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iPhone 5: iPhone could not be restored unknown error 1

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:00:20 -0700

When I connect my iPhone 5 to iTunes, it gets stuck at the iTunes logo. When I try to restore or recover, it goes fine till around 60%. Then it tells me, "iPhone could not be restored unknown error 1." My phone has never been jailbroken. Also, I couldn't get it into DFU mode. Please help.

⟐ Answered juli 15, 2024 at 22:00 MST

iPhone 5: iPhone 5 won't activate after factory reset

Tue, 13 May 2025 02:21:00 -0700

iPhone 5 suddenly developed the "Searching..." problem (no cell service, only wifi). After researching, I did a backup on iTunes, then restored all factory settings. Now, phone will not activate! Error message is "Could Not Activate iPhone because activation server is temporarily unavailable. Try connecting to iTunes or try again in a few minutes." Have tried dozens of times through iTunes and wifi, even bought new SIM card, still SAME ERROR.

Any ideas? Shows Wi-Fi is connected, and still Searching...Comm board maybe?

Thanks in advance. This site is awesome!

⟐ Commented mei 13, 2025 at 2:21 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note II: Not registered to Network

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:38:27 -0700

I bought this unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note II about 9 months ago, and it worked perfectly. All of sudden, it stopped recognizing the network. It keeps saying that it's unable to connect, but it can recognize T-mobile signals. It looks like the phone knows that there is a signal but is unable to connect to the network. Everything on this phone has worked very well other than this network problem. I can use WiFi perfectly, but I cannot make or receive calls. Would you please help me? Thank you so much.

⟐ Answered augustus 28, 2025 at 6:38 MST

iPhone 4S: How to fix iPhone 4s No Service / Searching Problem?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:30:41 -0700

How do you fix the iPhone 4s No Service/Searching problem? What causes the problem? Please help. Thanks.

⟐ Answered augustus 26, 2020 at 17:30 MST

HTC One: How can I fix the purple-tinted camera on my HTC One M7?

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:15:07 -0700

My HTC One M7 has the purple tint camera issue. HTC wouldn't repair it (long story), so is there a way to fix it myself? I don't think replacing just the lens would do anything. I think it's a heat related issue. Would adding thermal paste to the heat plate help it?

⟐ Commented maart 09, 2020 at 10:15 MST

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: Phone boot loop, Custom binary blocked by FRP lock.

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:34:19 -0700

phone blocked screen says custom binary blocked by fap lock

⟐ Answered mei 06, 2025 at 0:34 MST

Sony Xperia Z: How to unfreeze phone?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:38:36 -0700

While in record mode, my phone has frozen. How do I unfreeze it? I've tried turning the phone off, but nothing happens. I've tried taking the SIM card out, but nothing. How do I take the battery out of this phone? Will that work?

⟐ Comment deleted juni 18, 2021 at 0:38 MST

iPhone 5: My iPhone will not turn on after several hours of charging. HELP?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:51:29 -0700

Alright so my phone has always had a battery problem. By that I mean my battery would be randomly low. For instance, I could charge it for an hour and it'll be 100% and as soon as I take it off the charger it would be on 70%.

In the past when my phone has died completely, it would take an hour or more for the phone to come back on after being on the charger.

Yesterday, my phone was freezing up so I willingly turned it off at 50%. I let it sit for about 10 minutes before turning it back on. When I went to turn it back on, it showed the low battery symbol. So I plugged it up to the charger and let it charge for at least 2 hours. But it still wouldnt come on. I tried pressing the home and power button at the same time but when I do, it shows the low battery symbol. So I gave up and let my phone charge overnight, hoping it would turn on at some point. My phone had been on the charging at this point for about 8 or 9 hours and it still wont turn on. What do I do???

⟐ Commented september 06, 2024 at 22:51 MST

Samsung Galaxy Note 3: Replace broken Samsung Note 3 LCD screen

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:53:04 -0700

I recently dropped my Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It only has a few cracks, but the screen doesn't work. It is just completely black. The phone works and everything (I can hear it ringing etc) but I can't see anything. Is there anywhere I can get it replaced? I live in Liverpool NSW BTW. And how much would it cost?

⟐ Commented januari 17, 2019 at 21:53 MST

Phone: Why won't my phone recognize my sim card?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:08:38 -0700

When I turn on the phone it asks for the sim card, but I've already inserted it. I tried using a different sim card and my phone didn't read the other one either. What else can I try?

⟐ Answered april 04, 2026 at 12:08 MST

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Unlock my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge without password?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:57:57 -0700

I bought a new Galaxy S7 to my son for the brithday present, I set a screen lock on the phone when testing the phone on the store, but I have lost my password, and my son can not use the new phone without password. How can I remove the password and enter the phone? Anyone who can help please?

⟐ Commented november 27, 2024 at 20:57 MST

HTC One: Why is my phone's sound not working?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:29:35 -0700

My phone has stopped playing any type of sound that would normally play. I have made sure the volume is up with my volume controls.

⟐ Commented oktober 20, 2023 at 11:29 MST

BLU Phone: Blu Studio 5.5 will not turn on

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:18:52 -0700

The phone was working fine before I left the US to travel to Philippines so i boxed it back up and brought it here as a gift. When we tried to turn it on here it will not even turn on. We had the battery checked and it is good with charge and everything. Any ideas what could be wrong with it?

Thanks

Mark

⟐ Commented juni 30, 2024 at 6:18 MST

iPhone 3GS: How to reset a forgotten password without itunes.

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:47:30 -0700

I have tried everything but every computer I use says that my iPhone can't be detected. I need a simple way to unlock my iPhone as soon as possible.

⟐ Answered augustus 01, 2024 at 5:47 MST

ZTE ZMax: How do I fix the sound on my phone?

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:56:49 -0700

The media and all the ringers are all not working even though it says it isn't on silent. When I plug in the headphones, then it works and its the only way I can watch videos.

⟐ Comment deleted april 23, 2022 at 7:56 MST

LG Android Phone: Why can't I download any more apps?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:25:22 -0700

I have an LG Optimus Hub android phone. My problem is that every time I try to download apps from play store I get a message saying 'insufficient internal memory'. I have tried to clear as much internal memory as possible by deleting other apps and moving some to my 32Gb Sd card but I still get the same message. I hardly have any apps in my phone!!!

Is there a way that I could download my apps directly into the Sd?

Please help, otherwise the phone works fine, I am trying to avoid the purchase of a new phone.

Thanks in advance. Lovely web site !

⟐ Answered december 24, 2025 at 1:25 MST

HTC One X: Why is my sim card slot, not reading my sim card?

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:30:16 -0700

Sim card slot is not detecting sim card. Sim card does work, tried it in another phone.

⟐ Commented oktober 08, 2024 at 2:30 MST

iPhone 5s: How to fix error 0xE8000015

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:51:15 -0700

My phone locked so i tryed to connect it to itunes on my laptop so i did so but the phone wouldnt connect it would say error 0×E8000015

⟐ Answered januari 03, 2023 at 1:51 MST

iPhone 6s: iCloud locked I need it unlocked

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:20:33 -0700

Bought a phone from my friend he said his sister was selling it because she switched to a different phone. (Samsung) So when I got the phone turns out the icloud was locked and he told me she doesn't remember her password and I cant get in touch with him or her what can I do to unlock my phone?

⟐ Commented november 02, 2025 at 16:20 MST

Samsung Galaxy S4: data and text work fine. Can not make or receive phone calls

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:06:24 -0700

I can send and receive text, google questions, even replay voice mail. phone calls do not come in or go out.

all else works

⟐ Commented augustus 23, 2025 at 10:06 MST