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Q: stuck on 'restoring iphone software'

kept having problems with applications so i restored my iphone. usually a simple task, but this time around it won't get past the 'restoring iphone software' screen on itunes and the progress bar on the phone keeps getting stuck in the same spot (3/4 the way through). i let it sit for 20-30 minutes and it just stays there.

i did a hard reset three times and now i'm on my fourth time with the same problem.

any ideas?

running the most recent version of itunes (9.1.1), restarted computer, tried different usb ports.

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jun 2, 2010 7:26 PM

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  • by frankys37,

    frankys37 frankys37 Oct 17, 2010 5:59 PM in response to mcdoobie
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    Oct 17, 2010 5:59 PM in response to mcdoobie
    I have lost most of my photos and files from my iPhone 4 because I restored it (accident) is there any way of getting them back? as i found something in my Recycle bin which I restored but cant find?

  • by Robiano,

    Robiano Robiano Oct 18, 2010 11:35 AM in response to fabioganga
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    Oct 18, 2010 11:35 AM in response to fabioganga
    With the help of wjosten and you I have managed to fix my freezing restore bar problem and sell my iphone...

    I feel you actually deserve some of the money I get for it so I will buy you a few drinks.....and drink them.

    Thankyou VERY VERY VERY much, I joined this forum just to say that. You have saved my evening.

  • by ssvillamor,

    ssvillamor ssvillamor Dec 30, 2010 12:21 AM in response to Robiano
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    Dec 30, 2010 12:21 AM in response to Robiano
    This problem are very common now a days and it seems no specific solutions.

    But I resolve mine without the need of the following:

    turn off anti virus software
    another pc to sync
    reinstall itunes
    turn off firewall
    running something to continue
    pressing something...

    This is my method:

    Of course Itunes version should be compatible to the firmware that you would like to restore.

    Run the diagnostic in the HELP menu of your itunes.

    Finish it and see the report.

    You will notice that there are plugins in your itunes.

    Please delete or unistall this plugins or software.

    The 3rd party hackers Wi-fi sync should be also uninstalled.

    Then Run your Itunes by creating a new Library (pure clean) using SHIFT DOUBLE CLICK (windows itunes)..

    do the restore and viola. 5 minutes is long enough.

  • by hextazy,

    hextazy hextazy Mar 20, 2011 2:20 PM in response to fabioganga
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    Mar 20, 2011 2:20 PM in response to fabioganga
    _Thank you_ very much man, you saved me from throwing away my phone! I had the exact problem you described from the beginning, it was frustrating! All I had to do, was to uninstall the Wi-Fi Sync client I had on my Mac , restart and do a standard restore.

    (For those who care: WiFi Sync is an app you download on the Cydia Store in order to sync your iPhone with your iTunes (PC or Mac) via WiFi. The WiFi Sync Client MUST be uninstalled from your computer in order to restore or upgrade your iPhone. If you don´t, your device will get stuck on restoring iphone firmware.)

  • by LX HEMI,

    LX HEMI LX HEMI Oct 12, 2011 3:45 PM in response to ssvillamor
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    Oct 12, 2011 3:45 PM in response to ssvillamor

    can't for the life of me find the "Diagnostic" run application in iTune's "Help".....

  • by DdotR1988,

    DdotR1988 DdotR1988 Oct 12, 2011 10:10 PM in response to fabioganga
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    Oct 12, 2011 10:10 PM in response to fabioganga

    Fabio, Your are a life saver!!!! I was freaking out I was trying for hours without a working phone it was awful.. uninstalling wifi sync was the trick. I can very confidently say I will never be jailbreaking again after the headache i just went through

  • by AlDan,

    AlDan AlDan Nov 6, 2011 10:40 PM in response to fabioganga
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    Nov 6, 2011 10:40 PM in response to fabioganga

    THANK YOU, man... Wi-Fi sync... did it ever worked as stated in the manual? not for me...

  • by c3xanada,

    c3xanada c3xanada Nov 13, 2011 4:18 PM in response to mcdoobie
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    Nov 13, 2011 4:18 PM in response to mcdoobie

    my solution for windows and mac if none of the above is working

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3481728?start=0&tstart=0

  • by yrag01,

    yrag01 yrag01 Dec 29, 2011 10:36 PM in response to fabioganga
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    Dec 29, 2011 10:36 PM in response to fabioganga

    12-30-11:

     

    fabioganga! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

     

    AFTER LONG DAYS OF STRUGGLING WITH THE LIMBO (or should I write ****)  OF RECOVERY MODE, WITH THE CLUE YOU SUPPLIED OF 'WI-FI SYNC', I was able to uninstall the little *******, and do a full restore!

     

    YOU HAVE TOTALLY SAVED MY BACON!!!

  • by A-lio,

    A-lio A-lio Jul 4, 2014 11:46 PM in response to mcdoobie
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    Jul 4, 2014 11:46 PM in response to mcdoobie

    this is for anyone who need it here is my solution translate to your leguaje this is in Spanish Bueno la barra de restauracion se me paraba a mitad de proceso despues de un jailbrake estube 3 dias mirando que pasaba en google pero todo el mundo decia algo diferente aclaro que estoy en windows 8.1 y tengo un Iphone 4s y en este momento 7/5/2014 a las 1:30 de la madrugada hora de colombia el ultimo ipsw es el 7.1.2 bueno realmente lo que me sirvio fue

     

    1.desintalar todo lo de apple ya saben Itunes todo hasta bonjor

    2.borra todos los registros de apple y las carpetas de apple que dicen apple computer (tienen que poder ver los archivos ocultos del sistema)

    3. van a regedit y buscan esta llave “TcpWindowSize” esta es una idea tiene que buscarla no es facil recuerden que me demore 3 dias

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters    

    da bastante problemas

    4. instalan el itunes la ultima version

    5. bajen el ipsw que es el sistema operativo del iphone  la ultima version que este en este momento que lo lees

    6.ponen su iphone en modo DFU miren como hacerlo en youtube

    7.cargen el ipsw miren en youtbe como se hace

    8. y listo mucha suerte espero te sirva de algo y no gastes tanto tiempo como yo saludos desde colombia Ivan Byaneith

  • by Dazza ma nazza,

    Dazza ma nazza Dazza ma nazza Aug 26, 2014 7:34 PM in response to mcdoobie
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    Aug 26, 2014 7:34 PM in response to mcdoobie

    Heres a windows fix..if you used itunes to restore your iphone and it hangs at verifiying with apple....I updated Java to latests version  then did a restart started itunes and waal la worked fine...I hope this helps out you windows users.

  • by scholas ,

    scholas scholas Jun 27, 2015 6:11 AM in response to wjosten
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    Jun 27, 2015 6:11 AM in response to wjosten

    how this goes for windows?

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