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Q: i phone recover mode and has eror 29

i phone is on recover mode ha eror 29

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 27, 2013 8:44 AM

by Clyde77,Solvedanswer
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Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, and 40

These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. Use the steps to troubleshoot security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

 

Also, check your hosts file to verify that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with the update server. See the steps under the heading "Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store." If you have software used to perform unauthorized modifications to the iOS device, uninstall this software prior to editing the hosts file to prevent that software from automatically modifying the hosts file again on restart.

Peace, Clyde

Posted on Nov 27, 2013 8:45 AM

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  • by Clyde77,Solvedanswer

    Clyde77 Clyde77 Nov 27, 2013 8:45 AM in response to munce16
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    Nov 27, 2013 8:45 AM in response to munce16

    Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, and 40

    These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. Use the steps to troubleshoot security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

     

    Also, check your hosts file to verify that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with the update server. See the steps under the heading "Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store." If you have software used to perform unauthorized modifications to the iOS device, uninstall this software prior to editing the hosts file to prevent that software from automatically modifying the hosts file again on restart.

    Peace, Clyde