IPhone Bricked

Guide Note

iPhone Bricked is a term given to the iPhone after an update or hack reduces functionality. The name is also applied to phones that are unable to activate through normal methods. A partial fix for a bricked iPhone, which restores partial functionality, has been discovered.

Fast Facts

1. Names given due to lose of functionality
2. Caused by failed hack or incorrect activation
3. Possible to unbrick some phones

Apple does not offer support for bricked phones that contain unauthorized software. They will support clean iPhones that become bricked by a failed software upgrade. There have however been some reports of Apple store employees having a secret fix for the issue.¹ Users have reported employees will somtimes take a iBrick in the back and come back with a working unit.