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what to do with error 4040?

I am working on my old iphone 6 plus will not turn on. itunes helped unsuccessfully to update and restore but error 4040 poped up which is not in the help section. I would like to continue to use my old iphone if I can get it to work again.

Posted on Mar 12, 2023 6:55 PM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2023 7:21 PM

mckkijtj Said:

"what to do with error 4040?: I am working on my old iphone 6 plus will not turn on. itunes helped unsuccessfully to update and restore but error 4040 poped up which is not in the help section. I would like to continue to use my old iphone if I can get it to work again."

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Error 4040:

While updating, there is a restore error. So, try updating using a computer. Go here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

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Mar 12, 2023 7:21 PM in response to mckkijtj

mckkijtj Said:

"what to do with error 4040?: I am working on my old iphone 6 plus will not turn on. itunes helped unsuccessfully to update and restore but error 4040 poped up which is not in the help section. I would like to continue to use my old iphone if I can get it to work again."

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Error 4040:

While updating, there is a restore error. So, try updating using a computer. Go here: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

what to do with error 4040?

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