Greetings to all readers of the computer blog site! A friend of mine recently contacted me with a request to unlock the iPhone 5s. According to him, being in a state of intoxication, he put a password on the phone (from his girlfriend), and in the morning he could not remember it. After several unsuccessful passcode attempts, the iPhone was automatically locked.
When turned on, the display shows " iPhone disabled! Connect to iTunes." When connecting to a computer, the problem was not solved - a password was still required.
In this article I will tell you how to unlock any Apple device- iPhone 4, 4s, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad, etc. We will remove the lock by flashing, i.e. Full reset of the phone to the "factory" state. iPhone firmware - the procedure is only seemingly complicated, but in reality it is quite simple, so do not rush to bring your phone to the service, but first try to do everything yourself.
The firmware will help solve any software problems with your phone. Essentially, we will do full reset iPhone to factory condition as if we had just bought it. I will warn you right away, we will need internet access.
I unlocked iPhone 5, model a1429, but firmware method is universal, and will work for all Apple devices − iPhone 4,5,6,7, as well as iPad.
Most often, this article is read by people who forgot the password on your phone. In such cases, the iPhone/iPad displays messages like: " iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes" or "Repeat after 24,000,000 minutes«.
However, you can try flashing your phone for any problems with your iPhone. For example, if your iPhone glitches, restarts, or won't boot or turn on at all- iPhone flashing can help you!
Alarm! When using this method, all information on your Apple device will be erased. Be careful, and if you still hope to remember the password, look for other ways to unlock it.
You do all the actions described below at your own peril and risk, and I am not responsible for a damaged phone. Fortunately, the procedure is standard, invented by Apple itself, so go ahead! 😉
I immediately upset those whose iPhone is tied to iCloud.
If there is no access to this iCloud, this method will not help you anyway. After the firmware, the phone will start asking for a password from iCloud. In this case, you can restore access to the phone only with the original box from this phone, as well as a cash receipt for it. All this will need to be sent to Apple, they will check the information and restore access to you.
If you don’t have a password or a check, alas, you have a brick. Well, you can change motherboard, or sell the phone for spare parts, which is basically the same.
How to flash any Apple device - iPhone 4, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad? Step-by-step instruction.
To get started, you need download and install iTunes from the official apple website: apple.com/ru/itunes/download/
Installing iTunes shouldn't be too difficult, but just in case, it's detailed in video at the end of the article.
So, we have the program installed.
First we need to put the iPhone into recovery mode. It's very easy to do this:
Congratulations! You are logged in recovery mode!
Now we turn our attention to the laptop screen. iTunes should automatically launch. If it doesn't, start it manually. You will see a window asking you to restore or update your iPhone:
We press the button " Restore«.
Next, most likely, a window will pop up asking you to install the most latest version iOS. After clicking the "Restore and Update" button All data on your iPhone will be erased, then downloaded and installed the new iPhone software. We think, then we press this button. 
This window may pop up:
The firmware download for the iPhone will begin from the Apple website. The download time depends on the speed of your internet connection. Download progress can be monitored by clicking the icon in the upper right corner:
After going through all the steps, on the iPhone you will see the welcome screen:
Hooray, our iPhone 5 is unlocked! It remains to insert a SIM card, and set it up as if you just bought it in a store!
iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes - how to unlock? [VIDEO]
I recommend watching the short video below. In it I talk about the process iPhone unlock 5 as detailed as possible:
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Error 4013 when restoring iPhone.
If you read on, and do not rejoice at your “resurrected” phone, then something has not worked out for you. To be honest, it didn't go smoothly for me the first time. When you first try to restore an iPhone by flashing it, at the “Waiting for iPhone” stage Happened Unknown error (4013):
“B.., well, what the f..?!” … "Fine!" I thought. “When faced with a problem, I can warn my subscribers about it!” Started looking for a solution. The forums were full of advice of various kinds. A very popular option was Put your iPhone in the freezer and then flash it«:
I did not resort to such radical solutions as freezing someone else's device, and decided to first follow the recommendations from the official Apple website.
Apple technical support recommended 3 options when these errors appeared - install the latest windows updates or Mac, change the USB cable (also, I advise you to try plugging the device into a different USB port), or try restoring the iPhone on another computer: 
Since I have a lot of different laptops at hand (), I decided to go the third way, especially since on the first laptop due to the small volume hard drive there was a "stripped down" Windows 7. Of course, without any updates.
What do you think - after starting the recovery procedure on another laptop, everything went well!
If you encounter any other errors when restoring your iPhone, take a look.
If you have any questions or just liked the article, leave a comment below it.
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Our colleagues at CBSNews take a look at the evolution of Apple products over 36 years. What has been done during this time? Just over 36 years ago, in 1976, Apple launched its first, if you please, Apple I, a 1 MHz consumer computer. Someone still remembers its modest wooden case with a carved Apple Computer logo.
Apple I. Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs introduced this computer in April 1976
True, there are quite a few such people - after all, only about 200 such computers were assembled. By the way, Apple I is recognized by many as the first computer that went on sale in assembled form. Agree, such a design cannot but cause tenderness?
Apple II. 1977
Then there was the Apple II, the first Apple computer to go into mass production - up to 6 million of these computers were assembled. Processor frequency and volume random access memory remained the same - 1 MHz and 4 kb, respectively (however, the amount of RAM could be expanded to 48 kb). But in many ways it was a first: take the color Apple logo, which first appeared on this model, to emphasize support for color graphics. Interestingly, it was on the basis of one of the Apple II models (to be precise, on the basis of the Apple II +) that the first Soviet serial personal computer, Agat, and the Bulgarian Pravets computer were developed. Older readers may be able to recall these creations of socialist industry.
Apple Disk II. 1978
In 1978, to replace an inconvenient interface in all respects using cassette recorder Steven Wozniak developed the Disk II, which was used in the Apple II series of computers.
Apple II Plus. 1979
1980 was remembered by someone for the Olympics, someone for the death of Vladimir Vysotsky ... Few people associate this year with the appearance of the Apple III, which is no wonder: this model failed miserably on the market. Perhaps one of the reasons for this was the absence of Steve Wozniak in the list of developers, who at that time was engaged exclusively in finalizing the Apple II. The development of the Apple III was led by Dr. Wendell Sender. The result was disappointing: a large number of shortcomings and shortcomings forced the Apple III to let its competitor, the IBM PC, go ahead.
Apple III. 1980
To regain its first place among the market participants, Apple developed the Lisa computer, which was released in 1983. The project did not bring significant commercial success (not least because of its cost - Lisa 1 was sold at a price of $ 9995), but among the customers was such an organization as NASA. Not so bad if you think about it. In addition, in the same 1983, the “mouse” controller went on sale, so familiar to the current user and so unknown at that time.
Apple Lisa. 1983 It is believed that Steve Jobs named the computer after his daughter Lisa, but officially Lisa stood for "Local Integrated Software Architecture"
Apple IIs. 1984
Apple Macintosh. 1984
The mouse was also used in the first computer of the Macintosh line, which was released in 1984 and became the first personal computer, which used GUI user.
Apple's first mouse has been used to work with the Apple Lisa computer
The Macintosh XL came out in 1985, the Macintosh Plus in 1986, the Macintosh SE in 1987, and the Macintosh SE/30 and Macintosh portable in 1989. By the way, it was with the help of Macintosh portable that the first electronic message from space.
Macintosh XL. 1985
Apple Macintosh Plus. 1986
Apple Macintosh SE/30. 1989
Macintosh Portable is Apple's first laptop. 1989
Macintosh Portable - Apple's first laptop, Osborne 1 "laptop" (when folded) and Mac Book Air
In the same 1987, the development of the first device that we would now call a “pocket computer” began - the Apple Newton. In fact, it did not fit in an ordinary pocket, which to a certain extent was the reason for the lack of commercial success of this development. These devices were sold from 1993 to 1998.
Pocket computer Apple Newton. 1987
Apple Macintosh IIfx. 1990
After that, Apple was mainly engaged in the release of new modifications of the Macintosh until 1998, when the first batches of the iMac G3 entered the market. Such a break made it possible to decide on the future design and select the appropriate creative shots to make future Apple devices extraordinary and recognizable.
Macintosh PowerBook 140. 1991
Apple Macintosh LC 575. 1993
Apple PowerBook 5300. 1995
Apple Power Macintosh 7220. 1996
Apple Twentieth Anniversary Mac (TAM). 1997
And it paid off: the iMac G3 turned out to be really non-standard: the original layout and nice design could not fail to ensure commercial success for this development.
Apple iMac G3 - the first computer "all in one" - 1998. year
Apple Power Macintosh G3. 1999
1999 was marked by the release of the iBook, in 2001 the first iPod was released, in 2007 - iPhone and Apple TV, in 2008 - Macbook Air, and in 2010 - iPad. On this past Apple ends and the future begins.
Apple iBook. 1999
Apple Macintosh G4 Cube. year 2000
First iPod introduced in 2001
Apple iMac G4. 2002
Apple iBook G4. 2003
Apple Power Mac G5. 2003
iPod mini. 2004
Apple iMac G5. 2004
iPod nano. 2005 year
iPod shuffle. 2005 year
Mac mini. 2005 year
Macbook Pro. 2006
Apple iMac. 2007
First iPhone. 2007
iPod touch. 2007
Macbook Air. 2008
Apple iPad. 2010
iPhone 4. 2010
Macbook Pro c Retina display. year 2012
iPhone 5. 2012
iPod touch 5g. year 2012
iMac. year 2012
iPad mini. year 2012
In Apple's ambiguous history from all points of view, there was a place for both sharp rises and sensitive falls. Sales volumes have grown from 200 pieces to many, many millions of copies, the Apple brand is known all over the world. It is obvious that now the company is back on the wave of its success. When will this success end, or will it end at all? Only time will tell, and we can only wait for the next presentations, after which we will admire new developments. Or look with bewilderment at those who admire. Everyone decides for himself.
Smart bulbs, thermostats, door locks have all been around for a long time. Each device has its own application, with which it can be controlled. Apple's task is to make it all work together, and as simply and safely as possible for the user.
For this, the HomeKit platform was created. With its help, you can connect, combine and control all the smart appliances in the house, having an iOS device or Apple TV at hand. HomeKit was presented at WWDC-2014, in two years the number of accessories has grown, and Apple has finished the technology. I'll tell you how it all works and whether it is possible to assemble it yourself from Apple.
HomeKit: what is it
pocketlint.comSo you bought some smart bulbs, everything works great, they can be controlled using an iOS application. “And why do I need this HomeKit?” - you ask.
But what if you have not only light bulbs, but also blinds and a thermostat, for example? Without HomeKit, it will be just a set of pieces of hardware that cannot be controlled using a single interface. They will not be able to interact with each other, which means that they cannot be configured for a specific work scenario. For example, every day at 9 pm, the lights should turn on and the blinds closed. Instead, you will have to go into the application of each device and manually turn everything on and off from there. And okay, if there are a couple of such devices, but what if there are six of them in each room? This is at least inconvenient. With HomeKit, all devices can easily communicate with each other.
It's great that Siri is involved in device management. An assistant can be asked to turn on the light in the garage or by saying " Good morning”, start the execution of many actions tied to this phrase. The blinds will open, coffee will begin to brew, and so on. At the same time, Siri does not send you to the coffee maker application, everything happens in the familiar assistant interface. It is important that the protocol by which smart things are connected is automatically encrypted, which means that no one can get to your data and gain control over smart appliances in the house.
It's already working
gigaom.com More than 50 brands are already releasing HomeKit-enabled gadgets. Now any manufacturer can make their device compatible with this platform. Apple must approve the device, after which it can be controlled using iOS devices and Apple TV.
The company showed a more advanced management system smart home, iOS 10 has a new Home app (more on that later). Now the possibilities of HomeKit have become closer to both users and developers, so to the exit new iOS it is worth waiting for more smart devices.
Which Apple products work with HomeKit
video.foxbusiness.com HomeKit works with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch under iOS control 8.1 and older. You can also control your smart home from your Apple Watch, starting with watchOS 2. With an Apple TV 3rd generation or later, you can control all your devices from a distance using Siri. Simply sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
What smart devices can you buy right now
HomeKit-enabled devices went on sale in June 2015. Their packaging should show such an icon.
Many devices are already available, a separate page on the Apple website is dedicated to them. I selected the most interesting, in my opinion.
August Doorbell Cam
uncova.com Smart call with built-in camera. Even while away from home, you will see who came to you, and the device will record the date and time.
Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt
sandandsisal.com A door lock that, in addition to the key we are used to, can be opened using an iPhone or a code. In addition, the lock can be controlled using Siri, asking, for example, to lock the door every evening.
Withings Aura
withings.com An intelligent system that monitors and improves sleep quality. The device collects data about your sleep (phases, duration), and also analyzes the external environment: air temperature, noise level, lighting. Works as a smart alarm clock - it will wake you up during REM sleep.
Philips Hue
theverge.com With these bulbs, you can create your own smart lighting system by combining up to 50 bulbs. Accordingly, with the help of Siri, you can control the lighting throughout the house and in the garage, create scenarios, adjust the color of the lamps, and so on.
Eve Energy
imore.com By itself, Eve Energy is not a smart device, but it turns an outlet into such a device. First, it allows you to save money by monitoring your electricity consumption and sending detailed statistics to your iPhone. Secondly, you can remotely stop the current consumption. That is, if you forgot to turn off the iron, this can be done even at a distance.
Why you need the Home app
tech.firstpost.com With the release of iOS 10, smart home control will become even easier and more convenient. At WWDC-2016, Apple did what HomeKit fans have been waiting for for a long time - introduced the Home application. This is a hub that allows you to connect and control all the smart devices in the house.
In the application, you can manage both one device and a group, set up scenarios and much more. For example, the script "I'm home" opens the door, and "Goodnight" turns off the lights and closes the blinds. Moreover, it is not even necessary to launch the application or ask Siri: the script can be activated depending on your geolocation: the door will open as soon as you approach it.
Branded applications are no longer needed; Home and Siri take over control. HomeKit has evolved from an interesting but obscure platform to a system that anyone can use.
What's next
In my opinion, Apple is moving in the right direction. After the presentation of the company at WWDC-2016, there was an understanding of how Apple sees a smart home, and it is already clear that it is going to make the interaction between the user and devices as comfortable as possible. Only the first beta of iOS 10 is available right now, so it's hard to evaluate the capabilities of the Home app. However, it remains to wait only two months before the release: let's see what happens as a result.
In any case, now everyone has everything to build their own smart home. And such a system will cost much cheaper than analogues existing on the market.
On the discontinuation of production of Airport Extreme, Time Capsule and other similar Apple devices. And world IT publications noted that work on them did not bring money to the company.
But in the minds of the editors of the site another assumption was born. We think Apple will present us with fresh home device in 2017. The company will name the device in the likeness of the smart home platform Home.
New full replacement for Airport Extreme
First, Home will be WiFi router- replacement for Airport Express and Airport Extreme. It will distribute the Internet to supported devices and tie the Apple ecosystem into one wireless network at home or in the office.
"It just works"- according to the principle familiar to users of Apple devices, Home will also work. Connect an Ethernet cable to it and forget about the setup problems and malfunctions that are familiar to the owner of popular routers.
The center of the "smart" home in the manner of the Amazon Echo
External storage a la Time Capsule
The Time Capsule is an upgraded version of the Airport Extreme. In addition to the router, it offers wireless HDD 2 or 3 TB for storing user information and backups Mac and mobile devices Apple.
Home will take away the functions of the "capsule". Drop your family photo and video archive, work projects, and so on onto it. hard size disk Home taking into account the new MacBook Pro with 2 TB SSD and 256 GB in each iPhone-iPad will grow to 5-10 TB.
A fresh take on Apple TV with the App Store and more
Today Apple is selling two Apple variant TV fourth generation- 32 and 64 GB. Next year, the company will remove devices from sale in favor of Home with increased storage for user data.
Home pulled up in performance up to iPhone 7, iPad Pro and higher. And focus on the development of television App Store. The device will not interfere with the like Apple Music for films and series, but today is not about sad things.
Wireless charging for new iDevices
The network has repeatedly appeared information about wireless charging for iPhone 8. Apple implements it not by induction, but by using new technology. Therefore, with the help of charge your smartphone from a distance.
Until third-party manufacturers give birth to separate devices, the Home will become the charging center for the iPhone (and then the iPad and MacBook). It will fill your smartphone and other gadgets with energy at a distance of 5+ meters.
The final feature of Home would turn out to be - similarity Wi-Fi standard which theoretically uses light instead of radio waves to transmit information. But in 2017, the world will not be ready for another new breakthrough.
As a result Home combine in one device wireless information storage, smart home control center, set-top box with game applications and a router. And everyone will want such an Apple device at home. Right?
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