IPhone 3GS: Waiting for activation and availability
Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones | By: Daniel
Posted on: June 20, 2009 | 18 Comments
Many of the early buyers never saw a problem when activating their nice new iPhone 3GS, but for some it has been a nightmare.
We have had reports of problems with Apple iPhone 3GS activation, and some users have been waiting for activation over an hour. Many gadget fans crave for instant gratification, and this is something that was not happening when it came to activation.
The new iPhone 3G S has a lot to offer like video recording and voice controlling, so the “Waiting for activation. This may take some time” message is sure to rub people up the wrong way.
One of the LA Times news reporters had this very problem with their iPhone, and they called Apple to find out what’s happening. They were told that after the online setup, some users might have to wait a few hours for their iPhone 3GS to find the network.
The new iPhone in 2009 has been much easier to get hold of than the iPhone 3G in 2008; although we are not sure if there was more availability or this was down to less demand.
Have you had problems activating the new iPhone?
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I got my iphone at 1pm EST yesterday and I am still waiting for my phone to activate. This is bull.
I have had my phone connected since 6 o’clock Friday night and the message “waiting for activation this may take some time is still up”. It is 10:45 saturday morning this is getting ridiculous! ANY SUGGESTIONS OR TIPS?!?!? HELP!!!!!!
I’ve been waiting 18 hours so far… no activation.
it’s been 12 hours here.. still waiting for activation
I’ve been waiting about 30 hours — about 3 hours ago my cell phone became un-useable, giving me an ‘Unregistered SIM’ message — thanks AT&T.
haha. a couple hours? try 30 hours and counting.
It’s true! I waited for about three hours before my iphone 3gs was activated. All around me people’s phones were activated instantly, and had me worried my phone was faulty. It’s all good now though, I’m enjoying my 3g speeds
Forgot to mention; I just walked into an apple store after visiting best buy and an att store and after about ten minutes in line (during which apple gave us snacks) I was in the store purchasing
After waiting about an hour for phone to activate, I called my carrier and found out that phone would not activate until agreeing to the new contract via automated system. After doing this the phone activated within 5 minutes.