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nidha81
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone unresponsive during the installation of software in recovery mode

i connected the iPhone SE 3rd generation to the computer to bypass the activation lock. It was in the process of installing the firmware when a window popped up saying error and couldn’t further install the software. It’s been frozen since with black screen and Apple logo with progress bar beneath it. The iPhone was plugged in and I tried to bring it back in the recovery mode but it’s unresponsive. What needs to be done? I tried plugging in the cable, I hear the sound of the windows system but apple device app doesn’t show anything.

Posted on Oct 27, 2026 11:29 AM

2 replies

Bob Timmons
User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)

Oct 27, 2026 11:56 AM in response to nidha81

i connected the iPhone SE 3rd generation to the computer to bypass the activation lock.


There is no way to "bypass" Activation Lock, but you might be able to remove it with the proper credentials. See the Apple Support document linked below:


https://al-support.apple.com/#/kbase





nidha81 Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 27, 2026 12:13 PM in response to Bob Timmons

I received the approval email from Apple after submitting my proof of ownership and followed the instructions as given but in the midway the screen froze with error on the Apple device app saying it could proceed further and it’s frozen since then

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384093