Who's having iOS 7 activation problems?

[anj08]

after downloading ios7 my i phone went blank what do i do

 

[Just_Me_D]

after downloading ios7 my i phone went blank what do i do

​Give it time to finish doing the update. How long has it been since the screen went blank?

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Hi, my iPhone 5 is currently stuck in recovery mode,
I've been using iOS 7 Beta,when phone was accidentally restored!!
I put my my phone in DFU mode and synced with iTunes,But I'm unable to downgrade back to iOS 6.1.3.

If your intention is to downgrade back to 6.1.3 then just download the IPSW from here and load it. (And hurry up before Apple stops signing it.)
iOS 6 firmware files | iMore

If your phone is in DFU mode and you want iOS 7 then just "Restore iPhone" will download iOS 7 and the rest takes care of itself. Just restore a backup if you have one.

 

[Brennybhoy]

Why don't you just place the current ipsw file in the trashbin, put your device in DFU mode, select restore via iTunes. That will cause iTunes to download and install copy of iOS 7.

Thanks for your response, I'm currently in DFU mode, and synced to iTunes, but keeps crashing !!!

 

[Just_Me_D]

Thanks for your response, I'm currently in DFU mode, and synced to iTunes, but keeps crashing !!!

In what way is it crashing? Do you have the latest iTunes version?

 

[Brennybhoy]

In what way is it crashing? Do you have the latest iTunes version?

Gets to "iPhone software update (processing file)"
Then crashes, then I'm back to menu screen, telling me to register my iPhone on developer.Apple site

 

[Fausty82]

Gets to "iPhone software update (processing file)"
Then crashes, then I'm back to menu screen, telling me to register my iPhone on developer.Apple site

It sounds like you’re trying to install a beta release... neither GM nor GA requires a registered device

 

[Brennybhoy]

It sounds like you’re trying to install a beta release...

Yep, I'm out of options ��

 

[Just_Me_D]

Gets to "iPhone software update (processing file)"
Then crashes, then I'm back to menu screen, telling me to register my iPhone on developer.Apple site

I agree with Fausty82 on this one. Did you locate the ipsw file on your computer and move it to the trash bin? If not, do so, but do not delete it until after you've found success. Anyway, once you move the ipsw file, put your device back in DFU mode and select restore via iTunes. Make sure you're connected to the internet. This should cause iTunes to download the official iOS 7 and install it on your device.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Yep, I'm out of options ��

Don't give up. Take a breather, clear your head, and try again. Heck I was stuck awaiting activation for "hours" yesterday so I understand your frustrations. Just keep trying....

 

[Brennybhoy]

I agree with Fausty82 on this one. Did you locate the ipsw file on your computer and move it to the trash bin? If not, do so, but do not delete it until after you've found success. Anyway, once you move the ipsw file, put your device back in DFU mode and select restore via iTunes. Make sure you're connected to the internet. This should cause iTunes to download the official iOS 7 and install it on your device.

The IPSW file is in the trash, DFU mode on & hooked to itunes and Activation error once again #frustrating

 

[Brennybhoy]

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

The IPSW file is in the trash, DFU mode on & hooked to itunes and Activation error once again #frustrating

So when you click on restore iphone option, did iTunes go ahead and download the correct software? Was there a point in time that it did that?
And this may be a stupid question: You're not doing the Shift+Restore iPhone option, are you? You're just clicking "Restore iPhone" without
holding down the shift key?

 

[Brennybhoy]

So when you click on restore iphone option, did iTunes go ahead and download the correct software? Was there a point in time that it did that?

Half way thru it crashes

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Half way thru it crashes

Not the restoration process.

Did iTunes ever prompt you to download the latest update?

 

[Brennybhoy]

So when you click on restore iphone option, did iTunes go ahead and download the correct software? Was there a point in time that it did that?
And this may be a stupid question: You're not doing the Shift+Restore iPhone option, are you? You're just clicking "Restore iPhone" without
holding down the shift key?

Just clicking restore iPhone

 

[Just_Me_D]

Yeah, you shouldn't be seeing that. Something is getting crossed and it might not be from your end. Take a breather and get yourself something to eat. Afterwards, take your device out of DFU mode and turn it off. Reboot your computer and then download and reinstall the latest iTunes version (v11.1). If you're on a Windows PC go ahead and delete the ipsw file or put it on a flash drive or other external drive. Now put your device in DFU mode (nothing on the device's screen) and try to restore again via iTunes. Keep trying. It'll take eventually.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Just clicking restore iPhone

If JustMe'D post doesn't work for you (I highly doubt it will fail), then download the proper IPSW from here. Download iOS 7 Final IPSW For iPhone 5, 4s, 4, iPad And iPod touch [Direct Links] | Redmond Pie Once you save it on your PC go ahead and hit Shift+Restore iPhone and select that IPSW you just downloaded. This way at least we know that you for sure have the IPSW downloaded on your PC.

 

[Brennybhoy]

Thanks for your help guys !!!!

 

[Just_Me_D]

Thanks for your help guys !!!!

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