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iPod Touch 3G Errors

Well, I recently purchased an iPod Touch 3G on Ebay. When I bought it, the page said that it was stuck at the restore screen. It didn't come with a cable, so I figured that it was merely a matter of restoring it in iTunes.


Was I ever wrong.


I get it, plug it into the computer (with a cable I have) in a frenzy, and click restore. It downloads 5.1.1, but when it tries to install it, it gets error code 9. I try several more times, but the same thing happens.


After trying many things, it suddenly gives me the error 3194 (and I don't think it was jailbroken to begin with, though I can't be certain). I keep trying, and it makes the iPod start up partway, then crash and shut down, start up partway, and repeat. I get it into restore mode again (though a few times it went into DFU mode) and try again. I also tried editing the hosts file, but that didn't change anything. I try it on another computer, but it gives me error 1611. I try yet again, but get error 9 -- I am back where I started.


A few notes for those of you who will help me:

Obviously, I restarted my computers several times during this.

I have 2 Windows computers and 1 Mac at my disposal, so I should be able to do whatever you have as a suggestion.

I copied the .ipsw file from the original download to the other computers-I am downloading another copy just to see if it was corrupted or something (though I doubt it).

And I don't mind if I have to jailbreak it (or anything else). I just want it working.



So, can you help me?

Thank you in advance-

-Kopekemaster

iPod touch, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Dec 24, 2012 12:00 PM

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Dec 24, 2012 1:50 PM in response to Kopekemaster

Error 9

This error occurs when the device unexpectedly loses its USB connection with iTunes. This can occur if the device is manually disconnected during the restore process. This issue can be resolved by performing USB troubleshooting, using a different USB dock-connector cable, trying another USB port, restoring on another computer, or by eliminating conflicts from third-party security software.


Error 1611

This error typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, this error may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.


Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com

Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:

  1. Install the latest version of iTunes.
  2. Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
  3. Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
  4. Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
  5. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

Two of those eros sy the device may need service. That means that there is a hardware problem with the iPod.

I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store in that case

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iPod Touch 3G Errors

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