How to fix Error 3194 While updating or restoring iPhone and iPad

Are you trying to update or restore an iPhone or iPad and has Appeared to you on iTunes Error 3194 ? Do not worry, this is one of The most common errors on iOS devices and, fortunately, is Easily solved in most cases.

There are Several Reasons That May cause the Error 3194 Appears When update or restore an iOS device. Among These Reasons we are:

• iTunes is unable to connect to the update server and restore Apple (gs.apple.com). Usually esta failure is due to problems in connecting to the Internet from the computer Where You Have iTunes installed.
• The computer you are trying to perform the operation does not Have the latest version of iTunes installed.
• IOS version you want to install is not signed by Apple. This Occurs When what we are trying to do is downgrade (go to a previous version of the OS to the iPhone or iPad is installed).

These are the problems That Usually cause the annoying Error That We Mentioned. As we can see we are pretty generic errors and Their solution is simple Usually, And Then describe The most common steps to remedy esta failure.

How to solve the 3194 Failed to restore or update iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

The first step to try to end esta mistake is to make sure we Have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer . For This we must open the program and click on the menu iTunes - Check for updates if We have a Mac or Help - check for Updates if we use a Windows PC. If the application locates a new version installed it and check if the error message 3194 has disappeared .


If after upgrading the Error Appears still, the next thing we see is playing iTunes That can connect seamlessly With the update server for This we review the following points:

• File host . Some applications modify this file And This can cause the computer can not connect Properly With the update server for review must access / etc / host in the case of Mac or C: \ Windows \ System32 \ drivers \ etc \ hosts if That Windows and check there is no entry Associated With The URL gs.apple.com. If there is eliminated or Discussed to avoid putting # in front to take effect and Prevent iTunes from connecting to That server.
• Firewall : If you have some kind of firewall installed on your computer must allow iTunes to connect to the Internet (both incoming and outgoing traffic), so you can make the Appropriate checks and downloads Against Said server.
• Router . If your router has a specific configuration You May Be Certain types of traffic filtering . If we are connected from any public or like connection the reason May be esta If we are doing from a private router, Should we review the configuration to rule filtering out possible.

After These checks, iTunes Should be Able to seamlessly connect to the update server . If the problem Persists That May be the server is failing and not be forced to wait for Apple to fix the problem. If after waiting a few hours the difficulty Persists, check the best we can do is use another computer or connection Where we know That Have Been Conducted smoothly updates or restorations.

Still the problem? Consider These other points

Another reason Often make the mistake 3194 Appear That is the version of iOS That are trying to install on your iPad Mini, iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch is not signed by Apple. The Cupertino company does not like to go down version of our devices and THUS a few days after the release of a new version Earlier versions Often stop sign. If you are trying to install a version That is not new, it is likely That the Error Appears for esta reason. If so, you need to install a newer version and most likely to will not Have any problem ,, Although it never hurts to Make this process in DFU mode to further Ensure That everything will go smoothly.

The following video Also Explains how the problem is solved. If you need a graphics help of how to follow the steps do not hesitate to check it out. It is in Inglés, but Among the Indications That We leave in the article and the video images You should not Have trouble.

If after reviewing Have All These points still problems to update or restore an iOS device with the Error 3194, the best we can do is check from another computer and Internet access. If the problem Persists After This, we must consult an Apple-authorized service to download more serious problems, the MOST, Although not common.

Can you Suggest other solutions to Error 3194? If so feel free to leave a comment and so if you Have Doubts any of the steps.