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Old 27-06-2009, 12:50 PM   #1
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How long does activation normally take?

Just put a pay and go sim in my 3G and done a restore in itunes.

It's been sitting with this message for over 1 hour now, is this normal?

Should I phone o2?

Thank you.
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Re: How long does activation normally take?

My iPhone (contract) activated almost instantly
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Old 27-06-2009, 9:07 PM   #3
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Re: How long does activation normally take?

Thanks, I'll give them a call.

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Old 27-06-2009, 10:08 PM   #4
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Re: How long does activation normally take?

I don't think the SIM is activating here it is just the phone and iTunes, the Touch does the samething. Even when you do a restore it tries to activate. I would just remove the cable and try again.
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Old 28-06-2009, 9:59 AM   #5
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Re: How long does activation normally take?

I've tried that but it's still no good.

I'll call them tomorrow.

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I don't think the SIM is activating here it is just the phone and iTunes, the Touch does the samething. Even when you do a restore it tries to activate. I would just remove the cable and try again.
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Old 28-06-2009, 10:20 AM   #6
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Re: How long does activation normally take?

hmmm,

Been over a week now so hard to remember - but I reckon it was literally hours if that. Bought it on Saturday but didn't activate until Monday (charging and had other things to do!).

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