Fastest Ways to Resolve iTunes Restore Errors 2019

#1. Make Sure that You Have the Latest Version of iTunes.

The iTunes restore error that you are facing maybe coming from outdated iTunes. You’ll need to update your iTunes and the iOS update and restore error may vanish.

How to update iTunes on Windows PC

Step 1: Open iTunes

Step 2: Go to the Menu bar at the top of iTunes window, click on Help > Check for Updates.

Step 3: Follow the prompts to install the latest version of iTunes.



You might need to update your device driver

Sometimes, the issue may not be coming from outdated iTunes, it may be coming from your device driver. If you want to update your iPhone driver on Windows 10, just follow these steps.

Step 1: Go windows search bar and type “Device Drivers” and you’ll see “Update Drivers”. Click on it.

Step 2: Select your iOS device and click on the update icon at the top of the window.
#2. Update Your iOS to the Latest Version

Just like outdated iTunes, when you are not using the most current iOS, you may tend to have to restore error issues when using iTunes. You can follow these steps to update your iOS to the latest version wirelessly.

Step 1: Plug your device into a power source and connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Download and Install.

Step 3: Click on Install. Then, enter your Passcode to continue. When your update is ready, your iOS device will reboot automatically.


#3. Make Sure You Are Using An Original USB Cable

Using a counterfeit or uncertified lightening connector accessory can cause iOS update and restore error in iTunes. Your iTunes may not even recognize your iPhone with a bad USB cable. You can refer to this write-up to learn how to identify a fake iPhone USB cable. Nevertheless, to correct such errors, you can easily connect to your original USB cable or switch to the USB port of a different computer to know if USB is the problem.
#4. Restart Your Computer and iPhone, iPad or iPod, and Try Again

If you’ve tried all the 3 listed methods and the problem persists, you can try to restart your computer and iPhone, iPod or iPad, and try again. When that is done, iTunes will start recognizing your iPhone.
#5. Totally Uninstall and Reinstall iTunes

By removing iTunes and its related components from your PC and reinstalling it back, you can solve the iOS update and restore error problems or iTunes not recognizing iPhone issues. Here is how to uninstall iTunes on your PC.

How to uninstall iTunes on Windows

Step 1: Go to Control Panel > Programs and Applications

Step 2: Click on iTunes, and Uninstall on the top menu.

Step 3: Confirm that you want to uninstall iTunes complete by clicking “Yes”.



How to reinstall iTunes

Step 1: Go File Explorer > Downloads

Step 2: Find downloaded iTunes file and double click on it.

Step 3: Follow the prompts to complete the installation.Also Read:Top 6 Best Alternative Sites to YTS Torrent Movie Website 2019