Steps to activate your Apple iPad mini 4
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Hands free activation
If this is the first time activating your device, hands free activation automatically starts when you power it on.
- With your device powered off, press and hold the Power key.
- Swipe to begin the setup.
- Tap the preferred language.
- Tap the correct country or region.
- Tap the preferred activation method:
- To activate using a Wi-Fi connection, tap the preferred Wi-Fi network, enter the network Password, and then tap Join.
- To activate using iTunes, tap Connect to iTunes.
- To activate using a cellular connection, tap Use Cellular Connection. The option to Use Cellular Connection appears after several minutes.
- Your device will activate.
- Tap the preferred Location Services.
- Follow the prompts to set up Touch ID.
- Follow the prompts to create a Passcode.
- Tap the preferred Apps & Data option.
- Enter your Apple ID credentials and tap Next.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and tap Agree.
- Read the Terms and Conditions message and tap Agree.
- Follow the steps to set up Apple Pay.
- Tap an iCloud Keychain option.
- Tap an option for Siri.
- Tap a Diagnostics option.
- Tap Get Started.
- Your Apple iPad is ready to be used.
Note: If the activation fails, continue to the next guide.
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Update the data profile
If this is not the first time activating your device, or hands free activation did not complete successfully, update the data profile.
- From the home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap General.
- Scroll to and tap Reset.
- Tap Subscriber Services.
- Tap Reprovision Account.
- Tap OK.
If you are having trouble activating your Apple iPad mini 4, contact Sprint Customer Care or a Sprint store for assistance.