I tried to do the update on my ipad 2 and now it's telling me I have to connect to itunes which says it's in recovery mode and i need to restore it to facroty settings which will lose all my stuff? Is this so? and if so, why did it do this?
Tried to update, screen said verifying update. then said to plug into itunes. itunes (on home PC) said ipad was in recovery mode and I need to restore to factory settings to move ahead, losing all my stuff. Obviously traumatic. Do I do this? why did this happen?
The best way to backup your iPad is the way that makes the most sense in your situation and the way that works best for you. There is no hard and fast answer. But since you asked .....
I prefer using iTunes because I don't have to worry about having enough space available in iCloud. You are allotted 5GB of space with the free iCloud account, but that is really not that much storage space at all. You can purchase more space, but IMO, its crazy to pay for cloud storage if you have your own computer. On top of that, you have more control when you use your computer. You can backup the content on your computer in order to have backups of backups. You can't do that with iCloud. Another disadvantage to using iCloud is that you always need to be connected to WiFi in order to backup to iCloud. Not everybody always has access to WiFi every minute of every day.
Read this and see if it helps you make your decision. If you have more questions, post again and ask.
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
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My iPhone 4 will not turn on. When I plug it into Itunes it says it is n recovery mode. I try to restore it and the error code code 3194. I have tried all the steps what now?
It is usually given as a communication error between Apple, iTunes (your computer), iPhone. Somewhere they are not communicating, so the iOS you are trying to install cannot be approved by Apple. Trouble shooting steps include, making sure you have Current iTunes installed, make sure your Hosts file of computer is not blocking Apple. Try restoring on another computer.
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Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
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attempted to download latest update for iphone 4s. update had something to do with the calendar. during the update the picture appeared with usb prompting me to connect to itunes. when connected pop up appeared stating my phone was in recovery mode and needed to be restored. clicked tab to restore and pop up appeared stating could not restore. the device iphone cannot be found. any solutions to this problem?
Hey saandyy,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
You can try to restart the iPhone to exit recovery mode.
Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Recovery mode erases your device and restores it, which should resolve the issue. If you previously synced with iTunes or iCloud, you may be able to restore from your backup after recovery.
Have a nice day,
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I want to upgrade iOS from 5 to 6, but when I go to synch everything in preparation, it tells me I will lose all my stuff on the iPhone and iPad which is/are unique. How can I backup or do a "real synch" (both sides have same data at end of process) and then upgrade?
You should really read the manual.
"How do you restore from backup? "
Restore. When given the choice, choose to use backup.
"And how can I check to see if the pics and videos are on my computer somewhere first??"
They would only be where you put them. What program did you use to import them? Pics/vids taken with ipod are not part of the sync process at all. You should be importing them just as you would with any digital camera.
If you did not import them, then they are not on your computer. -
I have tried to install the update to my iphone 5 and i have got a error 3194 and now appear to have a phone with nothing on and I cant use! just get the connect to itunes on the screen, but each time i try and update and resore i get the error message 3194 HELP!!
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4451
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I just downloaded the updates for my iPad 2 and cannot open aps or install new aps.
I just downloaded the updates for my iPad 2. Now I cannot open my aps. I have tried rebooting and installing a new ap. Still doesn't work. Also cannot choose the "install" under getting a new ap. It's totally frozen. Any ideas?
You tried rebooting this way?
Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. -
my new iphone 4 is stuck with "USB connect to itunes". I put it in recovery mode last night. Itunes recognizes the phone and says it's in recovery mode, but when I do a restore, nothing changes.
it says "itunes has detected an iphone in recovery mode. you must restore this iphone before it can be used with itunes." I click OK
then I click the restore button
Then the box says "Are you sure you want to restore the iphone to it's factory settings? all of your.....etc." I click Restore and Update
then it goes into software update
at the end of the software update it says "Itunes has detected an iphone in recovery mode...."
All this time, the screen of the iphone stays on with USB to Itunes
I might add that while the phone was in it's first attempt at recovery mode, it was accidentally unplugged.
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my ipod was in recovery mode and fixed it. i can use it. but the problem is whenever am i connect it with itunes it says IPOD is in recovery mode even after recover is done. i cant sync ipod rite now. it showing same msg again. nyone knows wat to do plz??
I did the restore and it cleared and reset the iPod but after it finished the same error came up. I tried this 3 times. Also it no longer shows up as a drine in My Computer.
if it's relentlessly doing that to you, it's plausible that the message is being caused by a Windows drive letter confusion. (that's consistent with the disappearance for My Computer, too.)
see the following article for troubleshooting information on that possibility:
"iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore" -
im trying to restore my iPhone 5 and its gone into recovery mode and won't go out I've gone on to iTunes it says that its in recovery mode and to restore it after about 10 seconds it come up with could not restore unknown error occurred (9) i wonder if you could help
you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
If that does not work, take in for service
Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ -
I just did an update on my iphone 4s, I think it was for the iOS 5.0.1. Afterwards it restarted and my screen was froze with the itunes logo and usb cord thingy.
When I connected it to iTunes it says iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. And that I must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTunes.
What should I do? I am afraid I will lose all my contacts, music, photos, etc.... PLEASE HELP!
thank you!
CarolIf it's in recovery mode (iTunes logo and USB cable on the screen) then there is nothing on the phone to lose. Everything that was on it is already gone. If you've been backing up on a regular basis and syncing your contacts to a supported cloud service or contact manager, you should simply be able to restore it.
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I have restored my iphone4 twice with updates, but have lost all my photos. Why does my iphone4 go into a recovery mode when I need to upgrade?
Why can it not be restored? Any additional details in that message?
Do you have the latest version of iTunes installed on the computer? -
So did i really lose all my stuff and have to start over? l do have an external hard-drive from my last computer (that crashed) but when i had it repaired by a professional the next time i went to listen to itunes it said that it couldnt play any of my songs becuz they weren't in their original locations. l dont know what to do. ill be so upset if i lost everything! i even have my nursing school work on there!!!!
See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities -
I have tried several times to unlock my daughter's ipod touch by following the instructions, but so far I cannot turn the ipod back on. Everytime it seems to be finished updating I unplug it and it again says that the ipod is disabled and gives me the prompt to start again. Can someone help please? Am I doing something wrong?
- Try DFU mode and restore:
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Next try the manual install as described here:
iDevice Troubleshooting 101 :: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
After yo successfully download the file, plae the iPod in recovery mode and try a restore.
It sounds like the file is not fully downloaded before the recoverymode expires on the iPod. -
My iPod has the image of the usb conector and an arrow pointing to the ITunes's symbol. It says it needs to restore. I have been using it for 5 days. What do I need to do? Please answer <:)
I found the solution! thanks!
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