My Iphone software cannot update due to unknown error (4000).

Has anyone else have this occur?

iPhone 7

Posted on Apr 1, 2022 11:38 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2022 7:39 PM

I had this problem. My iPhone8 failed an update to 14.5.1. I got the message Cellular Update Failed. My cellular service was cut off at that point.

I found the solution here. IOS UPDATE VIA ITUNES "ERROR 4000" SOLVED - Apple Community


I just turned off the passcode. After I successfully used iTunes to update my phone, I turned the passcode back on. I had to reenter payment cards, but I got my iPhone back. Everything else came back.


I had a backup of my phone but didn't need it, but your mileage may vary.


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Apr 3, 2022 7:39 PM in response to Apple_User_since_1984

I had this problem. My iPhone8 failed an update to 14.5.1. I got the message Cellular Update Failed. My cellular service was cut off at that point.

I found the solution here. IOS UPDATE VIA ITUNES "ERROR 4000" SOLVED - Apple Community


I just turned off the passcode. After I successfully used iTunes to update my phone, I turned the passcode back on. I had to reenter payment cards, but I got my iPhone back. Everything else came back.


I had a backup of my phone but didn't need it, but your mileage may vary.


Apr 2, 2022 12:33 AM in response to Apple_User_since_1984

See this Apple article: If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support (SG)

Guess you use a Windows PC, if so check als the AV & Firewall on the PC. 

Disable your AV & Firewalls temporarily while you restore & update your apple device.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN. 


Check also -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues

iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support



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