I went to install the new update and about half way through it says iphone could not be restored. unkown error 2009. And now its stuck at the plug into itunes screen. I downloaded the old 4.0 firmwire and shift restored and got the same error. Ive tried so many times. any ideas?
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iPhone4 4.0.1 update bricking phone?
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mine did the SAME crap
and FYI my iphone 4 has been flawless
But eventually it let me restore, then I installed the update and had to re-sync and re-organize all my apps and folders, I really wish itunes kept my folders in-tact
But now I have everything back to normal and it works great again, sorry it did this to you too
Try a different USB port or computer. Has to be 4.0.1 tho. 4.0 will give you an error every time now unless you have your blobs backed up.
I suggest making an appointment before it totally fills up for the weekend.
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took me like 3 tries, then it finally let me do a damn restore, which is a major pain.
Luckily though I didnt lose anything in the process as I had everything backed up properly
I do have 9.2 and my phone is stuck in recovery mode. ive tried like 10 times already and get the same error. I do have an appointment with the apple store but thought you would have some ideas here before i went
Did the same to mine.
Solution:
Download from another source. Not Itunes.
Connect iPhone to Itunes
If using a MAC, click hold down ALT and click RESTORE.
Window should pop up, locate the downloaded version.
Click restore.
Done!ios4.0.1
Solution:
Download from another source. Not Itunes.
Connect iPhone to Itunes
If using a MAC, click hold down ALT and click RESTORE.
Window should pop up, locate the downloaded version.
Click restore.
Done!ios4.0.1
From the apple website
"Error 2000-2009: If you experience this issue on a Mac, disconnect third-party devices, hubs, spare cables, reset the SMC, and then try to restore. Learn how to reset the SMC. If you are using a Windows computer, remove all USB devices and spare cables other than your keyboard, mouse, and the device, restart the computer, and try to restore. If that does not resolve, try the USB issue-resolution steps and articles listed for Error 1604 above. If the issue continues, it may be related to conflicting security software."
"Error 2000-2009: If you experience this issue on a Mac, disconnect third-party devices, hubs, spare cables, reset the SMC, and then try to restore. Learn how to reset the SMC. If you are using a Windows computer, remove all USB devices and spare cables other than your keyboard, mouse, and the device, restart the computer, and try to restore. If that does not resolve, try the USB issue-resolution steps and articles listed for Error 1604 above. If the issue continues, it may be related to conflicting security software."
I'm not the OP but some people offer solutions on forums, and beats being on hold forever.
the restore took me about 10 minutes (even if that). after that the phone restarted and i didn't use backup.
you should try redownloading the file, and putting the phone into dfu mode (iclarified.com has info on how to do this). then try restoring again by selecting the ipsw file.
you should try redownloading the file, and putting the phone into dfu mode (iclarified.com has info on how to do this). then try restoring again by selecting the ipsw file.
I had to do a complete restore after it hung for 30 minutes.
Apple is really on their best game these days.
Apple is really on their best game these days.
iPhone4 4.0.1 update bricking phone?
So, iTunes downloaded and installed 4.0.1 on my iPhone4 this afternoon and failed. After the phone reboots it will get stuck at the connect to iTunes screen and iTunes throws an 1004 error that the update failed.
I've tried restoring twice in DFU with no luck, I even tried restoring to 4.0 through DFU with the same result: Error 1004.
Anyone else having this issue?
I used Recboot to exit the connect to itunes screen and everything appears to be working now. Odd problem.
So, iTunes downloaded and installed 4.0.1 on my iPhone4 this afternoon and failed. After the phone reboots it will get stuck at the connect to iTunes screen and iTunes throws an 1004 error that the update failed.
I've tried restoring twice in DFU with no luck, I even tried restoring to 4.0 through DFU with the same result: Error 1004.
Anyone else having this issue?
I used Recboot to exit the connect to itunes screen and everything appears to be working now. Odd problem.
