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Blank ipad screen

if error (4) occurs when i try to restore ipad, what should i do? tried to restore ipad that went blank.

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 8:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 10:43 PM

Hi mannan99,


This link has some steps that could help you with your restore error: Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support.


This link provides additional information that may help as well: If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support.

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Jan 7, 2022 3:26 AM in response to mannan99

Error #4 is most commonly associated with your computers security software interfering with the restore process. Information and guidance can be found here; follow the link to Error #4:

iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support


To resolve the issue, you will most likely need to [temporarily] disable the security/anti-virus software installed on your PC.

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