Itunes cant read my ipad, says it needs to be restored

I would restore it but the only backup i have is from may 9th 2011. I dont want to lose info I put on after that is this possible? Thanks.

1: Connect the device to your computer and open iTunes.
2: If the device appears in iTunes, select and click Restore on the Summary pane.
3: If the device doesn't appear in iTunes, try using the steps in this article to force the device into recovery mode.

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I am lost and not sure what to do now. I locked my ipad which tells me to connect to to itunes. When I connect to either of my laptops it tells me that my ipad is locked and needs to have the code unlocked yet the ipad says to to go itunes as it is disabled. My laptops do not recognise my ipad. What do I do now ?

1: Connect the device to your computer and open iTunes.
2: If the device appears in iTunes, select and click Restore on the Summary pane.
3: If the device doesn't appear in iTunes, try using the steps in this article to force the device into recovery mode.

HT201210 my iphone says it needs to be restored but when i try to restore it it says it cant be restored and theres an unkown error

My iphone says it needs to be restored but when i try to restor it it says it cant be restored and it has an unknown error

Hi folks, just yesterday i can restore my iphone 4 that have a problem when i restore from itunes, when i do the restore from itnes, always showed me the following error:
01:41:37.0017] Depth:0 Error:AMRestorePerformRestoreModeRestoreWithError failed with error: -1
[01:41:37.0017]    Depth:1 Error:The operation couldn\U2019t be completed. (AMRestoreErrorDomain error -1 - Failed to handle message type StatusMsg)
[01:41:37.0017]       Depth:2 Error:The operation couldn\U2019t be completed. (AMRestoreErrorDomain error -1 - failed to update device firmware)
[01:41:37.0017]          Depth:3 Error:The operation couldn\U2019t be completed. (AMRestoreErrorDomain error -1 - ramrod firmware update failed)
[01:41:37.0017]             Depth:4 Error:The operation couldn\U2019t be completed. (RamrodErrorDomain error 1004 - update_baseband: failed to perform next stage)
[01:41:37.0017]                Depth:5 Error:Exception at :0:
[01:41:37.0017]           - kBBUReturnTimedOut(8)/16: Pinging timed out
what I did was this: just when I will finish the process, when the status bar is at the end in the firmware, only put the sim card and go back to take out, I do this like 4 or 5 times and the process restoration ends so well. This method I tried it 2 times and 2 times worked. I spent like 10 hours trying to restore iphone without results, until I started watching the logs and the key is when you are upgrading the firmware sends a command to answer yes. And I hope this helps.
This is the line of the log that appears and when the restoration is correct:
amai: AMAuthInstallBasebandHandleUpdaterStatus: commandAccepted: YES
Regards.

TS1814 My iPad says I need to update iso 4.3.how do I do this

My iPad says I need to update iso 4.3. How do I do this

You don't.
Apple only supports updating to the latest version of ios, which is 5.1.
Plug your ipad into the computer you sync with, select the ipad icon in itunes, open the main info Window and select check for updates.

Why does my iPad say it needs 1.4GB more storage to back up when I have 7.9GB of space available of my 20GB storage icloud storage?

MMy iPad says it needs 1.4GB more storage to do a back up but I have 7.9GB available of my 20GB storage icloud storage?

If you want to avoid paying for additional iCloud storage you can backup to your computer. Start the latest version of iTunes on your computer, connect your iPad, select General from the row of tab that are presented, then select your backup option.

My Ipad says it needs restoring but when I try comes up with 3194 error - does anyone know what I need to do? Can't even turn it on!!

My Ipad says it needs restoring but when I try to do this through itunes it comes up with error 3194? Anyone know what I need to do? I can't even get the ipad to turn on just has a sign saying plug into itunes

What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
 Cheers, Tom

My iPhone 4s is not switching on, I connected it to itunes thru my Windows 7 laptop and it says phone needs to be restored. I clicked okay and it started the process however the progress bar with the apple logo is on the screen, progressbar do not start

My iPhone 4s is not switching on, I connected it to itunes thru my Windows 7 laptop and it says phone needs to be restored. I clicked okay and it started the process however the progress bar with the apple logo is on the screen, progress in the bar did not start yet after 5 hours. Some one please hep me.

I did put it in DFU mode but its still not working, although everytime it shows your iphone needs to be restored. Kindly help.

Trying to install update 8.1.3, my iPad says I need 1.5 gb but I actually have 17.1 gb. Why will it not let me install?

Trying to install update 8.1.3, my iPad says I need 1.5 gb but I actually have 17.1 gb. Why will it not let me install?

It's probably telling you that you need 1.5 more GB than you have available. Hook up your device to iTunes on the computer you sync with and do the update from there. OTA updates require a lot more memory than ones done via iTunes.
Cheers,
GB

I need some help adding music to my slideshow in iPhoto. When I open iTunes as the source, it says it needs to be open to populate, which it is. I have no knowledge of computers...like, at all....so I need some (simple) help? If possible? Thanks.

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All the time I plug my iPod Shuffle to my iTunes it says it needs to be restore and after I restored it and add music it only skips song after song without playing one completely. What should I do?

All the time plug my iPod Shuffle to my iTunes it says it needs to be restore, and after I restored it and add music, it skips song after song without playing one completely. What should I do?

Hello there, san blasted.
The following page links to the iPod Troubleshooting Assistants. Feel free to review the recommendations for your particular iPod:
Apple - Support - iPod Troubleshooting Assistants
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

HT201210 my iphone 3gs keeps showing the screen with the connect to itunes display, and I've restored it multiple times on different computers, but everytime it finishes restoring, it shows the display again and the computer says it needs to be restored.

my iphone 3gs keeps showing the screen with the connect to itunes display, and I've restored it multiple times on different computers, but everytime it finishes restoring, it shows the display again and the computer says it needs to be restored. can anybody help me with this?

it was saying error code 1, i tried the things it said but none of it worked. now it is not showing an error code at all, it just keeps saying it needs to be restored.

If my phone says it needs to be restored will it delete all of the stuff i have on it? Such as music i have on an app? The music has not been synced to itunes. Will all my pictures get deleted aswell?

if my phone says it needs to be restored will it delete all of the stuff i have on it? Such as music i have on an app? The music has not been synced to itunes. Will all my pictures get deleted aswell? My phone is not working for some reason, when i was downloading ios6.1 it crashed or something. PLEASE HELP!!

Purchased iTunes content can be re-downloaded:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Any photos in your camera roll, not previously imported to your computer, you will lose. You should be regularly importing these photos, as the iPhone's camera roll is not designed as a storage device.
Had you been regularly syncing/backing up, you wouldn't lose anything. Now you know, don't backup your data, and you will eventually lose it all, guaranteed.

HT1338 when i try to open itunes on my macbook, it says it needs quicktime 7.5.5 to run. how do i update quicktime so i can run itunes?

when i try to open itunes on my macbook, it says it needs quicktime 7.5.5 to run. how do i update quicktime so i can run itunes?

QuickTime 7.5.5 for Leopard - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL27
QuickTime 7.7 for Leopard - http://support.apple.com/kb/dl761
= New version of Quicktime installed but application reports it needs to have that version installed =
Open Application > Utilities > System Profiler and check the Quicktime version in Frameworks vs. the version in Applications. One person had re-installed their operating system. It had kept the newer Player application but had reverted to an earlier version of the underlying support framework files which many applications utilize. Re-installing Quicktime 7.7 took care of the problem. Do this manually, not with Software Update.
Installation get stuck at "configuring installation" - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2592979?threadID=2592979 - uninstall Quicktime before installing.

Since iOS 7.1 my phone won't turn on and is asking me to connect to iTunes. I connect to itunes and it says it needs to be restored. Not sure why. I try to restore it and then it says something went wrong and it won't work. So I've been without my phone

Since iOS 7.1 my phone won't turn on and is asking me to connect to iTunes. I connect to itunes and it says it needs to be restored. Not sure why. I try to restore it and then it says something went wrong and it won't work. So I've been without my phone for a couple days now. It gives me error code (29). The phone almost reboots and then 3/4 of the way through it gives me the error message.

If using windows...
Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software and try again...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
See iTunes Connection Issues here...
iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues
NOTE:
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11.1.5) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download

My iphone 3gs has itunes plug displayed on screen and iturnes says it needs to be restored but when i try to click restore it doesn't work what to do now?

HELP,,,my iphone 3gs is displaying iturnes plug on screen and when i plug into computer iturnes, it says it needs to be restored but when i click on recover it doesn't complete the task my phone is stuck with itunes plug on screen. please help

Maybe:
Restore loop (being prompted to restore again after a restore successfully completes)
Troubleshoot your USB connection. If the issue persists, out-of-date or incorrectly configured third-party security software may be causing this issue. Please follow Troubleshooting security software issues. .
Next try placing in DFU mode and then restoring.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Then try restoring on another computer.
Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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