In the process of updating the operating system of an iOS device, all user data is saved: photos, applications, contacts, and so on. When restoring (flashing) the device, its settings are reset to the factory settings with the upgrade of the software version to a new one, in this process all data on the device will be deleted, that is, you will get a "clean system". Reflashing is performed in case of: frequent software failures, installation of new software with additional options, when changing the device user.
Download from the Internet and install on your computer the latest version of iTunes and the correct version of iOS for your device. Connect your iOS device to your computer using a USB cable in normal operating mode, launch iTunes. The program will detect your iPhone model and send a notification prompting you to update and install new firmware. Select your device model from the iTunes menu. Press and hold the "Shift" key on the keyboard, left-click on the "Restore" button in the program window. If the computer is connected to the Internet, the download of the new firmware version and its installation will start automatically. iTunes will first offer to save user data on the computer. Agree to the update and the flashing process will begin.
Never restore or update the official version of iOS-firmware on a locked iPhone (tied with a SIM card to a specific operator). This will lead to a flashing of the built-in modem of the device, and subsequently it will not be possible to "unlock" it by software. You cannot use the update on a jailbroken iPhone (iPhone firmware modification not approved by Apple to install non-App Store applications on the device). A jailbroken iPhone must be restored via DFU mode.
Greetings to all readers of the computer blog site! The other day, a friend of mine contacted me with a request to unlock the iPhone 5s. According to him, being drunk, he put the password on the phone (from his girlfriend), and in the morning he could not remember it. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, the iPhone was automatically locked.
When turned on, the inscription “ iPhone is disabled! Connect to iTunes. " When connected to a computer, the problem was not solved - a password was still required.
In this article I will tell you how to unlock any Apple device - iPhone 4, 4s, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad, etc. We will remove the lock by flashing, ie. full reset of the phone to the "factory" state. Flashing an iPhone is only seemingly complicated, but in reality it is quite simple, so do not rush to carry your phone to the service, but first try to do everything yourself.
The firmware will help solve any software problems with your phone. Basically, we will do hard reset iPhone to factory state as if we just bought it. I will warn you right away, we will need Internet access.
I unlocked iPhone 5, model a1429, but the firmware method is universal, and will work for all Apple devices - iPhone 4,5,6,7, and iPad.
Most often, this article is read by people who forgot the password on your phone... In such cases, iPhone / iPad displays messages like: “ iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes " or “Repeat after 24,000,000 minutes«.
However, you can try to flash your phone in case of any problems with your iPhone. For example, if your iPhone glitches, restarts, or won't boot or turn on at all- iPhone flashing can help you!
Alarm! Using this method will erase all information on your Apple device. Be careful, and if you are still hoping to remember your password, look for other unlocking methods.
You do all the actions described below at your own peril and risk, and I am not responsible for the damaged phone. Fortunately, the procedure is standard, invented by Apple itself, so go ahead! 😉
I will immediately grieve those whose iPhone is tied to iCloud.
If you don't have access to this iCloud, this method won't help you anyway. After flashing the phone will start asking for a password from iCloud. In this case, you can restore access to the phone only if you have the original box from this phone, as well as a cashier's receipt for it. All this will need to be sent to Apple, they will check the information and restore access to you.
If you do not have a password or a receipt, alas, you have a brick. Well, you can change the motherboard, or sell the phone for parts, which is basically the same.
How to flash any Apple device - iPhone 4, 5s, 5, 6, 6s, 7, iPad? Step-by-step instruction.
First, you need download and install iTunes from the official apple website: apple.com/ru/itunes/download/
Installing iTunes shouldn't give you any trouble, but just in case, it's detailed in video at the end of the article.
So, we have the program installed.
First, we need to put the iPhone into recovery mode. It is very easy to do this:
Congratulations! You are logged in Recovery Mode!
Now let's turn our attention to the laptop screen. ITunes should start automatically. If it doesn't, start it manually. You will see a window asking you to restore or update your iPhone:
We press the button " Restore«.
Further, most likely, a window will pop up asking you to install the latest version of iOS. After clicking the "Restore and Update" button all data on your iPhone will be erased, then the new iPhone software is downloaded and installed. Think, then click this button. 
A window like this may pop up:
The download of the firmware for the iPhone from the Apple website will begin. The download time depends on the speed of your internet connection. Download progress can be seen by clicking on the icon in the upper right corner:
After passing all the stages, you will see a welcome screen on your iPhone:
Hooray, our iPhone 5 is unlocked! All that remains is to insert a SIM card and set it up as if you just bought it in a store!
iPhone is disabled. Connect to iTunes - How to Unblock? [VIDEO]
I advise you to watch the short video below. In it, I talk about the process of unlocking the iPhone 5 in as much detail as possible:
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Error 4013 when restoring iPhone.
If you read on, and are not happy with your "resurrected" telephone, then something did not work out for you. Honestly, I didn’t go smoothly the first time. At the first attempt to restore an iPhone by flashing, at the "Waiting for iPhone" stage An unknown error occurred (4013):
"B .. well, what the fuck ..?!" … "Fine!" - I thought. "Faced with a problem - I can warn my subscribers about it!" I started looking for a solution. The forums were full of advice of various kinds. The option “ Put the iPhone in the freezer, and then flash it«:
I did not resort to such radical solutions as freezing someone else's device, and decided to first follow the recommendations from the official Apple website.
When these errors appeared, Apple technical support recommended 3 options for actions - install the latest Windows or Mac updates, change the USB cable (I also advise you to try plugging the device into a different USB port), or try to restore the iPhone on another computer: 
Since I have a lot of different laptops at hand (), I decided to go the third way, especially since the first laptop, due to the small volume of the hard disk, had a "cut-down" Windows 7. Of course, without any updates.
What do you think - after starting the recovery procedure on another laptop, everything went well!
If you get any other errors while restoring your iPhone, take a look.
If you still have questions or you just liked the article - leave a comment below it.
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Currently, the iPhone is the leader in the global mobile phone market. This is due to its features in service, great capabilities, a variety of functions, options and services provided. This phone boasts high quality and long years of trouble-free operation. But, nothing in this world lasts forever, including electronic equipment. Over time, the device stops functioning well, and some incomprehensible errors constantly pop up. Quite often, and for no apparent reason, the smartphone restarts. In addition, each user may face a problem when the last update of a personal mobile device was not very successful, or the new version of the operating system was not to their liking. In this case, the first thing the owner thinks about is how the iPhone firmware of the corresponding version, including 4s, is carried out. We will talk further about how to properly reflash a gadget on our own.
Features of flashing a smartphone
The listed problems make one think and make a choice. Take the iPhone to a service center, where it will be 100% repaired, but you will have to pay a rather large amount for this, or try on your own to find a solution to the problem that has arisen, simply by reflashing the gadget. The same way, most often, is used by the specialists of the service center. There is no need to be afraid to carry out a flashing on your own, since it is not as difficult and time-consuming as it seems at first glance.
Flashing an iPhone is restoring the phone to a usable state. You should pay attention to the fact that flashing will lead to the loss of all information from the phone.
Before starting the procedure, if the gadget is in working condition, you need to connect it to a PC and create a backup copy. You should copy personal photos, videos, as well as audio materials to your hard drive, because flashing the device will lead to the fact that it will return to factory settings and be completely clean.
You should also take into account the fact that regardless of the iPhone variation, be it 3, 4s or 5s, the flashing procedure is carried out identically in all cases. Therefore, you do not need to worry about the discrepancy between the instructions for your phone, you just need to carefully and clearly follow the steps described.
Below, the firmware procedure will be discussed in detail using the iPhone 4s as an example.
Preparatory actions
Before starting the operation in question, the subscriber needs to download the firmware with the extension .ipsw. For a specific iPhone model, there is a corresponding version.
Determining which version is needed for a particular smartphone is very easy. The firmware files contain the version of the device (iPhone 3, 4s, 6), as well as its model itself, which is an alphanumeric combination located on the back of the gadget below the logo.
The main difficulty in selecting the firmware version according to the models is that there are GSM and CDMA models of Apple devices. Their difference lies in the fact that these devices function in various cellular networks. The GSM iPhone 4s firmware will not work with the iPhone 4s on CDMA.
After determining the model of a personal device, you need to download the necessary firmware. Each subscriber can pick up the latest version of iOS, or, if he does not like it, you can download a slightly outdated one that was on the smartphone earlier. The main condition is that the old version, which is downloaded again, is signed by Apple.
Also, before the update, the subscriber must turn off the option called "Find iPhone". Otherwise, it will not work to reflash the iPhone 4s, since this function interferes with the procedure in question, therefore, iTunes will knock out an error.
In addition, it is better to once again make sure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your smartphone, for this you just need to launch the program. If a new version is available, the program will automatically notify you of this and will be able to update. After completing all the preparatory steps, you can safely proceed to the flashing process itself.
Flashing procedure
In general, to solve the problem under consideration, iPhone 4s owners are offered two options, each of which is absolutely valid, effective, and also allows you to restore your smartphone quite easily and quickly:
- With help
- Via DFUmode.
The first option is emergency recovery mode. It is most often used to restore the functionality of iOS gadgets, after the moment when their proper functioning began to malfunction.
The second method does not differ from the first in almost nothing. The only difference is that the procedure is carried out directly using the firmware, bypassing the iPhone operating system. This method is often used when the device is jailbroken or when flashing using the first method is impossible.
Flashing with RecoveryMode
To carry out an operation using this method, the subscriber should turn off the iPhone and wait until the smartphone screen is completely extinguished. Then it needs to be connected to the computer while holding the Home button. The PC will accept the device in RecoveryMode.
Subsequent actions should be performed in this order.
It is required to launch the iTunes program and wait for the moment when the program finds the iPhone, there may be two options:
- iTunes will prompt the user to restore the connected device. In this case, click OK.
- iTunes is completely unresponsive. Then you should click on the phone icon, find the item under the name ", after which you need to select it, while holding down the Shift button (if you are using the Windows operating system) or Alt (when the Mac operating system is used).
Next, the File Manager will open, where the subscriber will need to select the firmware. You need to find the file that contains the firmware downloaded before the start of the operation. Then you need to select it and click the "Open" button.
After that, the program will do everything on its own, you just need to wait for the end of the process. After completion, the device must be disconnected from the computer. Then you need to turn off the phone by holding down the Power button. After that, again pressing the same button, the smartphone must be turned on. That's all, absolutely all iPhone settings have been fixed, and it is ready for further use.
Flashing with DFUmode
Even before the start of the process in question, the smartphone needs to be transferred to DFUmode. Then the phone needs to be connected to the computer and disconnected. After that, on the device, simultaneously hold down the Home and Power buttons and count ten seconds, after which the Power key must be released, and Home must be held down until the iTunes program recognizes the customized smartphone in DFU mode.
The subsequent actions must be performed in strict sequence, and they are almost completely identical, as in the case of RecoveryMode:
- First you need to select the required device in the program.
- In the phone management menu, you need to find the item "Restore iPhone".
- After that, you need to select it by pressing the Shift button (if the Windows operating system is used) or Alt (when the Mac operating system is used).
- In the window that opened as a result, you need to specify the path to the file with the previously downloaded firmware, and then click on the "Open" button.
- After the performed actions, the subscriber needs to wait for the moment when the program will bring the proceeding procedure to the final.
- It remains only to turn on the restored smartphone, after which you can absolutely calmly and confidently use a perfectly working iPhone 4s.
The considered solution to the problem will be useful to those subscribers who installed Jailbreak on their own device, or, due to certain reasons, the flashing in RecoveryMode did not lead to success.
Each of the considered flashing options is absolutely valid, and should help solve the problem in question. The subscriber does not need to be afraid to independently carry out this process, since there is nothing complicated about it. You just need to have the slightest skill in using a smartphone and be extremely careful. Actions must be performed in a strict sequence, and then a successful ending is guaranteed. The main advantage of the process is that you do not need to spend any money, as if it happened in a service center. Despite this, a person gets a phone with not nearly the worst settings that a gadget service center provides. But if you still doubt your abilities, or for some reason you did not manage to cope with your goal, then it is better to seek professional help or at least the advice of specialists. This can be done in almost every district of any city in the country.
Today we have to figure out how to restore the iPhone through iTunes. This is not a difficult task. Especially if the process is carried out correctly. Each owner of an "apple" device will be able to return certain data to a mobile device in a few minutes. This is completely normal.
Recovery methods
When thinking about restoring an iPhone, a user should take into account that there are several scenarios for the development of events. And you will first have to make a backup copy of the information. Without this, it will not work to bring the idea to life.
In general, among the methods of recovery through iTunes, there are:
- return to factory settings;
- recovery of user data.
In fact, everything is simpler than it seems. But if a person created a copy of their data using iCloud, then iTunes will not help restore them. This is normal and important to take into account before taking action.
About iTunes
Let's start by creating an iOS recovery document. Without it, as already mentioned, the task will not be realized.
First of all, a person must install "iTunes" on a computer. It is desirable that the version of the application is the latest. Old builds of the program are no longer supported. Accordingly, the owner of the device will not be able to fulfill the task.
Only licensed iOS can be restored. And the absence of a 100% backup of user data leads to a factory reset. And since then, it will not be possible to return the information. Only if there is a copy in iCloud.
Making a copy
How to restore iPhone through iTunes? The first step, as already mentioned, is to make a copy of the recovery data. It is worth considering that all information will be saved on the PC in the BackUp folder. And the operation is possible only if there is a connection to a computer.
To create a recovery copy, you must:
- Download the latest version of "iTunes" to your computer and install it.
- Connect the "apple" device via USB to a PC or laptop.
- Launch the application under study.
- Wait for the devices to sync.
- Go through AppleID authorization. Usually, the corresponding requirement is put forward immediately after the launch of iTunes.
- Open the "General" tab in the left menu of the program.
- In the right part of the window, click on the "Create a copy" button.
- Wait a few minutes.
As soon as the user does all the above actions, a copy with the iPhone data will appear on the computer. And now you can start restoring the OS.
To factory parameters
But first, a little about that, Sometimes this operation is vital for the normal operation of the "apple" smartphone. Under these circumstances, a full factory reset occurs. No custom settings are saved.
The "iTunes" application really allows you to return devices to their initial settings. And this is not so difficult to do. Easier than recovering user information.
The guide will look something like this:
- Turn on your computer and start iTunes.
- Attach an "apple" device to the PC. It is important that the connection is made using a USB cable.
- Run the program.
- Wait until the computer is synchronized with the mobile phone.
- Go to the "General" tab.
- On the right side of the window, select the "Restore iPhone" button and click on it.
- If the system asks, go through authorization using AppleID.
- Carefully examine the consequences of the action and agree to the operation.
After the above steps, the iOS rollback process will begin. It usually takes 5 to 30 minutes. After completing the operation, the device will reboot and recover. All data will be erased and the settings will be returned to the factory settings.
Recovering data
Once iTunes has been installed and backed up, you can restore iOS. This is a fairly simple operation that will only take a few minutes.
How to restore iPhone through iTunes? The following instruction will help:
- Turn on iTunes.
- Connect the smartphone to the computer via a USB cable.
- Launch the previously mentioned application.
- Select the connected device in the "Devices" menu. To do this, you need to click on the name of the device.
- Go to the menu item "File" - "Devices".
- Select "Restore from backup ...".
- In the field that appears, mark the line with the desired copy of the data. There may be several of them. All copies are signed with the date of their creation.
- Confirm the operation and wait a little.
The process of restoring the operating system will start. After a while, iOS will be restored and the device will reboot. You cannot turn off your smartphone or work with it. Otherwise, the data will not be recovered.
Outcomes
From now on, it is clear how to restore "iPhone" through "iTunes". All of the above techniques work on all Apple devices. Therefore, operations can also be performed on tablets. There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this. All actions will be the same.
ITunes is a free service that every iPhone owner should be able to use. It helps not only to create backup copies of data, but also restores device settings. Also, this program can come in handy when downloading music and photos to iPhone.
Sometimes they use the iMazing app to recover information on mobile devices. It is a free program that is somewhat similar to iTunes. With its help, you can create a backup copy of data, which is recognized by the application under study. But such a technique is rarely used in practice. Therefore, to restore information on your phone, it is better to follow one of the instructions previously presented to your attention. How to restore iPhone through iTunes? The task won't be a hassle anymore!
The iPhone 6 firmware is an operation that sooner or later is necessary for any device. But not all owners of "apple" gadgets know what it is. Of course, everyone has come across a system restore and update. But not everyone knows that these actions are called firmware.
In fact, there is nothing complicated about the firmware. There are several ways to carry out this procedure. And almost always the user is interested in whether he can do it himself. Of course, yes. But if you don't feel like messing around, you can take the device to the service. Typically, in workshops, firmware is one of the standard services. But why spend money if you can do everything yourself and save money? How to restore or update iPhone 6 - read our instructions.
Choose one of the most suitable firmware methods for you and get started. If you do everything right, success is guaranteed. The only thing is, if errors pop up during the operation, it is better to turn to professionals.
First, a little theory. Once again, we repeat that by firmware we mean either a recovery or a system update. The first is necessary to return the state of the device to its original (factory) settings. The second is to install the "fresh" version of iOS.
Usually, iPhone flashing is required in the following situations:
- When failures began to appear in the operation of the "operating system".
- If the current version of iOS is not the newest, and a newer one has already been released.
- If necessary, completely erase all information from the memory of the gadget. This is necessary when the phone is planned to be sold to another owner.
Based on the essence of the recovery and update procedures, it becomes clear that they are completely different. In the first process, all data is deleted. In the second case, they are saved.
If we talk about firmware methods, they most often use:
- ITunes utility.
- Downloading iOS updates over Wi-Fi.
The first method will help the user out in any situation. First, the "fresh" version of the operating system is downloaded to a laptop or PC, and then transferred to an iPhone, and the installation is done.
And when using Wi-Fi, everything is trivial: there is a simple iOS update by downloading the "fresh" version over the network.
What modes does the iPhone work in?
Apple mobile gadgets operate in the following modes:
- Normal.
- Recovery mode.
- Update mode.
The first mode is the normal state of the phone. Recovery (Recovery Mode) means flashing through backup or iTunes to the latest version.
To enter the device into this mode, you need:
- Connect iPhone to laptop or PC using USB cable.
- Disconnect the phone.
- Turn on the device again and do not release the power button until the screen starts working.
The mode will turn on, but with it the OS will not boot into the gadget, and all data will be transmitted through the cable. This operation will restore all device settings.
In refresh mode (DFU), the screen can be black or white. When you connect an iPhone to a computer device, the latter will automatically detect it. The display will show a message that the iOS device is detected by the system.
To enter an iPhone in DFU mode, you need to take steps such as:
- Connect the device to a laptop or PC using a USB cable.
- Press the Power and Home buttons (both at once).
- Release the first button while continuing to press the second.
- Wait for the gadget to switch to DFU mode.
How to reflash iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S?
Let's move on to a detailed description of the firmware methods most common among iPhone owners. Above, the main methods of recovery and updating were briefly mentioned. And now we will analyze step by step what each of them means.
So, the main methods are 2 - through the iTunes utility and using Wi-Fi.
The first method is based on downloading software components to a laptop or PC. And then the data is transferred to the iPhone with subsequent installation. This method is suitable for devices with iOS version 4.3.5 and older. For "operating systems" version 5 and higher, the method using Wi-Fi is often used.
How to Flash iPhone 6 via iTunes
To restore a gadget through this utility, we need:
- The most recent version of aytyuns installed on a PC.
- The firmware file that is on the device at the time of the operation. Although not necessary, it is highly desirable to save time later.
After preparation, you can start the recovery operation itself. The sequence of actions should be as follows:
- Disable the iPhone search function (if it was activated).
- Connecting the device to a computer via a USB cable.
- Launching the iTunes utility (usually the program is automatically launched when an iOS device is detected).
- Go to sync settings.
- Pressing and holding the Shift key at the same time as pressing the restore button.
After the 5th step, the operation will begin. ITunes will download the "fresh" version of iOS. After that, the utility will install it on a mobile device. The iPhone will be in Recovery Mode in the process. The phone memory will return to its original state upon completion of the operation. All user information will be erased.
We carry out the firmware via Recovery Mode and DFU
When using these methods, everything happens in much the same way as when working with the iTunes utility. Only, perhaps, here the process takes longer, since before it you must first enter the phone into one of the named modes. In turn, to do this, you need to:
- Enter the device into Recovery Mode or DFU.
- Connect the device to a PC or laptop via a USB cable.
- Run the iTunes utility, which automatically detects the iPhone in recovery mode.
- Open the firmware file prepared in advance.
- Wait for the operation to complete.
How to Update iPhone: Ways
Updating the "operating system" on the iPhone is possible through the iTunes utility. You can also do this by downloading the program components wirelessly via Wi-Fi.
The first method is similar to the recovery operation. The second will allow the user to update iOS to the most current version. Using Wi-Fi is convenient because it is a wireless method that does not require a gadget to be connected to a PC.
In order to update your Apple device via iTunes, you need to follow the following algorithm:
- Connect your iPhone via USB cable to your computer device.
- Open iTunes.
- Go to the device and click on the name of the desired gadget model.
- Enter the synchronization page by selecting the update operation.
- Confirm the operation by clicking on the corresponding button.
At the end of the operation, the newest "operating system" will be installed on the iPhone. At the same time, it is important that absolutely all settings and data of the device will be saved.
Updating iPhone 6 over Wi-Fi
Since the appearance and introduction of iOS 5, users of Apple gadgets have the opportunity to update their devices via Wi-Fi. Devices with such an "operating system" (and with versions higher than 5) have an iOS update section. Now it has become possible to carry out the entire procedure directly through the device interface.
But you can do the operation in this way only if there is a working Wi-Fi connection. Through mobile networks - 2G or 3G - this, alas, is unrealistic to do.
The list of steps for updating an iPhone over Wi-Fi includes only 2 steps:
1 The user should enter the basic settings of his machine, and then select the item to update the software. 2 Select download and installation, accept all the conditions offered by the system, and wait for the operation to complete.Finally, we recall that during the operation of updating the gadget, not a single file with information will disappear. All content and settings will remain in their original form - as they were before the start of the procedure. But keep in mind that this operation can be fatal for locked phones. There is a danger that the update will erase all the data the user needs. Therefore, it is highly discouraged to update on locked devices.
So, iPhone 6 firmware is a simple procedure that is available even for an inexperienced user. In most cases, there is no need to contact the service for its implementation. By doing everything yourself, the owner of the device will save time and money.
