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I have iphone 3g, while trying to restore my phone, it slipped to recovery mode and does not restore saying error 1015.i have tried red snow, ireb, blackra1n but no help.
Please save my phone!!

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As reported by , the device entered recovery during a restore and earlier replies suggested trying recovery utilities () or taking it to Apple (). Two technical causes are most common for a phone that will not complete a restore: a firmware/baseband signing mismatch (older devices and custom firmware), or the restore being blocked by a modified hosts file or interrupted network/USB communication. Hardware fault is possible but less common.

Recommended troubleshooting, in order:

  1. Make sure the host computer is up to date (latest supported iTunes), reboot it, and try a different USB cable/port.
  2. Attempt a DFU-mode restore (screen stays black). Typical sequence: hold Power + Home together for ~10 seconds, release Power but keep holding Home until the computer detects a device in recovery/DFU, then choose Restore in iTunes. DFU is more thorough than a normal recovery-mode restore.
  3. Check the computer hosts file for any custom entries that point gs.apple.com to a non-Apple address (these block normal restores). Edit the hosts file as admin and remove such lines, then flush DNS:
# Windows (elevated Command Prompt)
ipconfig /flushdns

# macOS (Terminal)
sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
  1. If the restore still fails, the device may have been running custom firmware or a baseband that Apple will not sign. Restoring to unsigned firmware requires previously saved SHSH blobs; without them a downgrade is not possible through official restore channels.

Practical notes tied to the thread: buying from eBay can complicate warranty/activation but Apple will usually perform paid diagnostics or restore work; they may decline service for jailbroken/unlocked devices. The touchscreen post from is likely a separate hardware issue — if the glass isnt cracked and software restore/DFU does not fix responsiveness, digitizer replacement is usually required.

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Member Avatar for jingda

Have you try software?

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Yes but that didnt work either!

Member Avatar for jingda

Bring your phone to an Apple Shop or the shop where you bought the phone. Ask the technician there whether he can help you.Good luck:)

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I bought it from ebay.And the phone is from US.Will the apple guys help?

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the fact that it is from the us should not matter. make sure you are connected to the net when rebooting and if the apple guys wont help i would recommend jailbreaking it and then restoring it through itunes, hope this helps

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I am not sure but you have to give it a try and see whether they are willing to help you or not.

Member Avatar for moti kachlon

I have iphone, but its touch screen is not working properly! Any one can suggest me what can i do for it?

Member Avatar for jingda

Is the screen crack? If you have warranty, send your iphone for repair.

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