Fix Error 3194 in iTunes While Restoring or Updating iPhone/iPad

iTunes errors have become part and parcel of Apple’s ecosystem. Such errors occur especially when users update their iOS devices to the latest iOS version released by Apple. When iOS 10 was released, many iPhone and iPad users were put in dire situation by iTunes error 14. And now there are complaints galore about Error 3194 in iTunes while restoring or updating iPhone or iPad.



There are multiple fixes for this iTunes error 3194, and therefore, users get bewildered to choose the right one. Note that when this error appears, you should believe that iTunes fail to communicate with Apple’s software update server. You may also see below mentioned messages:

Error 17
Error 1639
Errors 3000-3020
Error 3194
Errors 3100-3999
This device isn’t eligible for the requested build
In this situation, you may need to update or restore your iOS device; there is another option of installing the latest version of iTunes on your computer.

If the issue persists, you need to take a few more actions.

How to Fix Error 3194 in iTunes While Restoring or Updating iPhone/iPad

When you face the error 3194 in iTunes, in most cases you should blame the hosts file. For Windows and Mac hosts file, there are different solutions.

Windows users:

Go to C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/ and locate the file that’s named “hosts”.

For detailed information, Windows users may follow this link.

Mac users:

Step #1: Select Applications and then Utilities in Finder.

Step #2: Launch Terminal.

Step #3: Enter the below-mentioned command and hit Return:

sudo nano /private/etc/hosts

Step #4: Type in the password you use to sign in to your Mac and hit Return.

Step #5: The Terminal will show the hosts file. Most probably, you will see a window as mentioned below.

 

While you are at this window, check the entry of “gs.apple.com”.

If there is no entry with gs.apple.com, then you can’t blame hosts file. In this case, close down the Terminal and go ahead and check “Address TCP/IP filtering, firewall, or security software.”

Step #6: Put hash (#) and a space (#) to the beginning of the gs.apple.com entry.

Step #7: Now hit Control-O to save the file.

Step #8: Hit Return when you are asked for the file name.

Step #9: Press Control – X to leave the editor.

Step #10: Finally, Restart your Mac.

Once your computer is done with restarting, try to update or restore your iPad or iPhone.