How can i backup my files in recovery mode?

i went into recovery mode and tried to repair my hard drive and it says it can't be repaired and I have to restore my computer. is there anyway i can backup my files from recovery mode onto a new disk?

There are several ways to back up a Mac that is not fully functional. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
1. Start up from the Recovery partition, from Internet Recovery, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) Launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in this support article, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.” The article refers to starting up from a DVD, but the procedure in Recovery mode is the same. You don't need a DVD if you're running OS X 10.7 or later.
2. If Method 1 fails because of disk errors, and no other Mac is available, then you may be able to salvage some of your files by copying them in the Finder. If you already have an external drive with OS X installed, start up from it. Otherwise, if you have Internet access, follow the instructions on this page to prepare the external drive and install OS X on it. You'll use the Recovery installer, rather than downloading it from the App Store.
3. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, start the non-working Mac in target disk mode. Use the working Mac to copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
4. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.

Similar Messages

How can I backup my files to an external drive

how can I backup my files to an external drive?? Can't seem to drag files to the external drive icon

Is the drive formatted for the Mac? Is it a new drive? If so it's not formatted properly:
Drive Preparation
1.Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

My iphone is in recovery mode and i cannot restore it with itunes on my macbook or my pc. how can i restore my iphone 4s? or at least, how can i get it out of recovery mode?

i tried to restore my iphone 4s because it kept saying "searching..." for service so i decided to restore it, after having already reset all network settings, and after trying to restore all settings. still, it only said "searching..." for service. finally, i tried to restore my iphone. when using my macbook, 3/4 through i recieved a message to update my itunes software. i had to close itunes for the update. when i closed itunes, the iphone restore was in pprogress and having to close the program put my phone into this "recovery mode" with the icon of the usb and the itunes disc logo. i also tried updating and restoring the software with my pc which also didnt work. help?

Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything... and you must continue with the Recovery...
kevinpowell1 wrote:
how can i get it out of recovery mode?
Make sure you have the Current Version of iTunes Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
Then See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
You may need to try this More than Once... Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
Take your time... Pay particular attention to Steps 3 and 4.
Some users have reported as many as 8 or 9 attempts were necessary before success.
After you have Recovered your Device...
Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most recent Backup...
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
If the issue persists...
Then a Visit to an Apple Store or AASP (Authorized Apple Service Provider) is the Next Step...
Be sure to make an appointment first...

I tried updating my iphone 4 to the ios 7 and now its on recovery mode. How can i take it off of recovery mode?

I tried to update my iphone 4 to the ios 7 and now its on recovery mode. How can i take it off of recovery mode?

Hi _em24,
It sounds like you are having an issue with the upgrade to your iPhone’s version of iOS, a frustrating situation to be sure. Let’s see if we can get you back up and running.
For basic troubleshooting of upgrades, and assuming you are using iTunes to do it, I would suggest using the steps in this article -
Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
If not using iTunes or the above do not produce the desired result, use the steps in this article -
Resolve iOS update and restore errors
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

Hi, how can y backup my folders in security mode?

Hi, how can y backup my folders in security mode? I need to reinstall Lion because the Mac Doesn't boot...
Tks

I need to backup in a external HD or pen drive...

The battery of my 2nd gen itouch drained. when i tried to charge it, it's already in recovery mode. how can i get it out of recovery mode without restoring?

my 2nd gen itouch went to recovery mode after the battery drained. how do i get it out of recovery mode without restoring it? btw, my itouch is not jailbroken and it's on ios4 (don't know which version). thanks!

you can find softwares like recboot that will remove the recovery mode. you can search it on google
http://www.google.com.np/search?q=download+recboot&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=or g.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

How can I backup my files from a dead hard drive?

When I startup my mac I get a blinking question mark on a folder.
I assume I have to replace my hard drive but there are files that I absolutely cannot lose on there!
I know my files are there so how can I get to them?
I've tried holding C on bootup and nothing happened, and when I hold Option and click my boot drive, I still get the blinking question mark.
I need my files! Please help! Thank you.
-Ryan

The blinking folder doesn't necessarily mean the drive is dead but it does mean the computer cannot find a valid system to boot from. There are lots of reasons this can happen and in some cases the data can be retrieved and sometimes it cannot. You'll need a valid boot disk - holding the option key merely tells the computer you want to choose the startup drive. If you only have one startup drive and it isn't functioning, you aren't going to get anywhere.
Since you appear to have no backup (or at least a recent one) you have a couple choices. You can try starting up the computer with the restore DVD that came with the computer (hold the C key as your restart), attempt to repair the drive, and reinstall the operating system. Under no circumstances should you reformat or repartition the drive. That will destroy the data - at least in terms of recovering it inexpensively. (If after booting with the restore disc you see no hard drive, that would indicate the drive is dead.)
Unfortunately, the restore DVD doesn't let you access the Finder and data which is why I always have a clone external drive I can use to boot up the computer and access the internal drive. If you have no internal drive you can get one at virtually any big box store today - it doesn't have to have a Made for Mac symbol on it. Connect it to the computer, restart with your restore disc, and then install the operating system on the external drive. Then restart with the external drive by holding the option key as you restart. If the internal drive mounts to the desktop you can copy your files. If it doesn't mount you can attempt repairing the drive with Disk Utility.
Assuming the drive is functional, a third possibility is a piece of software called Data Recovery. This is one of the tools in my arsenal and I've had pretty good luck with it retrieving files from drives that were badly corrupted. The program must be run either from a bootable DVD or another bootable drive and it requires a drive to put the data on. I keep a copy on my external hard drive (and you can download the program.)
Good luck

My time machine is not working and the disk utilities cant repair it and is asking me to format the drive again. How can I backup the files before formatting the drive so that I don't lose my files?

Hi
My time machine hard drive has stopped working after the latest update and the Disk Utilities says,:
Error: Disk Utility can’t repair this disk. Back up as many of your files as possible, reformat the disk, and restore your backed-up files."
How can I back up my files before reformatting when I can't even open the drive's folder?
Thanks for the help.

I think my time machine is not working correctly and I dont know how to get it back... I really need to get back my photos!!!!!
Exactly this was the way I USED to make restores of files and photos..
but know I CANT!!!!
When I am inside iPhoto y click on the Time Machine icon at the Dock and it goes to this...
at my right side there are the backups but when i click them nothing happens they are like NOT CLICKABLE...
PLEASEE!!! Help me!!

How can I backup the files in my ipod touch to my pc?

Help please!
I've just re-installed my windows XP, after I connected my ipod touch to my PC, opened itune, and tried to sync but it wouldn't backup my files (pitures,applications...) to itune? Anyone know how to tansfer my files and applications back to my itune?
Thanks,
Juliette

I did that.. but in my itune, it's still blank under application, photos etc...?
I tried to sync applications, it said all existing app and their data on the ipod will be replaced with applications from this itunes library... but there's no app in the library??
Thanks!

How can I backup my files on an iPhone and iPad? I have a PC, not a MAC computer.

I would like to backup the files on my iPhone and iPad. I usually back them up on a regular PC and external hard drive (a WD My Passport). I do not have a MAC computer.

iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad back up to iTunes on your PC, or to iCloud.
See this Apple document for more information about iOS backups:
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support

HT201210 how can i restart my iphone from recovery mode

I had issues earlier re-activating my iPhone 5 and ended up going down the restarting through recovery mode in iTunes. But I am getting a error message through that process. Now my phone is in a state of constant iTunes connection. How can I restart the process or better yet, get out of recovery mode?

Once you ar in recovery mode you need to restore the iPhone through itunes. If you are getting an error message folllow the article below and it should explain why you are getting the error and what you can do to try and resolve it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694
hope this helps

Can I backup my ipad3 in recovery mode before restoring it? the iPad is disabled

Hi,
My toddler unsuccessfully tried many times to unlock our iPad3. We now have the message "iPad is disabled...connect to iTunes". From what I've read so far regarding accessing/unlocking the iPad, I will have to put the iPad into recovery mode and then restore it. This procedure will erase everything on the iPad. Is there a way to create a backup of the iPad while in recovery mode to save our data before restoring the device? We haven't synced the iPad in a long time, so there are many important photos and videos that we don't want to lose.
Please help.
Thanks!
Mike

Really? uh oh. Is there any method or software that can remove the content of my iPad before doing the restore?
I really don't want to lose the photos and videos on the iPad.
Thanks

Can you backup your iphone in recovery mode?

I updated my iPhone 4 and now its stuck in recovery mode (has the connect to itunes screen) and I connected it to itunes and its saying i have to restore my phone! I haven't backed up my phone in sooo long and i have alot of important pictures and contacts on it! Is there anyway i can backup or access my photos and contacts before i restore it? Any help would majorly be appreciated!! THANKS!!!!!

Just updated to iOS7 the other day. Your phone is automatically backed up during the update process.

How can i put my ipod into recovery mode i've tried to put it in recovery mode but it won't help me

i've turned off my ipod and i held the home button and plugged in the USB but nothing happened

Placing your device into recovery (DFU) mode:
Follow these steps to place your iOS device into recovery mode. If your iOS device is already in recovery mode, you can proceed immediately to step 6.
   1. Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, but leave the
       other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
   2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds
       until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.
              * If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the
                Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off,
                release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
3. While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the
       device. The device should turn on. Note: If you see the battery charge warning,
       let the device charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some
       charge, and then start with step 2 again.
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen.
       When this screen appears you can release the Home button:
5. If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:
6. Use iTunes to restore the device.
If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.
Additional Information:
Note: When using recovery mode, you can only restore the device. All user content on the device will be erased, but if you had previously synced with iTunes on this computer, you can restore from a previous backup. See this article for more information.

HT201210 How can I restore my 4s from recovery mode with itunes sign on? I keep getting an error saying "iphone could not be restored. an error has occured"

Tried updating to iOs 6 on my 4S, now computer pops up error saying , can not restore iPhone due to error. I've tried restarting phone & computer, phone keeps going back to screen with iTunes sign & USB cord.

my iphone5 having same problem

How can i backup my files in recovery mode?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for