How to Restore the iPhone 3GS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect the iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

   If iTunes fails to recognize your device or displays a “recovery mode” message, or the Apple logo displays on your iPhone for several minutes with no progress bar, skip to Method Two in this article to force-restore your device using iTunes. , This can help ensure the latest software is installed on your iPhone upon restoration.
   
   If using Mac OS X, click on “iTunes” and select “Check for updates.” , When the backup is complete, iTunes will display an entry with the name of your iPhone, as well as the date and time the backup was created. ,, The factory reset process will take a few minutes to complete. ,,, Your iPhone 3GS will now be restored with the latest software from Apple.
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   Step 2: Launch iTunes

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   Step 3: or wait for iTunes to launch automatically upon recognizing your device.

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   Step 4: Click on “Help” and select “Check for updates” in iTunes to confirm you’re running the latest version of iTunes.

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   Step 5: Click on “File

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   Step 6: ” select “Devices

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   Step 7: ” then select “Back up.” This will back up and save all personal data on your iPhone to prevent data loss during the restoration process.

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   Step 8: Click on the iPhone icon at the top left corner of iTunes

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   Step 9: then click on “Summary” in the left sidebar.

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    Step 10: Click on “Restore iPhone

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    Step 11: ” then click on “Restore” in the dialog box to confirm you want iTunes to restore your iPhone.

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    Step 12: Wait for your iPhone to restart and display the “Slide to set up” welcome screen.

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    Step 13: Select the option to set up your device as new

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    Step 14: or restore your iPhone from a backup using iTunes.

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    Step 15: Eject your iPhone from iTunes and disconnect the device from the USB cable.

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