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Really? Wow, wasn't aware of that - thanks for clearing that up :)

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It crashed.....my iPhone is now apparently in 'restore' mode and I can't do anything until I've restored it through iTunes.

Apparantly it's currently erasing all media from the phone.....oh joy :(

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Oh dear :(

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I haven't got a clue how much of the data (contacts, photo's, applications, application settings) are included in the backup/restore :(

Anybody happen to know?

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All the contacts, photos and apps anyway. Not sure about the settings but when I got my replacement it seemed exactly as it was once the new one had been restored from the backup.

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Thanks for that - give me some hope at least :( :tu:

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When I restored my 3GS with the backup of my 3G, it seemed pretty much identical. Had to give it my email password, IIRC, but everything else was there: media, apps, email account, contacts, etc.

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It'll be reet Rob. The backup just makes a copy of the phones HDD , much like Norton Ghost for the PC. The restore from backup wipes the HDD to remove the cockup and then reinstalls a good version.


Let us know how i goes

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Thanks for your support in this difficult time guys :)

The restore is complete and everything seems to be ok :tu:

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I've just had same problem as Rob M :(

The software update to fix the sms security problem started well, then it stopped, and ever since it's been saying i need to restore as its stuck in recovery mode.

I say okay fine restore, an it does somthing with the phone for a few mins, an then comes up with the error 1604. and i can't restore it.
Have just been on a mad internet rush looking up 1604 an fixes, but its not working! :(

Any help??

(my 1st apple product, an yet this feels like something a microsoft product would do:))

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Have you tried telling iTunes to reset the iPhone and then doing the restore?

Also, have you tried rebooting the computer before trying to do the restore?

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It still wasn't working on my PC after rebooting, however i just tried it on my sisters laptop, and it restoed it with no probs :)

Thanks though.

I only just got the phone so had only added a few contact etc. although there was 1 picture i took i really liked that was lost :( does itunes back it up somehow?

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Nice one.

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It does.

Connect it to your computer now and tell it to do the restore, that should restore the backup that's in your iTunes.

Hopefully :erm:

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I'm looking to sell my iPhone 3G, 1 year old, to a family member. I don't want to rip anyone off, can anyone that isn't biased! i.e. me!...let me have any guide price suggestions.

iPhone 3G
1 year old
16GB
Black
No nasty damage just normal wear and tear


Ideas?


(p.s. I managed to get out of my O2 contract due to a balls up by them!...so I'm on contract with no contract end date, well...it shows the last one I had, which was in 2007! :D )

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I would say anything from about 250-320 is a good price if it's working and with the box etc, I guess an average price of roughly 280 via eBay, but obviously you would have the hassle with fees and paypal, so 250 is a good cash deal. And as it's a family member, maybe a bit of a discount - if your feeling generous.