Fix iTunes Error 3194

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Error 3194 commonly occurs when you're trying to update or restore and apple device and this error message appear: "The device could not be restored. This device isn't eligible for the requested build." This error is caused by an interrupted connection through the update/restore server.

The following steps will show you how to recover your device from error 3194:

1. 1
   Find the host file for your iTunes

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   1. For Windows OS. go to C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts.
   2. For MAC - it is in the file of /etc/

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2. 2
   Open the file in a text editing software like Notepad or Wordpad

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   For Windows, be sure to open this with Admin Privileges.

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3. 3
   When you see this text "74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com"

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   Add a # sign before the text so it looks like this "#74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com"

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4. 4
   Save the file, and then restart your computer

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   When the computer has restarted, turn off your Windows firewall.

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5. 5
   Connect your Apple device to the computer and launch iTunes.

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6. 6
   Try to update your Apple device again.

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Error -9843 - This happens when you are logged out of iTunes.

Error -9815 - Set Exact Date and reboot computer.

Error -9814 - Set Exact Date and reboot computer.

Error -9812 - Certificates, System Time, and reset internet connection.

Error -9808 - Computer system time is incorrect.

Error -9800 - Set Exact Date and reboot computer.

Error -5000 - App that has been downloaded that cannot be saved due to permissions of the Mobile application Folder.

Error -3259 - Connection timeout and retry.

Error -3198 - Error downloading and retry.

Error -50 - QuickTime issue, iTunes and storm video need to be reinstalled.

Error -35 - Downloading Songs that were purchased from iTunes.

Error -1 - Base band is not being updated using Redsn0w or TinyUmbrella.

Error 1 - Attempting to downgrade iOS version. Using Sn0wbreeze or PwnageTool

Error 2 - Ramdisk is corrupted or missing. Same situation might exist with ASR

Error 6 - Device not detected on the computer USB port. Use another USB port and reboot computer.

Error 9 - Kernel is rejecting ASR because it's not been signed properly. This happens after it has been. Resign once SHA has been changed.

Error 10 - Device cannot reboot. LLB is missing from IPSW.

Error 11 - Trying to update using a Custom Firmware. Using PwnageTool 2.1+.

Error 13 - Installing an iOS version of 4.1 Beta Firmware with iTunes on a Windows computer.

Error 14 - Customer Firmware Update fail. - Partition is too small in the Ramdisk

Error 17 - Device is no longer displaying Apple logo.

Error 18 - Media Library has been corrupted and cannot be updated nor modified.

Error 20 - Failed to downgrade from iOS 2.0 to 1.1.1 or 5 Beta to 4.3.3.

Error 21 - Customer Firmware restore fail using PwnageTool.

Error 23 - Cannot update and restore because of Hardware issues.

Error 26 - Incorrect or False version of NOR Flash Firmware.

Error 27 - When you are trying to flash an iOS5 to a 3G or 3GS phone.

Error 28 - Hardware issue. Dock connector issue on the phone. It is best to take the phone to iCenter near you.

Error 29 - Battery issue - needs to be replaced.

Error 31 - DFU Loop.

Error 34 - Disk space has insufficient space.

Error 37 - There is an issue with the Patch.

Error 40 - NAND Chip is dead. - There is a bug in sn0wbreeze 2.0.1.

Error 46 - Unknown error.

Error 1002 - Error when restoring from iTunes.

Error 1004 - Failed to match Baseband Nonce in memory to Nonce and returned to Baseband Firmware SHSH.

Error 1011 - Caused by recovery mode.

Error 1013 - Baseband is not updated on iPhone4.

Error 1014 - Due to downgrading the device's baseband.

Error 1015 - Error upon Downgrading iPad 3G version and iPhones.

Error 1050 - Invalid response from gs.apple.com.

Error 1394 - Device Crash in to DFU Mode.

Error 1413 - Device not detected by the USB port.

Error 1415 - Device not detected by the USB port.

Error 1417 - Device not detected by the USB port.

Error 1418 - Device not detected by the USB port.

Error 1428 - Device not detected by the USB port.

Error 1600 - Customer Firmware or CFW cannot be restored on the device in DFU mode.

Error 1601 - During Back up and restore.

Error 1602 - Reboot computer or reinstall system.

Error 1603 - False Kernel patch.

Error 1604 - Device was not owned. CFW cannot be restored.

Error 1611 - iTunes is trying to enter on Restore mode.

Error 1618 - Corrupt data in iTunes during the installation. iTunes needs to be reinstall.

Error 1619 - iTunes is not updated.

Error 1644 - IPSW was moved after preparing iTunes.

Error 1646 - iTunes is expecting the device to be in a different state.

Error 2001 - Bug on recognizing the iDevice in DFU mode.

Error 2002 - iTunes cannot connect. Due to another program running or it has been disconnected while in Apple Server Check.

Error 2003 - Connection issue, please check/change USB cord.

Error 2005 - Hardware issue. Reinstall USB drivers.

Error 2006 - Replace USB cord with a newer one.

Error 2009 - Local Network issue. Remove any of the following you have on the network. Hubs Spare Cables Switch Displays

Error 3002 - Timeout upon checking Apple Server. - Error upon trying to update with a local TSS.

Error 3004 - No internet connection detected.

Error 3014 - Bad or invalid Host file or no connection to Apple Server.

Error 3011 - Bad or invalid Host file or no connection to Apple Server.

Error 3123 - Problems with movie rentals.

Error 3191 - Problems with the Quick Time.

Error 3194 - Upon trying to install an older firmware - the Apple server prohibits the installation.

Error 3195 - Missing SHSH blob in the firmware.

Error 3200 - When trying to update a firmware.

Error 9008 - Error when trying to download.

Error 11222 - Security software has a conflict with iTunes - such as Anti-Virus.

Error 11556 - Occurs when you're trying to access a function or feature that is not available in your country.

Error 13019 - Error when syncing media.

Error 20000 - This error is due to a custom theme pack on a Windows computer. You need to use the default theme

Error 20008 - Mac with Tiny Umbrella that is running before the restoration of a firmware on an Apple TV.

Additional error codes for iTunes

1. 1
   0xE800000F

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   Still Unknown error.

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2. 2
   0xE8000001

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   Devices was unplugged for no reason and iTunes cannot detect the device. Try again.

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3. 3
   0xE8000022

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   Firmware files has an error that you need to restore on your device.

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4. 4
   0xE800003D

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   Problems with the permission. You need to update or fix the permissions error from your network carrier if it's a bundled phone.

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5. 5
   0xE800006B

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   Device became unplugged and iTunes cannot detect the device's connection.

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6. 6
   0xE8000065

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   Error on USB for using a custom firmware, Sn0wbreeze. Unplug and reboot the device and retry.

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7. 7
   0xE8008001

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   Verification failed with the IPA signature.

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8. 8
   0xE88000084

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   This is still an unknown error code.

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After 3194, I got 3004. Changing host does not help.

After 3194, I got 3004. Changing host does not help. Can you?

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I am currently in DFU mode. How do I get past error 3014?

My device is an iPad 2 model# A1395. I'm running iOS 7.1.1. Windows 7, 64bit. I recently tried a Pangu jailbreak (the first one), which was working fine, except I had problems with the Cydia file. When I tried to upgrade to iOS 7.1.2, I became stuck in recovery mode. I have edited my host file, but I should note that the apple lines in the host file were not present. In fact no reference to the apple server were in that file. However, using Windows website, I restored the host file to the original. Still no luck. I have tried the DFU mode, still no luck. Please help!

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Hi. I have an iPod touch 5th running iOS 7.1.2 and I want to restore to iOS 7.1.2 again to wipe all data.

Can I do that?

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My iPhone 4S has been on its last leg since March.

I was hoping it would last until the next iPhone came out, because I didn't want the iPhone 5. I always wait till my current one crashes. I finally got my iPhone 6 and just activated it today.

Bottom line, my 4S is still a mess because I cannot restore the phone. I wanted my 6 years to use it for educational apps.

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iPhone 6 stuck in restore mode.

iPhone 6 overnight charge left iPhone 6 in restore mode and it doesn't restore and shows error 3194. Tried DFU. Tried Hosts changing dozen times. Tried Different Computers.

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How to navigate to /etc/ file on a Mac?

I'm having an issue locating the file location /etc/ on my Mac, in order to locate the specified file name that needs to be amended in order to rectify an iTunes error.

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How can I pass iCloud, I bought the phone and cannot access the person I bought it from.

Can I activate my phone and use it?

For new iOS versions, your iPhone use will be limited unless you contact your seller and ask him or her to unlock the smartphone.

• Insert your SIM card. You need a WiFi network too.
• Boot up the smartphone.
• Go to the "Choose a WiFi Network" page.
• Press the Home button.
• Tap on "More WiFi Settings".
• Tap on the exclamation mark next to the available WiFi network.
• If you are connected to the network, tap on "Forget Network". Then, go back to "Choose a WiFi Network" page and press the Home button.
• Select "Start over".
• Tap on "DNS".
• Type "104.154.51.7" for North America. Type "104.155.28.90" for Europe. Type "104.155.220.58" for Asia. Type "78.109.17.60" for other regions.
• Tap "Back".
• Tap on the network itself.
• Enter a password, if you are asked to.
• Tap on "Join".
• You may need to tap on "Back" if you are redirected to a screen other than "Choose a WiFi Network". You will be redirected to the "Log in" page.
• Tap on "Menu".
• If you have an older iOS version, you can tap on "Applications". Then, tap on a "Crash" option, which will unlock the smartphone.
• For newer iOS, you will have to use the smartphone from the menu.

Hello error 1394 on restore iPad?

Error 1394 in iTunes during restore iPad

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