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Error 06B4.0000 restoring iPad mini 6th gen after failed iOS 18 upgrade

Using a the Apple Devices app on an up-to-date Windows 11 PC, I was prompted to update my iPad mini 6th gen to iOS 18. Sadly, I opted to do so. Upgrade failed. I was able to get the iPad to reboot into recovery mode but when I tried to restore my prior backup (made just before I attempted the upgrade), I get this error "The Ipad could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (10). 06B4.000". It looks like I am not alone with this problem but no answers posted yet. Help!

iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 12:47 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2024 9:04 AM

Make sure you a USB-A to lightning cable instead of a USB-C to lightning cable.


I came across this when i had the same problem recovering from a update: iOS 17.7 to iOS 18.0

  • Connected to a windows 11 computer
  • Using "Apple Devices version 1.4.7.68" installed from Microsoft Store
  • iPhone 13 mini (256)


Using USB-C -> Update hangs at 50% -> Apple Devices throws "06B4.0000" error

Using USB-A -> Update works

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Sep 29, 2024 9:04 AM in response to varjak paw

Make sure you a USB-A to lightning cable instead of a USB-C to lightning cable.


I came across this when i had the same problem recovering from a update: iOS 17.7 to iOS 18.0

  • Connected to a windows 11 computer
  • Using "Apple Devices version 1.4.7.68" installed from Microsoft Store
  • iPhone 13 mini (256)


Using USB-C -> Update hangs at 50% -> Apple Devices throws "06B4.0000" error

Using USB-A -> Update works

Sep 26, 2024 7:45 AM in response to crog62

i too had this problem with moving users from 6th gen to 10th gen ipads. the 10th gens were on iOS 17.7, but when i did the transfer, one of the requirements it forced was to upgrade to iOS 18.0. This forced upgrade was never a problem until 18. must be a bug.

during this process it stuck and wouldn't move. i let it sit for over an hour. (tried a second ipad with same result).

the solution i found that worked on the 2 ipads that had corrupted was the following:

get a laptop with the latest 'apple devices' app.

put the laptop on a hotspot/wifi that was NOT on our corporate network.

get the ipad in 'restore/recovery' mode.

plug it into the laptop.

the 'apple devices' software sees the ipad and prompts to 'restore' or 'upgrade'. i chose 'restore'.

the 'apple devices' will download the latest iOS, unpack, get the ipad ready and push it in.


after the first ipad was successfully brought back to life i tried the second. it failed.

i restarted the laptop and the ipad. basically starting over.

success.


when i tried this same process on our corporate network it would get halfway through the restore and freeze.

even turning off antivirus didn't help. (something on the network is obviously preventing the back and forth communication with the Apple servers, but due to the rarity of the problem, simply using a hotspot to bypass the network BS is fine with me.)




Sep 27, 2024 2:13 PM in response to phoneguy2

This worked...specifically connecting my Win11 notebook running the Apple Devices app worked once I connected to my phone's hotspot.


The first time I tried the restore with my notebook connected to my cell phone's hotspot instead of my home network's AP, the Error (10). 06B4.0000 problem was bypassed. I'd tried every form of update and restore (after a failed iPadOS 18 upgrade that left my iPad bricked) over the past 2 days using 2 different cables from my iPad 8th gen to my notebook. All update attempts and restore attempts failed. Connecting to my phone's hotspot made the difference, maybe because my home network includes a hardware security appliance, not unlike what a corporate network might have.


Nice job phoneguy2!

Oct 3, 2024 3:52 AM in response to phoneguy2

This worked for my situation. iPad M2 12.9 inch model, plugged into win 11 pc via usb-c to c cable using Apple Devices freshly downloaded from Microsoft App Store. Tried to update the ipad and ran into the same problem.


  • Restarted to PC.
  • Connected to my iPhones hotspot (I was previously on my home WiFi)
  • Retried to update the iPad.


These steps successfully worked.

Oct 18, 2024 7:27 AM in response to sacha1969

sacha1969, you should be able to do a hard reset (up vol, down vol, then hold power button).

the cable may not be the issue.

on your PC that the phone is plugged into, try a different wifi source.

from what i've personally experienced, and seen others try, there may be a security feature on the wifi.

if you have a hotspot, or another phone with personal hotspot may work.


Oct 5, 2024 4:26 PM in response to Manullascard488

Manullascard488 wrote:

What if I don’t have any USB-A cable and I want to update or restore my iPhone 13?


USB Type-A to Lightning cables are available for purchase from many reputable manufacturers. Here is one from Mophie, directly marketed by Apple:


  • mophie USB-A to Lightning Charge Cable (1M)

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HRGK2ZM/A



Oct 5, 2024 5:48 PM in response to Manullascard488

Manullascard488 wrote:

So do I need a USB-A cable to restore my iPhone no matter what, or can I use my USBC cable?


If you already have a USB-C to Lightning cable, you don't necessarily require a USB Type-A cable to restore an iPhone or iPad.


However, if your computer doesn't have a USB-C connection - or if you encounter difficulties with the restore process when using a USB-C cable - a Type-A to Lightning cable can sometimes resolve a connection problem.

Sep 25, 2024 1:41 PM in response to crog62

Are you able to restore your iPad to factory settings without using a backup? That would be something to test to identify if possibly there's a corruption in the backup. If it still fails, try a different cable, and if that also fails try another computer, if possible.


If the problem still persists after all of those steps, contact Apple Support:


Contact - Official Apple Support


or take your iPad to an Apple Store or authorized service center.


Regards.


Oct 12, 2024 7:43 AM in response to crog62

Answering my own question - I ended up getting the Genius Bar to do a factory reset of the iPad. I believe I could have done this myself if I was using a Mac (or at least I was told I could) but I couldn't sort out how from a PC. So, not an ideal conclusion. I find the PC ecosystem for supporting ipads/iphones is lacking and getting worse but I imagine this not Apple's primary concern.

Error 06B4.0000 restoring iPad mini 6th gen after failed iOS 18 upgrade

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