HT201210 Why can't I restore my ipod

I can't restore my ipod touch. Why can't I connect to server

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iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server

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    why can't i restore my ipod touch 4th generation

    Connect the iPod to your computer and restore via iTunes
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  • HT201210 why can't I restore and it says software update server could not be contacted? Help Please

    why can't I restore and it says software update server could not be contacted? Help Please

    Most likely because the phone was jailbroken or hacked to unlock it.

  • Why can't I restore my ipod touch version 2?  Error 1604?

    How can I restore my Ipod Touch, version 2, ios 4.2.1?  I tried to do an original restore from ITunes.  It erased all of my files.  The Ipod now sits there with a screen suggesting to plug it into ITunes.  It is plugged in!  Itunes doesn't even recognize it as a "device".
    I was able to repeat the process several times, by unplugging it, re-starting ITunes, and re-running the original restore.
    I got the following message, "The Ipod could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1604)."  I went to the "More Information" section, but none of the suggestions applied to me.
    In this condition it is totally unusable!

    Error 1604
    This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, using a different dock connector to USB cable, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections. If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
    If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
    Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
    Restore and wait for the error.
    When prompted, click OK.
    Close and reopen iTunes while the device remains connected.
    The device should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
    Try to restore again.
    If the steps above do not resolve the issue, try restoring using a known-good USB cable, computer, and network connection.

  • Why can't I restore my ipod touch?

    My ipod is still on the screen that shows the ipod needs to connect toitunes when i connect it to restore it won't connect to itunes

    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try on another computer
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       

  • Why can't I restore my Ipod touch 4G?

    I've never had this problem for over a year. Now, it becomes worst, can't sync, put music, movie, picture anymore. So I tried to restore it and update it, but it wont let me.
    Please help

    Dear Philly_Phan.....maybe he's had the same problem as me....three months of a 4g i-Touch 64gb, everything nice, along comes iOS5, Apple tells us to update...then managing to download from an external source by holding down the shift key (nice folks on theese Apple Communities really trying to help) from there to Error 13019, and doing something in the "hosts" of my computer, then coming up with Error 3194, solved by going to jeiboy.com (more help from nice Coomunity Member) then going to firmwareumbrella.com (downloading tiny umbrella) then coming up with Error 1604, then being advised by another nice person in this Apple Community to go to hotfile.com and put my device into DFU mode.....at which point I realised this product is inherently faulty and gave up......surely when you buy an iPod Apple cannot assume that it is your idea of fun to spend hours and hours in front of a comuter screen looking for solutions to the problems their shoddy workmanship/software has created? I'm giving up on these useless things.........and I am sure it is not just because I am impatient, the onus on the purchaser to fix their own problems is just too great. Unfortunately I don't live or work in a country that has Apple Shops or "Genius Bars", and Apple doesn't even recognise the countries I live and work in on their drop downs even if I wanted to pay for advice....which I don't htink I should do for a product that cost usd 800 and is only about 6 months old.
    Good luck to the Phillies, but I can no longer call myself an Apple_Phan.....this product has just given me too many headaches, and the p[roduct support is as good as non-existent from the folks making all the profit..... or have I missed osmething? Is th eIPod Touch only for computer geeks with broadband and no social life?
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    Nick

  • HT201210 Why can't I restore my iPad?

    Ok, so long story short, I NEED to restore my iPad to update it to iOS 6. Then this happens in order:
    When I open up iTunes, before I even get to click on my iPad, it says: "The software on the iPad '**** iPad' has expired and must be updated to a newer version." (I was on iOS 6 beta and it would not let me update.)
    Then when I go try to update my iPad it says "This version of the iPad software (6.0) is the current version."
    Then, when I go to try to restore it, and click on restore and go through the steps of deciding to back up or not, this is the last that shows up.
    "There was a problem downloading the software for the iPad '**** iPad'. The requested resource was not found."
    So after that, I try going step by step and just trying to back it up to iTunes, which then iTunes says, "iTunes could not back up the iPad '**** iPad' because a session could not be started with the iPad."
    So if you can help I will love you forever... But really I need this to be fixed.

    Sorry I can't help you as I have similar problem in that when updating yesterday to 6s message says my iPhone "in recovery and must restore before can be used".   Have booked several times with Apple to get problem solved but they haven't kept the appointment yet. They have made a mess of this upgrade but I know upgrade has worked with 2 friends and no probs,.   Any help out there 'cos you're all brighter than me in this department.   Phone 15 months old 4S.  

  • HT201210 why can't i restore my iphone 4s?

    i've tried restoring my iphone 4s on my laptop and right at the end a pop up comes saying that the phone cannot be restored.  Any solutions or different routes to take to restore phone?

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  • HT201210 Why can I not restore my iPad form recovery mode

    Why I am I not able to reach the servers to restore my iPad from recovery mode.

    Recovery Mode
    1. Disconnect the USB cable from the device, 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.
    3.While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
    4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears, release the Home button. iTunes should alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then click Restore to restore the device.
    Note: Data will be lost. You may have to repeat the above many times.

  • Why can I not restore my iPod touch?

    I updated my iPod and now it won't turn on and it says to connect it to iTunes. I connected it to iTunes and it says that I must restore it because the iPod is in recovery mode. When I try to restore it, I get a message that says "iPod cannot be restored at this time because the iPod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable" I've tried all of the troubleshooting options like updating iTunes and windows but nothing works.

    Update Server
    Try:
    - Powering off and then back on your router.
    - iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
    - Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
    Public DNS — Google Developers
    OpenDNS IP Addresses
    - Try on another computer/network
    - Wait if it is an Apple problem

  • Why can't I Restore my Ipod?

    You must uninstall iTunes and all other services by Apple. If that doesn't work schedule an appointment with an Apple store in your local area. You may also try restarting your computer!

    Windows is can be slow sometimes but so can mac os x.

  • HT201210 why can't i restore my ipad? i forgot the password and now i can't use it and apple won't give me access.

    Help.

    Try and force your iPad into Recovery Mode
    1. Disconnect the USB cable from the device, 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.
    3.While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
    4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears, release the Home button. iTunes should alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then click Restore to restore the device.

  • Why can't I update my ipod touch to the iOS 4.3?

    Why can't I update my ipod touch to the iOS 4.3?
    I try to update my ipod touch 4th gen. to the new iOS 4.3 software and the thing loads and after the 7-8 minutes or so, when it says "processing file" a pop up says that the network connection has timed out, and to check my network settings. I've tried several different times and get the same result. My wi-fi is working with all three bars and my computer is also connected to the internet. I've tried restoring it but it says I have to get the new software and then I get the same result( this time ipod not restored).... What's going on with my ipod? Anyone help?

    I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG. THIS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Hi,
    Have you tried to see if you have the newest version of iTunes? Also, it may help if you try the following steps.
    Download iOS from a third-party website (i reccomend http://whited00r.com/) (as this is a full operating system, it is a big download and may take time on a slow internet connection)
    Unzip the file.
    After unzipping, you should now have a .ipsw file.
    Open iTunes
    Connect your device and make sure you take a back-up of it first (if you don't all your data will be erased)
    Now, while pressing the Restore button, hold down the Alt key (for Mac) or the Shift key (for Windows).
    You should now have a window open asking you to choose a file.
    Choose the file you just downloaded from whited00r.com
    Press OK
    It should start replacing your current OS to the new one.
    When this finishes, your device will restart
    Click restore from (whatever your old device was called)
    It will put back all your apps and information
    I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG. THIS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

  • Why can't I get my ipod shuffle to do anything when I know the battery is full

    Why can't I get my Ipod shuffle to do anything? Before it stopped playing, saying or doing any thing I checked battery and it was full! This has happened before with another Ipod shuffle and I took it back. well, my new one is doing it. It plays for a while and then it decides to stop. Has anyone else experienced this?
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    Battery full. Check !
    I can not even see a light when I switch it on and off. No voice over to tell me anything. Zero music!
    Played music for about 1-2 hours max. Should be more than this! Checked battery before it stopped anyway and this was fine.
    Help!

    Does the iPod connect to other networks?
    Does the iPod see the network?
    Any error messages?
    Do other devices now connect?
    Did the iPod connect before?
    Try the following to rule out a software problem:                 
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Power off and then back on the router
    - Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
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    - Restore from backup. See:
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    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
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  • Why can't i use my ipod after the battery died during a reformatting? i've tried many things to fix it.

    Why can't i use my ipod after the battery died during a reformatting? i've tried many things to fix it.

    I do not understand your question.  You do not formate an iPod.  Please explain better the problem. what lead up to the problem and what you have tried so far.

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