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Error code 21 when restoring?

I have a 6 month old iPod touch 4th gen. When I try to restore it using iTunes 10.5.3 on a brand new Mac Book Air 13inch, it comes up with an error code of 21, and leves my iPod in recovery mode. I have been able to get it out. I have tried to Reset it on the device it self, but the little 'spinner' that comes up when you turn off comes up and stays there and does nothing.


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iPod touch, iOS 5.0.1, And using a mac book mid 2011

Posted on Feb 25, 2012 3:29 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2012 3:33 PM

Error 20, 21, 34, 37: These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. If you are using a PC, follow this article to resolve this issue.


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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error21

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Feb 25, 2012 3:33 PM in response to lach572

Error 20, 21, 34, 37: These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. If you are using a PC, follow this article to resolve this issue.


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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error21

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Feb 26, 2012 2:37 PM in response to lach572

I also experienced this problem after trying to restore my iPhone to factory settings after using "third party" software.


I restored using another computer then uninstalled / re-installed iTunes on my original computer and restored from the backup on the original.


All is well now!

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Error code 21 when restoring?

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