Q: 5s 8.1 iOS: Restore errors 4005. Won't update or restore
Hi Guys,
I downloaded the 8.1 update via the latest iTunes and connected my 5s to update.
The update failed and i got the 4005 restore error: iOS: Restore errors 4005, 4013, and 4014
Now when turn on the 5s it just shows the symbol to connect to iTunes.
So I plug in and get this:
I click 'Restore' then get this
So I click 'Restore and Update', then I get Restore Error 4005 again and get stuck in an infinite loop!
I did create a backup yesterday so I'm not worried about any lost data.
I have deleted the update and I'm downloading again now. I will also try with a different USB cable and on a different PC.
Any suggestions or a fix would be much appreciated?
Thanks.
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1
Posted on Oct 22, 2014 12:20 AM
Found a fix on YouTube - Worked for me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEsP_fwinho
1. Have iTunes open with the phone plugged in via USB showing the 'Connect to iTunes' screen
2. Hold the Home and Power buttons until the phone turns off
3. Continue to hold the Home button but let go of the Power button (Puts iPhone into DFU (Device Firmware Upgrade) mode)
4. When your computer recognizes the iPhone and starts to reinstall the driver software you can release the Home button
5. Wait for the phone to show up in iTunes then restore it
Posted on Oct 22, 2014 4:25 AM








