Q: iPad not able to restore error 3014

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4329084?start=0&tstart=0

From 2nd link below.

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.

Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml

iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275

iPad: Unable to update or restore

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

 Cheers, Tom

Hello everyone,

So I am fixing friend's iPad. Her ex used it for **** and other things, and changed the restrictions password so I couldn't do a factory restore on the device. I put the iPad into recovery mode and plugged it into iTunes to do a Update and Restore. I got error 3014. I have tried every step that this help site lists (If you see Error 3194, Error 17, or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build' in iTunes - Apple Support) and every time, I get error 3014. I can't bring the iPad out of recovery mode.

No, this device is not jailbroken.

Yes, I have the iTunes password and my computer is authorized under the same account.

If anyone could help a poor soul out, I would appreciate it. This has been 3 weeks of nonsense.

Thank you.