Unknown error when setting up Apple account on iPhone 17e

For a generic, numeric, unknown "error”, or simply unhelpful messages, I suggest you contact Apple.

This support page has information about contacting Apple support and service ➔ https://support.apple.com/106932 If live support options (chat and/or telephone) are available they will show near the bottom left.

- Telephone numbers may only work when calling from the same country.

- Chat options (telephone numbers appear as active links, not plain text) may depend upon cellular connectivity. If a number shows as an active link, click on it to see additional options.

- If chat is not available on the top level support page, try selecting your hardware and narrow down your issue to see if a support article offers a support link offering chat. For example, the contact support link on this page https://support.apple.com/119902#zerobalance offers a chat link about emptying account balance even on a computer where the top level page does not offer any chat.

With an iPhone, iPad, or Vision, you may be able to chat using the Apple Support App if it is available in your country —> https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044

You should tell us all the steps you performed before seeing the error message.

And you should explain what “setting up my Apple Account” means exactly. Perhaps it means you’re new to Apple’s ecosystem and you never had an Apple Account previously. Or maybe it means something else.

You should also explain your new iPhone’s setup. Was it purchased directly from Apple? Does it have an eSIM or SIM already configured with a cellular carrier? Are you communicating with the internet using Wi-Fi? Or cellular data?

What else should we know about your particular setup? Does “new” mean factory sealed, never used?