Iphone4 is stuck in recovery mode

Iphone4 is stuck in recovery mode; I don't want to lose data but cannot do a backup.  Solutions?

I had an iPhone in Recovery Mode once, all I did was disconnect from iTunes then do a Reset.
Hope this works for you.

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    Unable to Update or Restore..?
    See Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
    You may need to try this More than Once...
    Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
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    Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
    iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download

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    I believe this discusses recovery mode, and the remedies associated with it:
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    Start with this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
    Then tell us something that might be useful for diagnosis, like what kind of computer and operating system you have, how you are connecting the phone to your computer, any error messages (including the error nimber) or other symptoms.

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    Try the troubleshooting for that error code on this page : Resolve iOS update and restore errors.

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    Read here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
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    Look what google found! Amazing how that works eh?
    http://iphone-downloads.hubpages.com/hub/Fixing-1604-iPhone-Restore-Error--How-T o-Go-About-Fixing-1604-iPhone-Restore-Error
    also:
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    1. Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
    2. Restore and wait for error 1604.
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  • Iphone4 stuck in recovery mode after failed attempt to update OS. how to fix?

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    Look what google found! Amazing how that works eh?
    http://iphone-downloads.hubpages.com/hub/Fixing-1604-iPhone-Restore-Error--How-T o-Go-About-Fixing-1604-iPhone-Restore-Error
    also:
    *Error 1604*: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the USB 30-pin dock-connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
    If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
    1. Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
    2. Restore and wait for error 1604.
    3. When prompted, click OK.
    4. Close and re-open iTunes while iPhone remains connected.
    5. iPhone should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
    6. Try to restore again.

  • I dropped my iphone4 on the ground , now it is stuck in recovery mode with itunes and usb , when i do the restore process it comes up with an error(21).. what should i do? plz help

    iphone stuck on recovery mode,,, cannot restore due to error 21. tried all ways to solve the error, but no use... plz help

    Hi D’pak,
    Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. I understand that you are receiving error 21 when attempting to restore your device in recovery mode. The following resource provides troubleshooting information for this error message:
    Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3694#hardware
    Check for hardware issues
    Related errors: 1, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 1002, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1667, or 1669.
    These errors mean that your device or computer might have a hardware issue that stops the update or restore from completing.
    Check that your security software and settings aren't blocking your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
    Then try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good.
    Make sure that your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
    If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
    - Matt M.

  • My iphone4 is stuck in restore mode with usb plug and the itunes symbol on the screen.

    My iphone4 is stuck in restore mode with usb plug and the itunes symbol on the screen after update os7 to os7.04
    My phone is completely disabled, what can i do ?

    Connect to iTunes. The phone is in Recovery mode. Follow the directions in this support document. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

  • I upgraded my Iphone 4 wirelessly to iOS 5.1 and I'm stuck in recovery mode and my phone won't restore and gives me error (1) What do I do?

    I upgraded my iphone4 wirelessly to iOS 5.1 and now I'm stuck in recovery mode and when I try and restore my phone it gives me error code (1)  At this point,
    I want a working phone.  Any ideas?

    download a program called RecBoot, very easy to use, connect your iphone and click on "exit recovery mode" and it will restart normally. I had the same problem as you, but I solved it with this program.

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