iPad bricked? Restore process errors!
Hello,
I've been trying since several hours to update my recently bought iPad 4 with stock iOS 6.0.1 and trying to update using iTunes to the latest iOS 6.1. Note that i had already downloaded the OTA update to 6.1 on the iPad but never installed the update. I figured it was best to install the full firmware update from iTunes. I've read and tried almost every single guide out there on this problem, but i really don't know what else to do as my iPad is completely unusable! I set the iPad in DFU mode and downloaded the 6.1 official firmware update from Apple (size: 1.09 GB) and then pointed the restore to it from iTunes. I keep getting errors 1601, 1604, etc and the restore process aborts every time after a few minutes. I have the 32 GB Wi-Fi only iPad 4 and i do not have any backup of my apps and data, but i don't care. I can always re-download all my paid apps and re-transfer all of my data. At this point, i only want my iPad to be operational again. HELP!!!
Here is the guide that i've followed mainly:
http://www.ipadforums.net/jailbreaki...rsion-ios.html
and i downloaded the 6.1 firmware for my iPad 4 at this link (from the guide above):
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacki...inks-ipad.html
Maybe i should try restoring the 6.0.1 firmware?? I'm downloading it right now. It's the only option i have left anyway. Let's hope my iPad 4 isn't a goner.
iPad bricked? Restore process errors!
For information, we have a failsafe restore guide here - http://www.ipadforums.net/jailbreaki...rsion-ios.html
This process is proven and repeatable and will successfully restore any iPad device provided it does not have a hardware fault. It does not rely on any "hit or miss" components, such as disconnecting / reconnecting the device or quitting and restarting iTunes part way through ;)
iPad bricked? Restore process errors!
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Originally Posted by
sharkskill
I did mention that same link in my first post and i followed that guide through my hours of searching for a solution that actually worked on my iPad 4. I did all that was said in that guide, multiple times, but it just wouldn't work, in my case.
You did indeed, my bad. The solution you got to work indicates you have something running on the PC, such as anti-virus, anti-malware, or another service which is interrupting the comms with iTunes, and so breaking the restore. Anyhoo, at least you got it fixed.