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Same. I downloaded direct from apple last time and skipped the queues but got stuck in activation as well.

I went the iTunes route, so it took forever to even download iOS 7 and then I got stuck in activation. Will probably do OTA this time but wait until I get the badge for it.
 
Thanks for all the answers. Tomorrow i wont be home till at list 6 pm cst, so I guess i will try it when i get home; otherwise, there is always another day :)
 
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