IPhone 4s is stuck in recovery mode but I don't want to restore!
I backed up my phone then tried to update it to iOS 6.1.3 and the update wasn't working so i unplugged it, hoping to start over. My phone is now in recovery mode and I've tried holding the buttons and nothing has worked. I DO NOT WANT TO RESTORE MY PHONE. I have important pictures on my phone and they will be erased. What do I do?
If the iPhone is in Recovery Mode, there is no choice but to restore.
Notes:
In certain situations, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will automatically go into recovery mode after an update or restore issue.
From here > iOS: Unable to update or restore
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my ipod 4 is stuck in recovery mode and i dont really want to restore it because i havent really backed it up. what should i do in this situation?
If one of these programs will not kick the iPod out of recovery mode then you will have to restore and thus erase the iPod
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:
Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
In the future, frequently backup your device. -
My ipod touch is in recovery mode and I don't want to restore it
My ipod touch is in recovery mode but I don't have my photos, apps, videos backed up. How do I keep my stuff without restoring it?
If this program will not get it out of recovery mode (very doubtful) you will have to restore and erase the iPod.
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode -
How do I get out of recovery mode, that my ipod touch suddenly went into, after updating last night? It does not recognize my ipod anymore and I don't want to restore it back to factory conditions. I have tons of things on the ipod and don't want to lose them! Is there any other way to get out of this 'recovery mode'??
No. You have to restore. To allow the restore try the following:
- A reset.
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.
- Manually placing the iPod in Recovery Mode
- Placing the iPod in DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If you can't turn the iPod off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for at least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. -
Hello,
After updating my iphone to the latest IOS it restarted and went to recovery mode immediately..I tried fixing it using Itunes but it always end up in ERROR 4013
please help..http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5314?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
https://discussions.apple.com/message/23941722
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iphone ERROR 4013 -
My iPhone 4S gets stuck in recovery mode when i try to do a restore on it.
Itunes would extract the firmware (IOS 7) then try to put the phone into the restore process then the phone gets kicked back into recovery mode as if it cannot get the phone out of recovery mode. Any idea on how to fix this problem if there is a fix for it?
Unfortunately I have the same problem, since yesterday.
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Please Help!!!!!
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5314?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
https://discussions.apple.com/message/23941722
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iphone ERROR 4013 -
helllllppppppp
Perhaps you'd like to tell us exactly what the error code is? Or would you just like us to guess?
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My iPhone 5s is stuck in recovery mode and won't turn on, I've tried to restore and update it to iTunes and its finding my phone, but saying an error has occurred and won't work, the software is up to date, it just automatically switched itself off and when I try to turn it on, it shows the White background with the apple logo asif it's going to turn itself on but then switches off after a couple of seconds, what can I do? ive already taken it to a shop and he's looked at it, but said he can't fix it, thanks.
Visit an Authorized Apple Service Provider or Apple Store to get it checked. If they can't fix this, you'll have to pay the Out-Of-Warranty-Service fee to get a new replacement for a reduced price:
Out-of-warranty repair service
If your repair isn’t covered by Apple’s One Year Limited Warranty, AppleCare+, or AppleCare Protection Plan, your iPhone might be eligible for out-of-warranty service. For example, liquid damage isn’t covered by warranty but might be eligible for out-of-warranty service. Some damage isn’t eligible at all, for example if your device has been broken into multiple pieces. See Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Read Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions
Model
Out-of-warranty service fee
Battery service*
iPhone 6 Plus
$329
$79
*available only if battery
fails Apple’s diagnostic test
iPhone 6
$299
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5
$269
iPhone 4s
$199
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G,
Original iPhone
$149
Plus a $6.95 shipping fee, if required. Fees are in USD and exclude local tax. Pricing is for service through Apple. The final service fee we charge will be determined during testing and may be less than the service fee listed above. Pricing and terms vary for service through an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
copied from Service Answer Center - iPhone -
hi desperately need help. my iphone 3gs is stuck in recovery mode... when i try and do the restore via itunes it goes through the motions but when it gets to the end it tells me there was an error and it couldnt be restored... originally it was an ex contract phone that i had opened to orange from vodafone.. it was fine until i tried to do the ios 6 update
There is a way to get it recovered from the so called DFU mode. Try to restart the phone while holding the home and power button at the same time. Then try to connect it to iTunes and do the same again. If you try that again till it works you should be able to use your iPhone as before.
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Dear Friends, My Iphone 4s is stuck in recovery mode while trying to update to iso 6. I tried restoring it but unable to do so. gives me error 36 and goes back to recovery mode. I tried all the steps but no luck. anyone? Please Help!!
This writeup comes from the article referenced below it:
Error 1 or -1
This may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1 -
i need help!!! my iphone 3gs keeps turning off once every 2-3 months or so, but now i cant fix it!! i have it stuck in recovery mode but everytime im about to finish with the process error -1 comes up!!! please heellpp!!!
If the iPhone was hacked or jailbroken, can't be discussed.
If no, see post above ^^. -
My iphone 5 is stuck in recovery mode after battery change?
my iphone 5 is stuck in recovery mode after battery change, I decided to change my faulty iphone 5 battery as i was out of warrenty, I managed to chance the battery with no problems (I Think), when i put the phone back together and tried to power on with the power button, nothing happened.! i connected to itunes and it powered on, displaying the connect to itunes screen (recovery mode) all was going well, the phone was restoring, the image of the phone restoring and loading up was displayed on the screen, when it finished it restarted but to show the connect to itunes screen again, it is stuck in the recovery loop. i tried the steps with holding the power and home button etc, none worked.! now when i try to restore, it extracts software but then, ' the iphone could not be restored, an unknown error occured (3194)' comes up, any ideas out there???? and Happy Christmas to Everyone ,
Hello Andyoneill9,
It sounds like you are trying to restore your phone but keep getting an errror message 3194. I want to recommend the troubleshooting steps from this article named:
Error 3194 or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4451
Resolution
Important: If you see one of these messages and need help updating or restoring your iOS device, Install the latest version of iTunes and try to update or restore again. After that, follow these steps if you need more help.
Check your "hosts" file
After you've updated iTunes to the latest version, you can check the hosts file to be sure your computer can contact the update server. Use the numbered steps below if you’re on a Mac.
If you’re using a Windows computer, follow steps in this Microsoft support article, noting that resetting the hosts file will affect software services that rely on hosts file redirects. If you're using Windows on a business computer, consult your IT department to be sure applications will still work correctly after resetting the hosts file.
In the Finder, choose Applications > Utilities.
Open Terminal.
Enter this command and then press Return:
sudo nano /private/etc/hosts
Enter the password you use to sign in to your computer and press Return. You won't see text appear in the Terminal window when you enter the password. Make sure you use a nonblank administrator password.
Terminal will display the hosts file. Navigate using the arrow keys and look for an entry containing “gs.apple.com”.
Add the # symbol and a space ("# ") to the beginning of the gs.apple.com entry.
Press Control-O to save the file. Then, press Enter when prompted for the filename and Control-X to exit the editor.
Restart your computer.
Try to update or restore your iOS device again.
This is the first troublehsooting step to try, so there are additional things to try if needed you need them.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling -
My iPhone 3G is stuck in recovery mode. When I connect to iTunes to restore it (It takes about 20 mins) it shuts off with only 4 mins left. Can this be fixed?
unhappy@apple wrote:
but t say's that it will delet all the my stuff i have on their, can i get some other way?
Not if it is in Recovery mode.
-> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
You can restore from backup.
-> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 -
My iPod touch is stuck in recovery mode, but when I connect it to my computer to restore it, my computer does not recognize it. It does not appear as a device in my iTunes. What can I do to restore it/make my computer recognize it?
DId it successfully connect to this computer before?
Try:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
or
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Also try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then try restoring
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
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