Common Ways to Repair "iPhone X/8/8 Plus Error -1 during Restore"

Common Ways to Repair "iPhone X/8/8 Plus Error -1 during Restore"

The following will fix “error 1” when restoring or backing up an iPhone on iTunes.

1 Update iTunes to the Latest Version

iTunes Error 1 may be occurring due to outdated iTunes version, and you can simply fix this issue by updating iTunes through these steps:

1. Launch your iTunes and click “Help > Check for Updates” (Or click “iTunes > Check for Updates” if you’re using Mac).
2. Download and install the latest version of iTunes.

2 Allow iTunes in Windows Firewall

“iPhone error (-1) during restore” may be stemming from Windows 10/8/7 Firewall. If Windows Firewall is blocking iTunes from restoring or functioning in Windows, then you’ll need to enable iTunes in Windows Firewall.

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click “System and Security > Windows Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall”.
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4. Click “Change Setting” and check to find iTunes. If iTunes is not in the list, click “Allow another app” to browse and add iTunes to the listed items.
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6. Select “Public” to allow iTunes communicate through the firewall.

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