When buying an unofficial iPhone, many people don’t even know what pitfalls await them when they start using an Apple smartphone. Well, if the unofficial iPhone you bought is activated, you're in luck, but if you subsequently iOS update you don't get activated phone and in order to at least get to main screen and in the device settings, you will need to activate it. To activate, you need a SIM card from the operator to which your phone is locked.
If there is no SIM card, then the process becomes much more complicated. The owner is faced with the question - ( relevant for iPhone 3GS/4/4S).
Attention, these methods are only relevant for devices running on iOS 5.
1. How to exit activation mode on home screen(the method does not exempt you from activation).
We insert it into the tray of your iPhone Sim card of a local telecom operator (for example, Megafon). Unlock and press Home button and then an emergency call. We dial 112, at the moment when the connection is established, hold down the Power button until the phone prompts you to turn off. Click “cancel”. We return to the call by tapping the green status bar at the very top of the screen and hang up. Now you are taken to the main screen, you can navigate through the menu and watch detailed characteristics phone, including IMEI (which is sometimes necessary in order to). Remember, on the main screen you are up to the first lock, to return there you will have to repeat all the steps again.
2. How to exit activation mode to the home screen (the method does not exempt you from activation).
The method is very similar to the first one, but you don’t need any SIM card. Unlock and press the Home button, then emergency call. We dial 112 and instead of calling, click on the return arrow and in parallel tap on the call button. As a result, we should get a black screen. Then after a few seconds we press the Home button and get to the home screen.
To undergo full activation, you will need to have a native SIM card from the operator to which your iPhone is locked, or use something like Gevey Activation: it activates all iPhones/iPads, but working with it is quite problematic and extremely inconvenient. The ideal option for you and your phone is . After it, you will be able to activate your gadget with any SIM card, even after updating the firmware. In addition, you get a full-fledged phone that will work in any networks and with any telecom operator (including in Russia)
Today we looked at one of important points for unofficial iPhone and now you know how to bypass activation on iPhone and get to the home screen.
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30-04-2014
Owners of unofficial smartphones, even after updating their firmware, usually encounter a problem such as the inability to activate them. But how to activate iPhone without SIM card? Let's consider possible ways in details.
By far the most effective and safe method is the purchase of a SIM card mobile operator, to which the smartphone was initially locked. Upon completion of the firmware, the user simply installs it into the device. After that, he connects his iPhone to iTunes.
But what to do if there is no such SIM card, and the iTunes symbol is simply displayed on the display? IN this mode the user will be able to simply make emergency calls.
Preparing for iPhone activation without a “native” SIM card and jailbreak
Activation is necessary so that the user can not only connect to the cellular operator’s network, but also use other functions of the device - in particular, access to the Internet. It is worth noting: the instructions on how to activate an iPhone without a SIM card do not guarantee security or the subsequent correct operation of the device. All of these manipulations can only be performed if the user knows exactly what he is doing.
First, you will need to jailbreak, that is, unlock your iPhone using a makeshift method. This will give the user full access to operating system. Today there are many special utilities with which you can jailbreak. They can be easily downloaded online for free. Before running such a program, it is recommended to do backup copy in iTunes or iCloud, as well as disable Touch ID, lock modes and remove any passwords. In addition, until the jailbreak is complete, you should not use the device in any way, open iTunes, etc. If something goes wrong during the operation (for example, the smartphone freezes), you can hold down the “Power” and “Home” buttons for 10 seconds, and after rebooting start all over again.
One of the most simple programs for iOS 7 is Evasion. The user will simply need to connect his smartphone to a laptop or PC, then install the utility and run it.
Instructions for activating an iPhone without a SIM card
After the jailbreak, you can proceed directly to the actual activation of the device. To do this you will need to install Cydia. It is there that the SAM tweak will be available, which will do all the work for the user, and he will be able to activate his iPhone. Once jailbreak is complete, a welcome screen appears. Dial the service number emergency call 112, and after that - the power key and cancel. A bar appears at the top of the display Green colour; press it and reset it. The next step is to connect to wireless network Wi-Fi and launching Cydia. Next, add the repo.bingner.com repository. Important data will be stored there for subsequent distribution throughout the network. Install SAM and SAMPrefs. The device is then rebooted and activated through iTunes.
The very first question after purchasing a brand new iPhone 5S or lower model, the first question that arises after turning it on is “How to carry out the activation procedure?” Apple takes great care of its devices and wants to minimize the risk of the user receiving a counterfeit, which is why an activation procedure has been introduced. We will describe in detail every step that needs to be taken for the iPhone to start working fully.
In our article we will look at two activation methods with and without a SIM card, since owners of unofficial gadgets are very often interested in this.
Activating an iPhone with a SIM card
1. Unpack the gadget and insert the nano-sim into the special compartment. If you have a micro SIM, then you can read the method “”;
2. Turn on the smartphone, to do this, press and hold the power button for about 3-4 seconds, it is located on top of the smartphone;
3. After switching on, select the country of residence and the language used;
4. Next, select whether to enable or disable the geolocation service; this is necessary for applications such as navigator, maps, etc. to work. Note that you can refuse this and carry out self-configuration in the "Settings" menu;
5. Then connect to available WiFi networks or use Mobile Internet your operator. Important: if the Internet will be distributed from another mobile tablet or smartphone activation will not be completed correctly;
6. We are waiting for the completion of activation and initial setup;
7. When the process ends, you will be offered three options:
A) Use as a new device;
B) Recover from iCloud;
C) Restore from iTunes.
8. For new gadgets, option A is acceptable if you previously had Apple devices, then select the appropriate option to restore settings. Next we will consider option A;
9.Create your Apple ID and accept the terms of the license agreement;
10. The last step remains: here we will be asked to enable services such as “iCloud”, “Password protection”
And “Find your iPhone” and will also offer to send diagnostic data about the device to the developer, all this you choose at your own discretion;
11. The entire device is activated, you can safely use it.
Activating iPhone without SIM card
It is very important, this is a rather dangerous method that can confirm your gadget requires it first ( latest version) and install Cydia.
This question will be relevant to the owner of unofficial smartphones. To do this, you need to have the SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) tweak, which is available in Cydia. This tweak will do all the necessary work and your gadget will be “officially” activated.
1. After jailbreak, go to the welcome screen;
2. Dial 112;
3. Press the power button and click cancel;
4. At the top you will see a green bar, which we tap on and do a reset;
5. Connect to WiFi and launch Cydia, add the following repository repo.bingner.com;
6. Install SAM and SAMPrefs;
7. Reboot the device and activate it through iTunes.
Below is an instructional video on “How to Activate an iPhone”