Will i lose my contacts if my ipod 4thgen goes into recovery mode

will i lose my contacts if my ipod 4thgen goes into recovery mode

if you back up your ipod, then restore it to factory settings, there will be an option to restore your contacts.

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IPod goes into recovery mode when plugged in, and forces me to restore

Basically what is written above ^^ is what is happening to my iPod Classic 80GB. It hasn't done this until recently, and every few days or so when I go to sync new songs onto my iPod, it goes into recovery mode and says that the iPod must be restored. Now, normally this wouldn't be a problem, but when you have an 11,000 song library that takes around 4 hours or more to sync, it gets really under your skin.
I'm running Windows Vista, any help?

I just purchased a Classic iPod, and two days later it is stuck in this restore loop. The iPod worked fine until the restore was complete. When unplugged from the computer, it responds fine, but now cannot sync at all to put media on the device.
Current machine is WinXP SP2 (work machine). It is also happening on Win7 desktop, 13inch Macbook (OS 10.6.3), and Mac Mini (OS 10.6.3)(personal machines).
Does this appear to be a faulty device?

Ipod Touch Keeps Going Into Recovery Mode

Hi, I've had an Ipod touch for about 6 months now and haven't really had any problems with it to date. Recently (around the time I installed the 1.1.3 firmware), it seems to be randomly going into recovery mode.
When I plug it into my imac, Itunes says it detected an ipod in recovery mode, and I have to restore it. During the restore process the screen lights up with apple logo and spinning wheel, it says successful restore. But the ipod doesn't restart... just goes straight back into recovery mode. It usually takes about 2 or 3 restore attempts before it works properly. I resync and everything goes back to normal for a few uses. Then I go to turn it on and nothing... itunes just tells me to restore again.
Anyone else seen this issue before? I'm pretty sure the batteries aren't flat (since when it finally does restore, they usually start around half full... and I've tried leaving it on the charger for a few hours to no avail). And I only turn wifi on when I need it (usually turned off). I've tried pretty much everything I can find in the help files (hold button, hold+power, hold while connecting to itunes, nothing seems to wake it up... just black screen until a successful restore happens)...
Thanks in advance...

I had the same problem with my Touch but it started the first day. It was also doing weird things like telling me the battery was full then half an hour later warn me there was only 10% left. It got better for a while but long syncs with iTunes usually threw it into restore mode again.
I finally brought it to the Apple store nearby and they were able to recreate the problem when they tried a sync on their machine. They told me it was a hardware issue and did an exchange right there. I have heard bringing it to an Apple Store will increase your chances of an exchange. Sending it in may or may not get you a new one. Good luck.
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IPod touch 1st gen goes into recovery mode after shut down or lock

Alright, so I bought a used iPod touch 1st gen from a friend. It was working fine for a few weeks until it started shutting off and going into recovery mode when I locked or turned it off. When off, half of the times I can do a hard reatart and hold the home and hold buttonsand it will turn on. The other times it will just come up with a white screen. When I plug it into my computer, it says it has to be restored. And this is an ongoing loop that I cannot seem to fix. I looked up my serial number and it says it's out of warranty.
So my first question is, is there anyway I personally can fix this problem, or do I have to take it to Apple? My second question is, what are their policies on iPods that were bought used from someone else? And is there a way for me to get a warranty on it to get it repaired if I can't fix it myself or do I have to pay full price on replacement or repairs?

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Did you let iTunes restore it? Has the problem continued? The article below discusses how to put your iPod into a recovery mode so you can fix it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
As to your warranty, you no longer have one. Apple will, for a fee, repair your iPod if it needs repairing. There are independent shops who can do it as well - just Google them.

My ipod has gone into recovery mode, and i need to restore my pod but it wont restore

my ipod has gone into recovery mode and i want to restore it, but itunes keeps on saying there is an error. i have looked at what it says to do, done everything but it still says there is an error. also i cant get onto my ipod as i forgot the password, hence why i want to restore it. can anyone please help?!

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Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem

Why did my iPod touch go into recovery mode when updating to iOS 8.1 over the air???

I was updating my iPod touch (5th Generation) to iOS 8.1 over the air update option and my iPod goes into recovery mode...I hadn't backed it up in like 2 weeks and a lot happened in two weeks with photos and everything. I have yet to see if I get any of them back but why did this happen? I thought apples over the air update was reasonably easy and secure...?

Hey Haywards, There has been reported issues with updating iPods to iOS 8, one of which is updating with the cloud or through Wi-Fi. Your seeing one of the problems. After you get things cleared up with the DFU recovery, connect your iPod with your computer via the cable and run the update through iTunes. You should be OK. Or if still an option, don't do the update at all! Many have reported several issues with iOS 8 on iPods. Slow or laggy operation, missing apps, missing music, camera roll not working or missing and huge battery drain and charging issues, just to mention a few. You may want to hold off from updating if possible. Things to think about. Good luck, Cheers.

Ipod cannot go into recovery mode and I have forgotten passcode. It was halfway through an update and will also not appear as a device in itunes any more

My sister has forgotten her IPod touch passcode and in my efforts to restore it, I accidentally updated it, leaving it unable to go into recovery mode. It no longer comes onto my devices list on iTunes but asks if I want the computer to read the device, but as I can not unlock it, either option has resulted in nothing. Can anyone help me restore the device? Or at least reset it, as it will not go into recovery mode.

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.
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My ipod has gone into recovery mode for no reason at all

So I was in Sri Lanka for the past 2 months volunteering, and I took my ipod with me. My camera was unfortunately out of action from day one, so I used my (very crappy) ipod camera to take photos for the entire time that I was in Sri Lanka.
I had been there almost two months, I was in the last week of my stay when my ipod all of a sudden turns itself off when I was using it. It wouldn't come back on, and it was fully charged. I even tried plugging it in but it did nothing. It wouldn't come back on for two days, and then I tried it and it just says 'connect to itunes'. So I got home yesterrday and plugged it into itunes, and it says that my ipod is in recovery mode and has to be restored. However, if I restore it, I will lose ALL of my photos from Sri Lanka!!
I have tried googling this problem for a while and can't seem to find a solution. My home button does not work which is another pain.
But can someone please help me and tell me a way to save my photos?! I don't care about anything else, I cannot lose those photos They obviously aren't backed up either because I didn't have my computer at any point in Sri Lanka so it hasn't been connected to an itunes at any point in those photos being taken.
Thanks.

You iPod encounter and error. That happens sometimes.
Unless one of these programs will kick the iPod out of recovery mode all information on the iPod is lost
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
DId you backup to to iCloud? If so then restore from iCloud backup
iCloud: Restore your iOS device from iCloud
- If you used PhotoStream then try getting some of the photos from your PhotoStream. See that topic of:
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer

HP Officejet 4620 All-in-One Loses Connection to Wireless Network When It Goes Into Sleep Mode

My HP 4620 All-In-One wireless printer works fine until it goes into sleep mode. Once it goes into sleep mode, it doesn't wake up if a print job is sent to it. If I wake it up manually by pressing the blinking on/off button, it still doesn't print. If I completely turn it off and then on again, the print job that was queued on my computer will start printing, but that's a huge pain and waste of time nearly every time I want to print. I've installed all available updates. I also assigned a static IP address in an effort to correct this but nothing helps. I see that others have complained about this problem, but I do not see that anyone has had success resolving this. My operating system is Windows Vista. I use a Link-Sys Wireless G Router. Thanks.
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HT201263 iPod touch gone into recovery mode midway through updating to iOS 6.1 - Help!!!

I tried to update my iPod touch (latest generation) to the new iOS system. Midway through the 30 minute download of the new software, an alert popped up telling me that the ipod connected was in recovery mode and needed to be restored in order to contiue. So I clicked restore, and the download started again. Once again, the same thing happened midway through. The download continues, and at the end of it it just disappears and my iPod stays on the connect to itunes screen (the one with the usb lead and itunes symbol). I've tried everything on the apple support pages but have had no luck at all. I've only had the iPod for a month now and have had no problems with it up til now. I know there's often problems caused by updating, but after spending hours searcing online for a solution I've yet to find anyone with the same problem, and therefore no solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Maybe if you try restoring to a previous version first, and then restore from backup.
This may help you find out how to roll back to the previous version:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19639988#19639988
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HELP my ipod keeps going into restore mode

hi i have a problem with my ipod touch 2nd generation firmware 3.1.2. it keeps going into restore mode randomly when i play with ir or use it. i upgraded and downgrade and nothing seems to work. i think there is a problem with the hardware!
oh and when i bought it there was a problem with the headphone jack(brand new)
and nobody would help. i had warranty to. we live in a cruel world. =(

Yesh, take it to the Apple Store and make a fuss.

Why does my ipod touch go into recovery mode?

I recently got my new ipod touch. I had problems with my old one after I couldnt get that one out of recovery mode.
I tried to update my new ipod today and its been put into recovery mode. I've tried to restore it twice and its done nothing. I just need to get it out of recovery mod, can anyone help?

The only way I know of is to force it into DFU mode, out of recovery mode. Hold down power for 10 seconds, then the power and home until the screen flashes white, then hold the home button for four or five seconds. Proceed to restore.

My ipod touch went into Recovery Mode, How do i fix it without recovering(deleting)?

Earlier this week, i was on my laptop when i decided to look at my ipod touch with was next to me, about 10 mintues later. I tried turning on, and the ipod was stuck on the connect to itunes screen, and i was wondering why it was doing that. I plugged it into my computer and it said " Itunes has detected an ipod in recovery mode. You must restore this ipod before it can be used with itunes". Restoring was going to delete everything! I already lost my infomation last year to a similar problem. I tried holding the power and menu button for 10-15 sec and then just hold menu 2 secs, it didnt work. I know most people are going to say use a backup, but i havdn't been albe to back up for about 70 weeks. I know i can get back music, but i have a bunch of apps that have memory and pictures and songs, that i'll never get back,like last time. I don't want to lose important docunments again either! Please Help!! ps. I dont remeber my oss or what version it is(like itouch 3 or 4s)

If this program will not get the iPod out of recovery mode you will have to restore the iPod and thus lose everything.
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode

I can;t update my iPod to 4.0.1. It goes into recovery mode (error 1602)

I have a 3rd generation iPod touch. Its on 3.1.3 atm. I want to update it to 4.0. The update goes okay until the part 'Preparing iPod for update)where my ipod tourns off and then goes to the screen where the itunes logo with the usb cable thing. then a window pops up (not in itunes, in vista) saying 'windows needs to install driver software for your apple mobile device (recovery mode). After a while itunes says iPod could not be updated (error 1602). I've tried everything. Please help

Have you been reading about IOS4 on this forum? Do not upgrade unless you want your ipod to be useless. Mine is stuck inrestore mode after the upgrade. Read a few post about IOS4 and the ipod touch. It will change your mind

Ipod goes into recovery mode every time I plug it in

Just bought a new iPod classic, 160gb. I plugged it in for the first time to sync it with my laptop and get some music on it. The next time I plugged it in, iTunes gave me an error message saying it couldn't read the contents of my iPod, and that it detected an iPod in recovery mode. I had to restore it just to put 5 new songs on it, which took almost 45 minutes. Since then, I've updated the iTunes and iPod software but this is still happening every time I plug it in to my computer.
Are other people having this problem? Is it hardware or software?

Pretty much anyone using an iPod Classic with iTunes 9 or 901 is screwed in a similar manner. Read around these threads and you'll see man. Sorry, no word from Apple yet on what's going on.
Looks like their ''upgrade" to version 9 may actually be damaging hardware, as hard as that seems to believe.

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