Unable to activate Apple One
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27-06-2023 04:21 PM
I recently upgraded to the Unlimited Business Full Works package with Apple One. Yesterday I was sent a link to activate my Apple One. When clicking on that link it launches an app which shows "Cannot Connect" with a "Retry" button.
I called 150 technical support and after being on hold for ~30 mins they said it was all ok at EE's end and to call Apple on the number they provided. I called Apple and they also had me on hold for a while, did a screen share before saying the problem was with EE.
Anyone else had this problem?
C'mon EE - what do I need to do to sort this?
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28-06-2023 02:23 PM
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28-06-2023 02:40 PM
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28-06-2023 02:52 PM
@Christopher_G can confirm I've tried both on WiFi and mobile data.
Incidentally, I noticed an "EE Plan Benefits" option against my Apple ID. When selecting I get the same "CANNOT CONNECT" message.
Dave
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28-06-2023 03:00 PM
To be honest, I'm not sure if this is a problem on our side, or Apple's, @dpicky
I can only suggest giving the team another call and hopefully they can raise it to the next level so that it can be investigated further.
I'd be interested in finding out what happens, if you could come back and let us know?
Chris
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29-06-2023 10:08 AM
So, whilst doing something else on my phone I noticed an option in settings that said "You have Apple One with your phone provider" I selected it which gave me an activate option and all working now.
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29-06-2023 11:34 AM
Ah that's brilliant, @dpicky. 🙂
Any idea where is was? It could help someone else in a similar situation in the future.
Chris
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29-06-2023
11:47 AM
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29-06-2023
01:06 PM
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DanielPA
@Christopher_G It was when I went into settings on my iPhone - see screenshot below
[Mod edit: Image rejected due to it containing personal information.]
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29-06-2023 12:15 PM
Perfect, thanks for sharing that, @dpicky 🙂
Chris
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06-07-2023 10:03 PM
Hi unfortunately I’m having the same issue but the screenshot you have shared have been removed.
please can guy let me know where in settings you was able to do this?
Regards
Mike
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07-07-2023 07:48 AM
Have you had a text message from us to activate Apple One?
If so, what happens when you try and set up Apple One?
Leanne.

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