Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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How To Fix Error 1013 on iOS 4.2 Upgrade

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:20 AM PST

In the past we have given you instructions on how to fix 3194/1014 errors with your or devices. As with major software upgrades with iOS, there are bound to problems for few people. One of the most annoying one’s with iOS 4.2 is the "No Content" in iPod music which can be easily fixed.

Another problem being faced by users and also being actively discussed in the Apple forums is the 1013 error which occurs after upgrading to iOS 4.2. However, thanks to a member, Dave, there is a fix for this problem.

Here is a step-by-step instruction to fix the iOS 4.2 1013 error after the upgrade:

  1. Go to your "Applications" folder
  2. Go to your "Utilities" folder
  3. Launch "Terminal"
  4. Type "sudo nano /etc/hosts" (without quotes) and hit return
  5. Enter your password
  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 "#" (no quotes) in front of the text
  7. Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O on the keyboard
  8. Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X on the keyboard
  9. Restore your iDevice

For users with Windows PC, you will have to follow change the hosts file in %SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\. You might want to visit our earlier post on downgrading iPhone which has an active discussion and instructions on making this change.

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How To Fix Error 1013 on iOS 4.2 Upgrade originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Keith Dsouza on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 01:20:00 PM under How To. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

Fix For iOS 4.2 "No Content" Music Wipeout

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 09:15 AM PST

Apple released iOS 4.2 to users today and the new software brings in a lot of new changes. iOS 4.2 is also a unified OS across all devices including the , and .

iOS 4.2 No Content in Music

However, users who have upgraded to iOS 4.2 are reporting that the update is wiping out all their music/songs and launching the Music app displays a message saying "No Content" available. This message can come as a shocker to many, but fortunately your music has not been wiped out and there is a quick fix for this issue.

TechCrunch has pointed out to a simple fix for this issue. If you see "No Content" when you launch the music app on the iPhone, iPod Touch or the iPad, just plug the device into the computer and play a song from the device. Once you have done that sync your device and your songs will be recognized again.

So don’t panic, your music is still there alive and waiting to be heard.


Fix For iOS 4.2 "No Content" Music Wipeout originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Keith Dsouza on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 12:15:00 PM under How To. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.
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