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The iPhine "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (2009)

The iPhine "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (2009)

Posted on Mar 30, 2023 4:45 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2023 4:52 AM

See this Apple article: iOS update and restore errors

iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support (UK)

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Check your USB connections

If you see error 4005, 4013 or 4014, use these steps.

If you see one of the errors below, check your USB connection, USB cable, USB port or computer:

  • 13, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1611, 1643-1650
  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009
  • An error that includes "invalid response"


Here's what to check. Try again after each step:

  1. Use the USB cable that came with your device. If you don't have it, try a different Apple USB cable. 
  2. Switch to a different USB port on your computer. Don't plug into your keyboard.
  3. Switch to a USB port on a different computer.
  4. If you still see the error, check for other USB issuescheck your third-party security software, then check your hardware.

If you still see an error, contact Apple Support


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 30, 2023 4:52 AM in response to zhong178

See this Apple article: iOS update and restore errors

iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support (UK)

⤵️

Check your USB connections

If you see error 4005, 4013 or 4014, use these steps.

If you see one of the errors below, check your USB connection, USB cable, USB port or computer:

  • 13, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1611, 1643-1650
  • 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009
  • An error that includes "invalid response"


Here's what to check. Try again after each step:

  1. Use the USB cable that came with your device. If you don't have it, try a different Apple USB cable. 
  2. Switch to a different USB port on your computer. Don't plug into your keyboard.
  3. Switch to a USB port on a different computer.
  4. If you still see the error, check for other USB issuescheck your third-party security software, then check your hardware.

If you still see an error, contact Apple Support


The iPhine "iPhone" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (2009)

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