Preparing Ipod for new Jan.download then got frozen and can't restore...
I had downloaded the new version this morning and then the Ipod was preparing for the download but it got frozen .I waited an hour so I unplugged and turned off my computer. Now my computer wont recognize the Ipod and when I go to restore as the troubleshooter says to ...It says there is an "unknown error" and it can't restore! Now i'm stuck doing reconfig. on my computer and I don't see where I can get my Ipod back. Help!!!
Give this a try
1. Turn iPod Touch OFF completely.
2. Plug iPod Touch into PC/MAC while still of.
3. Turn iPod touch on, then IMMEDIATELY do the following steps
4. Hold the 'Home button' and 'sleep/wake' button together for atleast 5 seconds.
5. The Apple logo will appear
6. When this happens release the 'sleep/wake' button BUT KEEP HOLD OF 'HOME' BUTTON
7. Your iPod will reboot (Apple logo)
6. iTunes will recognise iPod in 'Recovery mode'
8. You will be able to 'restore' your iPod Touch now.
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Fix #1
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Fix #2
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ERROR (1)
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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- Try on another computer
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PPlease helpHello, Chantal105
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If your device is in recovery mode you will need to restore the device.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Cheers,
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