IPhones are capable of simultaneously performing a huge number of tasks, so they become not just a means of communication, but reliable assistants in work and on vacation. They allow you to listen to music, view and edit photos, play games and make new friends. By and large, these devices are able to replace bulky stationary computers.
However, like any gadget, it can present its owner with an unpleasant surprise in the form of error 29 when restoring the iPhone 4S. Such a failure can slow down the device for a long time and bring the user a lot of inconvenience. What should I do if a regular reboot of the device did not solve the problem? How to quickly and effectively fix the situation?
Errors 29 while restoring iPhone 4S: symptoms of malfunction
In addition to the fact that the corresponding inscription appears on the phone screen, when the device is rebooted, the following can also happen:
- The active program crashes on its own and error 29 appears.
- After a warning appears, the phone and the computer connected to it may turn off themselves.
- In addition to error 29, when restoring the iPhone 4S, “iTunes error” may appear.
- The device (phone or computer) starts to work more slowly, pressing the screen does not always work.
This problem occurs not only on the phone itself, but also on the PC through which the update is performed.
Error 29 when restoring iPhone 4S: reasons
If such failures occur constantly, then you should find out what could affect the operation of the system. The most common problem arises for the following reasons:
- At the next update, iTunes was installed with errors. Perhaps there was a network failure, and not all updated files were downloaded.
- The iTunes registry has been corrupted. This happens if the user decides to replace the iPhone 4S firmware on his own. Especially if you used third-party programs or downloaded installation files from unknown sites.
- A virus has appeared in the system. In this case, malware not only affects iTunes registries, but also affects other important applications that are responsible for the correct operation of the system.
In addition, an unknown error 29 iPhone 4S may indicate that the user has installed additional software, which could by mistake delete some of the files.
In any case, as with most errors on iPhones, you can go in two ways: reboot the device or restore settings to factory defaults.
Reboot
A simple hard reset will not affect the files stored on the phone, so this procedure is considered the most “sparing”. In order to produce it, you must do the following:
- Press the "Power" (located on the upper end of the device) and "Home" keys and hold them in this position for 15 to 60 seconds until the device starts to reboot.
- If an inscription appears on the iPhone screen asking you to turn off the phone, nothing needs to be done. If the smartphone is turned off, it will be impossible to restart it in the desired mode.
- When the logo with the image of an apple appears on the screen, you need to release both keys.
After that, the phone may boot longer than usual. Do not be scared, as this is an absolutely normal situation.
If the device didn’t react at all to the manipulations, and anyway an error 29 appears when updating the iPhone 4S, then you will have to go to tougher measures and perform a “rough” reboot.
Reset
Before performing this procedure, it is very important to create a backup and save all the important data from the phone. For this, the easiest way to use the "cloud". After all the photos and documents have been saved in a safe place, you can proceed. In order to restore the factory settings and “reset” the system, you must do the following:
- Connect the device to the computer using a regular USB cable. In this case, the PC should be exactly the one with which the phone is usually synchronized.
- Open iTunes. When the device is recognized, the iPhone will appear in the upper right of the computer monitor. You must click on it.
- The Browse tab opens.
- At this point, you can make a second backup. To do this, just click Create Now.
- When the backup is completed, you must click "Settings" and go to "General".
- Select “Reset”.
- A prompt appears to erase the content and old settings. It must be confirmed.
- Wait until the operation is completed. It may take more than an hour.
After that, you need to check the operability of the phone. If all is well, you can restore the backup files and continue to enjoy the iPhone.
To summarize
You should definitely take note of the warning that any poor-quality iPhone 4S firmware can lead to very serious consequences. All updates should be made automatically or when downloading the necessary files from the official website of Apple. It should be understood that any failures may require expensive system diagnostics, so it is better not to experiment.