1611 error iPhone on eBay - Fixable?

[klamse25]

Ok so I came across an auction on eBay: http://bit.ly/nZs3Dh

They listed the phone as one "for parts" because it's stuck in error 1611 when they are trying to restore.

My questions are - Should I buy it? Is it fixable?

 

[nebo1ss]

Ok so I came across an auction on eBay: http://bit.ly/nZs3Dh

They listed the phone as one "for parts" because it's stuck in error 1611 when they are trying to restore.

My questions are - Should I buy it? Is it fixable?

I would be wary. This phone should be under warranty and should have been taken to Apple. Something is not right.

 

[heisenberg123]

I pretty sure all errors like that can be fixed

 

[Barneygumble47]

If it was me and I could get it for a v good price I would take a chance on it.

But thats just my opinion I could be very wrong.

 

[iPhone 6]

It's not bricked. It can be fixed.

 

[LSUtigers03]

It should be able to be restored. When I had a 3GS I had a ton of issues with a jailbreak and it took me a full day to get the phone to restore but eventually it worked. At worst you will probably be able to bring it to Apple for a replacement.

 

[dudeabiding]

Did you Google Apple error 1611?

I would think it would be fixable with some (small) effort on your part. Unless there is physical damage to the phone, it should be just a matter of effort and patience.

 

[awadeee]

Definitely take a chance on it dude.

 

[klamse25]

Thanks for your help everyone!
I will probably buy the phone

 

[skoldpadda]

Wasn't the 1611 error something to do with USB ports or Needing to reinstall iTunes not 100%.