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Introduction |
***''This guide was labeled “Obsolete” on 2/14/2022 and will no longer be updated (by the author, community edits may be added by others). This procedure applies to really old models of iPhone largely affected by the 3G sunset and activation blocks (outside of the 6s, in the US) and older iPod Touch models largely left behind by old "single digit" iOS releases. Many of these devices are also older in general and due to issues like the 3G sunset and wear and tear, these devices are nearing the end of their lives. Some of these phones are also "Sprint only" phones unsupported by T-Mobile as well, which puts them in the same group as the non-VoLTE phones in terms of network support.''*** | | | ***''If you own one of these, this will still work but I am no longer updating it (nor assisting with these devices). However, I decided to leave it available for public viewing for the foreseeable future.''*** | | | ++***Guide notes*** ++ | | | * ***(iPhone only)*** This method only works up to the iPhone 6s. The current method varies by the device on newer models. | | * ***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, the device data is encrypted. ***If you need your data, you must guess the password.*** | | * ***''WARNING: ALL DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE ERASED! IF POSSIBLE, GUESS THE PASSWORD.''*** | | If you purchased a used iDevice or forgot the password on 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 but are having problems that prevent a normal recovery, this method can also be used for this purpose. |
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