ipad 2 cdma restore get -1 error - GSM-Forum

Bokolan · 11-11-2017, 10:35

I bought a defective ipad 2 cdma imported from USA, model A1397, that is stuck in recovery mode, and gives error -1 when restored. Tried different cables and all the usual variations, but restore keeps stopping around 60%.
Now, after taking it apart, I found that the cdma-module is actually missing! (probably lost by previous owner) Is it even possible to restore and use an ipad 2 A1397 without the cdma-module connected?? i live in Sweden and we dont use cdma here,but it would be great if i could get it to work as a "wifi-only" ipad. Any ideas??

batu54x · 11-15-2017, 21:17

u can use iCloud remove trick , remove r1205 and restore

Bokolan · 11-18-2017, 16:30

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Originally Posted by batu54x

u can use iCloud remove trick , remove r1205 and restore

What do you mean- icloud trick? Where is the r1205 placed??

Bokolan · 12-02-2017, 23:37

Thank you for that advice! Although working with repearing ipads for 2 years, I had totally missed that information about bypassing icloud by changing the ipad id. And Yes, although my ipad was not icloud locked, the same workaround fixed it so i could restore it as a wifi-only ipad. It was not easy, but my first micro soldering attempt was successfull!!!

11-11-2017, 10:35	#1 (permalink)
Bokolan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden Posts: 6 Member: 2153085 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	ipad 2 cdma restore get -1 error I bought a defective ipad 2 cdma imported from USA, model A1397, that is stuck in recovery mode, and gives error -1 when restored. Tried different cables and all the usual variations, but restore keeps stopping around 60%. Now, after taking it apart, I found that the cdma-module is actually missing! (probably lost by previous owner) Is it even possible to restore and use an ipad 2 A1397 without the cdma-module connected?? i live in Sweden and we dont use cdma here,but it would be great if i could get it to work as a "wifi-only" ipad. Any ideas??

11-15-2017, 21:17	#2 (permalink)
batu54x Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 15 Member: 1999857 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	u can use iCloud remove trick , remove r1205 and restore

12-02-2017, 23:37	#4 (permalink)
Bokolan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden Posts: 6 Member: 2153085 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Thank you for that advice! Although working with repearing ipads for 2 years, I had totally missed that information about bypassing icloud by changing the ipad id. And Yes, although my ipad was not icloud locked, the same workaround fixed it so i could restore it as a wifi-only ipad. It was not easy, but my first micro soldering attempt was successfull!!!