IPhone 4 keeps going into recovery mode

Every other day I pick my phone up off a table and see it not responding...the first time I connected it to my computer and it told me the phone was in recovery mode; then began to download software....eventually errored out. But then I found out I could hold sleep/wake and home keys to get it to restart. I missed a few calls from the last time it did this, and I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm definitely taking it to the apple store, but wondering if anyone else is having this problem.

I got home a few hours ago (7:00 PM EST time) and I noticed there was a new iOS 4.0.1 software update, so I decided to it update. The file downloaded just fine but when it tried to update my iPhone it failed (am guessing) now my iphone is in a constant "Restore Loop" and is unusable! It's a BRICK now instead of a phone.
I have tried restoring my iphone from my second computer ( MacPro Laptop ) to no avail, How do I get my phone working again?

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Ooops sorry about that. It must've been 8.1.2 then? I honestly don't remember.. I wasn't paying attention when I updated since I regularly do it for my iPad, other phones. Anyway, whatever is the latest version of the iOS, it got me stuck in recovery mode.
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I found the following information about error code 40:
Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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HT4061 My phone keeps going into recovery mode. I've had rest 5 times now. I was told I need a new phone. Any resolution??

My phone keeps going into recovery mode. I've had rest 5 times now. I was told I need a new phone. Any resolution??

Maybe you should consider that new phone recommendation you got...
Who told you that?
Is the phone jailbroken? Was it hacked to unlock it? Has it been physically damaged? Did you get it wet?
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Hi guyz just fixed mine just now, I used an app named iREB please refer to the below link. Make sure youre iphone is plugged in to your USB then launch the app as admin. As soon as the app is running go to the "Recovery Mode Loop Fixer" tab & hit the "Set Auto-Boot True (Fixes 1015 errors / Recovery Loops). It will restart your iPhone in just a moment & get you back to your homescreen.
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When trying to restore my Iphone it goes into recovery mode

I recent just upgraded my IPhone 4s to 5s. When I synced it to my computer it transfered eveything from my old phone to the new one which I didn't want. So when I tried to restore it to factory settings it went to recovery mode. I can get it out of recovery mode but it just goes back to way it was. How can I restore it with out going into recovery mode.

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HT201210 Iphone 4 goes into recovery mode every time the battery runs out?

Iphone keeps returning to recovery mode when the battery runs out and is charged up again. I have updated the software and it still requires a system restore everytime the battery dies, does anyone have an information to help resolve this issue?

That's what I did. When selected restore, it downloaded and verified the installer, and then threw the error that the phone is in recovery mode instead of proceeding with the restore. I then tell it a second time to restore and it proceeds to restore; but I never get the message that the 4 has successfully unlocked.

IPhone 5 going into recovery mode when trying to update iOS 7

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because I'm an idiot.. of course.. All my other over the air updates have worked, I had a good wifi connection, knew I had a backup, and was desperate to get past the initial bugs I've been experiencing..
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IPhone 4 goes into recovery mode, won't update - it's now a brick.

This morning the phone was charged up to 96% and suddenly when I pulled it out, it refuses to start-up.
Holding down the sleep/wake and home buttons also to no avail.
Connected it to a car charger and the first screen (picture of iTunes and the USB cable) appears.
Came back and connect it to iTunes and message appeared telling me the phone is in recovery mode and need to be updated.
But what's worse is that the restore doesn't even happen forcing an error 2001 message.
Called the Apple rep and even she was surprised this happens as I'm on the Mac platform.
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Am going down to the telco to get a one-on-one exchange.
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PS: going through the "unplugging all USB devices" didn't work too. Huge huge disappointment.
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Did you try the "reset SMC" thing? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964 , mentioned here http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275 :
Error 2000-2009: (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, and so on) If you experience this issue on a Mac, disconnect third-party devices, hubs, spare cables, displays, reset the SMC, and then try to restore. Learn how to reset the SMC. If you are using a Windows computer, remove all USB devices and spare cables other than your keyboard, mouse, and the device, restart the computer, and try to restore. If that does not resolve, try the USB issue-resolution steps and articles listed for Error 1604 above. If the issue continues, it may be related to conflicting security software.

IPhone constantly goes into recovery mode

Yesterday morning I woke up and I saw a yellow triangle with the words "Connect to iTunes" so I did and was told I was in recovery mode and i needed to restore.
So I did, 4 times in one day.
It will go in that mode if im doing something on the phone or just letting it sit.
I've reinstalled iTunes but I still get the error.

at this point I would suggest calling 1-800-myiphone and speak to the experts

IPhone 4S goes into recovery mode every night.

Used iTunes to restore once, and drove 2 hours to the Apple Store today to have them do a DFU restore. Still didn't fix it. Not sure what the problem could be. I can typically hold the home and power button to bring it out, but sometimes that does not work. Bought the phone new in December. AT&T is the carrier.

Your Device is still under warranty... did the Store not offer to replace it...
If you are dissatisfied... contact Apple and explain your issue...
Apple Contact USA http://www.apple.com/contact/
Contacting Apple World Wide for Support and Service
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

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