“Unable to repair device” series 4 - GSM-Forum

Airservice.ua · 02-08-2022, 19:05

Hi, have successfully restored several watches on 8.4.1 series 4 44mm LTE
But 2pcs at 52% have same error “unable to repair device” while restoring
They were good working order before, not activated but on old firmware, could someone give me a hint how to resolve this problem?
P.s. have restored today successfully 10pcs of apple watches series 4/5 with lte and gps only, have also tried every to big from restarting software to restarting my pc

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 02-09-2022, 05:23

“unable to repair device” only for repair

So try to use restore

Airservice.ua · 02-09-2022, 07:03

That is, I always use restore function for these watches, not an update or repair
Have tried 10 times yesterday but no luck
P.s. have opened and checked internal components-no water or other damage
P.s. have restored more than 100pcs but this is for the first time when series 4 can’t be restored, could be a firmware issue?

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 02-09-2022, 11:52

How about restore by itunes ?

Airservice.ua · 02-09-2022, 23:05

1st watch shows error -1
2nd watch error 56
These were restored via ITunes
Have never had issues with restores especially with new watches

mfcsupport · 02-10-2022, 06:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airservice.ua

1st watch shows error -1
2nd watch error 56
These were restored via ITunes
Have never had issues with restores especially with new watches

both are hardware issue !

56 means you need change the lcd display or nfc

Airservice.ua · 02-10-2022, 07:03

The problem with 56 error that this is new watch, no past activation before with original screen on

Airservice.ua · 02-10-2022, 07:43

The problem with 56 error that this is new watch, no past activation before with original screen on

mfcsupport · 02-10-2022, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airservice.ua

The problem with 56 error that this is new watch, no past activation before with original screen on

56 is that issue ! no need doubt

Airservice.ua · 02-10-2022, 18:28

Thanks, will try to change screen with compatible nfc and restore it, thanks again

Airservice.ua · 05-19-2022, 13:56

Again, have restored today several watches - all are original new never opened
Same error 56 via ITunes on Mac
Via Mfc (windows) shows change NFC
All errors on ~75% while restoring
Model errors
-watch s4 44 GPS
-watch s4 40 GPS
-watch s5 40 GPS
Tried:
Changing NFC from compatible models - no luck
Changing whole screen with NFC compatible - no luck
Any thoughts?

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 05-20-2022, 03:59

Check flex cable then

02-08-2022, 19:05	#1 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	“Unable to repair device” series 4 Hi, have successfully restored several watches on 8.4.1 series 4 44mm LTE But 2pcs at 52% have same error “unable to repair device” while restoring They were good working order before, not activated but on old firmware, could someone give me a hint how to resolve this problem? P.s. have restored today successfully 10pcs of apple watches series 4/5 with lte and gps only, have also tried every to big from restarting software to restarting my pc

02-09-2022, 05:23	#2 (permalink)
.::Gsmdenis::. Product Manager Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MFC Posts: 8,297 Member: 79315 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6,024	“unable to repair device” only for repair So try to use restore

02-09-2022, 07:03	#3 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	That is, I always use restore function for these watches, not an update or repair Have tried 10 times yesterday but no luck P.s. have opened and checked internal components-no water or other damage P.s. have restored more than 100pcs but this is for the first time when series 4 can’t be restored, could be a firmware issue?

02-09-2022, 11:52	#4 (permalink)
.::Gsmdenis::. Product Manager Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MFC Posts: 8,297 Member: 79315 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6,024	How about restore by itunes ?

02-09-2022, 23:05	#5 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	1st watch shows error -1 2nd watch error 56 These were restored via ITunes Have never had issues with restores especially with new watches

02-10-2022, 07:03	#7 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	The problem with 56 error that this is new watch, no past activation before with original screen on

02-10-2022, 07:43	#8 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	The problem with 56 error that this is new watch, no past activation before with original screen on

02-10-2022, 18:28	#10 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Thanks, will try to change screen with compatible nfc and restore it, thanks again

05-19-2022, 13:56	#11 (permalink)
Airservice.ua Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 19 Member: 2745694 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Again, have restored today several watches - all are original new never opened Same error 56 via ITunes on Mac Via Mfc (windows) shows change NFC All errors on ~75% while restoring Model errors -watch s4 44 GPS -watch s4 40 GPS -watch s5 40 GPS Tried: Changing NFC from compatible models - no luck Changing whole screen with NFC compatible - no luck Any thoughts?

05-20-2022, 03:59	#12 (permalink)
.::Gsmdenis::. Product Manager Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MFC Posts: 8,297 Member: 79315 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6,024	Check flex cable then