ITunes error 29 due iPhone 3Gs 16gb restore

I read a lot of topics about this error and its 90% confirmed that is due battery incompability. Which Brad confirmed(here on this support).
But last week i visited non official repair store and,
they connected my 3Gs to they laptop and after couple of minutes of waiting and doing nothing, just watching what is hapening, they came back and they said that the motherboard is damaged, and did I droped my iPhone somewhere, but I didnt. And I think its impossible to know is it damaged before opening iPhone....Am I right?

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error29
That error can be caused by security software (antivirus or firewall) on your computer interfering with the update. However, if the error occurred in an Apple store when they tried to restore it's a hardware problem.

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my iphone 3gs 16gb is stuck on apple logo. this phone shows up on itunes, restores, updates. everything. just doesnt move from the apple logo to the main screen. it also does not show the slider when i try to shut it down. but it goes in recovery by holding the power/home button etc. i have already updated it to 4.3.3 but to no avail. still doesnt go past the logo. any ideas?

I've been having the same issue since last Monday. I too have finally been able to restore and back-up, yet the screen on the phone stays the same. Have you found any solutions? (I'll let you know if anyone responds to my posted question)

My iPhone 3GS 16gb, is stuck in restore mode, downloaded and tried to do a restore multiple times. Keep getting an error The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. Unknown error occured (-1). Cannot get it out of restore mode, keeps rebooting!

My iPhone 3GS 16gb, is stuck in restore mode, downloaded and tried to do a restore multiple times. Keep getting an error The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. Unknown error occured (-1). Cannot get it out of restore mode, keeps rebooting!
I have tried to hold the "home" and "power" button to reboot
I have tried powering it off
I have tried, to unplug the cable, hold the "home" button and then plug it in.
Can't check the SN or warranty, cause it is stuck in restore mode.
Is the hard drive gone? Should there be something replaced.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1
Error 1 or -1
This may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
Usually this is caused by your antivirus or firewall blocking iTunes access to the Internet. It can also occur if the phone is jailbroken or if the computer you are using was ever used to jailbreak an iDevice.

HT201210 No matter what i Do it comes up with error code 9 and wil not even find the Iphone 3GS 16GB ....What to do ??

No matter what i Do it comes up with error code 9 and wil not even find the Iphone 3GS 16GB ....What to do ??
The Home and Sleep buttom does only promt the Connect to itunes...
Have closed down anti V and is admin and so on.....
Regards Martin

Hello mftoby,
Error 9 occurs when the device unexpectedly loses its USB connection with iTunes.
This issue can usually be resolved by performing USB troubleshooting, using a different USB dock-connector cable, trying another USB port, restoring on another computer, or by eliminating conflicts from third-party security software.
iOS: Troubleshooting USB connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286
iTunes: Troubleshooting security software issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
Note: For best results and the fastest resolution, it may be best to try the restore on a different computer. This will help isolate if it is an issue with the device or the computer itself.
Thanks,
Matt M.

HT201263 can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.

Gents
i forgot my IPhone 3gs passcode , i done the restore thru ITune , restore was ok for 6.1, when i start to configure my device , i stuck on the activition step
I can't activing me IPhone 3gs after restore following message showen in iTune :
We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.
I done some internet seach , most of the stuff said use the RedSn0w uploadf following IPSW or something like that :
IPHONE2.1_6.0_10A403_restore.Ipsw
PS. if update the above , every reboot your Iphone device should reboot from same IPSW using computer for upload
your advise please how can i activite my Iphone back
apprecite your help
Knofal

Hi
i sure my sone done it , how can i resolve this please, is there way to activite it again
Thanks
KNOFAL

HT1414 I download the new version of iTunes for my iphone 3gs, but when send to me to restoring software a massage say not found a dispositve.On my iPhone the only thing that I can see is USB plug showing me iTune icon.I using windows XP.Can anybody help

My iPhone 3GS cant restore iTune software, I tried to update the last version and did ok , but when I try to restore the program a message said, no dispositive found.I see on the screen a usb and the iTunes icon indicator.

http://www.apple.com/feedback/kaywerty wrote:
A rather long winded way of asking if anybody knows if it's possible to have multi-windows open
It's not possible.
Suggestions here -> Apple Product feedback

HT1937 how to fix an error -1 on iphone 3gs when restore?

how to fix an error -1 on iphone 3gs when restore?

uninstall, clean and then reinstall per, http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html

Can somebody help ??? iPhone 3Gs is stuck with an apple logo with the long loading bar. but iTunes popup say iPhone had been restored. iOS 4.3.3 to 4.3.4 or 5

Can somebody help ???
iPhone 3Gs is stuck with an apple logo with the long loading bar. but iTunes popup say iPhone had been restored. This happens when upgrading iOS 4.3.3 to 4.3.4.

Thanks for your answer
i've checked the host files, nothing referring to apple. The device has never been jailbroken...
Is there something else i can do?

Iphone 3gs after restore cant activated.. phone is unlock..

iphone 3gs after restore cant activated.. phone is unlock..

Hello skyway9992,
It sounds like you cannot activate your iPhone 3GS after restoring it. I found an article that has steps for troubleshooting an activation issue on an iPhone.
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3424
I have included the steps from that article here:
Restart the iPhone.
Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate.
Try connecting to Wi-Fi if you're unable to activate using a cellular data connection.
Try connecting to iTunes if you're unable to activate using Wi-Fi.
Restore the iPhone.
If you receive an alert message when you attempt to activate your iPhone, try to place the iPhone in recovery mode and perform a restore. If you're still unable to complete the setup assistant due to an activation error, contact Apple for assistance.
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

HT1414 I dont know why bt ever since I updated my iphone 3gs 16GB to the new 5.1.1 firmware I am unable to activate it with my any sim card, so is there any way to fix this. Im from India

I dont know why but ever since I updated my iphone 3gs 16GB to the new 5.1.1 firmware I am unable to activate it with any sim, so is there any way to fix this please? Is there a solution to activating my Iphone 3gs on this firmware? I purchase this iPhone from USA and Im using it in India. Please help me...

This means the iPhone was hacked to be unlocked. The 3GS was not sold in the US as officially unlocked.
Restoring an iPhone with iTunes that was hacked to be unlocked or installing a firmware update on an iPhone that was hacked to be unlocked re-locks the iPhone to the carrier the iPhone was sold as carrier locked when new. In this case, re-locked with ATT.

Iphone 3GS 16GB hang/freez very often

Dear all,
I bought an Iphone 3GS 16GB around 2 months ago and I've used it everyday. The Iphone is hang/freeze very often, when it happens I follow the advice which I searched on apple.com: turn off and turn on the Iphone, after that, it's fine but it still happens very often so I tried to restore the firmware from Apple (use Itunes for restoring), I hope it's fine but now it still exists but the time is not very often.
Please advise whether my issue come from Iphone hardware or not.
Thank you very much!

I've had the same issue since day 1 of getting the 3GS. I had the original iPhone and it worked flawlessly but the 3GS is a PoS. It won't sync with Windows 7, it hangs or freezes constantly. I am very disappointed. My next phone will be an Android OS

HT6146 my apple iphone 3gs 16gb (4.1 version ) is restart again and again in few minutes later

my apple iphone 3gs 16gb version 4.1 is restart in few minutes again and again ............
sorry but i don't no what is problem in this hardware or software...
Plz help me..

Hi there Aman Preet Singh,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
Will not turn on, will not turn on unless connected to power, or unexpected power off
Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIs and corrosion.
Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
After at least 30 minutes, if:
The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Update to the latest version of iOS if necessary. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
If the iPhone did not turn on, reset it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter.
If the display turns on, go to step 4.
If the display remains black, go to next step.
Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article for further assistance.
If restoring the iPhone resolved the issue, go to step 4. If restoring the iPhone did not solve the issue, seek service.
Issue not resolved
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
-Griff W.

HT1414 I have an Iphone 3GS 16gb which was working on ios 4.1.1 The phone isn't factory unlocked. I upgraded it to IOS 6.0.1 and after that i am not able to search for networks. it shows no services.

I have an Iphone 3GS 16gb which was working on ios 4.1.1
The phone isn't factory unlocked. I upgraded it to IOS 6.0.1 and after that i am not able
to search for networks. it shows no services.

Ok thank you so much! Although I ended up taking the sim card out of my new Iphone and reinserting it into my old one it finally let me restore it! So thanks once again this really helped!

Error 29. iPhone 3GS

Error 29. iPhone 3GS. Can't restore it.

"These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service."
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error29

HT4972 Can IOS 5 run on an iPhone 3GS 16GB?

Hello iPhone Gurus:
I have an iPhone 3GS 16GB model MB048LL that I picked up from my sister that I want to reset with the latest IOS for my son's use. Presently the phone has version 4.2.1 (8C148) installed. When I connect the phone to iTunes 10.6.1.7 on my Windows XP laptop, and press the "check for update" button in the phone summary page, I receive the pop-up "The version of the iPhone sofware (4.2.1) is the current version." It seems like there's no way to force an upgrade to IOS 5.1.1.
I'm a bit confused by this as the Apple website it indicates that 5.x is available for the 3GS. Also, when I connect my 4S and my other son's GGS 32GB phone, both shows IOS 5.1.1.
Any ideas? Is there an issue with the model and/or the amount of memory that precludes using IOS 5 on this 3GS?
Thanks,
Drew

MB048LL appears to be an iPhone 3G, not a 3GS. Check the model number on the back of the iPhone; if it's A1241, then it is indeed an iPhone 3G. iOS 4.2.1 is the final version of iOS that the iPhone 3G can run.
Regards.
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ITunes error 29 due iPhone 3Gs 16gb restore

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