How to Activate iPhone 7 Verizon: Step by Step

Many new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users experienced potential issues on setup time or next sync iCloud backup. New iOS switchers or Old to New iPhone movers need to perform a various essential task like move contacts, restore iCloud Backup, Re-Install all apps used in old iPhone, iMessage/ FaceTime activation, and SIM activation. Are you with locked iPhone 7, 7 Plus? Live Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint or any other. Let’s have a look on how to manage or activate iPhone 7 Verizon or iPhone 7 Plus Verizon.

Activation problem may be from Setup, Technical Errors and Following the wrong path.

Troubleshooting Steps for Activate iPhone 7 Verizon, iPhone 7 Plus

1 New Activate iPhone 7 Verizon - T Mobile - Sprint or Unlocked iPhone

Note: Fixed & Help on “New Setup Could Not Activate iPhone 7/ 7 Plus” or “Not accepting new activation request at Verizon/ T-Mobile/ Sprint (Locked Mobile).

First, make sure the below things and Start activation in process

All Apple Device needs correct Apple ID details, valid carrier account, and number. So gather it correctly

3 Restore from iCloud backup on iPhone 7 or 7 Plus

Also, we can activate iPhone using iTunes without SIM card

First Turn off old devices, and try on new Device

Two types of Data connectivity: Cellular and Wi-Fi – Check on another device, might be poor network connectivity is the issue of Activation problem.

Make sure SIM card inserted correctly.

Officially: Verizon says device activation take up to 2 to 3 minutes.

Activating OTA: Device must be under Verizon Wireless LTE or 3G area.

You can also check or Activate device by online request or Dial *22898 from the dial pad.

Simple activation is too easy and we can do from screen instruction or using iTunes (Without SIM)

Turn on New iPhone 7/ 7 Plus > Choose your country > Language > Enable Location Service > Setup Touch ID fingerprints > Restore from iCloud Backup > Accept terms & Agreements > Enter Valid Apple ID and Password.

Verizon: Wi-FI/ OTA Activation

Turn on iPhone (Press power button – Sleep/ Wake) > Follow the on screen instruction > Use only cellular network (Not Wifi if you want activation using OTA method) > Enable location services > Then follow next steps depends on your requirements and usage.

After the last screen, there is no Service at a top status bar. Wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

Check Apple Server status: Check all servers in your region are up and running for your activation request. Check Server status.

Activate iPhone 7/ 7 Plus Using iTunes

Without SIM, No SIM in a slot (Using iTunes): Open latest iTunes version on PC/Mac > Connect your iPhone using USB Cable > Follow the onscreen instruction from iTunes.

Restart/ Force Restart

To restart/ Force restart, Press & Hold sleep/ Wake button until you show the slide to power off on screen.

Force Restart: Sleep/ Wake button + Volume down button.

Reset network settings

Go to the Settings App on iPhone/ iPad > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

2 Reset Network Settings on iPhone 7 or 7 Plus

Above all troubleshooting help works for Activate iPhone 7 Verizon/ AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint or could not activate iPhone.

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