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Introduction |
***''This guide was labeled “Obsolete” onIMPORTANT: AS OF 2/14/2022 and will no longer be updated (byTHIS GUIDE IS OBSOLETE AND WILL NOT BE UPDATED BY THE AUTHOR.the author, community edits may be added by others)This procedure applies to really old models of iPhones and iPod Touches. iPhones that use this procedure are liPhoneargely affected by the US 3G sunset and activation blocks (outside of the 6s i,n the US). For many affected i and olderPod Touch models the issue is software: They often run iOS releases largely left behind by developers (known as "single digit" reiOS leases). In addition to tMany ofhese issues, many devices are near talso older in general and due to issues like the 3G sunset and wear and tear, these devices are nearinghe end of their useful life (if not forcefully retired lives. Some of these phones are also "Sprint only" phones unsupportedby carriers due to T-Mobile as well, which puts them inthe 3G sunset, same group as the non-or crippled Sprint variants lacking VoLTE phones in terms of network supportor domestic SIM unlocking).''*** | | ***''If you own one of these, this will these steps still work but I amthe guide is no longer updating it (nor assisting with these devices)updated, or supported. However,Since the guide is still potentially useful 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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