I tried to update my 4.2.1 jailbroken iPhone 4 to 5.1.1, but when I try to do the restore I get error 21. This is very annoying as iPhone is stuck on the "connect to iTunes" screen and is not usable. Please help.
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HELP! Jailbroken iPhone 4 wont restore (error 21)
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I pressed Shift + Restore and then I am supposed to select a file? I have no idea what to do here.
you have to download the .ipsw file for your device. http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/ here they have any firmware for any device. Go select the file you want and download it.When its done, repeat the step (shift+ restore) and choose this file)
if you have any other problem let me know
i also once got error 21 on my iphone and it almost killed me. then i found the fix that the hardware issue. i compiled a guide with why the error occurs prsent here.
i just had the same problem
it was a bad file host. when you click this link http://gs.apple.com/ if you see cydia logo you have a bad file host. you should see an apple logo if your host file is working. to fix this check this link out http://www.jailbreakqa.com/questions/32462/frequently-asked-questions#33273
it was a bad file host. when you click this link http://gs.apple.com/ if you see cydia logo you have a bad file host. you should see an apple logo if your host file is working. to fix this check this link out http://www.jailbreakqa.com/questions/32462/frequently-asked-questions#33273
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