Q: 1970 time glitch can't turn on my ipad
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Feb 16, 2016 7:23 AMby ChrisJ4203,Apple's response. If you changed the date to May 1970 or earlier and can’t restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
And it isn't a glitch. It is intentional operation on your part with the device.
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Feb 16, 2016 7:52 AMby lllaass,Since this
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT205248
apple articles says:
An upcoming software update will prevent this issue from affecting iOS devices. If you have this issue,contact Apple Support
It seems like it is an unintentional software bug
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Feb 16, 2016 7:54 AMby lllaass,Similar to placing the device in a microwave oven and turning the oven on in order to rejuvenate the battery.
Meg St._Clair wrote:
bobseufert wrote:
I'm curious, please tell me what made you change the date to 1970 causing your iPad to be disabled ? Thank you.
Because it's cool!!!!! Or so the internet said.
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Feb 16, 2016 8:09 AMby ChrisJ4203,lllaass wrote:
Since this
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT205248
apple articles says:
An upcoming software update will prevent this issue from affecting iOS devices. If you have this issue,contact Apple Support
It seems like it is an unintentional software bug
I was not meaning that it is an intentional bug, but that the user intentionally altered the device putting it in that mode. The OP defined it as a glitch, others have mentioned accidently getting it disabled. I was just saying that it is not accidental or a glitch, it requires intentional action on the part of the user.
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Feb 16, 2016 8:22 AMby ElJohn09,i think we have the same problem.. I was fooled by someone.. he posted it on facebook, it tells that if I will follow the instructions, the ipad theme will be updated... now, im so worried because all of my projects and files are stored in my iPad Air 2.. we need to fix it right up because we are going to continue in making our movie using iMovie... wish apple will release an update immediately
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Feb 16, 2016 8:26 AMby ChrisJ4203,The fix described here, If you changed the date to May 1970 or earlier and can’t restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support will only prevent it from being done in the future. It will not fix what you have already done. The only fix is to take it to the Apple Store Genius Bar, or as others report, doing a DFU restore, which unfortunately, will wipe the device clean. Your only hope then would be your last backup.
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Feb 16, 2016 8:39 AMby Csound1,ElJohn09 wrote:
we were fooled by those people who posted the instructions on fb.. it says there that by doing it, it could upgrade the theme of the device.. it says also there that "WHATS OLD IS NOW NEW AGAIN".. who would not want a new theme upgrade?
Me, you would have been better advised not to bother with it as well.
So, how do you like the new theme?
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Feb 16, 2016 8:38 AMby ChrisJ4203,ElJohn09 wrote:
we were fooled by those people who posted the instructions on fb.. it says there that by doing it, it could upgrade the theme of the device.. it says also there that "WHATS OLD IS NOW NEW AGAIN".. who would not want a new theme upgrade?
I'm sorry, I wouldn't trust Facebook as my source for Apple news, especially since Apple has its own press release section of their website.
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Feb 16, 2016 8:43 AMby Csound1,ElJohn09 wrote:
i think we have the same problem.. I was fooled by someone.. he posted it on facebook, it tells that if I will follow the instructions, the ipad theme will be updated... now, im so worried because all of my projects and files are stored in my iPad Air 2.. we need to fix it right up because we are going to continue in making our movie using iMovie... wish apple will release an update immediately
You will probably lose what you have done so far, so restore your backup.
