Tips to Chat Support

Please don't tell a user that you're using the message board to resolve their issue.
Please ask for the entire error code.
Just because the word flash appears in the error code does not mean it's related to software. In fact, don't tell the user it's usually caused by an app attempting to use flash. It's more likely related to flash or solid state media. In this case, it would appear it's related to the camera/front sensor. I was having some slight issues with the sensor not sensing the brightness correctly but I attributed that to the case.
Also, the iTunes error code that I was receiving? Apparently it's more likely related to communication issues. Which apepars to be hardware related when the flash error code appears during the restore and hangs the restore so then iTunes returns with that particular error code.
Basically, I expect the tech support to be able to have some basic knowledge of error codes. Apparently it is a big secret though otherwise more people may fix their iphones themselves instead of paying Apple to do it. Such a huge secret their own online chat support cannot tell what could be causing an error code. In all honesty, I was planning on staying with an iPhone when I upgrade next and continuing to purchase the care plan. However, if their staff in the store is like their tech support, I'll jump ship and go with an android. Why spend the extra money when I'll probably end up having to be the one to physically fix my phone? I'm already not pleased with the idea of switching out my phone (it's been well protected in an otterbox and looks brand new) but if that's what the geniuses want to do, then I guess I am stuck with the solution.
Heck, I had no issues fixing my Blackberry when it was ran over by an ambulance.

This is a user-to-user technical support forum. You're not addressing Apple here. If you're having an issue with Apple Technical support, I'd suggest calling them back and asking for a supervisor.
You can also use the feedback link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback
You're also welcome to ask your technical support question here. Perhaps someone can help.

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