Problems with iCloud syncing? Solving common problems. Restoring an iPhone via iTunes takes a long time. Other errors you may encounter when restoring your iPhone. Is it possible to reset an iPhone without updating iOS?
iOS 11 will be available on September 19. It will make your device even more convenient, functional and flexible in configuration. And we will help you prepare for its update.
1. Check device compatibility
Before iOS installation 11 check the list compatible devices below to make sure your device supports it.
iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2nd generation
iPad Pro 12.9 inch 1st generation
iPad Pro 10.5 inches
iPad Pro 9.7 inches
iPad 5th generation (2017)
iPod touch
iPod touch 6th generation
For devices not included in this list, most current version The software is iOS 10.3.3.
2. Back up your information
In case there is a failure during the update to iOS 11, we recommend that you back up your device from which you can restore your data. To do this, you can use iCloud or a computer with installed program iTunes.
How to create a backup via iCloud:
Step 1. Connect your device to Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Open Settings, go to the account section and go to the iCloud menu.
Step 3. Go to “iCloud Backup” and select the “Create a Backup” option.
Step 4. Wait for the backup to complete and make sure it is saved to the cloud using Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage.
How to create a backup via iTunes:
Step 1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes.
Step 2. Go to the device section when it appears in the application.
Step 3. Select the “Back up now” option and wait for the backup process to complete.
Please note that if you need to save data from the Health and Activity apps, select the option "Encrypt backup" copy of iPhone" and enter a password to protect this information. Remember it, otherwise you will not be able to restore data from this copy.
3. Make sure you remember your device lock password
To update to iOS 11, you will need to enter your device passcode. If you installed one, make sure you remember it. Please note that you will not be able to use Touch ID; you will need to enter the password manually.
If you don't remember the passcode for your device, use these instructions.
4. Make sure you remember your Apple ID and password
Immediately after updating to iOS 11, you will need to enter the Apple ID to which your device is linked and the password for this Apple ID. If you do not remember them, you will not be able to use the device.
To make sure you remember your Apple ID and password, go to the link and enter your Apple ID and password before updating. If you can't sign in to your Apple ID, click the "Forgot your Apple ID or password?" button to recover your data.
5. Update to iOS 11
Once you have completed all the steps above, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install. Then follow the onscreen instructions to update to iOS 11. Please note that this update will be available starting September 19th.
Good day, dear readers. Having trouble syncing data between two instances of the same application? You're not alone, and many developers have expressed their displeasure with the problems that have plagued iCloud since its introduction with iOS 5.
Luckily, there are many methods you can use to successfully sync Mac apps OS X and iOS with Apple servers, so don't be afraid to try them all.
Apple recently upgraded iCloud from its previous incarnation, which served only as a repository for developers and applications, to a full-fledged cloud platform like or Google Drive. This transition has caused problems for some users. Fortunately, solving them is quite simple.
You must make sure you are updating to iCloud Drive on all devices simultaneously. Just because you run an update on your iPad doesn't mean your Mac will automatically update as well. iCloud Drive requires OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 on all devices. Once updated, you'll be able to access your folder through Finder.
Update iCloud Drive on iOS by opening Settings > iCloud or go to System Settings>iCloud on Mac OS X.
Reboot and wait
It may take some time before iCloud responds to your request. According to service users, up to 10 minutes. After waiting a bit, you may find that the problem resolves itself, but while you're at it, it's a good idea to restart all your devices. In addition, try connecting your device to the mains. In my opinion personal experience Photo Stream does not always sync data to iCloud while the phone is not connected to a power source.
This may seem obvious to some, but if you are logged into different accounts iCloud recordings on your devices, you will not be able to synchronize them. Head to Settings > iCloud on iOS or open System Preferences > iCloud on Mac OS X and check which account is currently associated with the device. You can only have one active iCloud account at a time, so make sure the accounts match.
According to one of the recommendations I read, several addresses email iCloud (@me.com, @mac.com and @icloud.com) in sections Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar may cause problems, so try disabling additional mail accounts iCloud and see if that helps (probably not).
Sometimes problems occur on the service side. Although most planned outages happen at night while you sleep, you should not forget about unforeseen failures and human error. To check the current iCloud status, open the System Status page on the Apple website and pay attention to the green dots. Description current problems usually located at the bottom of the page.
Check your settings
Before making rash decisions, it is always useful to mobile devices, in case of data loss. We recommend performing this operation before you change too many options in the settings. Here is a list of options that can be changed in Settings(iOS) or System settings(OS X) may resolve synchronization problems:
The verification instructions vary depending on whether you upgraded to iCloud Drive. If the update is completed, on your iOS device go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive and make sure that the application whose data you are trying to sync is in the list. Other than that, you can try disabling and re-enabling iCloud for it to restart the sync process.
Apps that have access to iCloud Drive on OS X will appear in the System Preferences > iCloud > iCloud Drive Options.
Cellular App Access
iOS creates a settings panel for each application. You can find it by opening Settings and moving to the end of the list. If you're having trouble syncing while your phone is connected to cellular network but does not have access to Wi-Fi, you may have disabled cellular access for the application in these same settings.
If your iPhone has wrong date and time, many applications may refuse to connect to the Internet altogether. To avoid such problems, you can configure automatic update time that will sync your devices.
On iOS, head to Settings > General > Date and time > Set automatically. On OS X the same can be done in System Settings > Date and Time > Time Zone.
Make sure you are using the correct folder
If you are working with an application that allows you to change the data storage directory, make sure that the path to the folder is the same in both instances of the program. An example of such a utility is the DayOne digital diary. So check which folders your many apps on iOS and Mac are looking for data in.
More extreme measures
If none of the above tips helped you, it's time to move on to more serious measures. Before than follow our instructions, do not forget backup your phone via iTunes.
If your device is under iOS control does not want to synchronize data, you can make a backup copy of it, reset the device using the option Recovery in iTunes and then restore it from your backup. After completion, the state of your device will be identical to the one you started with. However, you will have to log in to all your accounts again (email, Facebook, etc.).
Reset iCloud data
If you haven't updated to iCloud Drive yet, you can reset all your iCloud data by logging into your account on iCloud.com and opening Settings > Data and security > Reset my documents. After the update, this option is no longer available.
Many apps leave it up to you to decide whether to use iCloud. By refusing the services of this service, you will save yourself from numerous related problems. Utilities like DayOne and 1Password can work with Dropbox. In most cases, using a third party cloud storage will give you more space for your files, and also saves you hassle (you can still use other iCloud capabilities, like email and Find My iPhone).
Of course, this solution is not suitable for all users, but problems with iCloud have forced many developers to integrate support for third-party services into their utilities.
And finally, support from the application
If you have an application that uses data synchronization to transfer information between different versions and instances of the application, the program's developers have likely published documentation to help you troubleshoot any problems you encounter. In most cases, the authors of the utility can indicate which folders and files need to be deleted in order to deal with problems.
DayOne, 1Password, iA Writer and Ulysses utilities have similar guides for solving problems with iCloud.
Have you ever had problems with iCloud and iCloud Drive? How did you solve them?
At any time, it may happen that data from your smartphone is lost or accidentally deleted, and in such a situation it is important to know how to restore iPhone from iCloud. This procedure can you get all your photos, files, music and videos back to your smartphone in the shortest possible time.
Data Recovery
In order to restore the necessary data from a backup stored in iCloud, you need to:
Important! If the backup was updated long ago, you may lose some data forever without the possibility of recovery.
Backup
Now you know how to recover data via iCloud. Active users of Apple devices should also know how to set up backup so that they don’t lose their personal data in case of any failures. Backup may occur in automatic mode or done manually by the user himself:
- To install automatic saving data in the cloud, you need to go to the “Settings” section, select “Backup”, and then “Copy to iCloud”.
- For manual copying You must also go to the “Settings” section, select “Backup” and “Create a backup”.
Important! If the user does not create new copies within 180 days, Apple has the right to delete the previous ones.
Problems
Sometimes when iPhone recovery From iCloud there are some difficulties. For example, some users complain that backups are not available for their device. In order to view devices for which backups are available, you need to go to the “Settings” section on the device, and then “Storage” and view the list of devices.
In the event that the list of copies is not displayed or is highlighted gray, then you need to find out the reason. This situation may arise if:
- The data contained on this device has never been backed up.
- Your device has more than early version operating system.
- The data was copied for another account.
- There were no updates for 180 days and all copies were automatically deleted.
If you are interested in how to recover data via iCloud in case of such problems, then you should know that data can only be recovered if it was ever saved in the cloud and was not deleted from there. Otherwise it is impossible to do this.
Sometimes it happens that the recovery process takes a very long time. This problem can occur for various reasons, for example, low speed Internet connection or geographic location. In some cases, recovery may take up to four hours. This is especially true for those who travel a lot. The speed will be much higher if you work with cloud storage will occur in the same region where the user most often connects to the Internet.
I would also like to answer the question of how iCloud storage Recover data if a message warning you about connecting to the Internet constantly appears. In order to decide this problem, you need to connect the device to power and to the Internet when Wi-Fi assistance(O possible problems from Wi-Fi to iPhone, read). It is best to use the device only after the recovery process is completely completed.
Some users may be interested in the question of how to restore an iPhone from backup. iCloud copies, which was created on an iPad. It should be noted that you can restore backups on any of your devices, and the procedure is described a little higher. However, there are some limitations, for example, some programs may simply be incompatible with the device, or the smartphone may use an earlier version of the operating system than the tablet computer.
With this, I would like to finish my article on how to recover data via iCloud if it was suddenly deleted from your smartphone. You can read about how to install Skype on iPhone. I really hope that I answered all your questions.
The iOS update procedure is a standard option that is performed automatically on all IPhones. Regular installation new version firmware allows you to keep your phone safe and prevents errors from occurring in your iPhone. Let's take a closer look at what to do when the iPhone freezes during the update.
Users mobile IOS can update their gadget in one of several ways:
- "By air." This option involves wireless downloading new firmware from the server and its further installation;
- WITH using iTunes. Connecting the device to the desktop iTunes versions, you can also download and install the latest iOS updates on your device.
Reasons for iPhone freezing during the update process
Errors often occur during both types of updates. They may be related to:
- Bad connection. The phone may be unable to download the software package, or the download may have suddenly stopped. Because of this, the firmware process stops, and the phone freezes and does not turn on;
- Incompatible settings. On some jailbroken devices, new firmware may not be installed due to a violation of the user agreement. Also, an installed jailbreak can make changes to the names of the iPhone's hardware identifiers. These parameters are checked by the server during the update download process;
- Sudden disconnection of the phone from the computer or lack of battery power. Also, a failure can provoke internal error in iTunes.
Remember! When updating the firmware, always monitor the device's charge level. A low battery may cause the connection to the server to be interrupted.
Phone recovery
If your iPhone freezes during the update and no message appears on the display asking you to connect it to iTunes, you can restore it automatically. Just connect your phone to the charger and reboot it.
To do this, press the Home and Power buttons at the same time. After a few seconds, an apple icon will appear on the screen. This means that the gadget’s operation has been restored. Most likely, the firmware could not be installed, so after turning on the iPhone there will be old version IOS. We recommend that you try downloading the update again.
Often the iPhone may not respond to an attempt automatic recovery. In this case, its operation can be resumed through iTunes. Follow the instructions:
- Connect the gadget to your computer and open the iTunes application;
- Even if the last time the phone froze at the stage of installing the update via iTunes, try to start the firmware process again. To do this, select the main settings tab and click on the “Update” button;
- Now wait until the iTunes connection icon appears on the smartphone screen. If it does not occur automatically. Press and hold the Power and Home keys for a few seconds;
- Confirm the user agreement (appears on the computer screen) and begin the process of re-installing the new OS.
Rerunning the update allows you to resume the previous stop without losing user data and files. If you press the “Restore” button instead of “Update” in iTunes, all information on the iPhone will be deleted. The smartphone will reboot and you will receive a gadget with the factory version of IOS. Despite the deletion of user information, recovery via iTunes is the most in an efficient way, which quickly brings the phone back to life.
Any instructions for self-repair You can find your iPhone on our website, or call a specialist for to any place convenient for you.
Hi all. Today's section: “You need to know this and be prepared for anything!” :) Recently, a strange situation occurred during an iOS update. How to overcome it will be discussed in the article...
Symptoms
After the iOS update is downloaded, installation begins. And suddenly the installation hangs on the message “Checking for update” (in English iOS versions"Verifying update").
In this case, no matter how long you wait, the message will either continue to hang, or the device will turn off completely. The iPhone/iPad/iPod does not respond to button presses.
Solution
Well, first of all, we reboot the iPhone/iPad/iPod in a “hard” way. Press and hold two Home+Power buttons. The phone will return to its pre-update state.
What could be the reasons for the error and what to do about it?
Not enough free space for update. Most often this will be the case! Let's go to Settings->General->Storage and iCloud.
For a normal update you need at least 3-3.5 gigabytes. Free space it may be less, but if you have 0 to 2 gigabytes free, then the likelihood of a “Checking for Updates” error increases. Clear memory up to 3 gigabytes and try updating again.
Wi-Fi is not working/buggy/stupid. In this case, we check the Internet connection. We wait until the Internet starts working, or we take measures for this (reboot the router, call the technical support of the Internet provider, etc.).
The update was downloaded with errors. In my opinion, the most incredible case... Come to Settings->General->Storage and iCloud. Look for the update in the list of programs. Click on it. Then delete it. And update again.
If none of the methods helps, then there are two solutions:
- try updating by wire via iTunes
Less mistakes everyone!