What If My Iphone Will Not Restore Through Itunes?
Asked by: Ms. Dr. Thomas Krause Ph.D. | Last update: November 12, 2023star rating: 4.6/5 (54 ratings)
Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again If you're using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. On a Mac with macOS Catalina, open Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. If iTunes is already open, close it, then open it again.
How do I force my iPhone to restore?
Press and quickly release the volume down button. Then press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
How do I force my iPhone to restore without iTunes?
How to Restore an iPhone Without iTunes Open your iPhone's settings. Tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap iCloud. Tap iCloud Backup. If the toggle next to iCloud Backup on the next screen isn't on, tap it to set it to on/green. Tap Back Up Now. .
How do I restore my iPhone to factory settings with iTunes?
See Back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Connect your device to your computer. In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window. Click Summary. Click Restore, then follow the onscreen instructions. .
Can you restore your iPhone without a computer?
If you can't access a computer and your device still works, you can erase and restore your device without a computer.
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How long does it take to restore iPhone from iTunes?
It usually takes no more than 15 – 30 minutes to restore an iPhone using iTunes. As a general rule, you could restore your iPhone in an hour or less. The larger the data size, the longer it will take. The time it takes to restore iPhone using iTunes depends on a variety of factors.
How do you connect to iTunes when iPhone is disabled?
If your screen reads "iPhone is disabled," the most likely cause is too many wrong passcode attempts. Sometimes this can happen without you realizing it, if the phone is in your pocket or a bag. You will need to erase your device to remove the lock and passcode, then re-sync it with iTunes.
Why is my iPhone restore taking so long?
Your iPhone restore may be taking a long time because your device is trying to download and install a large software update. This can sometimes take a while, especially if you have a slow internet connection. Try restarting your device or using a different Wi-Fi network to see if that speeds things up.
How do you tell if iPhone restore is complete?
To check this, tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. If your device is still being restored, you see “This [device] is currently being restored and will automatically back up when it is done.”.
Can I turn off iPhone during restore?
All replies. Try placing your iPhone in recovery mode. Turn off your iPhone by holding the "Sleep/Wake" button for about five seconds and then sliding the red slider. If your iPhone is already off, there's no need to turn it on and then off again.
Can you stop an iPhone Restore in Progress?
if you want to stop restoring the phone from an iCloud backup because you want to update the software, go to Settings>iCloud>Backup>Stop restoring phone. Once you stop the backup from restoring, you should be able to update the iOS.
How do I see restore progress on iTunes?
Answer: A: The restore progress should be shown in the center window at the top in iTunes, where music progress is normally shown.
How do you Unbrick an iPhone?
If your iPhone is bricked after update iOS 15, you can use PhoneRescue for iOS to repair iOS system. It is designed to help you easily fix black screen iPhone, white screen, Apple logo, device in recovery mode, etc. Your iPhone will be restored to normal after repairing with PhoneRescue for iOS.
What to do when you update your iPhone and it freezes?
If you're updating over the air, connect your device to a power source so that it won't run out of power during this process. If your device runs out of power, connect it to a power source and turn on the device to let the update or restore complete. If you think the update is stuck, press one of the buttons.
Why won't my new iPhone restore from backup?
If your iOS or iPadOS device can't restore from a backup because the backup is corrupt or incompatible, make sure that your computer is updated. If you see an error that says your iOS or iPadOS software is too old, find out how to update your device to restore the backup.
What happens if iPhone backup is interrupted?
Interrupted or incomplete backups are not saved, so they will start from the beginning, as there's no way for iCloud to know what has changed in the meantime. Backups shouldn't take days to complete, unless youre on an incredibly slow connection.
Will iTunes backup continue if interrupted?
No. The iPhone screen must be locked for an automatic backup to start, but it's not necessary for the backup to continue once it's started. Once the backup is running, you only need to remain on a Wi-Fi connection; if you drop back to a cellular data connection the backup will stop.
Why does it take 3 hours to update iPhone?
The iOS 15 update requires at least 2GB storage, so if you find it is taking too long to download, go to check your device storage. Go to Setting > General > iPhone Storage to check your storage, if you are low on storage, you can offload unused apps to free some space.
What is a bricked iPhone mean?
The direct metaphorical meaning is that the device is permanently damaged (making it as useless as a brick), but people use the term "bricked" for non-working conditions which range from easy to fix (such as a failed update) to impossible to fix (such as damaged baseband memory).
Can Apple brick your iPhone?
This is because in case you didn't know, Apple has a system in place in which its stolen devices can be remotely bricked. This means that in the event someone has stolen a phone from a store or from an individual, there is the option to brick them and render them useless.
Can Apple fix bricked iPhone?
Apple won't touch it. You'll need to purchase a new phone. Depending on WHY it's bricked, if it's under warranty and it originated in the same country you are in, yes. If it was physically damaged you will most likely have to pay the out of warranty replacement cost ($199 in the US).