My iPod is in recovery mode and iTunes is telling me to restore it, but my stuff is not backed up. What do I do?!
What is recovery mode and how do I get all of my stuff back?!
If it connected to the computer before and yo did nothing to the computer since then try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then restore.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Try on another computer.
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I have a 4S and just tried updating to the latest iOS version and my phone went into recovery mode and iTunes says I need to restore to factory settings. Anyone know how I can fix my phone without losing all my content?
You would only be able to restore to a backup to iCloud or iTunes:
Restore from Backup
Cheers,
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I attempted to update to iOS 8 and now my phone is stuck in recovery mode, and iTunes will only let me restore to factory settings. My question: Can I restore from iTunes backup after restoring to factory settings?
Hi, kformagg
I would say yes. I once had the same problem (iPhone 5, IOS 7) and first restored to factory settings and after that from iCloud backup.
It worked very well. -
My iPod is in Recovery Mode and it won't let me restore it.
My iPod touch is currently in Recovery Mode, and I'm not sure how it happened. When I plug it in to my PC, iTunes says that I must restore it. When I try to restore it, I encounter one of many problems. Sometimes the update will be corrupted after downloading, sometimes I get an error code, I once got an error code that's not even listed (1656). I've tried restoring it on multiple machines, and I'm getting a little frusturated/scared. My iPod is only a few months old. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Edit: I've also tried restoring using an IPSW downloaded from the internet.
Edit 2: My brother is having the exact same problem with his iPhone, which isn't in Recovery Mode.Check this post: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2778443?start=0&tstart=0
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For some reason, my iPod doesnt power up when I connect it to my computer, but it does if I plug it into my wall charger.
I need to restore it as it went into recovery mode, what is it that doesn't allow it to connect to my computer and what can I do to fix it?You can re-download for free (As with the free music the bill just reads .00) .
Try it with one and see for yourself.
Oh yes, spare yourself future grief since this doesn't apply to music and video, get an external HD to back up iTunes and use it! -
I have had to put my ipod touch in Recovery Mode and tried to sync it with itunes but it wont restore itself. What can I do?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3194
Basic troubleshooting steps
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when i turn on my itouch the screen tells me to plug into itunes, i do that and it tells me my ipod is in recovery mode and to restore it, i click ok and click restore then it does it all over again and nothing happens. what do i do?
Hi tgoit2015,
If you are having issues restoring your iPhone, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Regards,
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My ipod is in recovery mode and my itunes cannot connect to the server what do i do?
my ipod is in recovery mode and my itunes cannot connect to the server what do i do?
Update Server
Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- Try on another computer/network
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I am having trouble with my iPod 5th gen after iOS update. It's in recovery mode and iTunes keeps timing out when I try to restore it. What should I do??? If possible, I would also like to keep all of my data.
Maybe this will help:
Troubleshooting
As with all clickwheel iPods, you can reset this iPod by first toggling the hold switch on and off and then simultaneously pressing the select (center) and menu buttons for approximately 5-10 seconds. This is a common fix should your iPod behave unexpectedly or lock up. Once reset, the iPod should display an Apple logo for a few seconds before showing the main menu. This procedure is similar to rebooting a computer and damages none of your music or data. -
What does it mean when my Ipod shows me an itunes icon but doesn't let me go to my home screen AND when I plug it into my Macbook it tells me my Ipod is in recovery mode AND will not be restored!?!?!?! HELP!!!
. . . sparse bundle could not be accessed (error -1)
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ipod will not turn on, itunes will not open, window pops up says ipod is in recovery mode and needs to be restored. what do i do now?
You restore the iPod via iTunes. Don't plug the iPod in. Open up iTunes and then plug it in and then try restoring, if it fails to restore a few times, keep trying. I do it on a daily basis, you're using an Apple product, remember...
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my ipod was in recovery mode and fixed it. i can use it. but the problem is whenever am i connect it with itunes it says IPOD is in recovery mode even after recover is done. i cant sync ipod rite now. it showing same msg again. nyone knows wat to do plz??
I did the restore and it cleared and reset the iPod but after it finished the same error came up. I tried this 3 times. Also it no longer shows up as a drine in My Computer.
if it's relentlessly doing that to you, it's plausible that the message is being caused by a Windows drive letter confusion. (that's consistent with the disappearance for My Computer, too.)
see the following article for troubleshooting information on that possibility:
"iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore" -
I forgot my password and am trying to reset my ipod, but it won't work.It says that my ipod is in recovery mode and that I must restore it. I click ok, and then click on restore and update. Then it says connecting ipod software update server and a screen pops up with ipod software update on the top and iOS 5.1. It lists a bunch of stuff this update contains and on the bottom it says next, which I click and nothing happens, it just goes back to the ipod restore page. Help, what am I doing wrong?
This device is not eligible for the requested build (Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194")
Update to the latest version of iTunes. Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) users may need to download iTunes 10.6.3.
Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, followTroubleshooting security software issues.
Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to performunauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. Uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer.
Edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from your hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart.
Avoid using an older or modified .ipsw file. Try moving the current .ipsw file (see Advanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations), or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw. -
What does it mean when your ipod is in recovery mode and how do I solve this problem
What does it mean when your ipod is in recovery mode and how do I solve this problem?
Unless you have a backup from which you can restore, yes you will lose all of your data and settings.
You should be able to sync your content back to the iPad if you have been syncing with iTunes all along. If you don't sync with iTunes, you can download much of your paid content again for free as long as you use the same Apple ID. This explains downloading past purchases.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Unfortunately, at this point, you must restore the device before you can move on. There is nothing you can do to avoid it now. -
My ipod is in 'recovery mode' and I've tried to recommended process to fix it but it won't complete the process. In the meantime, my ipod Nano is not working with my Menu screen or music, what to do about this??
Hi Newf51,
Is this an iPod Touch that is stuck in recovery mode? What happens when you try to restore it to factory settings through iTunes? If it gives an error, go through this article to try to resolve the issue Resolve iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
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