Can't activate your iPhone X? Here's whyIf you're getting an "iPhone X Could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable" error message, you just have to wait and try again later.
Apple's activation servers are overwhelmed trying to get everyone on their new iPhone X. If you're trying to activate your phone and receive an error message, "iPhone X Could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable," don't be alarmed. There's nothing you can do about it at the moment. Just give it some time and try again later.
I spoke with a Verizon representative who helped walk me through the Verizon activation process. When I tried to activate, however, I still got the same error message above. The helpful Verizon representative (thanks Nathaniel) contacted Apple and was able to confirm to me that Apple's activation servers are indeed overwhelmed and it will just take some time.
One of the suggestions Apple recommends if the activation doesn't go through is to connect your iPh...
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Can't activate your iPhone X? Here's why
