What is Tunes error 1671? What is it caused by?
Known as The software update server could not be contacted. An unknown error occurred (1671), this error appears when you try to restore, update, or sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, using iTunes, on your computer.
The common reasons behind this error include:
Discover the detailed and step-by-step solutions below, to fix this iTunes error. We based them on expert opinion, and on what worked for users who had this issue.
You can restore your device from DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode, but only as a last resort, as it involves data loss, only if you have verified that there is nothing wrong with your device's lightning port, USB lightning cable and the computer. Follow the procedure described below, to restore your device via the DFU mode:
Note: If you use a laptop to restore your device, make sure to plug it in the power adapter first, as interrupting the restoring process is not advised and can be dangerous for your device.
Consider resetting your device as a last option, if you tried all the other solutions to fix error 1671, but none of them worked. Maybe the root of the error is deeply entrenched into vital operating system files that resetting your device is the only option left.
To reset your device:
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