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iOS 4.3.5 error 9 when updating to 9.0.2

Dear Mac Experts,

I've been having issues updating my cousin's old iPad 2 WiFi (MC979ZP) from 4.3.5 to 9.0.2. I keep having Error 9 whether I use DFU or any other method. Apart from that, Apple has also stopped signing all versions of Firmware prior to 9.0.2, therefore any older firmware is unusable (Error 3194 without fix even using System32). I was also trying firmware 8.4.1 and older firmware.

By the way, I've tried many different original cables and many different computers, both Mac and Windows, including the garbage bin.

According to Apple's HQ, this could be an "Untested Issue with latest iTunes and iOS9 having a negative effect on very old versions of iOS being upgraded to iOS9".

I'm writing here to seek help from you, if there is any other solution to this issue, and also to hopefully notify Apple's Support on this issue and hope they will fix it on their next version of iTunes.

Warmest Regards,

Mak ********

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iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3, 4.3.5

Posted on Oct 12, 2015 9:05 AM

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corvettezl1

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Posted on Dec 22, 2015 2:47 PM

I called the 800 Apple number above and was told the only way to update from 4.3.5 (which I have on my IPAD 2) was to update IOS 9.2 ONLY from iTunes which it has to be the latest version and to use a PC or Mac that has been rebooted fresh. Use known good 30 pin cable. I did this and it WORKED ! My IPAD 2 now has IOS 9.2 and works great...... I went straight from 4.3.5 to 9.2 ! According to Apple this is the only recommended way to avoid errors that I have been reading here....You do not want to update from the IPAD2 directly.

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Jörg67

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Jan 18, 2016 8:45 AM in response to sven65

Hallo Sven

Wie bist ** an die IOS 9.3 beta ipsw rangekommen.

Habe das selbe Problem wie **.

Gruß Jörg 67

DonOpie

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Jan 29, 2016 10:07 AM in response to gurram9

This helped me too. Thanks a lot.

max4880

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Feb 3, 2016 12:06 PM in response to locque

This worked! Thank you so much for your post.

tritzim

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Feb 8, 2016 2:58 PM in response to nihado

send me the link please.

Feb 9, 2016 9:30 AM in response to fsm71

That`s up to you, but my ipad is running just fine on 9.3. I will wait till next update.

fsm71

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Feb 9, 2016 9:34 AM in response to Stadskanaal

Veel dank.

On Tuesday, 09 February 2016, Apple Support Communities Updates <

Feb 12, 2016 3:16 AM in response to Stadskanaal

I just made an perfect upgrade from 4.3.5 to 9.3 (beta3) and it worked!!!! Happy wkd to you all!

tritzim

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Feb 12, 2016 8:50 AM in response to n2support-team

Thank you all for your help!

OK I downloaded the beta version but i get error 3194, any help?

Feb 13, 2016 12:04 AM in response to tritzim

HI, sure you found the right BETA3 version?

Mar 31, 2016 7:37 AM in response to makhonkit

The IOS 9.3 fix the problem .

Mar 31, 2016 5:49 PM in response to jdlivara

How do you down grade because 9,3 and now 9.3.1 are both not letting me go into icoud

Apr 27, 2016 11:47 AM in response to Jstep82

Yes 9.3 before it was released

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