appears.

For iPhone 6, iPhone SE or older, hold down and let go of the Home and Power buttons in the meantime till Apple logo pops up.

4. Use iTunes to activate iPhone

In addition, the alternative to fix your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached is to activate your device with the help of iTunes. Here's how to do that.

Step 1: Launch the latest iTunes and connect your iPhone with an original USB cable.

Step 2: When a piece of message that reads "Welcome to your new iPhone" appears, click Continue option.

Step 3: Between "Set up as New iPhone" and "Restore form this Backup", choose the former.

5. Fix iPhone system with TunesKit

Actually, there is also a good method to resolve iPhone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached by repairing your iPhone OS. Here related professional iOS system recovery tools, for instance, TunesKit iOS System Recovery are recommended. This software is capable of settling down 50+ kinds of iOS matters including iPhone screen problems, various stuck issues and more without causing any data loss. And compatible with all iOS versions, it also supports different iOS devices like iPhone, iPad and iPod. Moreover, TunesKit can make your iOS device enter or exit recovery mode with one click. Last but not least, its simple operating steps and user-friendly interface are welcomed by most Apple users, too.

Step 1: Download and install TunesKit iOS System Recovery to open it, then connect your iPhone to a computer. Click Enter Recovery Mode button and hit on the Start button to continue. In the next window, select the Standard Mode

Step 2: When your iPhone-related information is displayed on the screen, make sure they are all correct. After that, click on Download button to download and verify the firmware package matched with your device.

Step 3: After firmware package is dowloaded successfully, press down the Repair button to unzip it and further fixing your iPhone activation cannot be reached.

Conclusion

To completely and safely fix your iPhone activation server cannot be reached, using TunesKit iOS System Recovery is definitely your best choice. Of course, other methods are also worth being tried.