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Old Jun 19, 2018, 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
Try putting the phone in DFU mode, then using iTunes to wipe it. I think it's the "Restore Device" button in iTunes.

https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/DFU_Mode

Or just smash it with a hammer and microwave it for 2 seconds.
No joy on getting it to enter DFU mode.

Will microwaving it really erase the data?
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