what about error 3194
what can i do with error 3194
iPhone 4S
what can i do with error 3194
iPhone 4S
Hello beqaphone,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
I was researching the error code you are getting and found this article for you named iOS: Restore error 3194 or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build' found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4451.
- Install the latest version of iTunes.
- Certain software applications can modify your hosts file, which can prevent your computer from accessing the update server. Follow the steps below to verify that your computer is correctly configured to contact the Apple update server.
Note: If an application has modified your hosts file, you may need to uninstall that application before editing or recreating your hosts file.
- If you want to have Windows try to restore the hosts file to the default, follow the "Fixit" in How do I reset the hosts file back to the default?.
Note: Business computers may put information into the hosts file. Consult whoever is responsible for supporting Windows on your computer before resetting the hosts file back to the default. The Fixit does not work for Windows 8.- If restoring to default did not resolve the issue, you can find your hosts file at C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC.
- Select the hosts file. Choose Edit > Copy, then choose Edit > Paste.
- There should now be a duplicate of the hosts file named "Copy of hosts" (Windows XP) or "hosts-copy" (Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8).
- Drag the original hosts file to your Desktop. If Windows needs your permission to continue, click Continue.
- Drag the duplicate file to the Desktop.
- Right-click the duplicate file and choose Open. You may be prompted to choose the program you want to use to open this file. Double-click Notepad.
- When Notepad opens, choose Edit > Select All, and then choose Edit > Delete.
- From the File menu,choose Save. Quit Notepad.
- Drag the duplicate file from your Desktop back into the original location (given in step b). If Windows needs your permission to continue, click Continue.
- Right-click the duplicate file and choose Rename. Type "hosts" (without quotation marks) and press Enter.
- Restart your computer and try restoring with iTunes.
If the issue persists and you have TCP/IP filtering, firewall, or security software installed on your computer, follow the steps in this security-software troubleshooting article to correctly configure or temporarily uninstall your software. If you uninstalled software to resolve the issue, contact the manufacturer of that software for assistance with installation and configuration.
Some third-party routers may have default security or network settings that block access to the update server. If you are using a third-party router, disconnect power to the router and connect directly to the ISP source. You may have to restart your computer and ISP modem to establish an Internet connection before attempting to restore.
If the above steps did not resolve the issue, try restoring on another computer with a known-good Internet connection.
All the best,
Sterling
what about error 3194