Restore iphone 3gs from error 9

I disconnected my iphone 3gs before the update was complete and am told now to restore it. I do not have any contacts or photos backed up. Is there any way of restoring it without losing all of my content?

If you have a Windows PC you can connect your phone. Do not open iTunes but instead as soon as the device is recognized you should see a box pop up and ask if you want to import your photos and videos.
If the box doesn't pop up you can goto My Computer and right click your device. There should be an option in the menu to Import Photos and Vids
Unfortunately there is no way to pull your contacts unless you had them synced with an email account on the device

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There is a reason that Jailbreaking isn't supported. You have just been kicked in the donkey by it.

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I have been trying for hours to restore Iphone 3GS in XP. All i did was click "yes" to update iphone and now I am in a mess. Tried reinstalling, different ports, different cables, still unable to restore.

I'm not sure, or else more people would be posting about it. Best way to tell is try at a different time.
Also, you could try putting the phone in Forced Recovery mode as outlined in http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808.
Also, are you using iPhone cables or iPod cables? If you're using the appropriate cable and the same thing happens, then hopefully your phone is still within warranty and you can go to an Apple Store for the Genius Bar.

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I have an Iphone 3GS. I replaced the battery and digitizer. When I plug in to Itunes the Iphone wants to "restore", but I recieve an error code 21, and it will not "restore.
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Peter

Peter,
In the past, I have had some devices show that error but I was able to simply hard reset the device and it booted fine.
Was the phone jailbroken before? Also, I would make sure you are attempting the restore in DFU mode versus Recovery mode. It sounds like it is having a conflict with the baseband which is why the device is not allowing itself to boot. You might also try using TinyUmbrella to fix recovery.
If you continue having issues, let me know. Also let me know if you are using PC or Mac and which OS you are running.
Let me know how it goes! If it doesn't work I may have a few other tricks up my sleeve.
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I was in process of firmware upgrade but unable to do the update. My iphone is stuck in between, now i am unable to restore while powering it on under itunes i am getting message - iphone in Recovery mode restore this phone before it can be used with iTunes.
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Press and hold the home button down for about 10 seconds and while holding it down plug it into itunes and keep holding it until it asks you to restore.

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I was using my iPhone yesterday and the battery went dead. When I charged it, the iTunes logo with the cable appeared on the screen. I tried connecting my iPhone to my computer via iTunes, then it said that it has detected an iPhone in recovery mode saying that I have to restore it. After clicking OK and restore on itunes, I received an error (40). I've attached a screenshot from it.
My friend gave me this iPhone. I honestly cannot afford your product but I can say that it is the best phone that I had so far. Please help me.
Thanks.

Hello,
I'm interested in your topic, because I have the same problem.
So, I'm wondering if do you solve this ?
Cheers,

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I just bought a iphone 3gs from my friend. when he gave it to me it was in recovery mode. Now everytime i try to Restore it i get the error 1603. is there any way to fix this ? please help !

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Are you sure your friend didn't jailbreak it?
If so, save yourself a lot of time and trouble - throw it in the trash.

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Hi, I upgraded my Iphone 3gs from version 4.1 to 6.0.1 but upon restarting, the sim card is no longer recognized, i cant restore with itune nothing at all!! i'm so confused and ****** off... please provide any help

Is the SIM from the carrier the device is locked to?
Has the device ever been hacked or jailbroken?
Have you tried simply removing and re-installing the SIM? What about replacing the SIM?

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I cant' restore my iPhone 3GS. Error 37. Anyone has any suggestions?

I had a similar issue with my Daughter's 3GS - I tried restoring it with "Restore Mode" and it would not do it. A quick search led me to MacRumors.com where I found an article on restoring your device via DFU Mode. It takes awhile to do it, but it definitely fixed my issue.
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I tried to update my iphone 3gs from ios 5 to 6 but because of software crash and while restoring with ios 6 it is not activated. Now I degrade it in ios 4 and can not use any app. How can I update this iphone?

Downgrading the iOS is not supported, and likely has caused the problems you are experiencing.
You'll need to go elsewhere for support.

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TS3694 Hi, When trying to restor iphone 3g from i tune in recovery mood, 1015 error kee appears.

Hi, Please need hel.
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Yes, it was Jailbroken.
And I reset (Erase all content and setting) this took about an hour.
but it not restart again, the apple icon kept on screen.
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just need to keep the original iOS.
and with itunes the 1015 error each time i tried to restor.
Thanks.

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I just updated my Iphone 3GS from 4.3.3 to 6.1. Now is says that my SIM Card is not supported by my carrier. I called Rogers and he says to restore my phone. But I can't get there is it won't recognize my phone. Help!

I just updated my Iphone 3GS from 4.3.3 to 6.1. Now is says that my SIM Card is not supported by my carrier. I called Rogers and he says to restore my phone. But I can't get there is it won't recognize my phone. Help!

Insert a SIM from a supported carrier.
Where did the phone come from, it sounds like the device has been hacked or jailbroken to be unlocked and updating has re locked to the original carrier. It is also possible that the SIM simply needs to be reseated or replaced.

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