SeanAR

Q: Is there any way to fix your iPhone 6 after setting the date and time to January 1, 1970?

I saw something on the internet that said your iPhone 6 would do something cool if the date was changed to January 1, 1970. I did this, and my phone will now not turn on and is constantly rebooting. If anyone here can help me, please let me know.

Thanks!

iPhone 6, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 11, 2016 3:03 PM

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Q: Is there any way to fix your iPhone 6 after setting the date and time to January 1, 1970?

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  • by muriukimichael,

    muriukimichael muriukimichael Mar 7, 2016 11:01 PM in response to SeanAR
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    Mar 7, 2016 11:01 PM in response to SeanAR

    Hi,I did this but managed to fix my phone before it got bricked.You'll need a working internet connection and a Mac with the latest version of iTunes installed.

     

    This is how to fix it:

    1. remove the battery and press the power button for 10 to 30 seconds.(you can do it yourself by following DIY guides or visit the apple store)

    This resets the system clock.

    2. Restore the battery,(The phone will pick date and time settings from the network operator automatically )

    3. Start the iPhone and put it into recovery mode(press and hold the home and power button until iTunes detects it).

    4. Restore the iPhone firmware and restore your data from previous backups

    5. And your iPhone is back.

     

    Ohh it got really hot while stuck at the apple logo so to stop it from melting(I imagined this happening),put the iPhone into recovery mode by pressing the home and power button till it.You can then follow the steps above to fix it.

  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Mar 7, 2016 11:47 PM in response to muriukimichael
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    Mar 7, 2016 11:47 PM in response to muriukimichael

    1. remove the battery and press the power button for 10 to 30 seconds.(you can do it yourself by following DIY guides or visit the apple store)

     

    It should be noted...


    you can do it yourself by following DIY guides


    and


    visit the apple store

     

    Are two *very* different things. One is risky and could keep your phone bricked. The other gets you a trip to the mall.

  • by Elitegate,

    Elitegate Elitegate Mar 8, 2016 12:15 AM in response to SeanAR
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    Mar 8, 2016 12:15 AM in response to SeanAR

    Why did you do this? You knew about the bug, you should have als knew that there is currently no fix for that. If you're lucky this is covered under warranty and Apple will replace your phone.

  • by FelipeV,

    FelipeV FelipeV Mar 8, 2016 3:22 AM in response to muriukimichael
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    Mar 8, 2016 3:22 AM in response to muriukimichael

    Your "solution" involves voiding the warranty if the warranty is still valid, and if not valid, forfeiting out of warranty service form Apple. As has been documented here, there are other ways to go about resolving the problem. And removing the battery is NOT one of them.

  • by mac arth,

    mac arth mac arth Mar 9, 2016 9:05 AM in response to SeanAR
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    Mar 9, 2016 9:05 AM in response to SeanAR

    I fix my ipad bricked in 1970 bug the recovery is useless and an update will not help using itunes <this is the fix try it to drain your battery for a few days then charged it if you drain your battery this is equivalent of replacing or removing your battery then the date will reset and your ipad/iphone will open again i hope this will help

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