I hit erase all content settings and now phones been on that screen for hours

I hit erase all content and settings and now phones been on that screen for hours

Depending on the size of the data you want to erase, this might take a little longer than expected.
If the phone is frozen, try to reset it by holding the sleep and home button for about 10sec, until the Appel logo comeback again.
You can also try to set it back to factory settings by following the steps mentioned in this article:
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support

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  • HT201274 I went to General Reset Erase All Content & Settings - and now nothing works. I tried the advice on this forum, i.e., turn the phone off, connect to the white apple cable while pressing the home key. Still not working. What do I do?

    After i dod the above my ipone still does not work. It seems like all settings are gone. I tried the advice on one of the forums here which was turn the phone off, connect to the cable to the computer and not the phone, press the home button continously and connect the cable. Itunes at this point identified the phone and prompted to restore settings. It seemed to be doing something but now once I tried turning it on, its still not working.

    start iTunes,
    plug in your USB cable
    switch off your iPhone
    press holding home button(the round button in front of the Phone)
    plug it on to the USB cable
    keep holding the button
    till iTunes says it found a iPhone in recovery mode
    then click restore as a NEW iPhone
    then sync!?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

  • HT201274 So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product.

    So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product

    Errors when updating leads to corrupt system files and this may be your problem. If you're using windows, connect your device to PC and run any third party app like Syncios. If it detects, you maybe in luck and try to back-up your data if possible. I hope that it won't and if doesn't, there is no other way to recover files. You should be restoring with iTunes and all data will be erased, or else your device may become unusable.

  • HT1414 i think my iphone 4s has a damaged software because it locks the phone always and powers it off without touching the power button. how can i rectify this problem?? i already tried erasing all the settings and content of the phone. thanks..!

    i think my iphone 4s has a damaged software because it locks the phone always and powers it off without touching the power button. how can i rectify this problem?? i already tried erasing all the settings and content of the phone. thanks..!

    This is a user to user help forum only. You are not addressing Apple here.
    My iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPad 2 are running 6.1.3 with no such problem and the same with the overwhelming majority of iOS devices running 6.1.3.

  • HT201274 how do I erase all content & settings without a passcode ?

    how do I erase all content & settings without a passcode ?

    Set it up as new device and don't use the backup afterwards:
    How to back up your data and set up as a new device

  • HT201407 Cant reactivate my Ipad2 w 7iOS after Ibacked all on icloud&erased all content&settings.Itshows its linked 2 my apple id, but when Iwant to log in or set the ipad - nothin works, neither apple id or my psw. Can u help please?

    Hi there, Im not able to reactivate my Ipad2 w 7iOS after I backed all on icloud&erased all content&settings.It showed its linked to my apple id (showing the first letters of my apple id/email address) when I wanted to set it up. When I tried to log in  - nothin worked, neither apple id or my psw. I checked the activation help on website and I looked up alsoon my icloud account and checked whether I dont have it in my all devices - but nothing.I also tried my cousin email and apple id who was the previous owner and that didnt work either. I was also in certified centre services and they werent able to help me either. All it shows still, this ipad is linked to my apple id.Could someone help me?

    I finally got the solution from a friend at the TSR forum. It was a problem with QUicktime 7.2. I needed to install this update:
    http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx10410comboupdatev11intel.html

  • HT201274 Erasing all content & settings/iOS updates

    I'm planning to give away my iPod touch 4th generation to a friend. 
    If I erase all content & settings on it before giving it to him, does that mean that the software updates will be removed as well?
    Not that it's a big issue - all he'd have to do is update it himself. 
    Just wondering.

    Very cool!
    Thanks for the quick response! :-D

  • I uploaded all my apps and now it tells me that i dont have enough space and i cant use any of my apps please help me what should i do

    please help me i uplaoded all my apps and now it tell me that i dont have enough space and i cant use any of  my apps please help me.

    Is the message saying:
    Not enough storage
    Not enough/low memory?
    For the former delete some items from the iPod.
    For the latter.double click the home button and close all the apps in the recently used dock. Then power off and then back on the iPod. This frees up memory.

  • Tried synching iphone for the first time on new PC and got error followed by itunes logo and USB cable picture. No idea what went wrong and now phone is in this screen locked. please help!

    tried synching iphone for the first time on new PC and got error followed by itunes logo and USB cable picture. No idea what went wrong and now phone is in this screen locked. please help!

    I tried connecting to iTunes and neither the PC nor iTunes recognizes the device. I went through all the troubleshooting on the Apple website for this issue and nothing worked. I've reinstalled iTunes, the driver, everything and still can't get either the PC or iTunes to recognize the phone.  I don't know what else to do :-( any help or suggestions are highly appreciated!
    I would hate to have lost all my info, especially contacts and calendar items since I have no idea what was backed up prior to the phone getting locked on this screen. I've been told that my only option is to go to the phone carrier and they will reset it for me, but that means it will wipe out all the info.
    I hope someone has a fix other than that one.

  • How do i reset and erase all content settings when i dont know my restriction password

    How do I reset and erase all content without knowing a restriction passcode

    You can't. You have to get into settings in order to erase all content and settings. You have to restore the devics using iTunes and you have to restore as new or if you restore the backup, you will just be restoring the restrictions code that you can't remember.
    Do not backup the iPad since you will not be able to use it.
    Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support

  • Apple ID Password & Erasing All Content/Settings

    I have an iPad loaned to me by my employer.  When I received it, I created an apple ID using Work-Email-Address-A.  A year or so ago, my work email changed to Work-Email-Address-B, but I never changed the email address on my Apple ID.  So, now I am leaving this employer, and have to return the iPad.  I need to change the apple ID email to my Personal-Email and I need to erase all content and settings on the iPad.
    I went to Manage My Apple ID, changed my email to my Personal-Email, changed my password, and updated some other personal info (address, last name).  I backed up my iPad on my personal laptop.  However, when I went to "Erase all content and settings," it asked me for my password for my old Work-Email-Address-A.  I entered the old password, and it said it was incorrect.  I entered the new password, and it said it was incorrect.  I went back to Manage My Apple ID and tried to sign in with Work-Email-Address-A, but it said my password was incorrect.  When I tried to do the "forgot my password," it asked me if I wanted to verify by email or by security questions.  When I asked it to verify by email, it said that the email had been sent, but I never received it. (And I believe emails sent to Work-Email-Address A will be forwarded to Work-Email-Address-B).  When I asked it to verify by security questions, it asked me for my birthdate.  When I entered my birthdate, it told me it was wrong.
    On another thread, someone had a problem with two emails and an iCloud account.  So, I thought if I updated my iCloud account, it would let me erase the iPad.  Currently, my iPad still shows the old Work-Email-Address-A as my iCloud account.  When I go to sign in to iCloud, it says my password is incorrect.  When I say I "forgot my password," it takes me to the previously described screen (see earlier description of the password problem).
    All I want to do is erase all content and settings and give this thing back to my employer, but it won't let me do it without a password I don't have and it won't help me recover.  Help!

    I would connect it to itunes and do a factory restore and try that

  • HT5569 i had the ipad reset all factory settings and now I cannot get on wifi please help

    I reset the factory settings and now I cannot get onto the wifi

    Hello Lionsroar1988,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with Wi-Fi after restoring your iPad.  I recommend the following article:
    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
    Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • HT1430 i recieved an ipod touch 2nd generation as a gift and they have reset it to factory settings and now its stuck on a screen showing an adaptor with itunes music symbol on it. I do not know where to go from here.

    I recieved an apple ipod touch 2nd generation as a gift and they have reset it to factory settings and now it is stuck on a screen with an adaptor showing with the itunes music symbol at the top of the screen.

    Restore...
    Connect via cable to the computer that you intend to use for sync.  From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab.  Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup.  You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod.  Again, say "yes."
    At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod.  As before, say "yes."  Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time.  If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device.  Corrective action is simple -  choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
    If you're unable to do the Restore and you have IOS-6 or lower, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.  Also, if you have IOS-7, read this.

  • I erased my iphone4 settings and now it only comes up with the usb cord pic pointing to itunes! i have lost all data can anyone help ???? please

    i erased alol my settings now i  Dont know how to get my iphone4 to work it just has a pic with a usb cord pointing towards a itunes logo what do i do??? please help

    When was the last time you did a backup with iTunes?  If your latest backup has all of the material you have been using you can recover by connecting to the computer you sync with and restore the content via iTunes.  Attach to your computer, open iTunes and do a backup restore.

  • Hi, ive got an iphone 3gs and im about to sell it so i clicked on erase all in settings and it turned off but now it wont turn back on does anyone know what to do

    Hi, ive go an iphone 3gs and im about to sell it, so i wanted to reset the phone, i went into settings and clickes erase iphone and then it turned off and wont turn on now does anyone know what to do.   thanks x

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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