Hi, I'm new to this site. I have a 16gb iPad 1st generation running 5.1.1 and jailbreaked (possibly using redsn0w - not sure as I didn't do it). My question is, has anyone restored theirs to factory settings (so completely wiping everything including the jailbreak)?? If so, how did you do it?? I've been trying for days to do it - I've selected the restore option on the iPad itself, but that wasn't successful. I then tried through iTunes and have got the error code 3004. Please help as I'm wanting to sell the iPad (as have new 1). Thanks
Restoring iPad 1 16gb
- Thread starter JimG69
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giradman
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Hi Jim - welcome to the forum! 
Although I've not performed this procedure (yet!), you may have to put your device into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode - look at This THREAD, and also one of many hits HERE, if you care to google - let us know your results - might help others. Dave
Although I've not performed this procedure (yet!), you may have to put your device into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode - look at This THREAD, and also one of many hits HERE, if you care to google - let us know your results - might help others. Dave
Also a welcome from me.
Perhaps it's better to use iTunes, on your computer. There, make sure that the software of the computer is up to date, as well as iTunes. Check your security software. It also should be up to date. When trying to restore your device, don't connect another USB device to it. Restart your computer, it may help fixing the problem.
Perhaps it's better to use iTunes, on your computer. There, make sure that the software of the computer is up to date, as well as iTunes. Check your security software. It also should be up to date. When trying to restore your device, don't connect another USB device to it. Restart your computer, it may help fixing the problem.
Maybe this thread will help: http://www.ipadforums.net/jailbreak...lsafe-method-restore-current-version-ios.html
Hi, thanks - it seems that there were files within iTunes that needed repairing, I'm also in the process of downloading the iPad iOS 5.1.1 as I write this. Once that has done, I shall try doing a restore again....fingers crossed!!
Did you use Internet Explorer to oh that IPSW? Because that's probably the reason why you have a got a .zip files instead of a .ipsw file.
In other words, do not unzip the file after you download. Just change the file extension to be .ipsw.
Or, use a different Internet browser rather than Internet Explorer. You want to make sure you have the files loaded and it is not a zip file.
Then with the IPSW for 5.1.1 downloaded, you can go ahead and install it on your iPad1.
Marilyn
Hi, well.....yeah I did
OK, so I've got the 5.1 downloaded (using explorer) if I just change the file from .zip to .ispw it should work?? Then I can update to 5.1.1 after?? Thanks
Hi, well.....yeah I did
Yes. Make only the change to the file name extension (.zip to .ipsw). Then, the file should be ready to use.
Then, use the shift/restore from DFU mode method (basically, start at step 4 in the linked Failsafe Tutorial). When you come to the step, that downloaded IPSW file should work fine.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Marilyn
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