How to fix error 1618
 

Hello,

it is a 3gs 32 gb with error 1618,


i would want to restore it to original Ios,

Error 1618

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/6383841-post69.html

I have tried it but the same problem

Error 1618
 

i have also same problem on iphone 3gs 16gb error 1618
the phone was working very good on 4.2.1
i tried to downgrade to 4.1 without shsh using ireb
after downgrade always stuck on DFU then i upgrade again to 4.2.1
i got error 1618 then i try 4.3.1 same error 1618 4.3.2 same error 1618
i tried every thing no sucsess
i think the nand chip corrupted
So the only way is hardware
change nand ic (i am not sure correct me if iam wrong)

if you have install tiny umbrella in your pc v4.30 and higher. just open tiny umbrella and go to advance and untick set to cydia on exit. then close it. then open latest itunes and restore your phone, it works for me error 1618

Friend this solution 100% ok , i try 3 pc already



How to Fix Error Code :
Mac OS X:
Step 1. On your Mac, go to your “Applications” folder.
Step 2. Now navigate to the “Utilities” folder.
Step 3. Launch "Terminal".
Step 4. Type "sudo nano /etc/hosts" (without quotes) and hit return.
Step 5. Enter your password
Step 6. Use the down arrow key to find the “gs.apple.com” entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering “#” in front of the text.
Step 7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.
Step 8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.
Step 9. Restore your iDevice.

Windows:
Step 1. Start –> Programs –> Accessories
Step 2. Run Notepad or WordPad
Step 3. Click “Open..” from File menu.
Step 4. Browse to Windows/System32/drivers/etc
Step 5. In "files of type:" select all documents
Step 6. Open "hosts"
Step 7. Delete all line that has "gs.apple.com" or something like that
Step 8. Hit Save

tried all solution set host to cydia on exit and gs.apple on host
no sucesses (every day i restore almost 10 iphones on my pc without any problem so please don't say change pc. change usb port, host edit
thanks for replay

I wont believe its NAND ic problem.
Some users reported its battery problem. & i get success with this

Try to resolve all means, but the same problem
IPhone update other phones normally no problem
Problem in the phone

Change battery : but the same problem
format pc and instal wen windows et iTunes : but the same problem

Change pc : but the same problem

aloooo

hlep

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its hardware problem 99% nand ic

downgrade you phone to 4.1 original firmware press option key find the original firmware and restore

put it in DFU mode with 4.1 original using redsn0w 0.9.6b5

then restore with 4.1 custom.

done!

1618 battery problem

solution:-- tested by me

1. Disassemble iphone
2. Restore without battery
3. Eerror 1618
4. Charge battery
5. Restore firmware u wants