iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
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iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
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Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#2This seems like a non-issue (only affecting users with beta versions of iOS 7) and a generally uninformed article:
> Apple seem to have pushed out an update that forces users to update to the current version of iOS 7
Previous betas have had expiration dates hard-coded into them. So the "update" that Apple "seem to have pushed out" is probably "the future".
EDIT: It seems like this is the first time an iOS beta has expired for some developers. Get a GM release and (command|shift) click [1] on "check for updates" in iTunes [2]. This is basically how you do non-OTA updates between different beta versions.
EDIT 2: The blog post has been updated and "Apple seem to have pushed out an update" no longer appears in the body text. I wonder why... [3]
[1] Some modifier key is the right one. I don't remember which.
[2] http://www.jailbreaksquad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bro...
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#3This seems like a non-issue (only affecting users with beta versions of iOS 7) and a generally uninformed article: > Apple seem to have pushed out an update that forces users to update to the current version of iOS 7 Previous betas have had expiration dates hard-coded into them. So the "update" that Apple "seem to have pushed out" is probably "the future". EDIT: It seems like this is the first time an iOS beta has ex…
I love how basically every headline for this event makes no mention of expiring betas. This is not that exciting, but gotta get those clicks and make it seem like iOS 7 in general is crapping out across the globe.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#4Got this on my iPad, thought "ohh shit, I should back up my phone right now, it's next..."
I backed it up and within 20 minutes it had been disabled.
Interestingly, it put it in a state in which it was unable to ring for incoming calls.
I wish Apple would not report that your iOS version is "up to date" in iTunes if you are running a time-bombed beta build. Even if they don't want to support a direct upgrade path from beta to GM, they could indicate in their software that your software is not up to date.
Not everyone can afford dedicated dev devices--even though that is in their terms of use.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#5Got this on my iPad, thought "ohh shit, I should back up my phone right now, it's next..." I backed it up and within 20 minutes it had been disabled. Interestingly, it put it in a state in which it was unable to ring for incoming calls. I wish Apple would not report that your iOS version is "up to date" in iTunes if you are running a time-bombed beta build. Even if they don't want to support a direct upgrade path fro…
This really screwed me over this time. My developer account expired a few weeks ago and I got worried because I still had the beta installed. I tried upgrading via iTunes, but it said I was up to date, and I assumed that meant that the phone had updated itself to the release version over the air automatically or that I'd forgotten that I already updated manually. And now that phone is bricked until I get back to my computer tomorrow.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#6This happened to me less than an hour ago - it puts you on an infinite loop if you try and do a login from the phone without a USB connection.
I'm a developer that's been using the beta - it seems to have only affected those that haven't upgraded.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#7Got this on my iPad, thought "ohh shit, I should back up my phone right now, it's next..." I backed it up and within 20 minutes it had been disabled. Interestingly, it put it in a state in which it was unable to ring for incoming calls. I wish Apple would not report that your iOS version is "up to date" in iTunes if you are running a time-bombed beta build. Even if they don't want to support a direct upgrade path fro…
Bear in mind that Apple then released the GM version of iOS 7.
For those who actually read and comprehend the release notes installed the iOS 7 GM over the beta ones.
This is one of many reasons why people who have no business installing beta software should NEVER install beta software on their devices.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#8Good luck if you had "find my phone" turned on.
Re: iOS 7 “activation required” error on iPhone and iPad
#9Just hit this error myself -- found an easier way than restoring from backup.
First, download the latest iOS7 version (I used an ipsw from this website: http://www.iphonehacks.com/2013/09/update-ios-7-beta-ios-7-p...)
Open up iTunes and go to your iPhone, and press alt/option + the "Check for Update" button.
This will open up a window that will allow you to browse to your ipsw download. Choose the iOS7 ipsw you downloaded for your phone, and choose it. After 20 minutes, your iPhone will update, and you'll be ready to go -- no restore required.
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#10Did anyone find this extremely rude. I was suddenly locked out of my own hardware for which I paid hundreds of dollars. I stopped receiving calls in the middle of the day.
Why do they have to treat people who installed beta like they are criminals on a parole. Where is the magic Apple ?