HT201954: Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues

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Q: I purchased an iphone 3g that was to be open to any carrier, I went to restore it to my itunes account and get a 1015 error, can this be fixed.  I am new to the iphone and like the product but cannot buy new.  Please help. THANKS

I purchased an iphone 3g that was to be open to any carrier, I went to restore it to my itunes account and get a 1015 error, can this be fixed.  I am new to the iphone and like the product but cannot buy new.  Please help. THANKS

iPhone 3GS, Windows 7

Posted on Jul 13, 2012 5:53 AM

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  • by KiltedTim,

    KiltedTim KiltedTim Jul 13, 2012 6:07 AM in response to tdfl
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    Jul 13, 2012 6:07 AM in response to tdfl

    You got ripped off. You bought a hacked/jailbroken phone. That's what error 1015 means. Return it and get your money back if possible and buy a phone from a legitimate source.

     

    Discussing jailbroken / hacked phones is forbidden by the terms of service. Jailbreaking / hacking voids any warranty and forfeits your right to support here or from Apple. You can not get help here.

  • by iPhone_Warrior,

    iPhone_Warrior iPhone_Warrior Jul 13, 2012 6:07 AM in response to tdfl
    Level 3 (660 points)
    Jul 13, 2012 6:07 AM in response to tdfl

    That error means that your phone was hacked to be 'open to any carrier'. Now your phone is bricked.

    Best to put it in the bin and get a new one.