The phone was not properly prepped (e.g., failed jailbreak, incorrect Ramdisk deployment, or unsupported iOS version).
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Click the function and allow UnlockTool to inject a modified activation ticket into the file system to trick the device into booting past the setup wizard. Technical Comparison of Repair Modes Chipset / Device Type Required Connection Mode Primary Fix Method in UnlockTool BROM Mode (Vol Up + Down) Format NVRAM / Flash Scatter ROM Qualcomm (Snapdragon) EDL Mode 9008 (Test Points) Wipe EFS / Restore QCN File Apple (iOS Devices) DFU Mode / Purple Mode Generate Activation Ticket / Hello Screen Bypass Samsung (Exynos) Download Mode Flash Combination Firmware / Repair EFS Pro-Tips to Avoid Bricking Devices The phone was not properly prepped (e
UnlockTool has specific modules for different chipsets (MediaTek, Qualcomm, Apple, etc.). Do not rely solely on the auto-detect feature. Do not rely solely on the auto-detect feature