Apple Watch S2 iTunes Restore Error 53 / 54 / 9 / 56

[.::Gsmdenis::.]

Originally Posted by Andrew.Pl

Hello, i Have same problem with different errors.

Our clients came with problems after update and when i try to install version i have errors.
For example when client try update it and already installed new firmware for NFC in apple watch, and i try restore with older firmware for example with 3.2 i have error 56 because in version 3.2 i have older firmware for NFC.


What i do, i install new (4.0) version to my watch he is work normally, after then i try to install WatchOS 3.X i have errors and iTunes message on watch.

Error We always have in firmware sector, when update finished at 75-76%

I think we need wait new firmware.

His error is 53 not 56, there's totally different, For example, Error 9 that's crown button problem.

[frx]

Updates: The Watch does have a serial number, I can read it using PurpleSNIFF after iTunes shows error 53 (before unplugging the device) because the device stays in restore mode.

I had a friend check it on GSX and he told me that it's valid and it comes back with the correct model (42mm stainless black) but is missing a proof of purchase (which makes sense, since it was never "purchased")

[kasra]

Originally Posted by frx

Updates: The Watch does have a serial number, I can read it using PurpleSNIFF after iTunes shows error 53 (before unplugging the device) because the device stays in restore mode.

I had a friend check it on GSX and he told me that it's valid and it comes back with the correct model (42mm stainless black) but is missing a proof of purchase (which makes sense, since it was never "purchased")

bro is there any way to send the 42mm.zip for me i just bought the ibus s2 and support dosent give me the file could you help me pleaseee

[tulipkhan]

Getting the mentioned err it indicates that it’s hardware issue


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[frx]

Here's something interesting... I obtained another identical Demo watch from the same lot. I extracted the serial using PurpleSNIFF and it's identical to the first one! the ECIDs are different as expected.

They both come from the first round of demo units, where stores could not upgrade the software on them, so it's possible that they are blocked by Apple because the serial number is "locked" to Demo use only.

[frx]

Originally Posted by frx

Here's something interesting... I obtained another identical Demo watch from the same lot. I extracted the serial using PurpleSNIFF and it's identical to the first one! the ECIDs are different as expected.

They both come from the first round of demo units, where stores could not upgrade the software on them, so it's possible that they are blocked by Apple because the serial number is "locked" to Demo use only.

EDIT: Serial numbers are different, made a mistake while copying them.

[frx]

I would also like to point out that the serial shows up correctly in GSX but not on the public checkcoverage page (invalid)

[frx]

Is it possible to swap the motherboard with another Apple Watch? I'm thinking about buying a 42mm Sport Series 2, maybe with a broken screen and transfer the motherboard into the stainless steel case with sapphire display

[tulipkhan]

Yes will be possible to change motherboard from the same model


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[frx]

Perfect!, Thanks!

Is there a guide online on how to take it apart properly? I only saw the iFixit teardown

[Macius300]

hello I bought Ibus s2 I am trying to restore Apple Watch s2 in Windows with iTunes 12.7 that say it works but when it is finishing I get error 56 I have to do it on a mac x thank you greetings

[tulipkhan]

Originally Posted by frx

Perfect!, Thanks!

Is there a guide online on how to take it apart properly? I only saw the iFixit teardown

Easy but you must have some knowledge in hardware to get it fixed


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[.::Gsmdenis::.]

Originally Posted by Macius300

hello I bought Ibus s2 I am trying to restore Apple Watch s2 in Windows with iTunes 12.7 that say it works but when it is finishing I get error 56 I have to do it on a mac x thank you greetings

You don't need post your problem in every thread, we are here to help always

[Macius300]

Ok thanks I'm sorry I'm stuck and I do not know if the problem is that I'm doing it with windows and I have to do it with mac. My apologies I would appreciate some help. a greeting

[defrost77]

I hav the same problem, 53 and no serial when I connect it to itunes (DFU)