Q: "could not be restored. This device isn't eligible for requested build.

I have an iPhone 5 running ipsw 6.1.2 and I'm trying to update to iOS 7 but it won't let me do that or even restore. It says my iPhone "could not be restored. This device isn't eligible for requested build

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.2, trying to update to ios7

Posted on Sep 22, 2013 11:02 AM

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Allen A Sep 24, 2013 7:30 AM in response to xcfdanyboy
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Sep 24, 2013 7:30 AM in response to xcfdanyboy

Hello xcfdanyboy,

This can be caused by a variety of things that may be preventing iTunes from communicating with our servers. Further information and steps can be found in the article below.

iOS: Restore error 3194 or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4451

Cheers,
Allen
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