This was around 2014, I wasn't aware of any of these recovery methods above. Even brought it to a genius bar and they said "tough luck". Trashed it shortly afte

This was around 2014, I wasn't aware of any of these recovery methods above. Even brought it to a genius bar and they said "tough luck". Trashed it shortly after because it was useless. I'm just very used to holding a paper clip in a hole for a minute and getting to use a device fresh, I guess!