makhonkit
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Q: iOS 4.3.5 error 9 when updating to 9.0.2

Dear Mac Experts,

 

I've been having issues updating my cousin's old iPad 2 WiFi (MC979ZP) from 4.3.5 to 9.0.2. I keep having Error 9 whether I use DFU or any other method. Apart from that, Apple has also stopped signing all versions of Firmware prior to 9.0.2, therefore any older firmware is unusable (Error 3194 without fix even using System32). I was also trying firmware 8.4.1 and older firmware.

 

By the way, I've tried many different original cables and many different computers, both Mac and Windows, including the garbage bin.

 

According to Apple's HQ, this could be an "Untested Issue with latest iTunes and iOS9 having a negative effect on very old versions of iOS being upgraded to iOS9".

 

I'm writing here to seek help from you, if there is any other solution to this issue, and also to hopefully notify Apple's Support on this issue and hope they will fix it on their next version of iTunes.

 

Warmest Regards,

Mak ********

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iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3, 4.3.5

Posted on Oct 12, 2015 7:01 PM

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Q: iOS 4.3.5 error 9 when updating to 9.0.2

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  • by rocksta,

    rocksta rocksta Dec 9, 2015 5:04 AM in response to makhonkit
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    Dec 9, 2015 5:04 AM in response to makhonkit

    Same error here.

     

    iPad 2 IOS 4.3.5.

     

    i'm trying to update the device since IOS 9.02.

     

    still waiting for a solution.

  • by jdlivara,

    jdlivara jdlivara Dec 9, 2015 6:13 AM in response to makhonkit
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    Dec 9, 2015 6:13 AM in response to makhonkit
    Fvck this apple!!!! Maybe they don't want to fix this problem! They want us to new iPad! And make money! It's always about the money! GREEDY!!

  • by Briansyddall,

    Briansyddall Briansyddall Dec 9, 2015 10:14 AM in response to jdlivara
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    Dec 9, 2015 10:14 AM in response to jdlivara

    Hi

    Nobody is forcing you to buy or use Apple products .

    You may not be clever enough to use them!!!!!!!

    We have 3 iphones / 4 ipads & they all work very well .

    Cheers

    Brian

  • by Queraga,

    Queraga Queraga Dec 9, 2015 2:34 PM in response to jdlivara
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    Dec 9, 2015 2:34 PM in response to jdlivara

    WHat the **** with you wrong???  Apple come on!/? save it easy & usefull. Fix it please:-/

  • by iRedScorp,

    iRedScorp iRedScorp Dec 9, 2015 7:02 PM in response to makhonkit
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    Dec 9, 2015 7:02 PM in response to makhonkit

    Hi. I have the same problem. My iPad2 with iOS 4.3.3 not updated to ios9.x. The problem "error 9" persists.

  • by NeoGreendawg,

    NeoGreendawg NeoGreendawg Dec 9, 2015 8:55 PM in response to titi_dari
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    Dec 9, 2015 8:55 PM in response to titi_dari

    How did you update titi_dari ?

  • by tumanovu61,

    tumanovu61 tumanovu61 Dec 9, 2015 11:20 PM in response to titi_dari
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    Dec 9, 2015 11:20 PM in response to titi_dari

    titi_dari

     

    Please, write text "update 4.3.x to 5.1.1"

  • by RC1999,

    RC1999 RC1999 Dec 11, 2015 10:06 AM in response to tumanovu61
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    Dec 11, 2015 10:06 AM in response to tumanovu61

    I work in a school district with approx 500 Ipad 2's running 9.2 just fine. Unfortunately we have a Cart of 25 that were never updated past 4.3.5, It is silly that they do not fix this issue. And to answer your questions I was just hired in August, no idea why they were never updated, they just used them to access the internet. This needs to be fixed immediately. I do like apple products but there are other alternatives and this is just poor service.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Dec 11, 2015 11:11 AM in response to RC1999
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    Dec 11, 2015 11:11 AM in response to RC1999

    Being an educational institution I would assume you have some sort of maintenance and support agreement through the educational store. Have you contacted Apple directly to see what they can do?

  • by brwyatt19,

    brwyatt19 brwyatt19 Dec 11, 2015 11:29 AM in response to RC1999
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    Dec 11, 2015 11:29 AM in response to RC1999

    I am k-12 education and we have the same problem with a couple and have contacted Apple and it is a problem in the software. They have their engineers working to fix the problem with we hope a future update. All people that have had this problem please call Apple and create a ticket with them. Which in turn will help this along.

  • by coolforyouyou,

    coolforyouyou coolforyouyou Dec 11, 2015 8:54 PM in response to coolforyouyou
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    Dec 11, 2015 8:54 PM in response to coolforyouyou

    Well. I am pleased to say that my ipad worked suddenly today. I was also getting error 9, tried everything i saw in internet like i said in my earlier post. I was hopeless and just left ipad in my drawer for about 25 days. Today, i just wanted to give a try since i received update in itunes and before that i just plugin in charger for 10 min. I saw that the home screen and thats it i went crazy.

    My suggestion if you guys are facing similar problem, just left your ipad for several days, may be until the battery fully drain out. And then plug into the charger for 15 mins. hope it helps!!

  • by iRedScorp,

    iRedScorp iRedScorp Dec 11, 2015 9:25 PM in response to makhonkit
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    Dec 11, 2015 9:25 PM in response to makhonkit

    Hi. Today I updated itunes to version 12.3.2. But the problem with the "error 9" remains.

  • by BaccoBaccanels,

    BaccoBaccanels BaccoBaccanels Dec 12, 2015 10:35 AM in response to iRedScorp
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    Dec 12, 2015 10:35 AM in response to iRedScorp

    Same problem with 4.3.3 trying to upgrade to 9.02.

     

    Tried to change Mac, cables, no firewall…etc.

     

    For the ones having the iPad stuck after the unsuccessful upgrade, i recommend Wondershare Dr. Fone. Also in the trial version is able to restore he iPad (or in other words unlock) the iPad so that you can use it again.

     

    Tried to take the iPad to a local repairing store with no success.

     

    May be I'll try to take it to an official Apple store to see if for some X00 Euros they can substitute it… It's silly, but we know Apple…Good products but lot of money...

  • by jdlivara,

    jdlivara jdlivara Dec 13, 2015 7:38 AM in response to BaccoBaccanels
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    Dec 13, 2015 7:38 AM in response to BaccoBaccanels

    Still no solution, I wish it will be fixed as soon as possible, This issue is almost e 3 or 4 months but still not fixed,

  • by cspielman,

    cspielman cspielman Dec 13, 2015 3:53 PM in response to makhonkit
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    Dec 13, 2015 3:53 PM in response to makhonkit

    Hi all -

    My iPad 2 with iOS 4.3.5 also was stuck in the update process with error 9.  Dr. Wondershare did work so that at least it's not stuck and is functional again but it's still iOS 4.3.5 so not helpful since I need an app now that requires newer iOS.  I've tried doing the update from multiple computers with a variety of security settings.  Always gets stuck.  FYI, this is a work device that I was just given for field inspections - I would have updated the device if it had been mine but it wasn't.  It may not have seen the inside of an office for some time.  Please fix this for all those institutions out there that can't buy the latest and greatest every year!

     

    Thanks!

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