HT201263 my phone is in recovery mode but it keeps failing any advise

my phone is in recovery mode but every time i try to do a factory reset it keeps failing now im stuck with a phone that wont do anything any help anyone

What EXACTLY is the error message you get when you try to restore it using iTunes?

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  • I dropped my iphone 4 and it did the brick thing now i have it in recovery mode but it keeps saying unknown error cannot recover the iphone what could be wrong?

    i dropped my iphone 4 and it did the brick thing now i have it in recovery mode but it keeps saying unknown error cannot recover the iphone what could be wrong?

    It's broke?

  • I've tried everything to get my phone out of recovery mode but nothing is working.

    Hi,
    I recently started updating my phone to I.O.S 8.1.3, and it was downloading and updating fine, then it said it had an error updating. I turned it off and on again to see if that would work, and when I clicked install it showed up as if it was turning off. It then showed up that I needed to connect to iTunes. So I did, and it said it was in recovery mode, and that I needed to restore. So I tried that and it said multiple times, when I got part way through the restoration, that the network had timed out when it hadn't. So I researched ways to get it out of the recovery mode.
    I've tried:
    holding down home and lock button
    holding down lock and volume button
    downloading tinyumbrella, however it wouldn't let me open it
    Putting it into DFU mode and restoring
    Nothing is working! I don't know what to do, I need my phone for when I'm travelling and now I don't have one.
    Anyone got any more ideas? I'll be incredibly grateful.
    If I can't get this to work I've wasted £200 of money on a phone that decides it's logical to kill itself. I won't be doing that again.

    I was trying to download TinyUmbrella because some people have said it basically kicks phones out of recovery mode, and I did try that but it hadn't worked, it kept loosing connection with the phone even though it was connected.
    I took the phone to the O2 shop and they did something to restore it, so it's working fine finally thanks for replying!

  • My phone is in recovery mode but its not recognized by my computer

    I could not get in to my phone because I forgot my Passcode. I was finally able to get my iPhone in recovery mode but it is not recognize my device. I know the USB cord works because I also have an iTouch and it connects. I've also tried to connect on different USB ports. I  also have a Desktop and I downloaded iTunes and connect my iPhone to my desktop. When I connect the iPhone to my desktop it connected to iTunes and it showed that it was in recovery mode. I tried to restore it but I keep getting error 1611. All my USB cords work and the ports are working fine. I have the most updated software and I've tried using DFU mode. Does anyone have any suggestions or can my phone be saved at all.

    Error 1611
    This error typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, this error may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

  • HT201263 my phone is in recovery mode and wont restore.  instead i receive the error message 1604.  i have used alternative usb cables and am at a loss. has anyone else had this problem?

    Hi,
    my phone is in recovery mode and wont restore.  instead i receive the error message 1604.  i have used alternative usb cables and am at a loss. has anyone else had this problem?

    Hi there hstear93,
    You may find the information in the article below helpful.
    iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3281
    -Griff W. 

  • HT201263 iPhone 4 is in recovery mode but iTunes can not restore it.. Says unknown error occurred  (21) HELP!

    I've just got back of holiday and while there my phone decided to turn itself off, it would not come back on unless I plugged it into the wall charger, it said that I had to connect it to iTunes, but being on holiday I couldn't.
    So when I got home yesterday I plugged it into my laptop and the Apple logo came on, and then went off again, then back on and off again, it was doing this untill I unplugged it. So I put it into recovery mode and it said Connect to iTunes, so I did. It then said that the phone needed to be restored, iTunes started this process, 'extracting software' it said, and then once that was done it said 'preparing iPhone for restore' but then my phone disconnects itself from the laptop and then connects again then disconnects again. Then iTunes comes up with a message saying 'iTunes can not restore this iPhone 'iPhone', a unkown error occured (21)'
    I have tried over and over again to try and do this but it keeps coming up with the same.
    Does anyone know what's wrong with my iPhone and how I can fix it?
    Thanks

    And what did the error message say?

  • HT1414 phone is in recovery mode but cannot restore with error code 21,26

    After my latest update on my iPhone 4 my phone started just shutting down and restarting by itself. I have tried to restore the phone with the latest version of iTunes but now get the error message that iTunes has detected a phone in recovery mode. Well that's fine, I selected recovery and when it appears that the recovery mode is going to go through the recovery mode returns an error code.
    The first code I received is the error 1656, then a 26, then the final attempt I got an error code 21.
    This phone has never been dropped, mishandled, or taken any physical damage. It was working great before I attempted to update.
    Please if anyone else has experienced this let me know how you resolved these errors.
    I have attempted every trouble-shooting step indicated on the Apple support site.
    HELP!

    If you have seen and attempted as per the guidelines and not been successful, see the Red text.
    Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
    These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
    Also, check your hosts file to verify that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with the update server. See iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you have software used to perform unauthorized modifications to the iOS device, uninstall this software prior to editing the hosts file to prevent that software from automatically modifying the hosts file again on restart.

  • I have put mi i phone 4 in recovery mode but every time i connect it i tunes to restore it it shows error i have tried by installing latest edition of i tunes still shows same error nor i am able to come out of recovery mode kindly help

    i am having i phone 4 some days back i have put it in recovery mode to upgrade its ios but every time i am connecting it to i tunes it is showing error in middle
    i tried to upgrading itunes latest version but same problem also now i am not able to come out of recovery mode i tried holding the switches together but all in vain
    kindly help

    Hi there TARIQ73,
    Troubleshooting steps will depend on the error messages you are seeing. I would recommend taking at the troubleshooting steps in the article below. 
    Resolve iOS update and restore errors
    -Griff W. 

  • Can anyone help me!!! i have an i pod touch and the 4 digit passcode has been forgotten. i have tried a number of times to restore the factory settings on i tunes and have put the i pod into recovery mode, but attempts keep timing out

    my son has forgotten his 4 digit pass code for hios i pod touch. i have been instructed to disable it and connect to i tunes to restore factory settings. when I do this the download time is anything up to 20 hours and it keeps timing out. it is now saying that i tunes cannot connect to the i pod because it is locked with a passcode and saying that i must enter the passcode - can anyone help?

    - To get around the passcode issue, place the iPod in recovery mode. For how to see:
    iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
    - If you are getting a network timeout error during the restore, disable the computer's security software during the restore.

  • HT201263 My phone is in recovery mode and won't restore???

    Is there anything I can do????

    That error often indicates a hardware failure:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694#error1
    Error -1
    Attempt to restore your iOS device two more times. If the issue is still unresolved, the device may need service.

  • HT201210 how do i get my phone out of recovery  mode. Ios6 update fail

    What can i say. I woke up to a notification saying ios 6 was available for download. i click yes as it sits on my wall charger. I go about my day, come back about a half hour later and its stuck in recoverymode (usb pointing at Itunes) I have tried almost everything to get it out. all the forums all the programs even the factory settings restore gave me a 3194 error. please help!!! its an iphon4

    Try this support document. It may take a number of tries http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

  • I have an ipod tough 4th gen It won't turn on I tryed holding both buttons and still nothing itunes says its in recovery mode but i keep gettin error code 28?? I have no clue on how to fix it!!

    I've only had it for 4 months maybe 5 and it stoped working 3 months after I got it. I've tryed everything and nothing works:(

    Error 23, 28, 29: These errors may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow the steps in this article. Also attempt to restore while connected with the white USB Dock Connector cable that shipped with your device, on a known good computer and network to isolate this issue to the device. The MAC address being missing or the IMEI being the default value, (00 499901 064000 0), can also confirm a hardware issue. Out-of-date or incorrectly configured security software can also cause these errors.
    Above from:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

  • I recently put my phone into recovery mode but it showed this "The iPhone can not be restored error(3419)."

    I put my phone into a recovery mode but it showed "The iPhone cannot be restored error (3419)." I want to restore it, but all it shows is a iTunes symbol, and an Apple cord. What do I do?! I'm really frustrated. I aside with that, I tried using TinyUmbrella, but my iPhone wont detect.. Can anyone solve this?!

    Error 1 is a very bad Hardware Error of the Baseband Chip. There is no fix. If you have Warranty or AppleCare Coverage, make Genius Reservation and take iPhone to Apple for resolution.

  • HT201263 I have Iphone 4s on iso 6.1.3 I have tried to Update it to Iso 7.0.4 but the phone stuck on Recovery mode and now i cant update it or restore it to the old iso so please help what i should  do?

    I have Iphone 4s on iso 6.1.3 I have tried to Update it to Iso 7.0.4 but the phone stuck on Recovery mode and now i cant update it or restore it to the old iso so please help what i should  do?

    READ the article from which the question was posted and follow all the troubleshooting steps.

  • HT201210 While downloading iOs7 my iPhone 4 is stuck asking to be connected to iTunes.  When I connect to my computer, the error message on my computer says that the phone is in recovery mode.  I can turn it off and on, but the screen on the phone stays t

    While downloading iOs7 on my iPhone 4 stopped with a screen indicating it needed to connect with iTunes.  I can turn the phone off and on, but the screen with the iTunes and plug does not change.  I tried connecting to my computer with iTunes open and the computer message indicated that the phone was in recovery mode.  Any suggestions? 

    Yes. Plug it into your computer and restore it. Once it's in recovery mode, that's your only option.

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