Apple iPad Activating

patricia38 · ‎08-27-2018

I purchased a Apple iPad, 9.7" (5th Generation). How long does it take to activate? Thank you..

Alison Wonderland · ‎02-05-2018

I'm not sure what you mean by 'activate'. Do you mean set it up with your account? If you already have an Apple ID, it just takes a couple of minutes. If you do not have an Apple ID, you will need to create an Apple ID first and that will take a few more minutes.

You will also need your home Wi-Fi account password to connect the iPad to your Wi-Fi network.

patricia38 · ‎08-27-2018

I chose the WiFi connection, in order to activate the iPad (trying to set it up manually) and it said' it would only take a few minutes'...and the little icon just keeps loading & loading. This has been going on for hours. Perhaps that's my problem, as I do not have an Apple ID. Will do that, thank you.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@patricia38 wrote:
I purchased a Apple iPad, 9.7" (5th Generation). How long does it take to activate? Thank you..

You have a warranty. Strongly suggest that you take full advantage of it by calling Apple tech support. Especially if you did not purchase AppleCare.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

patricia38 · ‎08-27-2018

Thanks everyone...as soon as I left this forum, I found a YouTube vid that showed me exactly how to set up an iPad WITHOUT an Apple ID....and it was so easy and in a few seconds, I was in. I a happy camper..

Here's the link ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAwUZcE1F88