5.1 update..... "this device isn't eligible for the requested build"...???

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5.1 update..... "this device isn't eligible for the requested build"...???

iphone 4S with 5.0.1...tried to update this morning to 5.1 (update available message on iTunes), and get this error message:

"The iPhone "xxxx" could not be updated. This device isn't eligible for the requested built."

clicked on more information and been forwarded to support.apple.com to "iOS: resolving update and restore alert messages", followed all the steps, checked that all software is up to date, disconnect other USB devices, restarts and so on....no way, still get the same error message...

anyone knows whats going on ?

Thanks, Igor

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Mar 8, 2012 6:24 PM

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Answer 1

Lilizhu

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Mar 9, 2012 1:17 AM in response to igorfrommessel

Mine is iPhone 4S (no jailbreak) and it says:

"The iPhone "XXXXX" could not be updated. This device isn't eligible for the request build."

Please help.

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Answer 2

Mar 9, 2012 1:39 AM in response to Lilizhu

found a work around...simply go to "settings" then "software update" and update from there.....apart from that you can also make changes in your "host" file, cause i guess thats the reason iTunes break up the update once it connects to the apple server, either delete "74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com" in the host file, then itunes should update the software, or add an "#" in front of the address...both should work...

you can also open terminal and type:

sudo nano /private/etc/hosts

press enter and enter password, delete the address above, its usualy at the end of the host file, navigate in terminal with arrow keys, after address is deleted press "control-o" to save the file. Exit terminal, restart iTunes, thats it...

however, try to update over iPhone settings first....

Regards, Igor

www.safe-engineer.com

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