I bought an iphone on ebay and when it arrived it has "Iphone is Disabled" across the screen and when I plug it into itunes, it says I need to put a passcode into the iphone but doesnt let me as when I slide the screen it goes straight to the emergency call screen! is it possible that when it was disabled the network has done something to prevent me entering DFU mode so I cant do a reset?
iPhone 3G
Bonker we got lots of post here from people that purchase their phones on eBay..either the phone is damaged when it arrives, doesn't have the features promised, or has been stolen. Hopefully, you paid by credit card... In any case, here is how to deal with a locked phone...
I was wondering if someone had one of the anti theft apps installed, is it possible for them to disable the ability to enter DFU mode?
No. They can't stop the phone from booting in DFU mode.
would inputting the wrong code too many times stop me from entering DFU mode?
it can be kind of tricky getting into dfu mode...I've found this process works:
DFU Mode
DFU mode[1] is a state that you can put your iPhone into where it can interface with iTunes but does not load the iPhone operating system or boot loader (this is what really differs DFU mode from recovery mode). DFU stands for Device Firmware Update.
[1]http://osxdaily.com/2010/06/24/iphone-dfu-mode-explained-and-how-to-enter-dfu-mo de-on-your-iphone/
my iphone is disabled!
