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Yes, just plug it into a fully updated version of iTunes on a computer that has an internet connection and it'll activate it.
 
Yes, just plug it into a fully updated version of iTunes on a computer that has an internet connection and it'll activate it.

Are you sure you need to plug it in? Not saying your wrong, just thought you would not have to with ios5:confused:
 
Yes, just plug it into a fully updated version of iTunes on a computer that has an internet connection and it'll activate it.


isn't it now PC free or is that only the iPods and iPads?

yes it is

straight from apples site..
"Independence for all iOS devices.
With iOS 5, you no longer need a computer to own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Activate and set up your device wirelessly, right out of the box. Download free iOS software updates directly on your device."


You do not need a pc or mac Finally!!! wohooo
 
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Are you sure you need to plug it in? Not saying your wrong, just thought you would not have to with ios5:confused:

I forgot about that. You are correct, with the iPhone 4S and other iOS 5 devices, you do not have to use iTunes to activate it.
 
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