iphone 3gs problem - GSM-Forum

paulsta · 11-24-2010, 17:40

I got the phone from the customer in restore mode so i managed to update to 4.1 but there is no imei, no bluetooth address.

is the baseband damaged and is it possible to repair?

i have also tried to update with 4.1 again but it always errors at the very end?

please help.

thanks
paulsta...

kisslap · 11-24-2010, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsta

I got the phone from the customer in restore mode so i managed to update to 4.1 but there is no imei, no bluetooth address.

is the baseband damaged and is it possible to repair?

i have also tried to update with 4.1 again but it always errors at the very end?

please help.

thanks
paulsta...

i have also an iphone 3gs in the same condition!!!!!

its a problem of mass memory chip!!!

TRY TO REFLOW OR CHANGE IT!!!!!!

just under simtray named TOSHIBA

solonpt · 11-24-2010, 20:29

I don't believe that upgrading or restoring the firmware could do that so it's not your fault - but it will be hard to prove it to your customer, especially if he wants to frame you...!

You can see the BASEBAND version in the ABOUT screen. What does it say? Also, the Bluetooth has no address, right? Does the WiFi has an address? I'm asking this because Bluetooth and WiFi share the same chip on the 3GS.

You might want to search for iRecovery (I believe it only works with 32-Bit OS). You can insert direct commands to the iPhone using iRecovery and eventually insert a new Bluetooth address.

In the end, a reflow is probably your only way out, but don't count on it (and BE CAREFUL):
YouTube - iPhone WiFi Repair: Oven Fix (Reflowing the PCB) - also works on iPod Touch

If you are going to disassemble the iPhone please send us some photos - I'm guessing that motherboard is all messed up.

paulsta · 11-24-2010, 20:54

it is now stuck on emergency calls with the recovery mode picture in the background, it also has no wifi address, i get no baseband info, only model mc132 and a serial number.

paulsta..

solonpt · 11-24-2010, 22:56

You can use Limera1n to ACTIVATE the device - you just need to plug in the iPhone to your computer and put it in DFU mode so I believe that even that messed up iPhone can do that. Then try using iRecovery.
Honestly, I've never seen a iPhone recovering from NO BASEBAND, NO BLUETOOTH, NO WiFI... definitely not good news.
Good luck!

iphonex · 11-24-2010, 23:06

WOW no help.... just look at video LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by solonpt

You can use Limera1n to ACTIVATE the device - you just need to plug in the iPhone to your computer and put it in DFU mode so I believe that even that messed up iPhone can do that. Then try using iRecovery.
Honestly, I've never seen a iPhone recovering from NO BASEBAND, NO BLUETOOTH, NO WiFI... definitely not good news.
Good luck!

11-24-2010, 17:40	#1 (permalink)
paulsta Freak Poster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: w.yorks Posts: 211 Member: 9521 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	iphone 3gs problem I got the phone from the customer in restore mode so i managed to update to 4.1 but there is no imei, no bluetooth address. is the baseband damaged and is it possible to repair? i have also tried to update with 4.1 again but it always errors at the very end? please help. thanks paulsta...

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11-24-2010, 20:29	#3 (permalink)
solonpt Insane Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 78 Member: 1231471 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 79	I don't believe that upgrading or restoring the firmware could do that so it's not your fault - but it will be hard to prove it to your customer, especially if he wants to frame you...! You can see the BASEBAND version in the ABOUT screen. What does it say? Also, the Bluetooth has no address, right? Does the WiFi has an address? I'm asking this because Bluetooth and WiFi share the same chip on the 3GS. You might want to search for iRecovery (I believe it only works with 32-Bit OS). You can insert direct commands to the iPhone using iRecovery and eventually insert a new Bluetooth address. In the end, a reflow is probably your only way out, but don't count on it (and BE CAREFUL): YouTube - iPhone WiFi Repair: Oven Fix (Reflowing the PCB) - also works on iPod Touch If you are going to disassemble the iPhone please send us some photos - I'm guessing that motherboard is all messed up.

11-24-2010, 20:54	#4 (permalink)
paulsta Freak Poster Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: w.yorks Posts: 211 Member: 9521 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	it is now stuck on emergency calls with the recovery mode picture in the background, it also has no wifi address, i get no baseband info, only model mc132 and a serial number. paulsta..

11-24-2010, 22:56	#5 (permalink)
solonpt Insane Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 78 Member: 1231471 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 79	You can use Limera1n to ACTIVATE the device - you just need to plug in the iPhone to your computer and put it in DFU mode so I believe that even that messed up iPhone can do that. Then try using iRecovery. Honestly, I've never seen a iPhone recovering from NO BASEBAND, NO BLUETOOTH, NO WiFI... definitely not good news. Good luck!