Itunes does not recognize my Ipad after software update. says it is in recovery mode, Itunes does not recognize my Ipad after software update.

After an ipad software update, it does not recognize my Ipad in Itunes. Gives error 14. what to do?

You may need to put the iPad into recovery mode : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808 - you should then be able to reset the iPad.
If you haven't synced to a computer them (from here) :
If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present.

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I was trying to sync my iPhone 3GS and it is now stuck, saying I'm in recovery mode. I am thoroughly confused now after researching online. I'm scared to restore to original settings as I don't want to lose everything, apps, contacts, etc. Help!

I was trying to sync my iPhone 3GS and it is now stuck, saying I'm in recovery mode. I am thoroughly confused now after researching online. I'm scared to restore to original settings as I don't want to lose everything, apps, contacts, etc. Help! Is there a way to get it all back if I do restore?? Can I my stuff back through iCloud??

Bad news first and we hope for good news as well
The device is in Recovery Mode and the data has already been deleted, you need to restore the device with iTunes in order to get the iPhone back into a working state
When the iPhone is restored you can then restore it from your latest backup using iTunes or iCloud and regain some, if not all, of your data.
The good news part only happens if you had a backup.

Help with unlocking a disabled ipad 2! When I put it in recovery mode Itunes wants the password/ code that I've forgotten...

The computer says that it's extracting software etc then it gets to a certain point when it says, please enter ipads password / code...
This I've forgotten..
What can I do?

Hi and thanks for your reply,
it still doesn't work.
I ve followed the steps promted by iTunes three times and every time it gets to a stage when "it" says now enter the password or code to your ipad.
I have forgotten the password/code, and then it's back to square one again...?
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HT201401 After updating to iOS 6 my iPad only has image to connect to iTunes. I plug it in and it says it is in recovery mode and have to restore to original settings.. why? what can I do?

I did the new update for iOS 6. Afterwards it says it had to restart and it did. Then the image saying to plug into iTunes appeared. I plugged it in and it says it is in "recovery mode".. Not sure what to do? I really don't want to wipe it clean, have it alot of info saved. What can I do? Can I take back the upgrade back? I need this fixed quick.

Your device is in recovery mode. All data on it are gone.
Certainly you backed up your device before attempting something major like a software upgrade right? If you didn't perfom this most basic of tasks, then your data are gone.

IPod Touch 3rd gen 32 GB stuck in recovery mode. iTunes won't restore. When I plug it into iTunes, it calls it an iPhone.

My husband plugged his iPod Touch into the USB port on the computer and, once it charged some, iTunes didn't recognize it as his iPod (calling it an "iPhone" rather than "Ed's iPod"). It said that iTunes had detected an iPhone in recovery mode and that he had to restore it. When he clicked on 'restore' it said, "Software for this phone is not currently available. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes and try again." After a few days (after the battery was fully drained again), I plugged it into a wall charger and it began to charge. I was able to fully see everything still on the iPod and even to access his apps. I let it fully charge, but when I unplugged it, it went black again and now it will not do anything. Back to a black screen and if we plug it into the computer, the same cycle starts again with it being recognized as an iPhone needing to be restored, etc.
UPDATE: So, I let the iPod fully drain again and then plugged it into the computer and iTunes. It saw it as an iPod again and said it was in recovery mode and I was able to tell it to restore it. It went through the entire process, and as the iPod was restarting, it again called it an iPhone in recovery mode. Now I can no longer see the apps and the homepage on the computer but rather it shows the Apple symbols to plug it into iTunes to set it up - but again, says it is in recovery mode but will not restore it.
Someone please help!

I searched the iPod Touch forum for "iphone in recovery mode" and it appears there are two possible solutions:
- Place the iPod in DFU mode and then restore it>
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- Use this program to get it out of recovery mode:
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode | Jaxov

After attempting to update to ios 7, my iphone is stuck in recovery mode and will not connect to the itunes software server.

After attempting to update to ios 7, my iphone is stuck in recovery mode and will not connect to the itunes software server. I have already tried the resetting with power swich and home button and plugging into computer but it says the "iPhone software update server cannot be contacted." I am locked out of my phone. Does anyone have any idea how to resolve this issue and get the phone working again. I will add that I am now trying to restore it on a different computer with a lower version of itunes, but the computer that it initially happened on had the updated itunes and gave me the same result ... nothing. Thanks for your help in advance.

Try going to recovery mode as described here. You may have to try this more than once to succeed.
Use the original iTunes that the iPhone synced with.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

In attempting to reset my ipad2thru itunes it states restore .iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes. when i hit restore it does not reset

in attempting to reset my ipad2 thru itunes it states .iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes. when i hit restore it does not reset

Step by step
6. iTune has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTune.
7. iPad Recovery Mode on computer screen
8. Select "Restore iPad"...
9. Select "Restore and Update"
10. Extracting Software.
11. Preparing iPad for restore.
12. Waiting for iPad.
13. Verifying iPad restore...
14.Restoring iPad software.
15. Verifying iPad software.
16. Verifying iPad Restore...
17. Restoring iPad firmware...
18. Your iPad is restored to factory settings; keep iPad connected to computer
19. Activate iPad
20. Enter Apple ID and Password
21. Continue
22. Welcome to Your New iPad

HT201210 I am trying to restore software on my iPad which is connected to my PC with iTunes when i'm in recovery mode a warning comes up "The iPad could not be restored an unknown error occurred (1604) I have followed all suggestions but still my iPad is

I am trying to restore software on my iPad which is connected to my PC with iTunes when i'm in recovery mode a warning comes up
"The iPad could not be restored an unknown error occurred (1604) This i have discovered probably a USB timing problem ?
I have followed all suggestions but still my iPad screen is locked with a iTunes logo and a USB cable beneath it, wish I had never bothered
to update it now. Any help would be appreciated. rg

When I restart my iPad the connect to iTunes comes up and stays on until it shuts down again, I have read a report from Apple support suggesting I reinstall iTunes so I might try that again and also your suggestion which i shall also try, but thanks again - rg1547

HT4113 Help!My iPhone 4 is stuck in recovery mode. iTunes does not recognize my phone any more, therefore I am unable to restore it and unlock it and get it set up again. Please help! I do have all my info backed up on iCloud.

I synced my iPhone 4 and now I am stuck in recovery mode. iTunes does n

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Click the link for full instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
5. Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed
If the device is not recognized while in Recovery Mode
Note: If your device is working on its own and is not in recovery mode, this set of steps is not for you; do not manually place the device into recovery mode.
Your device may not be recognized while in recovery mode. This can happen during an update or restore of your device. Typically when your device is in recovery mode, it will show the "Connect to iTunes" logo on its display. If iTunes does not recognize the device when in this state, try the following:
Open the Device Manager:
Windows XP: Click Start > Run. In the resulting dialog, type devmgmt.msc and press Return.
Windows Vista or Windows 7: Click Start. In the dialog, type devmgmt.msc and press Return on the keyboard. If Windows needs your permission to continue, click "Continue".
Windows 8: Move the cursor to the upper right corner, click the magnifying glass, type devmgmt.msc, and press Return.
Click the plus icon (Windows XP and Vista) or the disclosure triangle () (for Windows 7 and 8) next to Imaging Devices, Other Devices, Portable Devices, and Universal Serial Bus Controllers to expand these sections.
Check these sections for one or more entries called Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode). These entries may or may not have exclamation marks on them similar to the following:
If you see only one "Apple Mobile Device USB Driver" entry that has no errors on it:
If you see two "Apple Mobile Device (Recovery Mode)" entries with exclamation marks on them:

Today I tried to update to IOS 8 on my ipad 4. I thought I was doing everything right. I did it through itunes. I backed up before starting. It now is frozen. itunes says it's in recovery mode.get error 3014. HELP!

Today I tried to update to IOS 8 on my ipad 4. I thought I was doing everything right. I did it through itunes. I updated iTunes to 11.4. I backed up before starting. It now is frozen. itunes says it's in recovery mode. The only options it gives me is to Restore so I say ok... after a few seconds I get get error 3014. It says this ipad can not be restored. It has a button to click for more info which leads me to this page: Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
Please help, I have a back up I just can't get to it. Why did this happen!!!
HELP!

I have since tried a few more things... suggestions found online...
I tried using another computer, same house same internet link though... it downloaded the update again, took about an hour & a half but as soon as it finished it said it could not restore because "device could not be found". I unplugged my ipad then plugged it back in so it would "see" it but it just went right back to the "ipad in recovery mode needs to be restored"... then the same error 3014.
I don't know if the computer can sense the ipad or what's going on. On the screen when it wants to do the restore it has an icon of an ipad & it says "Serial Number: n/a
The next thing I tried... was right clicking iTunes & choosing "Run as Administrator". It started another hour & a half download of the update... but then when it was done it went right back to the error 3014.
Is there nothing that can help?!?

While downloading software update for Itunes, getting message saying detecting Ipad in recovery mode and telling us to restore Ipad to original settings, which we don't want to do. Also cannot turn on Ipad; shows Itunes symbol with connector. Help!

While downloading software update for Itunes, got message saying detecting Ipad in recovery mode and telling us to restore Ipad to original settings, which we don't want to do. Also cannot turn on Ipad; shows Itunes symbol with connector. Help!

No promises but a System Reset is worth trying:
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears.
A System Reset does not remove any apps, music, movies, etc. nor does it cause any settings to revert back to default.
Also, you might wish to download the iPad-2 User Guide. Pay special attention to page 162. Note that this Guide also applies to the iPad-1 with IOS 4.3 except for those functions that are not supported by the hardware.
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad
Finally, the User Guide can be downloaded at no charge via iBooks and a less comprehensive version of the Guide is included as a Safari bookmark.

My iphone 4 after ios 5.1 update. had error updating.my phones now in recovery mode now.usb to itunes.keeps saying!itunes doesn't recognise phone ,after update done now error.i recall doing a firmware update for the old 5.0 update.happened again.i recall

my iphone 4 after ios 5.1 update. had error updating.my phones now in recovery mode. usb to itunes when switched on.doesnt recognise. after update done.yes updates itunes.trued different usb ports. etc . for restore .but nothing.says my phones backed up in preferences.on itunes.but can get back up.i recall doing a firware update for the last os 5.0 update..but forgot where the link was .do i have to buy a new phone ?

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HT201364 I'm trying to restore my iPhone 5 and its gone into recovery mode and won't go out I've gone on to iTunes it says that its in recovery mode and to restore it after about 10 seconds it come up with could not restore unknown error occurred (9) i wo

im trying to restore my iPhone 5 and its gone into recovery mode and won't go out I've gone on to iTunes it says that its in recovery mode and to restore it after about 10 seconds it come up with could not restore unknown error occurred (9) i wonder if you could help

you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
If that does not work, take in for service
Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

TS1538 ipad does not come on once its unpluged from power source,it enters recovery mode when both power and home botton are pressed with usb on powersource but does not come up at all when connected to computer or out of power source

ipad does not come on once its unpluged from power source,it enters recovery mode when both power and home botton are pressed with usb on powersource but does not come up at all when connected to computer or out of power source

What model iPad do you have? If it's an iPad 1, the battery may have expired and needs replacement.
 Cheers, Tom

What does this message mean? "ITunes has fetected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with ITunes".

What does this message mean? "itunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with ITnes." How do I restore when every time I connect to my computer I get this message?

Perhaps the information in this Apple support article will help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3004
Regards.

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