Fix iTunes Error Code 1013 or Error Code 1611 while Updating to iOS 4.2.1 on iPhone METHOD 1 & 2

Method 1

Many users are facing issues while updating to iOS 4.2.1 on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. When the device is put in the recovery mode when trying to restore the device and an error occurs showing “Error 1013″. The error has been acknowledged by Apple but until the official fix is released by Apple you can resolve error 1013 to proceed with the iOS 4.2.1 install using these simple steps.

How to Fix error 1013 to install iOS 4.2.1 firmware on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Step 1: Download iRecovery for your Mac or Windows.

Step 2: Now open command prompt on windows or Terminal on Mac OS X and type “./irecovery -s”. This will allow you to enter the interactive recovery mode shell of your iOS device

Step 3: Once you see the “]” prompt, type “setenv auto-boot 1″ and press enter.

Step 4: Then type “saveenv” and press enter again.

Step 5: Then finally, type “reboot”, and press enter once more.

Other method 2

If you have tried updating to the recently released iOS 4.2.1 update on iPhone 4 and encountered Error Code 1013 or Error Code 1611, then you are a not alone. This has been a common issue across all iOS devices updating to iOS 4.2.1 and Apple Support Discussion forums are full of users complaining about this issue.

This bug has apparently been reported to Apple but if you don’t fancy waiting for an official fix, you can follow this guide to try and successfully update your iOS device to 4.2.1. Before doing so, you may also like to try and restore using a different computer.

Warning Note: This will result in your iPhone 4 baseband being upgraded to the latest version.

How to Fix Error Code 1013:

Mac OS X:

Step 1. On your Mac, go to your “Applications” folder.

Step 2. Now navigate to the “Utilities” folder.

Step 3. Launch "Terminal".

Step 4. Type "sudo nano /etc/hosts" (without quotes) and hit return.

Step 5. Enter your password

Step 6. Use the down arrow key to find the “gs.apple.com” entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering “#” in front of the text.

Step 7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.

Step 8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.

Step 9. Restore your iDevice.

Windows:
Step 1. Start –> Programs –> Accessories

Step 2. Run Notepad or WordPad

Step 3. Click “Open..” from File menu.

Step 4. Browse to Windows/System32/drivers/etc

Step 5. In "files of type:" select all documents

Step 6. Open "hosts"

Step 7. Delete all line that has "gs.apple.com" or something like that

Step 8. Hit Save

Step 9. Restore your device
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