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my error is #27 during a restore process on my iphone 4S...

An error #27 occurred during the restore process on my iphone 4S

I have tried 3 times now and I have received the same error each time.

The phone was working fine, with off and on issues since the last update until 10 am this morning, when I woke up to it stating to contact to itunes...

Please advise me of the next step, as this iphone will not work at all at this time!

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 10:15 AM

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Feb 3, 2017 10:47 AM in response to MyPhoneHasDied

Facing same issue, around the same time as well as the above post. A week after I updated the iOS on the device. iTunes aborting updates with error 27 message or error 9 messages though I updated fine the week prior.... Haven't been able to back up device previously owing to issues with having changed Apple ID email. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would hate to lose the data.

Jun 21, 2015 11:01 AM in response to ariel s

Hello Ariel,


The first link you gave is not working. It's the same when I clicked "More Information" after the error 27 message appears in iTunes. The second link does not help either.


I really don't want to restore my phone to factory settings as I will be losing important photos from today. I really need help 😟


Thanks,

Anita

Jun 21, 2015 11:08 AM in response to aniluc

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204770


Check for hardware issues

Errors: 1, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 53, 1002, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1667, or 1669.

Your device or computer might have a hardware issue that stops the update or restore from completing.

  1. Check that your security software and settings aren't blocking your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
  2. Then try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good.
  3. Make sure that your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
  4. If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.

If you still see the error message, check for outdated or modified software.

If that doesn't help, it's a hardware problem. Make an appointment at the genius bar.

Jun 21, 2015 11:12 AM in response to KiltedTim

Hi KiltedTim,


Thanks for the message. I have seen the one you posted and tried them, but none of the solution works. I have now entered the Recovery Mode and there is no way I can try to backup my photos anymore.


Basically my phone suddenly died while using the camera, and then when I tried to turn it on, it's stuck in the booting logo and shuts off before it can turn on.


I was trying to fix this by entering the recovery mode, but now I got this Error 27. I really need help.

Jan 13, 2016 1:54 PM in response to Mishymish71

Has anyone found a fix to this issue? My phone has been behaving strangely and went to the white apple screen and now I can't update it because I'm getting the 27 error. Apple Support only suggests restoring now but I don't want to do that or I'll lose a lot of data and photos because I had issues backing up before this.


Anyone able to offer any help? I'm desperate!

my error is #27 during a restore process on my iphone 4S...

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