how can i update my ipod touch to 4.3.3 it always come out with 3194 error

Error 3000-3999: (3002, 3004, 3013, 3014, 3164, 3194, and so on) Error codes in the 3000 range generally mean that iTunes cannot contact the gs.apple.com server on ports 80 or 443. This may be because out-of-date or incorrectly configured security or firewall software is interfering, an entry in your hosts file redirecting requests to gs.apple.com, or due to your Internet proxy settings. If you are using a proxy, try without using one or with a known-good network. If that does not resolve the issue, follow iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues. Error 3014 may indicate that you need to free up more disk space on the computer before trying to restore again.

I have the same problem too. I'm using a Macbook though and I don't have any firewalls or security set up right now ( I read that might be a problem) but it still won't update. I don't understand why? I've created a new user account and tried on that (with a clean download of 4.3.3.) still did not work.

I've tried on a PC and it did not work. This is driving me crazy because I have no idea why I can't even just RESTORE (aka erase as in new state) my ipod touch. I have never had problems before. Is it because I never updated to 4.2?

nevermind, i solved this. i had to remove the gs.apple.com from the host file. after that i was able to restore and update to 4.3.3.

I am also having the same problem. How do I go about fixing this?

Step 1 – Open the Terminal.app

Either by start typing Terminal on the Spotlight, or by going into Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.

Step 2 – Open the hosts file

Open the hosts by typing on the Terminal that you have just opened:

1

$ sudo nano

/

private

/

etc

/

hosts

Type your user password when prompted.

Step 3 – Edit the hosts file

By deleting

#74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com

#127.0.0.1 gs.apple.com

from your hosts file, save close and then reboot.

Or in Windows:

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc, open hosts file in notepad and remove

#74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com

#127.0.0.1 gs.apple.com

Save it and then reboot.