820-01598 no restore T2

iClub

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The client tried to format and install Catalina and ended up locking the mac, I tried to restore the T2, but it shows the following error "AMRestoreErrorDomain error 9 - Failed to receive a message from the device, might be a connection problem with USB host. (Communication error, possibly USB disconnection).
 

2informaticos

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Did you exactly follow all the steps from the tutorial?
Try another connection cable.
Be sure all AWAKE and SLPS2R voltages remain steady.
 

2informaticos

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I'm not sure about your reply.
In pure english, it means that you can't put the machine in DFU anymore.
Is that true?
 

iClub

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maintenance expired.

It could be a defect in the CD3217, as the error is referring to a lack of communication on the USB-C.
 

iClub

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This mac I managed to restore and install macOS Mojave, but the client installed Catalina and started showing kernel error. Since then I can't restore anymore.
 

2informaticos

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Then should be T2 internal problem.
Strange that doesn't allow DFU anymore, but you can expect weird things from Apple...
 
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