Hi Muggers
Did the update (one week old 3GS) and got stuck in recovery mode for
some time (see Good news below).
Followed all the instructions at http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
RE Update and restore alert messages on iPhone and iPod touch
including
Restore using a new user account
Restore on a different computer
Remove and reinstall iTunes and Apple Mobile Device Support
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747
GOOD NEWS
saw this thread "Topic : Help! Did 3.0.1 update now 3GS will not boot"
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9916745&tstart=0
And a post
This is another method to get your iphone out of the recovery mode..
good luck! worked for me after getting stuck on the 3.0.1 upgrade
http://ipitg.net/how-to-kick-iphone-out-of-recovery-mode-mac/
I had to install libusb to get this to work.. just read the comments
if it doesn't initially work for you
With fear and trepidation I reluctantly followed the instructions on
the dubious link and am very very happy to report that I am back up
and running with no loss of settings or data.
NOTES
I too had to install libusb as well as iRecovery.
http://ipitg.net/ifiles/iRecovery.zip
http://ipitg.net/ifiles/libusb.pkg.tar.gz
Summary
How to Kick iPhone out of Recovery Mode (Mac)
The Process:
1. Download iRecovery.
2. Install iRecovery.
3. Open /Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app
4. Run this command: "iRecovery -s"
5. Type: "printenv"
6. Look for this variable in the list: "auto-boot". Most likely,
yours will be set to false (hence your problem).
7. If "auto-boot" is set to "false" or isn't present at all,
follow the rest of this guide. If it's set to true, try restarting
your iPhone/iTouch by holding home and power for 10 seconds.
8. Type this: "setenv auto-boot true".
9. Type: "saveenv".
10. Type: "reboot".
PS
Had just started yesterday to review backup procedures apart from
iTunes and was interested in the apps available including PhoneView (http://ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
). Any feedback on this would be appreciated.
Regards
AB
Email: abign...@inbox.com
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