The iphone has a picture of the itune symbol and the picture of the connect cord. When i connect the cord to iphone and computer it doesn't acknowledge the connect.
my iphoe has a picture of the itune's symbol and the connect wire; when i connect the wire to my iphone and computer nothing happens. itunes doesn't acknowledge sync. I can't do anything with my iphone. What is the issue and what to do?
Hello JBH 1162
Check out the articles below to get your iPhone to show up in iTunes so it can be restored. Start with the first one to see if you can make any change to show up in iTunes and if it does not, then pick either the second or third article for the type of computer that you have.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
Regards,
-Norm G.
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I plugged my iphone in to my laptop to update it and the computer shut down right at the end. My phone now has the itunes symbol and an arrow asking me to plug my phone into itunes (I assume the laptop). It's frozen like that even when switched off. If I plug the connection into the laptop it's not recognising it now. HELP!
Hello there, xkatiex255.
The following Knowledge Base article should provide the steps for you to resolve your issue:
iOS: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro. -
i was updating my iphone 3gs software on my pc and it came up with an error and since then i have just had the itunes symbol and a usb cable on my screen. i cant do anything with it what can i do?
The only thing you can do is what the picture is telling you to do: plug it into iTunes and restore it.
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iphone 4 not recognised by laptop after upgrading Itunes, the itunes symbol and a usb cord has appeared on my Iphone 4 screen. Frustrated isn't the word.
After installing latest version of Itunes, I connected my Iphone via USB and selcted yes to upgrade my Iphone, towards the end of the upgrade a notification popped up indicating that the upgrade had failed. Since then my Iphone just isn't responding, I've tried reinstalling Itunes, turning off Norton Security.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you Carolyn,
I've been through all those and apart from anything else, itunes is not seeing my phone, I therefore cannot restore the phone.
Have tried deleting and reinstalling itunes in case something was missing there, though the fact the problem is on both my mac and my windows machine seems to me to suggest a phone problem..
Is it possible that the latest IOS update which I did a week or so ago was not completed correctly? If so could this cause the problem? And how can I correct it?
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I was trying to backup my iphone to the computer, I got some message that said it didn't finish an update and now the iphone is stuck. It has the itunes symbol and the usb cable picture on the screen, any ideas as to how to clear this???
Put your phone in Recovery Mode & restore it, as described here:
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I was updating my ipod touch now it is frozen and has a picture of the itunes symbol and a conector lead any ideas how to stop this ?
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar -
My iphone 5S is stuck on a screen displaying the itunes symbol and a charging cable. I tried connecting it to itunes and updating it to the new software, and backing it up but it keeps saying unknown error 4005, Also when I first tried backing up my phone on my computer it would begin the processes then half way through it would say IPHONE has been disconnected, now it won't recognize it or anything. what can i do? This is a brand new phone!!!
Hello jraff21,
I was able to locate a support article for the error you mentioned. The following steps may help you get your device back to working order:
iOS: Restore errors 4005, 4013, and 4014 - Apple Support
You may see one of these messages if the device unexpectedly disconnects during the update or restore or iTunes couldn't tell the device to go to the restore state.
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4005).
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4013).
The iPhone [device name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (4014).
Try these steps to resolve the issue:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Restart your computer.
Make sure your computer is up to date. If an update requires a restart, check for updates again after you restart.
Restore using another USB cable.
Learn more about updating OS X.
Learn more about updating Windows.
Restore your device on another computer.
If you continue to see error 4005, 4013, or 4014 when you restore your device,contact Apple for support.
Learn more about other update and restore errors.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD -
The phone is backed up on ICloud. I connected it to my computer to download some photos and Itunes indicated that and update was available for the phone 7.0.2. So I let it download the update. I later received a message that the update was unsuccessful. The creen on the iphone is showing the itune symbol and a cable. But itunes will not recognise the phone.
Turning the phone on and off comes up with the same screen. I have tried pressing the ON Off Button and the Home button at the same time for 10 seconds but get the same result.
what can I do to get the ipnone working again.Dear Bruce,
Due the unsuccessful updation your iPhone has stuck in recovery mode. you need to download the iOS 7.0.2 iPSW from the following link http://appldnld.apple.com/iOS7/091-9872.20130924.2wc82/iPhone4,1_7.0.2_11A501_Re store.ipsw
and have to restore manually. you can do this by shift + mouse click the restore button in iTunes this will give you an opendialogue box to select the iPSW from which you want to update your iPhone. please make sure you have all the backup stored since this will be a restore not an update so you data will be lost and you will have to restore your data from backup.
if this help please mark is as answered. -
i tried to restore my iphone but when it was restoring it said a problem occurred and now it just shows the itunes symbole and its telling me to connect to it but when i try to it doesnt show up on my computer
Hi there starbaeza,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
-Griff W. -
I am trying to update my phone and the phone is frozen on a screen that has the itunes symbol and the computer connection showing.
I did not have itunes on my computer.
So I downloaded itunes set up which took an hour or so.
Now what do I do?Please check 2 things in your computer.
1. Right click 'My Computer' => Manage => Services & Applications => Services. Look for Apple Mobile Service at the top. Status must be STARTED. If stop, please start it.
2. Open iTunes in computer. For Windows 7, go to iTunes Store => Authorise this Computer => key-in your Apple ID and password when prompted. For Windows 8, press ALT and S together. A pop-up window would show information of authorising computer. Click Authorise this Computer => key-in your Apple ID and password when prompted.
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I clicked the button in my setting thatz is saying "software update iOS 6.1.2. It turned off and now My iPad 2 is stuck on a black screen that has the iTunes symbol and a charger that I'm guessing means "plug into iTunes". I did so and then waited four hours to download something. And now it is saying that its going to update my iPad but it isn't working. I tried to "update" twice. I am VERY ANNOYED beczuse the last time i updated it, it just turned off and i didnt have ot plug it in or anything. WHY IS IT DOING THIS.....?????? My ipad will not turn on or anything. Help me FIX THIS!!!
hi Kinney. last hour, i update my ipad 2, then im having the same problems as u. im also hoping people can solve this issue.
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In the middle of an update, it call closed. Itunes keeps saying that it's not installed, even though ive tried reinstalling multiple times. All my iphone is doing it showing the ituns symbol and a charger. How can I fix this???
Hi lepyykko,
If I understand your question, you are trying to update your iPhone, but you are seeing an error message that iTunes for Windows is not installed, is that right? The first step is to get iTunes successfully installed on your computer. Then backup the iPhone before updating the iOS software.
Are you seeing any error messages when you try to install iTunes for Windows?
If you can't install or update iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201668
Are you able to update your iPhone wirelessly?
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204
Before you update
Back up your device to iCloud.
Update your device wirelessly
The easiest way to update your device is wirelessly, also called “over the air.” Here’s how:
Plug in your device to a power source.
Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
Tap Download and Install. Updates might download automatically while your device is connected to Wi-Fi and a power source.
Tap Install, or tap Later to install the update later. If you use a passcode, you'll need to enter it before installing the update.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy -
My iphone is froze during a reset at the itunes symbol and usb plug
my iphone froze during a reset at the itunes symbol and usb plug with the arrow pointing at symbol. how do i get past this point as my itunes account is not even recognizing my phone now?
Turn it off by holding home+ power button untill the screen goes black ( as soon as it goes black, release the buttons).. This might take some practice , so dont worry if on the first try your phone reboots and goes to itunes screen again.
Now, with your phone powered off, enter DFU mode:
Method 1)
Attach the phone to the pc
Turn the phone off
Hold power and home together for *exactly* 10 seconds
Release power but keep holding home until the pc beeps as a USB device is recognized.
Whilist in dfu mode, itunes will recognize the device and it will ask you if you wish to restore it. Simply click restore, and the restoring proces will begin.
This will hopefully fix your iphone.
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I went to upload he newest itunes and to download my pics to my computer by backing them up. So I hooked my 3G phone up to my computer and it said it was backing up my photos,etc....It then said something like it was unable to successfully backup my photos. Then something came up saying thephone needed to be restored but I didn't push on that button because it would said I would lose all of my data (i have my pics of my little guy who has been suffering from cancer...too priceless to lose). So I didn't push on that button and now all that is on my phone screen is the itunes symbol and a pic of the usb adapter showing an arrow pointing to the itunes symbol.
The terms of service of the Apple Support Communities prevent us from helping anyone with a jailbroken phone.
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My phone will not turn off, has not done so for ages, Today I tried to upgrade which failed . Now my screen shows only the itunes symbol and a usb lead. When I connect to itunes it informs me the sim card is not supported though it works on other phones. HELP
Try a Hard Reset.....
Press and hold the Wake / Sleep button AND the Home button at the same time, keep them both pressed until the Apple Logo appears on the screen, it can take 10 or more seconds. Ignore the swipe to turn off message.
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