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serveradmnstrtr

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Oct 13, 2011
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Hey all,

Just got my iPhone 5 yesterday and in in sort of a pickle. I don't want to use it as my main phone until I get a case for it (already ordered the new Speck Burton Case!) but id like to at least play with it and install some apps. I got it on Contract and used another phone on my plan for its upgrade line. I know that if I go through the initial setup, it will activate and take over the other number. I don't have access to that phone so I don't want to just steal the number and leave their phone inoperable!

I tried calling AT&T but after an hour on hold, I got fed up and hung up.

Is there a way I can use the darn thing without activating it?

Thanks!
 
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