Whoever said that, but “error 3194” torments almost every owner of a device running the iOS operating system. It is quite common, but is solved by fairly simple methods that can be applied to each user. All that we need to eliminate this problem is a stock of time and nerves. And so, in principle, that's all.
"Error 3194" (iPhone 4). General information
Often the occurrence of this trouble is due to the fact that the firmware update was not performed correctly. Situations are different, so there is no time to parse the error to the smallest detail. However, if a similar error occurred while trying to restore your device or update the version of the operating system, this article will help resolve it. Do not rush to immediately pick up the device and rush headlong to the service center, since the “error 3194” can be corrected by the user himself in ordinary home conditions.
Causes of occurrence
So, as we found out earlier, an error can occur in two cases. The first of them is the restoration of the apparatus. This is not only about “iPhones”, but also about “iPads”. The second case is updating the version of the operating system. Now let's talk about this more specifically, since such information can be easily needed by the user, so to speak, to localize the trouble and its eradication. You can always find out the reason by simply looking at the screen when a notification is issued. There the difference will be in the words “restore” and “update”.
Understanding the principles of error
To find out why all this happens, let's look at the process when the device is restored. What are they doing from the very beginning? That's right - the firmware file is taken, and it is downloaded using the "iTunes" from the official server of Apple. After that, the newly downloaded archive is directly unpacked. Next, some settings are activated, allowing you to put the "iPhone" or "iPad" into recovery mode, which is also called Recovery Mode. The connection with the apples server is re-established to check for updates. After the steps to install the firmware on the device are approved, the operation of “implanting” the software itself begins. At this time, you may notice the company logo displayed on the screen of your device. But in the case when the synchronization of actions does not occur, and an error occurs, which is called 3194.
What to do if iPhone failed to recover? "Error 3194" and its elimination
It should immediately be noted that further actions to localize the error and correct it will depend on exactly what nature it has. As we found out earlier, the problem may lie in the device, or it may be related to software. If in our case the reason belongs to the first category, then you still have to take a box with a smartphone or tablet under your arm and go to the service center for professional help from qualified specialists. We strongly recommend that you contact them, because otherwise you risk only exacerbating the situation. Repair from a more neglected state will cost several times more. The equipment of the American company is quite complicated, so repairing it costs a lot. It’s better to pay a little and be calm than overpay, right? In general, the repair process is very, very painstaking. Well, if the cause of the error lies in the software part, then it remains only to download "iTunes" from the official site and reinstall it, and then check the compliance of the parameters in the file called Hosts.