Troubleshoot iPhone Error 4013 with 9 Best Methods

It can be a chore to update your iPhone. As irritating as it can be, it will be made much worse if "iPhone error 4013" strikes. It is also known as iTunes error 4013, which mostly results from a defective USB port, not enough storage space, or other iPhone system issues. The problem often appears when you attempt to restore or update your iPhone with iTunes, indicating some communication problems exist between your iPhone and iTunes. Below, I have discussed the best fixes for these issues based on my experience. Let's look at some troubleshooting methods you can use to fix this error on iPhone 5s/6s/6 Plus/7 Plus/8/X/12/13/14 or any other models.

• Way 1. Use Professional Tool – Joyoshare iOS System Recovery [100% Effective]
• Video Tutorial: How to Fix Error 4013 on iPhone
• Way 2. Try a Different USB Port or Cable
• Way 3. Using a Different Computer
• Way 4. Force Restart iPhone
• Way 5. Clear up Storage Space
• Way 6. Reset All Settings
• Way 7. Update iTunes
• Way 8. Place iPhone in Recovery Mode
• Way 9. Send Your iPhone to Apple for Repairing
• Conclusion

Way 1. The Professional Tool Is Necessary – Joyoshare iOS System Recovery

There is a dependable third-party software called Joyoshare UltFix can help you to fix the problem quickly. It is designed to fix 150+ iOS issues, including iPhone error 4014 and 4013, on almost all models of iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV. It can fix various iOS system issues without the risk of data loss. Also, its powerful repairing features enable it to solve such problems with two modes. With "Standard Mode", you can repair ordinary iOS issues causing no data loss. On the other hand, "Advanced Mode" is used to restore your iPhone to factory settings if you forget the screen passcode suddenly.

What's more, Joyoshare UltFix provides a free option to let your iPhone enter or exit recovery mode with one click. Besides fixing iPhone system failures, it also can repair any system issues with iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TVs. The wide compatibility makes it support both the recent iOS 15 and all iOS devices.

Key Features of Joyoshare UltFix iOS System Recovery

• Fix iPhone 4013 error without losing your data
• Support a series of iOS devices and the latest iOS version
• Provide free single-click enter/exit Recovery Mode feature
• Fix varied iOS system issues with Standard Mode and Advanced Mode

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Step 1 Launch Joyoshare UltFix and Connect iPhone

Generally, the first thing is to launch Joyoshare UltFix and connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Then you can proceed with the "Start" button after this software recognizes your device.

Step 2 Select Repair Mode

The new interface will show you two repair modes to repair the iPhone error. In order not to impact any data, you have to choose "Standard Mode". Afterward, tap on "Next" to go on.

Step 3 Set iPhone into Recovery/DFU Mode

As instructed on the screen, you are required to manually set the iPhone into recovery mode step by step. If you have some trouble putting it into recovery mode, the solution is to change to DFU mode by clicking the link at the bottom of this window.

Step 4 Download and Verify Firmware Package

Joyoshare UltFix will automatically identify some basic info of your iPhone and detect the matching firmware. In this step, you are supposed to confirm the iPhone info and click the "Download" button to download and verify the firmware package.

Step 5 Start to Repair Error 4013 iPhone

The process of verification will take a while. Once completed, you can touch "Repair" to let this program unzip the firmware package. Wait for a moment. Your iPhone error 4013 will be solved satisfactorily.

Video Tutorial: How to Fix Error 4013 on iPhone?

Way 2. Try a Different USB Port or Cable

You can get rid of this error by simply checking your iPhone USB cable and port. Sometimes, iPhone error code 4013 or iTunes error 4013 may have something to do with the charging accessories and charging port. In this case, just do the following to find out if there is something problematic with the USB port.

Step 1: Use your USB cable to plug your phone into all the USB ports on the computer and see if it works; if not, go to the next step.

Step 2: Use your USB cable to plug your phone into other computers that don't have the iTunes 4013 issue. If it works, get the ports on your computer repaired; if not, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Use a toothpick to clean your iPhone charging port from left to right. After this, connect your iPhone with the computer and see if the error persists. If the error notification shows up again, you should change the USB cord to an Apple original one.

Way 3. Using a Different Computer to Restore

Here's another scenario in which a hardware problem may trigger this problem. When the USB cable isn't the problem, perhaps the USB port or another issue with the computer is to blame. As this is a difficult problem to pinpoint, you should consider restoring or upgrading your device to a new computer.

Way 4. Force Restart iPhone

The force restart is such an effective solution that it can resolve dozens of iOS issues quickly and easily. As the error 4013 may result from some apps running on your iPhone, a force restart will shut down all the apps on your iPhone. including the problematic ones. To force restart the iPhone, follow the steps below.

iPhone 8 and newer models: Quickly press and release the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. Hold the Side button until the Apple logo shows up.
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Hold down both Side and Volume Down buttons at the same time. Release them when the Apple logo shows up.
iPhone 6 and older models: Hold the Top/Side button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears.

Way 5. Clear up Storage Space

If you accidentally find an error 4013 on your iPhone when updating iOS, it is highly possible that there is not enough storage for an upcoming update. Hence, one of the most efficient ways to avoid this error is to uninstall the programs that are no longer in use to free up more storage space. Follow the instructions below to do.

Step 1: To get started, you should head to "Settings" and then to "Storage & iCloud Usage";

Step 2: You will see the used space and available space on iPhone. After that, you need to tap on "Manage Storage";

Step 3: Afterward, delete these apps that occupy the large storage space to accommodate an iOS update.

Way 6. Reset All Settings

Wrong configured settings are another possible reason for iTunes error 4013. On this occasion, resetting the settings on your iPhone is an easy but effective way, which may cause data loss. So you had better back up data with iCloud before resetting. Here is how to do it.

Step 1: It is preferable to back up the iPhone in advance for data security;
Step 2: After backup, you should soft reset the iPhone and tap on "Settings";
Step 3: Next, scroll down to choose the "General" option and then touch "Transfer or Reset iPhone";
Step 4: Finally, click on "Reset All Settings" and enter the password to confirm this action. In a few minutes, all settings on your device will be reset.

Way 7. Update iTunes

Occasionally, the old version of iTunes might be the culprit of this iPhone error. There is likely an update to be downloaded and installed on your computer. So, you need to check if there is any available update with iTunes to fix iPhone Error 4013. Here are the detailed steps to update iTunes on both Windows and Mac.

On Windows:

Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer;

Step 2: Then you ought to choose "Help" from the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window;

Step 3: Just click on "Check for Updates" among the given options. If available, you can download and install the newest version of iTunes according to the prompts.

On Mac without macOS Catalina (Mac users with macOS Cataline can use Finder directly without manually updating it):

Step 1: Run iTunes on your Mac and click "iTunes" on the top left corner of this window;
Step 2: Next, choose "Check for Updates". If an iTunes update is available, please press the "Install" button to update.

Way 8. Place iPhone in Recovery Mode

It is only in such cases that this method should be considered when the error 4013 appears after updating the firmware without doing a clean restore (even after you have changed the cables). It's probably the last thing to try, but it's quite easy to get this done right away.

Step 1: Connect iPhone to computer and open up iTunes.
Step 2: Ensure you have a backup of your important data or you will lose it.
Step 3: After completing the backup, disconnect your iPhone and turn off iTunes.
Step 4: Keep holding both the Power and the Home button simultaneously until you see the black screen.
Step 5: Open iTunes from your PC.
Step 6: When you connect your iPhone, iTunes will display "Device is in recovery mode".
Step 7: You can now restore your device by following these simple instructions. All data on the device will be wiped.
Step 8: Your data can be restored from the backup you created earlier.

Way 9. Send Your iPhone to Apple for Repairing

If all the solutions above fail to fix the problem, then your iPhone is likely suffering from some hardware issues. The safest and ultimate solution to this is to take your iPhone to the nearby Apple outlet or to send it to the Apple repairing center. Please don't try repairing hardware on your own, because you might end up causing more damage to the delicate device.

Conclusion

Here are the 9 solutions to iPhone error 4013 (iTunes error 4013). If you don't find out the particular reason for it, you only try out the solutions one by one. It will take some time, but we are pretty sure that Joyoshare UltFix iOS System Recovery can do you a favor in a much easier way. If you like this article or have any questions about this error, please leave a message down there. You are looking forward to receiving your feedback.