A very large number of users encounter errors that occur when updating software through iTunes. 3194 - error while restoring iPhone - also applies to their list. If a problem occurs, you should not rush to the service center, because its solution is simply to indecent.
The main causes
3194 - error while restoring an iPhone - any user may overtake. Yes, from it, as well as from other malfunctions, not a single owner of the “apple” device is insured. However, the occurrence of an error clearly indicates that the user is doing something wrong during the upgrade process. Perhaps his participation here is not direct, but the owner of the device himself can correct the situation.
The nature of the reasons due to which a 3194 error occurs during recovery
In some cases, the root of the problem is the unstable settings of the router, through which our device gets access to the international network and, therefore, to the company's servers for downloading software. The download process may also be interrupted due to the malfunctioning of some utilities installed on the personal computer or laptop to which our iPhone is connected.
What operations does the error occur during?
Many are inclined to believe that the 3194 error during recovery is associated exclusively with this process. But, as time has shown, not only the restoration of the device can be interrupted due to a malfunction. Another type of situation where we can observe the occurrence of an error is updating the operating system of a mobile device.
We understand the problem in stages
When restoring iOS, error 3194 is the result of a whole complex of actions that does not have a logical end. In order to understand the essence of the problem, we will try to consider the process, breaking it into several stages:
- Getting the firmware file from the official servers of the American company.
- Unpacking the archive with software.
- Preparing a mobile device for the recovery process (advanced users call this transferring the device to Recovery Mode).
- Check for updates for our iPhone. In this case, an attempt is made to reconnect with the company's servers. ITunes sends a request according to which the firmware file must be marked with a certificate (it is unique for individual devices).
- When the signature is received, the process of restoring the iPhone will begin. You can check the status using the corresponding line displayed on the screen of the device. The Apple logo will also be displayed there.
This is a successful outcome. It’s already clear that at the fourth stage the response from the server may not come, the firmware file will not receive a certificate. This means that the iTunes service will not be able to initiate its installation on the iPhone. And this will lead to error 3194.
Is it important to update iTunes?
Of course. When restoring firmware, error 3194 is very rarely associated with the fact that the latest version of the service is not installed on a personal computer / laptop. However, this is the place to be. Download the program from an official source, that is, from the site of an American company. At the same time, an installation package with .exe permission will contain not only the program, but also all the drivers that will be needed for stable operation.
Network Addresses and Antivirus Software
The probability that an error 3194 occurs when restoring an iPhone is precisely because of this, is approximately equal to the probability of occurrence due to a stale version of iTunes installed on a computer or laptop. However, it is important for us to eliminate as many potential sources of problems as possible, therefore, we will consider possible actions:
- Temporarily disable programs that ensure device security.
- Disabling TCP protocol filtering and IP addresses in the settings of the modem or router.
- Exclusion of the router from the sequence “Computer - Internet”. Then the first will be connected to the international network directly, through wires.
Conclusion
If error 3194 continues to occur even after the procedures have been completed, the cause of the malfunction is most likely hidden in the hardware of your device. In this case, we strongly recommend contacting a service center, since damage to parts during an attempt to intervene will cost much more than ordinary diagnostics and restoration.
The user can always make sure that the reason lies precisely in the hardware. This will be indicated by a device hang after the start of the update, approximately 3/4 of the software download. If the process does not start at all or is interrupted shortly after the start of the download, the problem lies in the software.