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Failed to create new state machine for restore [com.apple.MobileDevice.MobileRestore – 0xFB1 (4017)]

Consistent failure with Apple Configurator 2 when attempting to update or restore devices after iOS 14 release. Attempted clearing all cached IPSW files from library cache with issue persisting.

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 17, 2020 12:31 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2020 1:30 PM

RESOLVED: I updated a device using Finder to iOS 14 and then connected to configurator which prompted a device driver pack download for compatibility and configurator now works for restoring and updating devices to iOS 14

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Failed to create new state machine for restore [com.apple.MobileDevice.MobileRestore – 0xFB1 (4017)]

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