How to fix iPhone error 75

Error codes are likely to pop up without any warning while updating, backing up or restoring your iOS device from your iPhone to your iPad.

Getting any error code while you are in the process of updating or restoring your Apple device can be so annoying. Just imagine a scenario where after confirming the installation of the newest software update in your device, you get an error and the installation cannot be completed after a long time of waiting. I would be so vexed!

Error 75 is the code that appears only when updating an iPhone/iPad to the current iOS 13/13.1.3. This makes the user unable to update the device and can stay like that if it is not fixed. To resolve this error, you can either restart your iPhone, check your device’s software which may interfere with iTunes, enter your iPhone into Recovery mode/DFU mode to try again or by checking and removing jailbreak from your iPhone. This error can also be resolved by updating the iOS without using the iTunes App to simply avoid the error.

With this in mind let’s look at some of the possible causes behind error code 75 on your iPhone or Apple device before we get to the solutions on fixing the error.

Reasons behind error code 75

Error 75 could be due to the following reasons:

• An issue with your iTunes App.
• Less or no storage space on your device.
• Unable to connect to the Apple Update Server.
• A network connection issue.

Fixing Error 75

I shall take you through two parts in fixing this error.

Part 1: Common Solutions to Fix Error 75 after updating device

Restarting your iPhone

This solution is pretty simple. You restart your iPhone through these steps:

1. Hold and press the power button on your iPhone.
2. Wait for the power slider to appear on your screen and when it does, drag it to the end of the screen and the iPhone will be turned off.
3. Wait for a few seconds and turn the iPhone back on.

Check your device’s software which may interfere with iTunes

You should check for 3^rd party programs that could have been installed in your device which could possibly be interfering with the performance of the iTunes App.

Uninstall those programs then you may be able to update the iOS successfully.

 Enter your iPhone into DFU Mode /Recovery Mode to try again

It is of vital importance to put your device into DFU Mode or Recovery Mode if you are having trouble updating it. The steps are as follows:

Recovery Mode

1. Connect device to your computer and launch iTunes.
2. Turn the device off.
3. Hold and press the power and home buttons together until the Recovery Screen appears. Then update your iPhone with iTunes.

DFU Mode

1. Connect the device to the computer and launch iTunes.
2. Press and hold the power and home buttons together for 10 seconds.
3. After, release the power button and just hold the home button for 5 more seconds. The screen will go completely black. Then update iPhone with iTunes.

Checking and removing Jailbreak from your iPhone

If you are using a Jailbreak iPhone then it is likely that the errors are arising cause of that. You will need to remove the Jailbreak immediately through the following steps:

1. Connect the device to the computer and launch iTunes if it doesn’t open automatically.
2. Click on the “Device” icon at the top-left side of the iTunes apparel after establishing a successful connection.
3. Click on ‘’Summary” at the top left-hand side of the panel and the “Restore iPhone” option will appear. Click on it.

After the device is restored successfully you will be able to update the iOS effectively without any errors.

Part 2: Updating iPhone to iOS 13 without using iTunes to avoid the error

To avoid error 75 we recommend avoiding the iTunes app for the update. You can instead use 3rd party software. A professional program has good performance and it is easily available.

We recommend using Tenorshare Reiboot software to update to iOS 13 on your iPhone through the following steps:

1. Download and install the Reiboot software on your computer and connect to the device.
2. Run Reiboot on your computer then click “ Repair Operating System”
3. Click on the “Fix Now” on the panel and proceed.
4. You will be directed to the firmware download page. Choose the required firmware, click “Browse” and choose a path for the firmware and then click “Download”.
5. Once the firmware has been downloaded click “Start Repair” and it will start installing the new firmware immediately.

A summary on how to fix error 75 on iOS device

Conclusion

Following the steps above should help you fix error 75 on your iPhone or Apple device either through the common solutions or by completely avoiding the error in the first place.

Updating the device using the programmable software, Reiboot should be the most effective as it helps you avoid the error completely.

FAQs

What is error code 75?

Error 75 is the code that appears only when updating an iPhone or iPad to iOS 13/13.1.3. This makes the user unable to update the device and can stay like that if it is not fixed.

Which software can I use to update my Apple device instead of iTunes in order to avoid error 75?

We recommend using Tenorshare Reiboot software to update to iOS 13 on your iPhone. A professional program has good performance and it is easily available. After installing software to the device begin downloading the firmware.