The security feature, designed to prevent use of lost or stolen devices, must be turned off before you buy a used iPhone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

The iPhone is an amazing piece of technology, there’s no doubt about it. But as well as being amazing, iPhones are expensive – and everybody knows it. While this may make iPhone users a priority for ...

You generally can't use an Apple iPhone on a cell network if it's never been activated with such a network, although once it is activated you can remove your SIM card or simply never connect to the ...

Despite the Apple and AT&T announcements that led us all to believe the iPhone required a two-year AT&T agreement, plus a $36 activation, I was able to activate an iPhone using AT&T’s pre-paid plans.

Yesterday we noted significant issues with activating iPhones on the AT&T network and Appleâ??s authorization scheme through iTunes. While the vast majority of users experienced quick activation, some ...

An increasing number of iPhone users are experiencing an Activation Lock issue in which the device is linked to an Apple ID email address that does not belong to them, according to crowdsourced ...

Knowing the exact activation date of your iPhone is essential for various reasons, such as verifying warranty coverage, determining the device’s age, and assessing its resale value. Regardless of ...

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Apple's new iPhone 14 went on sale Friday, except a software bug is keeping some people from fully activating their brand-new phones. The company acknowledged an issue with iOS 16 on the new phones on ...

Apple’s iPhone launch has been marred by delays in AT&T’s phone activation system, leaving some people unable to use their new toy throughout the weekend. People who buy the iPhone, which went on sale ...

Update: new information has corrected this report. When the iPhone 3G debuted, Apple's original and pioneering home activation process, handled by the user themselves using iTunes on their home ...