The reverse procedure of backup, to restore is to put information from a backup back onto the computer system.
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Error 1601 in iTunes when trying to restore a custom firmware
What is the solution if you get Error 1601 in iTunes when trying to restore a custom firmware (shift+restore) and device in DFU mode.
In case it matters, Windows x64, iTunes 10.1, firmware created ...
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How can we unlock an iPhone backup file if we don't know the password?
I've got a rather peculiar problem. My wife's iPhone got stolen and we bought a new one from the insurance money. When trying to restore the backup file to her new phone, iTunes asks for the password:
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Is it possible to return the iPhone to its very original factory state?
Back to the screen that asks for SIM insertion and iTunes connection on background. Is it?
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iPhone 2G has “NO SERVICE” after restore from possibly corrupt backup
I'm having a hell of an issue with my iPhone 2G.
A couple of days ago, I noticed my phone was behaving strangely and appeared to be 'half-synched'. I tried restarting it then did a restore to my last ...
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Why is my iPhone screen stuck on the 'connect to iTunes' screen?
i need help with my iPhone it is stuck on the connect to iTunes screen.
iTunes does recognize the iPhone, but when I select 'restore', it goes through a few progress bars then errors again. I've ...
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How do I reset the software Mac OS X Update Server
I somehow managed to miss configured my mac osx update-server and would like to reset it, the problem is that there is no reset button to put the update-server into it's original inactivated state.
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If I delete a paid app purchased through the Mac App Store, can I redownload without paying?
If I delete an app purchased through the Mac App Store, can I download it again without paying for it again like I can with iOS? In the event of an app restore, does the app retain settings, saved ...
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iPod touch stuck on restore screen
My iPod touch (2G 32GB iOS 4.1) is stuck on this screen
(image from the iPhone restore assistant page). I guess that means that I need to sync with iTunes, but unfortunately when I try I get
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How to convert iOS backup from 4.0 to 3.x
Is there a way to convert an iOS 4 backup to format that was used in iOS 3.
I have an iPhone 3G and iOS 4 runs really slow on it. I have succesfuly downgraded the firmware back to 3.1.3 but now I ...
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How do I use time machine to restore my entire computer, rather than a file?
Is is possible? What is the easiest (most hassle-free) way of accomplishing this?
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The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (9)
This is an issue that occurred to my iPhone.
What is the recommended general fix for this?
