HT201412 what unknown error occurred (-18) in recovery mode mean?

I restored my phone after i saw the apple logo constantly flashing on and off my screen. It worked for another 3 hrs then back to the same process and will not restore but the unknown msg keeps popping up on iTunes.

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Does anybody know what Unknown error occured (-50) means?

Since my last itunes update (7.0.1) I keep getting an error signal when I sync my ipod with iTunes. It says:
"Cannot update ipod. Unknown error occured (-50)."
The odd thing is, when I click OK it syncs fine. It's just an annoyance that this warning keeps coming up. All my software is up to date. Any suggestions how to make this warning go away?

This is the only thing I can find on apples actual website about an error (-50)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93447
But im not sure if that applies to your problem, you can check it out though.
Have you gotten any of your songs from limewire? I've seen some posts on another website about this error maybe having something to do with songs from limewire.
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Iphone Unknown Error 40 stuck in recovery mode

Hi,
My question is... if my iphone is stuck in recovery mode and I return it to the shop I bought it from and they give me my money back/replace it etc, if they then do get the phone to work will they be able to see all my data/photos/messages etc? Or will it only restore personal data if the phone is restored from my itunes?
I updated my Iphone 4 via Itunes yesterday and it's now stuck in recovery mode, every time I try to restore the phone it gets to "waiting for iphone" then Unknown error 40 appears.
I have tried the suggestions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
I am going to take it to the apple store genius next week, but first am returning it to the shop I bought it from as they want to see if they can fix it (it was unlocked when I bought it, they claimed it was an apple unlocked phone but I am concerned it was in fact unlocked by them and this is why I am having problems). Hence my question being, will they be able to restore it to my data without access to my itunes to back it up from? Will it just be a factory setting reset if they fix it (which I'd prefer)?
Thanks in advance!
C

Hi Fkaram,
Sorry to say I haven't found a solution (after hours of searching!) and have bought an android moto g. The only difference from yours is that I replaced the dock connector as I kept getting error 4014, which turned it on after being off for three weeks, and then went to error 40.
If you haven't got a warranty, I can only suggest replacing the dock connector. Its cheap (£5) and pretty easy to fix. I only tried this because changing the leads didn't work, but I kept getting the faulty leads error (4014+40)
Good luck!
ps - check for any bent pins or if there is a red/coloured light in the connector itself. I didn't see any bent pins so was lucky the replacement actually did something
Message was edited by: Harry Jones3

HT1766 I was halfway through downloading iOs7 when it froze, so I turned it off and now it is in the recovery mode and says to restore it. I tried to restore it and it comes up with the code "An unknown error occured (3194)" What can I do?

I was halfway updating my phone to iOs7 when it froze halfway through where it shows the apple symbol. So I turned it off and now it says that I have to connect to iTunes. So I did and it said it was in the recovery mode and should be restored. I restored it and then it come up with a message that says "iPhone cannot be restored. An unknown error occured (3194) What can i do to fix it? Please!

vTanny wrote:
..."iPhone cannot be restored. An unknown error occured (3194)
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1st Gen Touch has a pic if usb cable going to a 0itunes logo. It's in recovery mode but keep getting "I Pod" could not be restored. Unknown Error occurred (1). Updated Windows

Entered wrong password to many times, When i started tonight and after i charged my I Pod, It said "Device Disabled" for 6,688,000 mins. in   instructions for Recovery. After Updating Windows & iTunes every time i try to Restore i Pod I get "iPod could not be restored. An unknown error occurred(1)." Tried everything it suggests when I click on "More Information" don't know what else to do...PLEASE SOMEONE HELP THE NOOB

ERROR (1)
- Place the iPod in DFU mode and then restore
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- Try on another computer
- Try another cable
- Also, confirm your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
- 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

When tried to upgrade iphone 4S from 8.1.2 to 8.1.3 it crushed at the middle, after it it not let it tern on and cannot make recovery and crush in the middle of the process with "could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3014)"

When tried to upgrade iphone 4S from 8.1.2 to 8.1.3 it crushed at the middle.
After it it not let it tern on and cannot make recovery and crush in the middle of the process with "could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3014)"

Hi bahaluly,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like you are not able to update the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
Solve network errors
Related errors: 17, 1638, 3014, 3194, 3000, 3002, 3004, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3194, 3200, or "There was a problem downloading the software," or "The device isn't eligible for the requested build." These alerts mean that your computer is either having difficulty contacting the Apple update server or communicating with your device.
Check your computer for software or settings that might cause communication issues between your computer and Apple or between your computer and your device.
Cheers,
Mario

HT201263 Hi. I forgot my passcode and now I am unable to unlock my ipod. I tried restoring it using itunes in recovery mode as well as dfu mode but it says unable to restore,unknown error occured (3004). Please help me out. My ipod is locked for one hour

Hi. I forgot my passcode and now I am unable to unlock my ipod. I tried restoring it using itunes in recovery mode as well as dfu mode but it says unable to restore,unknown error occured (3004). Please help me out. My ipod is locked for one hour now.

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You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New.
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I tried updating my ipod touch to iOS6 then an unknown error occured so i disconnected it an now it is stuck on the apple sign and has a loading sign and has been like this for 2 hours. what can i do?

I tried updating my ipod touch to iOS6 then an unknown error occured so i disconnected it an now it is stuck on the apple sign and has a loading sign and has been like this for 2 hours. what can i do?
My home button is also unresponsive and i have to press it really hard to make it work.

Do you remember the the exact wording of the error message:
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iPod fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

HT5654 when i am trying to restore my iPhone 5s from the recovery mode,it always stuck when restoring iPhone firmware. The message said " an unknown error occurred (1)". Tried all reboot, restart the iTunes etc. no luck

when i am trying to restore my iPhone 5s from the recovery mode,it always stuck when restoring iPhone firmware. The message said " an unknown error occurred (1)". Tried all reboot, restart the iTunes etc. no luck

we have same problem bro .. i dont know what to do.

HT2693 i can`t recover my iphone 4s. Appears a message "The Iphone could not be restored. A unknown error occurred (-1). What should i do!?

Hey, Guys!
I bought my Iphone 4S in London less than a month.
When i arrived in Brazil, it just couldn`t make any calls. I bought one UNbloked, but it seems it was blocked.
When i pluged it in my macbook pro to update and restore it, at the end of the firmware restoration, it simply frozes the iphone in recovery mode and a message appears on the screen:
"The iphone could not be restored. a unknown error occurred (-1).
I just don`t know what to do to fix the problem.
Somebody, plesase, can help me?
Thanx!!!

Error 1015: This error is typically caused by attempts to downgrade the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch's software. This can occur when you attempt to restore using an older .ipsw file. Downgrading to a previous version is not supported. To resolve this issue, attempt to restore with the latest iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software available from Apple. This error can also occur when an unauthorized modification of the iOS has occurred and you are now trying to restore to an authorized, default state.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1015

I purchased Itunes Match and every time i try to run it, it doesnt even finish step 1, it just says "We could not complete your itunes store request, an unknown error occured (4007" what do i do because i need itunes match to work!

I purchased Itunes Match and every time i try to run it, it doesnt even finish step 1, it just says "We could not complete your itunes store request, an unknown error occured (4007" what do i do because i need itunes match to work!

- Try manually placing the iPod in recovery mode and then restoring. For recovery mode:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
- Next try DFU mode:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

HT201210 an unknown error occurred (6)? what that mean

an unknown error occurred (6)

@Patti D
Just to clarify, my iPod Touch is not bricked. I played by the rules and still no luck. So I am not sure if the problem you are having has anything to do with your bricking. I suspect it is the software, but I don't know for sure.
Another thing, I don't know about the Black Screen Recovery either cause the 2.0 software would actually start installing, but the error 6 msg will pop up sometimes quite early, say about 1/3 done on the progress bar and sometimes 1/2 done. The most I got one time was about 3/5 done. What does this mean? I don't know.

I downloaded an album from iTunes and some of the songs downloaded but others didn't there was an error message 8003 Unknown error occurred. While I downloaded the album to my phone, it wouldn't download to my mac, what am I doing wrong???

I purchased an album on ITunes store, while the items downloaded to my phone, it didn't download to my mac. Some of the songs downloaded but not the majority, when I try to download the songs, it gives me an error 8003 Unknown error occured. What am I doing wrong? If I can't download this album, how do I get a credit??

Hello mercdw,
Once the music has been downloaded to your iPhone, you can transfer purchases from your device to iTunes.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
Alternatively, the following article provides further information regarding this error and steps that can help resolve the issue.
"Error -50," "-5000," "8003," "8008," or "-42023"
These alerts occur due to timeouts or conflicts trying to write a file during download.
If you encounter this issue while accessing iTunes Store:
See iTunes 9: "One Moment Please" or "Error (-50)" message when accessing iTunes Store
If you encounter this issue while while downloading something from the iTunes Store:
Delete your iTunes Downloads folder, located in:
Mac OS X:  ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Downloads Note: "iTunes Media" may appear as "iTunes Music. Also, the tilde (~) refers to your Home directory.
Windows Vista:  \Users\username\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
Windows 7:  \Users\username\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
Windows XP:  \Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\Downloads\
After locating your iTunes Downloads folder:
Quit iTunes.
Delete the Downloads folder on your computer.
Open iTunes.
Choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
Enter your account name and password.
If you encounter this issue while while downloading Digital Copies using Windows:
Use MSCONFIG (directions for Windows XP and Windows Vista/Windows 7) to disable conflicting software.
If using MSCONFIG steps resolves the issue, you may want to use the System Configuration Utility to turn on the third-party System Services and Startup Items one at a time (restarting your computer after turning on the item or items) to identify which System Service or Startup Item is causing the conflict.
You can turn all of them back on by selecting the Normal Startup option under the General tab of the System Configuration Utility window, but please note that this may cause the issue to reoccur.
If you are able to isolate the issue to a particular third-party software, you may wish to contact them to let them know of the conflict.
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
Cheers,
Allen

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
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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

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HT201412 what unknown error occurred (-18) in recovery mode mean?

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