Q: iPhone cannot be restored, error 3194

I'm trying to restore an iPhone 5 (A1429 16GB) with iOS 9.3.1 (downloaded IPSW file, my internet is too slow to download iOS through iTunes) after it failed to update over WiFi to 9.3.1, and it keeps giving me the Error 3194 right after iTunes finishes extracing the file.

I have tried the following:

1) DFU mode

2) Resetting the host file

3) Used 3 different machines (all running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit, with up to date iTunes. One laptop is a HP Pavilion dv6 AMD, the other laptop and desktop are both Intel systems.)

4) Tried an iOS 9.2.1 IPSW file but it gave the same error

It keeps throwing back the same error and if I just leave the phone afterwards it reboots but doesn't get further than the apple logo and sits there until the battery runs out.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

iPhone 5, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Sep 7, 2016 11:47 AM

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by LACAllen,

LACAllen Sep 7, 2016 11:59 AM in response to ShaggySharp
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Sep 7, 2016 11:59 AM in response to ShaggySharp

see >>> If you see Error 3194, Error 17, or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build' in iTunes - Apple Support

It would seem to be a communication issue.

I don't believe working directly with IPSW files is supported or will be discussed here on the communities.
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ShaggySharp Sep 7, 2016 12:13 PM in response to LACAllen
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Sep 7, 2016 12:13 PM in response to LACAllen

Thanks for the quick reply! Ok, so then would you suggest I try to restore it through iTunes if I can find a faster internet connection? (I live in Botswana, our internet in the whole country is rather bad...)
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by LACAllen,

LACAllen Sep 7, 2016 12:26 PM in response to ShaggySharp
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Sep 7, 2016 12:26 PM in response to ShaggySharp

I believe there is a builtin "timeout" feature when downloading updates via iTunes.

If the download has not completed in 15 minutes, it will time out to ensure data integrity.

What you may be seeing when trying with IPSW files, is some other form of client<>server handshake required for the update that is not happening.

Faster internet is likely your solution.
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by ShaggySharp,

ShaggySharp Sep 7, 2016 12:34 PM in response to LACAllen
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Sep 7, 2016 12:34 PM in response to LACAllen

Ok thanks, will try to do that.
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