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| ++ '''Guide notes''' ++ | | * '''(iPhone only)''' This method only works up to the iPhone 6s. The method to do this changed with the iPhone 7. | | * '''iCloud warning:''' Devices running iOS 7 or newer will have an iCloud activation lock. If you restore a device with unknown credentials, you will no longer be able to use the device. Furthermore, devices with an unofficial iCloud unlock will no longer work. | * With iOS 8 and up, yourthe device data is encrypted. '''If you need your data, you must guess the password.''' | * '''''WARNING: ALL DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE ERASED! IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO, GUESS THE PASSWORD, THIS IS PREFERABLE.''''' | If you purchased a used iDevice or forgot the password toon your current device, this guide will show you how to restore the device so you can use it again. If you did not forget the password and youbut are having problems that prevent the device for being restored througha normal meansrecovery, this method can also be used for this purpose. |
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