FIX: iTunes error 4013 on Windows PC

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Sometimes you might encounteriTuneserror 4013 on Windows operating system. This issue usually appears when you’re trying to restore youriOS deviceusing iTunes, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix this problem once and for all.

1. Make sure that iTunes and your system are up to date

If you’re getting iTunes error 4013 on your Windows PC, you need to ensure that you have both the latest versions of Windows and iTunes installed.

To check for updates, you just need to do the following:

After installing the latest updates, check if the problem is still there. Alternatively, you can update iTunes to the latest version and check if that solves the problem.

To do that, follow these steps:

After updating iTunes, check if the problem is still there.

2. Forcibly restart your iOS device

Sometimes the only way to fix thiserroris to restart youriOS deviceby force. This process is relatively simple, but it differs depending on the model.

iPad with Face ID

iPhone 8 or newer

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPod touch (7th gen)

iPad with Home button, iPhone 6s or older, and iPod touch (6th gen)

3. Try using a different cable, USB port, or a computer

Sometimes the issue can be caused by your USB cable or USB port. Try switching the USB port and check if that helps. You might also want to try using a different USB cable. Keep in mind that you need to use official or Apple-certified cable in order to avoid additional issues.

Lastly, you can try to perform this process on a different computer and check if that helps. If the problem is still there, try using the Update option instead of Restore and check if that solves the problem.

There you go, a couple of simple solutions that should help you fix iTunes error 4013 on your Windows PC.

What method did you use to get rid of this annoying error?

Let us know what worked for you by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

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FIX: iTunes error 4013 on Windows PC#

1. Make sure that iTunes and your system are up to date#

2. Forcibly restart your iOS device#

3. Try using a different cable, USB port, or a computer#

FIX: iTunes error 4013 on Windows PC

1. Make sure that iTunes and your system are up to date

2. Forcibly restart your iOS device

3. Try using a different cable, USB port, or a computer