Cannot restore back to iOS 4.3b3 after JB

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:02 PM

OK, I have an iPhone 4, currently restored back to stock iOS 4.2.1 after being JB'd for a while, trying to restore back to iOS 4.3b3 and cannot get past error code 1611. Have tried most solutions offered in previous posts. Device is registered, etc/hosts files are correct, have done complete un-install and re-install of itunes and deleted all associated files, still no luck. Have also tried different computer, recovery, and DFU mode...frustrated!

Any advice?

Thanks!

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:04 PM

Have you tried a different computer?

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by x98car

Have you tried a different computer?

Yes, thanks.

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:07 PM

Have you tried recovery or dfu modes?

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:10 PM

Yes, have tried those too...seems to primarily be error code 1611 which I've also tried every solution to that as well...

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:11 PM

Ya, that error is sometimes a pain to get around. Have you tried doing a fresh restore to 4.2.1 then trying the update?

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Yep, tried that too, somebody doesn't want me to upgrade again back to the betas...

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:18 PM

I guess not lol

Have you tried using xcode to restore it?

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:19 PM

Negative, please explain...

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:21 PM

xcode is available from Apple's developer site. It can be used to restore firmware also.

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:22 PM

I've got it, haven't used it...anything special I need to know? or process?

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:25 PM

Not really. In xcode the tool to restore is called organizer.

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 05:30 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a try and post back...

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 05:33 PM

ok

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 10:58 PM

x98car, thanks for your suggestion...after weeks of trying literally everything, it worked using xcode!!! Great Advice

**i.Annie** · 02-12-2011, 11:03 PM

Impressive, you're so smart Simon!

**dmsharpe** · 02-12-2011, 11:07 PM

You certainly can mark this one solved...

***Great testimony to this website. I've been trying for literally two weeks to solve this issue and in less than 1 hour from registering on this site, had the answer in hand! Great Job!***

**Simon** · 02-12-2011, 11:21 PM

Happy to hear it

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