Updating 3GS to iOS 5 and it it stuck with the apple screen. progress goes about 2/3's on the phone and nothing else(4 hours).
Its has been stuck for 4 hours now, had to force quit itunes and restart to see if that would solve the problem but nothing after another 2 hours. It is a factory unlocked 3GS to was on 4.0 before i did the restore/backup to update to 5.0. Have itunes updated to 10.5 . so how the heck do I get it out of this? I have tried force quiting itunes and started over and the same crap.
The following kb is pretty basic, but if you haven't worked through it you should
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
If it doesn't work, and if you've also tried restart/reset/restore, then a trip to the Genius bar isn't a bad idea.
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I'm using charger and cable that came with the phone. Nothing else changed.
I think it was the update the iOS 7.0.4 that I did last night. I woke up this morning with my battery almost drained and the charging function going off and on every few seconds, like it would start charging then disconnect, then reconnect repeatedly.
I've tried restarting the phone and hard restarting the phone several times, but I'm getting really low on battery by now (under 20%).
I've tried cleaning the connector with a little isopropyl alcohol, and blowing it out with compressed air. Though I can't be 100% certain, it's very unlikely my connector died exactly at the same time I was updating my phone. Especially since it appears I'm not the only one with this problem.
And now, after the last hard reset, my phone doesn't even recognize the charger at all, or being connected with the USB cable to my MacBook Pro.
I turned off my phone so when I go to the Apple Store it will power up one last time, but besides that I'm out of ideas.Just back from Genius Bar and two other people at my table had the same problem. Their 4Ss aren't charging either. One of them had a fried board according to the tech. At least my HW checked out OK. It just won't charge.
The tech tried to tell me that it was because my connector was corroded, which I told him was kind of a weak argument since evidence points to that the update has something to do with it.
They're seeing a lot of these and it looks like they already have a script.
Luckily I had enough juice left to recycle it for like $180, so I picked up a 5S with a new 2 year.
It looked to me like this is going to blow up pretty big. Like class action lawsuit big.
If you have an iPhone 4 or 4S, and you haven't updated it to iOS 7, don't for now. See if a patch comes out that doesn't brick your phone. Or get an induction charger maybe? Don't just update and expect absolutely no problems because too many people are having problems right now. -
I just signed up with Verizon 45 days ago and am unhappy with my service. I know about the ETF fee of $350/ per line but are there any other fees I will need to pay for the actual phone.
There are no other fees. You are not stuck with the phone, you can do whatever you would like to do with it.
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Steps to update 3GS to iOS 4.3?
Steps to update 3GS to iOS 4.3 please?
This is the ipod forum.
You cannot update to 4.3. If you have a 3gs then you can update 6.0.1
Turn on computer.
Open itunes (make sure you have the latest itunes version).
Connect iphone.
That's it. It will prompt you to update if one is available.
Do you have an iphone 3g? Of so, it will only go to 4.2.1 -
My iphone 3GS updated itself to ios 6 and never started to work
My iphone 3GS updated itself to ios 6 & then things went absurd.
iphone kept restarting after showing apple logo. The issue continued even after a complete restoration. Apple service now says firmware got corrupted and so I have to pay 9500Rs (200$) and get a phone replacement of the same model. And there is no other solution.
Can anyone give any other solution or else is it worth to get it replaced for 9500Rs.
I have spend money for no real hardware issue and apples improper firmware methodology and updates...This is what I posted to someone else having the same issue:
I having the same issue about the and iTunes says "The iPhone cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.". I've had the iPhone 3GS since it came out. It was working fine until I just tried to update it. It has NEVER been hacked or jailbroken. WE AND A FEW OTHERS are having the same issue then it is more than likely that this is an update issue. I took mine to the Apple store and the tech tried to update it and he came to the same problem and told me he couldn't update it. My assumption is that we are not the only one's with this issue and that if there was a way to update it to the update before this last one it might be a solution. I don't know how to get the previous update. Apple probably is aware of the problem, and hasn't come up with a solution yet. Or, enough people haven't complained yet. The tech suggested that there might be something wrong with the phone itself, but that couldn't be since it was working perfectly before I updated it and others are having the same issue. It is highly unlikely that a lot of people are having the same hardware issue all of a sudden at the same time. Apple/iTunes needs to fix this... and hopefully soon
Also: I can update or restore my iPhone 5 and other iPhones so it is not an issue with my firewall or other software on my computer. No one touches my iPhone or my computer they are secure, locked all the time, and I have no jailbreak software on my computer (Apple tried it and they are clueless at the moment from what I can tell). -
i tried to update my jailbroken iphone 3gs to iOS 6 and i tried to activate it using redsn0w it uploaded but the phone didn't activate, then i tried to restore it in iTunes and it also wasn't working it shows 3194 error. Please help!
brigikeh wrote:
i tried to update my jailbroken iphone 3gs
Buzz! Thank you for playing!
Any warranty you had is void and your ability to get help here or from Apple is forfeit.
Try Google. We can not assist you per the terms of service.
It's very likely that your phone is now a brick. -
Updated my iphone 3gs to ios 5 and now it keeps just shutting off and coming back on?
I updated my iphones 3gs to ios 5 and now it just randomly shuts off and on. whats wrong with it?
don't ask me why this worked, but it did for me last night. In iTunes, where your device shows up on the left side, I double clicked on it. It then allows you to change the name like you can for changing file/folder names. I changed 1 letter on the name of the ipod and hit enter. I then right clicked on the new ipod name and chose restore from backup. My choices for backup was the original name of the ipod only and not the name i had just changed it to. I told it to go ahead and backup from the old name figuring I would get the same results, but not the case. It restored it with all app, music and pictures with one exception...all of the settings, email setup and information within the apps was lost. Atleast that an easier fix than starting all over. Hope this will work for you guys too with the same issue.
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My iPad (version 1, IOS 5.1) has quit connecting with the store. I am unable to update or buy any app. I did a reboot and a reset with deleting the data. I can not find anything in support for this problem. Any help will be appreciated.
My iPad (version 1, IOS 5.1) has quit connecting with the store. I am unable to update or buy any app. I did a reboot and a reset with deleting the data. I can not find anything in support for this problem. Any help will be appreciated.
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How do I fix my iPod I updated it to iOS 6 and now iTunes and the App Store will not work?, How do I fix my iPod I updated it to iOS 6 and now iTunes and the App Store will not work?
App Store Failure / Updates White Screen
Tap Settings > General > Date and Time > Set Automatically > Off. Set the date one year ahead. Then try to access the App Store.
It may be a connection issue. Try changing your DNS settings to Google’s open DNS by tapping Settings > Wi-Fi >, tap the blue arrow next to your current Wi-Fi network, and then tap the “DNS” field and enter the DNS servers; 8.8.8.8 (Google’s Public DNS, 8.8.4.4 also alternate). -
with the new IOS 7 mi iPhone has problems with the screen, I go out once stripes, and Apple told me it is the software. help when there is a new update?????
We are users here. We cannot possibly know when a new update will be available.
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i tried updating my iphone 4s to the ios 7 but it said error with the firmware now my phone is stuck in recovery mode and i have no idea how to fix it any suggestions??
Try Restoring it 3 times in a row and see if that works.
If not that error can indicate one of two things: Your iPhone was at one time jailbroken, had the iOS version rolled back, or ran an unauthorized beta and if none of those things are true it is a hardware error. -
I was attempting to backup my iphone 5 getting ready to update it to ios 7 and i accidentally restored it to the settings of my last phone which was an iphone 4s and it erased all my new pictures and info off my new phone and was wondering if anyone knows how i can get them back and restore it back like i has it? Thanks
That means you have not a backup before accidentally restore your new iPhone 5.
So you should recover your new pictures and info with a third recovery tool.
This blog has a useful tool to meet you.
http://easy-iphone-recovery.blogspot.com/2013/09/iphone-recovery-resource.html
In step 1, you should choose 'Recover from iOS Device' in the main interface and then following the steps to get your pictures and info back.
Good Luck. -
I have iPhone 4 and I update it to iOS 7 and when I try to start the personal hotspot it crashed and for sometime my cellular data was also not working then allot a sudden the personal hotspot icon disappeared from my settings.
Has anyone faced a problem like this!!!No. If you go Settings App > General > Reset > "Erase All Content and Settings", you will have the same iOS that was on the iPhone when you tapped the Erase button. If you believe your iPhone is Jailbroken, then this will not work. If you use iTunes on computer, this will put iPhone to current iOS which is iOS 7.0.2
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I upgraded my iphone 3gs to ios 5 and lost my photos
I just upgraded my iphone 3gs to ios 5 and i lost all of my photos, i had lost apps but i've got them back now, is there a way to get my photos back?
If you've used your phone as recommened you've imported your photos into iPhoto or to another folder on your PC.
Just sych your photos back. -
Hello,so I didnt update the ios 8 for my Iphone 4s yet the phone is friggin slow and the apps break down all the time,also the memory is completely full even tho I deleted half of the storage.Its been happening for over a month,what to do ? Thanks !
Mullaly75 wrote:
I assume u guys don't understand what open source software is
Yes, I think most of us do understand what open source software is. It sounds as if you don't. Here's some information:
Open-source software (OSS) is computer software that is available in source code form: the source code and certain other rights normally reserved forcopyright holders are provided under an open-source license that permits users to study, change, improve and at times also to distribute the software.
Open source software is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open-source software is the most prominent example of open-sourcedevelopment and often compared to (technically defined) user-generated content or (legally defined) open content movements.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_software
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