Restore settings and erase data problem

I have set my Iphone 4 to restore all settings and erase all data, however, after 4 & a half hours of this process, it is still not restored. Any ideas please?

now up to around 5 hours

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My ipad won't start up. I downloaded iTunes on my pc while my iPad was charging - could this have caused the problem? I don't want to restore to factory settings and lose data. Any ideas or solutions? Thanks, Linda

My ipad won't start up. I downloaded iTunes on my pc while my iPad was charging - could this have caused the problem? I don't want to restore to factory settings and lose data. I also recently successfully paired my ipad with a bluetooth keypad. Any ideas or solutions? Thanks, L

FYI, your iPad will charge much faster if you plug it directly into an electrical outlet.
When doing the reset, as Jackkcc suggests, make sure you let go of both buttons fairly promptly after the apple image appears, then wait another 10 seconds or so for the iPad to start up. Note that a reset does not alter any data or settings.

How can i sync my iphone to a new computer without restoring settings and deleting everything?

I've just gotten a new desktop computer and I'd love to have my iPhone synced to it...but I cannot do that without "restoring" settings or erasing my current library to sync to this new library. The problem is I have absolutely nothing on this new computer and I do not wish to delete anything on my phone... what's the best way to go about this without losing any of my notes, photos, contacts, apps etc? I accidentally restored my iphone last year and it was horrible trying to get everything back on it, I just don't really want to do that again! I'm thinking I could possibly back up to iCloud and then erase my current library and start from there, but I'm very paranoid about losing my contacts and my photos! Also I just visited the iCloud website and I couldn't figure out how to access my photos on there. Any help that anyone could offer would be awesome! Thank you!

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

I forgot my passcode to reset and erase the data . how i have to reset and erase data on my ipad mini

i forgot my passcode to reset and erase the data . how i have to reset and erase data on my ipad mini

Do you have a question? Is your iPad disabled?
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
You may have to do this several times.
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
I reached out to my PLN on Twitter and had some help from a few people through retweets and a couple of clarification tweets. I love that so many are willing to help out so quickly. Through this I also learned that I look like Lt. Riker from Star Trek (thanks @FillineMachine).
Through some trial and error (and a little sheer luck), I was able to reactivate the iPad without loosing any data. Note, this will only work on the computer it last synced with. Here’s how:
1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
2. Open iTunes with the iPad disconnected.
3. Connect the iPad to the computer and wait for it to show up in the devices section in iTunes.
4. Click on the iPad name when it appears and you will be given the option to restore a backup or setup as a new iPad (since it is locked).
5. Click ‘Setup as new iPad’ and then click restore.
6. The iPad will start backing up before it does the full restore and sync. CANCEL THE BACKUP IMMEDIATELY. You do this by clicking the small x in the status window in iTunes.
7. When the backup cancels, it immediately starts syncing – cancel this as well using the same small x in the iTunes status window.
8. The first stage in the restore process unlocks the iPad, you are basically just canceling out the restore process as soon as it reactivates the iPad.
If done correctly, you will experience no data loss and the result will be a reactivated iPad. I have now tried this with about 5 iPads that were locked identically by students and each time it worked like a charm.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

Reinstalling after you had to restore to and earlier date?

My computer (Windows 7 ent) had a problem, I needed to restore to and earlier date, i then re-installed the cloud again, it said the programs i picked before were install and up to date. It will not let me install them again.... help

Kyoung77 please see Creative Cloud AAM lists Applications as "Up to Date" when not installed - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/aam-lists-removed-apps-date.html which discusses how to resolve your current difficulties.

HT201274 What's the longest it takes to reset settings and clear data on iPod touch?

What's the longest it take to reset settings and clear data on iPod touch?

If you mean Settings>General>Reset>Erase all Content and Settings, it should take less than 10 minutes for 3G and later iPods. It can take hours for a 1G and 2G and the iPod should be connected to a charging source otherwise the battery may dies before it completes.

TS3623 Just updated my Apple TV with 5.2 but I can't access any movies or shows since the update. When I click on either category I get a black screen with a spinning circle for 5 secs and then straight back to where I was. I restored settings and restart

I've restored settings and restarted to no avail. Anyone else have the issues? Any insight greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Welcome to the Apple Community.
First you should try logging out of your iTunes Store account (settings > iTunes Store > accounts) and then back in again.
If that doesn't help, try resetting the Apple TV (Settings > General > Reset > Reset all settings). You should also try restarting your router.
If both of the above don't help, you should try a restore (Settings > General > Reset > Restore).

HT1766 How do i combine 2 distinctly unique backups so as to merge my notes and contacts ? Can i simply restore both and the data will be merged, or will one complete backup merely overwrite the other ?

How do i combine 2 distinctly unique backups so as to merge my notes and contacts ? Can i simply restore both and the data will be merged, or will one complete backup merely overwrite the other ?

you can't merge backups. it's all or nothing. one or the other.

HT5622 Hey Hi ! I brought iPhone 5 in Kuwait and now I'm in India now.I noticed my FaceTime option is missing. No option no settings and no data related to FaceTime . I'm very much worried about it. Need help as soon as possible.

Hey Hi ! I brought iPhone 5 in Kuwait and now I'm in India now.I noticed my FaceTime option is missing. No option no settings and no data related to FaceTime . I'm very much worried about it. Need help as soon as possible.

Someone could have stolen it in Kuwait...happens all the time .
Seriously...FaceTime is banned there...there is no way to add it back to your phone...if you wanted FaceTime, you should not have purchased your phone there.
BTW: You don't have any warranty or support for this phone in India.
You live & you learn

I backed up my iphone via icloud and restored it and lost dates notes photos anyone help

i backed up my iphone via icloud and restored it and lost dates notes photos anyone help

i backed it up to icloud and pc. but when i went to restore i got sum contacts back but not the latiest contacts. and no photos and notes gone. but i did notice that that bk up date was changing is there anyway i can look at all the back ups ????

I am trying to reset my 4s iphone to the original settings and erase all my content. It is asking for a passcode which i have not used before. How/where do I get the passcode?

I am trying to reset my 4s iphone to the original settings and erase all my content. It is asking for a passcode which i have not used before. How/where do I get the passcode?

It needs the restrictions passcode. You or someone with physical access to the phone had to set it. It can not set itself.

OSX Journaled-Can I use journal to return/restor settings to specified date

OK, so I've got my drive set to journaled mode. How to I make use of this.
Let's say for example, I wake up one morning and I'm told by my iPhoto that it can't find my iPhoto Library(it was there the night before)...Unstead of all this round about investigative work and two hours on the phone with Apple support and dozens of posts and replies in Apple Discussions, not to mention, untold hours and hours and hooouuuurrrrssss of searching my computer, draging...coping...rebuilding...ARRRGGGHHH!!!
Can't I simply "ask" my journaled drive to return/restore itself(settings and data) to it's original condition (based on giving it a specific time and/or date) as it had been the night before...before the evil computer gremlins plied their dasterdly deeds to my iMac while I slept!
Am I being nieve to imagine that the solution to so many and varied problems could actually be that simple...just go back in time?

Can't I simply "ask" my journaled drive to
return/restore itself(settings and data) to it's
original condition
NO.
You are confusing journaling with the future Leopard Time machine's feature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalingfilesystem
The only way to get back your data is backup them
Alberto

Does iCloud store data after restoring iPhone and recovering data afterwards

I had a few glitches/ errors with my iPhone 4S, so I took it to the Genius Bar to see what they said. To cut a long story short, they said I should start restore my phone and start it from new as my previuos backup was corrupted. I know how to put all my music/apps/films but I was wondering how iCloud would work.
I have several apps which backup data to iCloud which I would need, can I just accsess all of that with after I restored my phone? What would be the best thing to do? Also, how does images work, I know I can backup them up on my computer and put them back on, but could I just accsess them from Photo Stream?
Or, what would be the best practise for getting back all my files and data on a newly restored phone?
Thanks in advance and sorry for a long post,
tristan_cook

Hello.
If somehow your data has not been restored, you can go to Settings>general>reset>Reset all contents and settings. (WARNING- This will erase everything on your phone, so only do it if you take an iTunes backup beforehand atleast)
After this the iPhone will start the set-up wizard at the end of which you can choose to restore from iCloud backup.
Note that you will only get the complete cloud backup if you select restore from iCloud backup and not Set up as a new phone or Backup from iTunes.
Please keep in mind the restoring 3 GB of data will take a lot of time depending on your connection, and will not happen if the phone loses connection to your Network inbetween.
Good Day!

Wifi and mobile data problems

Hello
I am reporting a problem regarding the wifi and mobile data on my Xperia Z1. Whenever I lock my phone, the wifi and mobile data keeps turning on by itself again and again. I have tried to turning the "automatic turn on wifi when sleep" to "never" but it keeps turning "always" whenever I lock my phone, so does the mobile data. I look forward to some replies.
Sincerely

Hi @Nick2510 I suggest you to first run a backup of the device information like this: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/Backup-amp-Transfer/m-p/407253#U407253 Try performing a system repair using PC Companion: http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/ This will factory reset your phone and erase all data. You might need tocharge your device for about 1-2 hours before so the device has at least 80% battery. Make sure the device is not connected to computer or laptop and turned off (sometimes you have to press power button and volume up until the device vibrates 3 times or on some devices you have to press the small button near the SIM tray or on the back of the device). Start PC Companion and select Support zone then Update my phone/tablet then in Blue Repair my phone/tablet and follow the on screen instructions - When prompted connect your phone still switched off holding volume down or back button - This should start the repair or reformat process. If you are using Windows 8/8.1 or a 64bit operating system then adjust the settings for PC Companion and run in compatibility mode and chose
Windows 7 or XP. I hope can be useful. I'm at disposal for any question. Best Regards,

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