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How do you restore an iPhone that won't connect to iTunes?

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Here's how to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode:
  1. Plug the USB cable into your computer but do not connectit to the iPhone.
  2. Launch iTunes.
  3. Press and hold down the Home button and Sleep/Wake button for10 seconds until the iPhone powers off.
  4. Keep hold of the Home button but let go of the Sleep/Wakebutton.


Hereof, what to do if iTunes Cannot restore iPhone?

Part 1: Common 5 Ways to Fix iTunes Won't RestoreiPhone

  1. Update iTunes. Keep iTunes up to date on your PC or Mac is thebasic factor to sync or restore iOS device.
  2. Restart Your Computer.
  3. Try a Different Lightning/USB Cable or USB Port.
  4. Hard Reset Your iPhone.
  5. Use Recovery Mode and DFU Mode to Restore Your iPhone.

Similarly, how do I force my iPhone to factory reset?
  1. Just press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttonssimultaneously for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Applelogo. You can let go of both buttons after the Apple logoappears.
  2. Your phone will go through the usual process of startingup.
  3. You'll be back in your home screen.

Hereof, how do I make my iTunes recognize my iPhone?

7 Simple Tricks to Get iTunes to Recognize an iOSDevice

  1. Quit and relaunch iTunes.
  2. Connect the iOS device to a different USB port on thecomputer.
  3. Reboot the iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
  4. Reboot the computer.
  5. Use a different syncing cable (if possible)
  6. Reinstall iTunes (read how below)

Why won't my new iPhone connect to iTunes?

Try connecting to a different USB port to see ifiTunes recognizes your device. Check each connectionto make sure the cable is fully plugged into your device and intothe computer. Restart your device: try connecting again.Restart your computer: Restart your Mac or PC computer and tryconnecting again.

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How do I get my iPhone out of recovery mode without a computer?

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How do I completely reset my iPhone 5c?

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How long does it take to restore an iPhone on iTunes?

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Why does my iPhone not connect to iTunes when I plug it in?

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Why can't I see my iPhone on my PC?

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Why does my phone not sync with iTunes?

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How do I factory reset my iPhone with just the buttons?

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How do I factory reset a locked iPhone?

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How do I factory reset my iPhone without Apple ID?

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How do you factory reset an unresponsive iPhone?

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What buttons do you press to reset an iPhone?

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What to do when iTunes Cannot connect to iPhone?

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  1. As above, check your USB connection: check the socket for dustand residue, try a different USB port, try a different USBcable.
  2. Make sure you have tapped the Trust button on your iOS devicewhen you connect it to your Mac.
  3. Restart your iOS device.
  4. Restart your Mac.

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How do I get iTunes to recognize my device?

If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, oriPod
  1. Make sure that your iOS device is unlocked and on the Homescreen.
  2. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes that workswith your computer.
  3. Check that you have the latest software on your Mac or WindowsPC.
  4. Make sure that your device is turned on.

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