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                  iOS 16 Bug Tripping Up iPhone 14 Activations

   Adam Engst

   MacRumors has gotten confirmation from Apple that [1]a bug in iOS 16.0
   is causing problems for device activations on open Wi-Fi networks,
   which will annoy those receiving a new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and
   iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple recommends selecting 'Connect to Mac or to a
   PC with iTunes' when prompted to connect to a Wi-Fi network during the
   iPhone setup process and then returning to the previous screen to try
   again on Wi-Fi. iOS 16.0.1'available exclusively for the new iPhone 14
   models'also addresses the activation bug but must be installed on an
   unactivated iPhone using a Mac or PC. New iPhone 14 owners will want to
   install iOS 16.0.1 regardless because [2]it fixes another bug that can
   prevent iMessage and FaceTime from completing activation.

   [3]Read original article

References

   1. https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/15/apple-confirms-ios-16-device-activation-bug/
   2. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213455
   3. https://www.macrumors.com/2022/09/15/apple-confirms-ios-16-device-activation-bug/

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