iPhone screen displays "ACTIVATION ERROR", Acts like its is trying to upgrade IOS. Will not connect with the internet on wIfI

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Hi Bryan,

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Can you check the phone screen again post here the exact message you are getting.

https://fastsupport.gotoassist.com/614357300

Dear Brian, It was a pleasure helping you with your iPhone issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution. 
Issue identified :

Activation Error Due to ios version

Solution Implemented :

Call customer / remote access

Assisted customer in resetting the iPhone to factory defaults thru itunes on his computer

Assisted in set up

Issue resolved

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