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TUTORIAL - Failsafe method to restore the current version of IOS

OK, mine is iPad 2 wifi/gsm. It was brought to me for screen repair (DIY gone bad). The power/volume ribbon was sliced, the wifi flex cable also. Replaced these and the new screen but before I apply adhesive I want to make sure the durn thing works. The first time I powered it up the connect to iTunes/USB picture came up so I did. The restore failed so I came here and followed the instructions to the letter over a dozen times now. First on a win7 pc, then winxp laptop, then iMac OSx latest version as of Oct 20 and now I just got my new MacBook Pro and have tried it three times. All attempts stall at the Restoring iPad Firmware process at about 2/3 completed on the status bar of the iPad. Once stalled for a period of 10 to 45 minutes the error code -1 pops up.

I have no idea what iOS it was running whenI got it, nor do I know if its ever been jailbroke. I have looked and looked but cannot find anything more definitive on this error other than 'the device may need service'. Does anyone know what this means? What kind of service? I've been working on this iPad for over a month and am at a complete loss now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Based on the story you have outlined above, I'd be pretty certain that there is a hardware fault, which could well be a corruption of the flash storage or baseband. Since you've tried on a number of PC's, Windows and Mac, and always get a -1 error (which is a serious failure with an unidentifiable reason), IMHO you are out of luck. Either there was more boken on the device than you were aware of (highly possible since cables etc. were sliced!), or you've unfortunately damaged it during the repair. :(
 
Hey guys ,
Is there an IOS 6 untethered safe jailbreak for iPad 3 yet .I really want it cause new stuff are coming in.
Thanks,
Posted from my iPad
 
Hi, I have a iPad 1, it was running 5.1.1 until it crashed yesterday mid game. It went off and then came straight up with the apple logo and didnt boot. I have since updated the firmware many times from different computers and in recover and full DFU states, but it will go through the motions but wont go past the apple screen on reboot. So couold i be right in thinking it couold be the logic board that needs replacing?

Thanks

Dale

an update to this, when the Ipad goes through the restore motions, it reboots after install, then teh line in the middle which has to get to the end prior to itunes detecting again, gets half way stops goes back a little then goes back into the reboot loop
 
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I wanted to ask if you ever found a soution. I have the same problem from performing the same exact repairs and can't get my ipad out of recovery mode, it stops at about 60% through and fails to load the firmware. I have tried every thing I can find to fix it but still no joy.
 
guys I keep getting the itunes error 3194, i have done everything including trying it on multiple completers I follow the instructions to the t including deleting the gs.apple.com portion directly from the host file. I have tried everything and nothing seems to be fixing it. I am beyond frustersted and I am hoping someone can help me with this.
 
guys I keep getting the itunes error 3194, i have done everything including trying it on multiple completers I follow the instructions to the t including deleting the gs.apple.com portion directly from the host file. I have tried everything and nothing seems to be fixing it. I am beyond frustersted and I am hoping someone can help me with this.

What device and firmware version are you restoring?
 
f4780y said:
What device and firmware version are you restoring?

robristow said:
guys I keep getting the itunes error 3194, i have done everything including trying it on multiple completers I follow the instructions to the t including deleting the gs.apple.com portion directly from the host file. I have tried everything and nothing seems to be fixing it. I am beyond frustersted and I am hoping someone can help me with this.

You may also have to disable the antivirus package or firewall on the computer you are using.
I had trouble with upgrading an iPod touch because the Norton 360 was blocking my computer from getting to iTunes in a timely manner. When I upgraded my iPad I disabled Norton 360 until I rebooted the computer.
 
mlevin2 said:
What should I do?

Error 1600 is caused by security software; firewall or antivirus; or a bad USB connection. Try a different USB port or a different computer, or a different USB cable. Disable your antivirus or firewall so you can restore. Plug directly into the computer with the cable, don't use a dock.
You may also try connecting to iTunes. Make sure your iPad is in recovery mode. Restore and wait for the error. Click OK. Keep the iPad plugged in. Close and reopen iTunes and attempt to restore again.
 
Kenny407 said:
I'm receiving error 40 at the time I'm trying to restore, I have tried several days with this guide, downloading the firmwares from the correct link, I do not know what else to do.. This is my case: http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help/99813-ipad-2-recovery-mode-loop.html I have tried with tiny umbrella but the "Set Hosts on Cydia" is disabled, I don't know if that interfere with the restoring of the iPad

Have you tried the tutorial in the first post of this thread? If you follow it exactly, you should end up with a properly running iPad on the latest iOS.
 

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