HT201210 firmware not compatible

cannot redstore or update because the firmware is not compatible...what to do????

Are you running a version of iTunes earlier than 10.6?
Is your phone jailbroken?
Either one of those will prevent updating due to firmware issues

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  • HT201210 Firmware not compatible what does this mean?

    Im trying to updat iphone 4 and it says firmware not compatible what does this mean??

    Mine too.  Did you find out what to do about this? 

  • What does firmware not compatible mean?

    I keep getting the error message "firmware not compatible" when I go to update my ipone4s from itunes.  Has anyone else encountered this?

    I was having this same problem.  I followed a suggestion in another thread and updated directly from the phone (over WiFi) which was successful.

  • HT201210 Cant update as iphone firmware not compatible what does this mean

    I cna't update my iphone 4 ios as it says that the firmware is not compatible, what doe sthat mean and what can i do ?

    How are you trying to update?  Did you EVER hack the phone to downgrade the iOS or jailbreak?

  • My iOS 4.2.1 firmware not compatible to upgrade? Why is that?

    I am trying to update using an external ipsw because itunes won't show me the updates, it says 4.2.1 is the latest update and would'nt let me update to any other version. Now, when i Option+Click on Restore or on Find update it says that my firmware is not compatible, so it won't let me update.
    What can i do?
    Lion is updated so is iTunes.

    iPhone 3G ( that's what you have if your latest firmware is 4.2.1 )  is not compatible with iOS5.
    If you had a 3GS, your last firmware before 5.0 would have been 4.3.5 .
    What what about "external firmware" ?? itunes is the only way to make sure to load the correct firmware. It searches for the correct one on Apple's servers and will tell you once it has one for you. If Itunes says you can't have iOS5 then most probably this is correct and due to the fact that you have a 3G, not a 3GS.
    Do you want to brick your phone by risking to load incompatible OS onto it ?

  • Firmware not compatible error

    Ive been trying to update my iPhone 4 OS. To 5
    It is 4.3.3 now
    Each time I've tried, I get the error that my firmware is not compatible.
    I've tried to restore---- first-- same error code
    Deleted preferences on my computer (pc) and tried again----- same error
    I just wanna update.... Any ideas??
    Connie

    yes itunes is up to date...
    I also deleted my itunes preferences.

  • Why does the Latest update for iOS 7 say firmware not compatible

    Hi,
    I have tried updating my daughters iPad mini (original not retina) with latest update. I have it connected to the mac via iTunes and it downloads the update ok. When it tries to install it it says the firmware is not compatible. It is a wifi only model. I have updated 4 iPhones, 1 identical iPad mini and my iPad 2 with no problems. Can anyone help?
    Thanks

    Reset iPad and try again.
    Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
    Note: Data will not be affected.

  • Firmware not compatible

    Nice that there is a place that I can ask questions.
    I had a 7th gen 160gb ipod (silver) that was toast (dropped in juice) so I saved the hard disc.
    A opportunity came by so I tried it in a 120gb ipod. (silver) it worked and showed 127.81GB after restore.
    Now I put the same disc in a 7th gen 160gb and it does not work.
    In MAC OS10.5.8 it need to be restored (it cannot read the ipod) , but can't finish restore because the firm ware is not compatible.
    Now this is strange cause I put a mp3-song on the hard disc and it is readable and playable with an mp3 player.
    Also in MAC when the ipod is found, it shows on the desktop, if I am fast and open it,  it shows a SILVER ipod, info shows CAP 127.81GB
    In Windows (bootcamp) before the restore the apple website comes up that this is a 120GB ipod running 2.0.1.
    If I do the resore I get the same error "ipod "ipod" could not be restored because the firmware in not compatible.
    I downloaded the firmware  2.0.4. IPSW but same error. I wonder if it even tries. I hold option and open the file and the error shows.
    Also in MAC when the ipod is found, it shows on the desktop, if I am fast and open it,  it shows a SILVER ipod.
    So can I NOT put a working disc out a silver ipod in a black ipod (same toshiba MK1634GAL)
    I really wonder where the firm ware is stored. 
    I simply like to learn and solve this problem.
    Sysconfig ipod:
    8K942AJM9ZU
    3D49937
    82024372
    130200
    SB
    2.0.2
    CE9A14P03386
    PC297
    1.112FC4
    00020001
    00120001
    Any help or suggestions are welcome. THANKS.

    The only way to install a firmware on your iPod Touch is if it's signed by Apple, and now that iOS4 is out for your device, and they have stopped supporting OS v3.1.x so I don't think you can get a signed IPSW now, unless you have a backup...

  • I can't upgrade to iOS 5 - firmware not compatible

    I get the following message: "Your [xxx] could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible."
    I have an iPhone 4, currently running v4.3.5.
    My iTunes is updated to v10.5. 
    What amd I missing here? What needs to be done to upgrade?

    If you restore your iPhone to its factory settings the iOS5 update should work. This is what I had to do on my iPad Becuase I had the same problem - I had tried everything else - if you restore it to factory settings you can still get all of your apps and settings back if you go into iTunes and press restore or sync in the settings page for your iPhone. I know it's a bit of a Polava but it's the only way that works - and you can still get all of your apps back. - should take roughly 10 - 15 minutes. I hope this answer helps. Kind regards, ellisb51

  • HT201210 trying to update my iPhone 4 to latest 5x ios and getting a "cannot update due to firmware not compatible

    Trying to update iPhone 4 to the latest iOS 5, the error "cannot update due to incompatible firmware" prevents install. Any idea on where to find firmware update or resolve?

    The correct way to upgrade the firmware is to first assure that you have the latest version of iTunes, then connect the phone to your computer. Click on the name of the phone in iTunes, then "Check for Updates" on the iPhone Summary screen. It should tell you there is a new version, and ask if you want to upgrade to it. If you are using any other method, or you downloaded a firmware file from a web site, you are asking for trouble.
    The only thing you might want to do is to delete any .ipsw files on your computer before doing the above, in the unlikely event that the update file was corrupted during download.

  • Firmware not compatible 5.1.1

    iphone 4
    Can't update from 4.2.1 to 5.1.1, error stating firware does not support.
    modem firmware is listed as 3.10.01, but don't know if that refers to the correct firmware.
    itunes up to date, rebooted, repeated, have spent 3 hours.
    Phone not jailbroken
    This seems to be a common problem with answers from people as useless as "update itunes", or "stop jailbreaking your phone".

    The two people that replied did not read which phone I am using. 
    4, not 4S.
    As far as the problem, it was the version of iTunes.  When it started it wanted to automatically update, so started it and it locked up the computer.  Repeated and no problems, except the mistake of assuming I had been updated to the most recent version.
    The operating system I own exclusively so I can use the phone, I boot into Windows about once a year, spend a few hours applying updates and anti-virus updates.
    I also stated in the original question that the phone had not been jailbroken.  It hasn't.
    I do not agree to the terms and conditions associated with the use of iTunes or the iPhone, but must state I do just to use the product.  I don't agree to Microsoft terms either, but have honestly not finished reading the entire document.
    The lack of Linux support for iTunes in order to be able to activate the phone and apply updates is frustrating enough before reading snotty remarks about how I must have jailbroken the phone.  It's things like this that will have me choosing an open source option when the battery dies in my current phone.

  • E61 backup with old firmware not compatible with n...

    Hi, i wonder if anyone can help me. U had a fault with my E61 handset which was sent away for repair. however they were unable to repair it so sent me a new handset. it was an E61 handset however it appeared to have the newer version of the firmware. this consiquently meant that i was unable to restore it from the memory backup that i took. The file types appear to be arc files. i have tried numerous programs to try and open the files on my PC but all failed. If anyone could help me i'd be most appriciative.
    Cheers
    Dan

    I upgraded/bought to Leopard the day before Snow Leopard can out, never looked back. I was dumb to wait so long to upgrade. Leopard beats Tiger hands down. Be a happy camper and get Leopard. You can call Appel and order a copy. (It's not sold in the story.) if they are out, I doubt it. Try Amazon.com... Don't buy from eBay!
    Sooner or later the Apple store might get tired activating iPads... They could... And if for some reason the iPad gets screwed up. Are you going to run down to the Apple store each and every time to have it restored. And if so you will lose all your stuff.
    Besides that if you only activate the iPad you will only have 10% of the iPads capabilities. And if you need Tiger for some reason. Buy a second hard drive and boot Leopard from that drive.

  • HT4972 wont let me do this, firmware file not compatible

    Need this in plain english with no techno quotes. Wont let me update, firmware not compatible. Help!!!

    Update your iTunes to the latest version and try again.
    If it still doesn't work, post back and someone will offer
    another suggeston.

  • HT201210 what does it mean when i get a message "my ipod could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible"

    iPod version shown in iTunes as "4.3.4"  (not listed in the OS drop-down associated with setting up this post.  Appeared to download the update OK but as soon as it went to install it came up with "The iPod "xxxxx" could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible"  Why and what do I do now?  I'm pretty sure it was trying to install 5.1.1

    - Are you updating clicking on the update button in iTunes?
    Try a reset. Nothing is lost.
    - Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Try deleting file and try again. It is located:
    IPSW file location for Mac and Windows

  • HT201210 could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible

    trying to update iPhone 4 so blue tooth may work in the car.
    Version 4.3.5 ( 8L1 ) displayed under about.
    Moden Firmware is 04.10.01
    Any help would be appreciated.
    could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible appears after waiting 70 min for my computer to down load OS 5.1?

    Do you have iTunes 10.6.3?
    If not, update iTunes first then try again.

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