I tried to update my iPhone 4S but I nowkeep getting an error saying I need to restore my phone before it can be used because it's in recovery mode! But if I restore it I lose all my media and data and I don't want to do that! Is there anything I can do??

I tried to update my iPhone 4S but I now keep getting an error saying I need to restore my phone before it can be used because it's in recovery mode! But if I restore it I lose all my media and data and I don't want to do that! Is there anything I can do?? Somone please help, i'm freaking out over here!

Anything that was on the phone is already gone. You have no choice but to restore. If you were backing up and syncing the phone on a regular basis, you should be able to restore your backup with minimal data loss.

Similar Messages

  • HT4528 I went to Update my I phone (4)  and It was updating then said it could not finish the update left my phone on the black  apple  after 40 mins  went to recovery mode .. it said restore it but everytime I try  it  said error 18 what can i do

    pretty much what the  title said
    I went to Update my I phone (4)  and It was updating then said it could not finish the update left my phone on the black  apple  after 40 mins  went to recovery mode .. it said restore it but everytime I try  it  said error 18 what can i do? 

    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased. Some glitch occured and you have to restore/erse the iPod. Y will have to restore from an existing backup if y ohave one.
    iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen                         
    If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.                        
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings        
    For how to restore:
    iTunes: Restoring iOS software
    To restore from backup see:
    iOS: How to back up     
    If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        

  • I am trying to update CS 6Illustrator using the updater tool but I continually get an error saying,

    I am trying to update CS 6Illustrator using the updater tool but I continually get an error saying, "Updates could not be applied." How can this be?
    Here is my log file:
    Adobe Illustrator CS6 Update (version 16.2.1)
    Installation failed. Error Code: U44M1P7

    if you're using a mac: http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/unable-apply-extension-manager-update.html

  • When trying to sync my iphone in itunes i keep getting the error message "itunes cannot sync apps because the apps installed on the iphone could not be determined." can anyone explain what this means?

    when trying to sync my iphone in itunes i keep getting the error message "itunes cannot sync apps because the apps installed on the iphone could not be determined." can anyone explain what this means?

    I received the same error message after I had recently updated iTunes to 10.5.1 and I had wirelessly updated 13 apps.  I had to go into iTunes and select Apps, on the bottom right it said I needed to update 13 apps.  I updated the apps via iTunes and then synced again without an issue.
    iPhone 4S / OSX 10.6.8 / iTunes 10.5.1

  • I am trying to open an interactive chart but I am getting a message saying i need flash and it is not compatible with the iPad, is this correct or is there some way around it. Thank you.

    I am trying to open an interactive chart but I am getting a message saying I need to install flash but it is not compatible with iPad, is this correct or is there some way around it. Thank you.

    Flash is not supported on the iPad - and as Adobe have never managed to make a version of their flash player that works on iOS devices, and they have recently announced that they are stopping development on all mobile versions of it, it probably never will be
    Browser apps such as Skyfire, iSwifter, Puffin and Photon 'work' on some sites, but judging by their reviews not all sites. Also some websites, especially news sites, have their own apps in the App Store.

  • I am trying to update my ipod touch to 4.3.3. Itunes says it needs to be updated to 10.3.1 to do this, so i click update and then nothing happens

    i am trying to update my ipod touch to 4.3.3. Itunes says it needs to be updated to 10.3.1 to do this, so i click update and then nothing happens.
    please help

    Hi,
    Here's the Link for iTunes for Windows:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1047
    Read the Information Carefully to make sure your PC is Compatible with this Version
    Cheers,

  • HT1933 I bought six songs using my itunes gift card in February but I cannot play the songs or downlaod them to my ipod because I get an error saying the original file could not be found.  I have used the gift card previously with no issue.  How do I fix

    I bought six songs using my itunes gift card in February but I cannot play the songs or downlaod them to my ipod because I get an error saying the original file could not be found.  I have used the gift card previously with no issue.  How do I fix it?

    Have you moved or deleted those tracks on your computer (the gift card has got nothing to do with it) ?
    You might be able to re-download them via the Purchased link under Quick Links on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page on your computer's iTunes (re-downloading isn't possible in all countries) - if those songs appear there then delete the entries from your iTunes library (where you are clicking on them to play them and gettinf the 'original file' error), and they should then get a cloud symbol against them for re-downloading.
    If they don't appear in that link then have you got them on, for example, an external drive ?

  • I get an error saying I need at least Firefox 3.6 but I have Firefox 3.6.22

    On particular websites, such as 'Words with Friends' on Facebook and Pandora, I get an error saying that my browser is not supported and I need to upgrade. However, I am running the latest version (3.6.22) that can be run on my machine--I have OS X 10.4.11. In 'Words with Friends' I just click 'ok' and it loads, but I can't get Pandora to override the error. I've had this problem for quite awhile now, and I am pretty certain it is some setting on this machine, because the machine I use at work has the same version of OS X and Firefox and does not have the same problem. I have tried reinstalling Firefox to no avail.

    You have user agent that is corrupted by Fast Browser Search and that identifies you as Firefox/3.5.6 FBSMTWB
    *Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; Intel Mac OS X 10.4; en-US; rv:1.9.1.6) Gecko/20091201 Firefox/3.5.6 FBSMTWB
    See:
    *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Websites+or+add-ons+incorrectly+report+incompatible+browser
    *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Resetting_your_useragent_string_to_its_compiled-in_default
    * http://help.fastbrowsersearch.com/

  • Trying to share link to file on cloud - recipient gets an error saying link is "no longer active"

    I am trying to share a video file stored on Adobe Creative Cloud storage. I click "Send link", check "Allow file download", enter recipient's email address and click "Send link." The recipient receives the link in an email message but when they try to use the link to access the file they get an error saying the link is "no longer active". There was very little delay between sending the link and their trying to use it. I can watch and download the file myself on my Creative Cloud storage. This service is fairly new to me. Please let me know what I am doing wrong.

    I think it is a bug.

  • HT6154 when i tried to update my iphone it tells me i have to restore my phone because it is in recovery mode but it will erase everything

    when i tried to update my phone it told me it was in recovery mode and needed to restart the whole iphone also saying that everything in my iphone would be deleted how can i prevent all my stuff from being erased permanetly ???

    If you are in recovery mode, it is already gone. If you have a recent backup, you can reload it after you restore your phone.

  • Iphone 3gs passcode locked and stuck in emergency - how do I restore it as iphone says i need to unlock the phone before it can access it but all i can do is dial emergency number

    My iphone suddnly went into emergency numbers only mode and I have stried soft reboots - but no sucess - it goes back to the emergency screen.
    Have tried plugging it into my laptop - but iplayer says that the phone needs to be unlocked before it can access it
    Please can anyone explain how I can overcome this - I am totally baffled

    Even when your iPhone is locked up, you can still sync it with your computer. Do that first so all your data is backed up in iTunes. If you're using iCloud, you might want to switch it over to your computer for now just to be sure your information is safe.
    Put your iPhone into DFU mode. To do this, reboot your iPhone by holding down the power and home buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds. When you see the Apple logo, let go of the power button but continue holding down the home button. Soon you will see an image displaying a USB cable, the iTunes icon, and a message that says "Connect to iTunes."
    Assuming you still have your iPhone connected to your computer with iTunes open, you'll also see a message telling you iTunes has detected an iPhone in recovery mode and needs to restore. Now you can click the Restore button in iTunes and then wait for iOS to download and install on your iPhone.
    Sync your iPhone with iTunes to restore all your data and you'll have it back to normal with no password!

  • I am trying to backup my apps and I've already authorized my computer, but I get an error saying I need to authorize my computer.

    I am trying to backup my apps and I've already authorized my computer, but it's giving me the error that I need to authorize my computer even though I already have.

    I am having a similiar problem.  I did not ever have the problem with Lion and my 4gen iPad.
    I allowed the Mavericks update just about the same time that AppleCare put a new Motherboard in this computer, so I don't know if either of those has anything to do with this or not? (4 year old MBP 17 dual i7)
    But now when I reboot my MBP, it tells me that this computer is not authorized to play, sync, etc.. with my iPod (or iPhone) and asks me for my password.  With I enter it, I get a message that says "This computer is already authorized".  I have 4 Apple ID's and it asks me to enter that information for every single one and then tells me that the computer is already authorized.
    How can I enter this ONCE and make it stick?
    Thanks,
    Kirk

  • I am trying to update the new OS however, I keep getting an error messaging saying to have my connectivity checked since it is not connected. I ran a diagnostics test and everything passed. Any ideas on how I can to make sure a connection is established?

    I am trying to update the new OS system on my iPhone 4, however, when I connect to iTunes and try to download, I keep getting an error message that says the connection is not established. I ran a diagnostics test and everything passed, however, I'm not sure why I keep getting an error message when the software is at the end of downloading.
    Any tips?

    Disable your firewall/security software.

  • I am trying to update i Tunes to new version i get a message saying iTunes has an invalid signature and will not install.Any help please.

    I am trying to update iTunes to new version .
    When it goes to install i get a message saying iTunes has an invalid signature and will not install.
    Any help please.

    Go directly to Apple link to download
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1426
    Select "Save" instead of "Run".  Once downloaded, double click the iTunesetup.exe to install.

  • I am trying to re install snow leopard but i keep getting an error saying unable to  reinstall

    I am trying to revert back from Lion to Snow Leopard as i am not that happy with Lion yet.
    Everytime i place the Snow Leopard DVD in & restart & press "C" after around 5 mins i get a screen propt saying unable to reinstall apple operating system
    The disc play fine normally
    N66

    Do you have another drive you can install SL on? If so, you can try installing SL on a 2nd drive, boot from that drive and use Migration Assistant to move your Apps and Data back from your Lion disk. I have not tried this, but see no reason why it should not work.

Maybe you are looking for