iPhone 12 Pro Max 1110 error

My iPhone 12 pro max is now stuck in an endless Apple loop. I tried a hard reboot. That didn't work. Then I tried to update it in restore mode. In the end I got an error 1110. I have no idea what that means, I can't find that error code anywhere. I tried updating using a Mac Book Pro. Any one can help?


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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 1:59 AM

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Mar 30, 2022 7:40 AM in response to Error1110

Had the same problems with my iphone x 256bg. The storage was almost full and when i plugged in my iMac it got ruined and went to apple logo start loop. Tried recovery mode to update the iOS and got the error 1110. Took to local iphone repair shops and still could not fixed. Digged and searched my brain out on ways to fix it for 2 days. Tried Fixppo and Reibot, could not work. Till i found imfc, could not repair or update at first, but i kept trying while contacting their customer support. Customer supports see the logs and help me solve the problems via email exchange and finally after clearing the error code on imfc program i could update it normally on iMac. Now my phone is up and running.


Try imfc if you want to solve this issue. The license costs about 80 bucks but it well worth it if you do not want to lose your data.

Nov 3, 2021 2:44 AM in response to Error1110

The problem is that your device does not have enough space to install a system update during the restart. The solution is free up some space on your device, but it is not possible cause it cannot turn on. AFAIK, there is not a way to free up space using the recovery mode.

I am having the same issue right now. It looks like apple devices are not ready for this scenario. I am running out of space cause it is a nightmare transfer my media files to my pc. Now I have more than +200 gb of media that must be deleted during the restoration process to make my phone work, or I will not be able to use my phone until apple fixes this issue (if they do it someday). This situation is frustrating, I even bought a couple of repair tools that promise to fix the system but they did not work either.


Oct 17, 2021 7:54 AM in response to Error1110

Hi there Error1110, 


We understand that when attempting to update your iPhone, you’re encountering an error message. 


We’d like to have you work through the steps in the following article, based on the verbiage of the error you’re seeing. Even if the error number is not shown, there may be more in the message that can point you in the right direction. For example, some times an error can have a number but say, "an unknown error occurred [error number],”. 

iOS update and restore errors


Let us know if you have any questions. 

Dec 8, 2021 12:00 PM in response to Error1110

Hello ~Try this information from a prior post by one of our knowledgeable senior posters here in this forum *Axel Foley*


Try and Force Restart your iPhone exactly as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


~Katana-San~

Mar 18, 2022 2:36 AM in response to Error1110

Hello, was got the same problem with my iPhone 12 Pro. I was tryed to update iOS to 15.4 version, but after reboot iPhone show just apple and nothing happened. Data on iPhone was been is very important for me and reset the device is not a good way,so, I trying many way to repair iPhone. Finaly, the iMFC (payd app) is help to me and I'we gor my data back! (After iPhone was reboot to normaly mode, I was check the free space on storage - there was be a free space, more than 32Gb). I hope this info will be helpfully to others, who have the same trouble.

Nov 3, 2021 3:30 PM in response to pawzap


This happened to my SE2 with nearly full storage as well. I was using the Twitter app when suddenly the app crashed. iOS home screen was still working but I could not start any other apps. I restarted but got in the dreaded boot loop.


If you Google for "itunes error 1110", then most reports are from the last few weeks, which suggests that this error/regression was introduced recently. Hopefully Apple will produce a fix when enough people report it. It's really crap when your phone gets bricked because of full storage.


References


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253260914 [this]

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253234723

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253292610



Nov 30, 2021 5:37 PM in response to Error1110

I am having the same issue!


I was using an app and was attempting to close it because it was glitchy and delete photos to clear more storage. All of a sudden the grey spinning wheel appeared. After a while, nothing seemed to resolve so I tried to restart it and has been stuck in reboot loop. Plugged it into the computer to see if I can update that way, (as instructed by Apple support), but could not update. This is the message that appeared: "The iPhone “iPhone” could not be updated. An unknown error occurred (1110). 06A1.0456"


I went to Genius Bar today, they basically told me that I have to try 3rd party data extraction (which costs $800+ minimum with no guarantees of recovery), or wait for a new iOS to see if this issue resolves (who knows when that would be with these update files being massive), or I factory reset it (which means that I lose a year's worth of my baby's photos and videos).


I'm frustrated that I can't get access to simply clear off some stuff that's been stored on the phone so I can have a new update and now it's simply bricked and stuck in this restart loop.

Dec 3, 2021 1:26 PM in response to Faiiwk

They should know, I had several calls with them, and I even talked with the tech support manager. Their unique solution is a factory reset. Their answers are pretty much the same as in their official support pages, it is like talking with bots since they are not flexible at all. Nobody said, Ok, let me open a ticket with engineering, and we will keep you updated or something like that.

Nov 22, 2021 5:11 PM in response to Error1110

I've taken the phone to the Genius Bar and also talked with Apple technical support on the phone. The only solution Apple is able to provide at the moment is to reset the phone to verify the hardware is still good and get the latest OS (15.1) on the phone. Still holding out, as I don't want to lose all the data. Still upset that the phone is essentially bricked from rebooting it after clearing off a data to free up space on it.


I have taken the phone to multiple phone repair and recovery shops in town. Since the phone is stuck in a boot loop and doesn't get to a stable state, they can't offer any of their solutions for data extraction.


Now to look into a data recovery solution that sacrifices the phone to get the memory. Any suggestions?


Opened another thread and updating there as new options are explored and tried.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253386433

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