HT201442: If you see Error 3194, Error 17, or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build' in iTunes
Learn about If you see Error 3194, Error 17, or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build' in iTunes
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Aug 18, 2013 5:04 AM in response to surinder sidhuby ckuan,why do you want to do that?
It supposed to be in the Hosts file.
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Aug 18, 2013 9:33 PM in response to ckuanby surinder sidhu,M trying to update my phone but while doing so in the itunes it gives me an error3194 which is related to some host file gs.apple.com, and m not able to update my phne
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Aug 18, 2013 9:42 PM in response to surinder sidhuby ckuan,Hosts file: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1814
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:
- Install the latest version of iTunes.
- 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.
- Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. FollowiTunes: 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".
- Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
- If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.