Most owners of mobile devices from Apple at least once in their life have encountered any errors in iTunes that occur when updating the gadget firmware or restoring. Error 3194 in iTunes is one of the most common. If, when trying to restore the device or update the operating system, it appears, you do not need to rush to the service center immediately, since you can fix this situation yourself for free and without leaving home.
First of all, it is worth noting that no one is safe from the appearance of the code "3194". ITunes error during recovery occurs on any device, and this does not mean that the device is damaged or the user is doing something wrong. Often errors occur due to the operation of programs on the computer that are responsible for security. The cause may also be incorrect router settings or problems with Apple servers.
Error 3194 in iTunes: general information
This error can occur in a variety of cases. Most often, it is associated with the operation of the operating system or programs, but these are not the only reasons.
Error 3194 in iTunes occurs in such cases:
- Device recovery.
- Operating system update.
In the event that the error appears at the time of recovery, the user will see a warning on the computer screen that the gadget could not be restored because an unknown error occurred with the code "3194".
When updating, a similar message pops up saying that it was not possible to update the operating system.
Causes of error
In order to understand the reasons why error 3194 appeared in iTunes, you need to gradually consider the entire process of device recovery.
- The program downloads the firmware file from the company's servers.
- The archive with the firmware is unpacked.
- The device enters recovery mode.
- Device update is checked. At this point, iTunes sends a request to the update server in order to sign the firmware file with a special unique certificate.
- After the firmware is signed, the recovery process begins. At this point, the company logo is displayed on the device’s display, as well as a status bar showing the progress.
If, after a request for signing the firmware has been sent with a certificate, no response is received from the update server, the same error occurs. IOS is not updated.
Error Cause Categories
The reasons are divided into two categories:
In order to diagnose the cause, you need to monitor the moment at which it occurs.
If the error appears before the logo and status bar appear on the screen or at the time it begins to fill, then the reason is software.
If the error appears already in the firmware process itself, which usually happens at 75 percent, then the reason is hardware.
Program reasons
If the error is software, then the causes of its occurrence are:
- Outdated version of iTunes on the computer.
- Address filtering, antivirus or firewall.
- The hosts file contains forwarding program requests to third-party servers.
Hardware reasons
I must say that error 3194 occurs not only when there is a problem with the software. If it appears at the moment when the status bar is filled up by about 75 percent, then we can confidently say that the reason lies in the hardware stuffing - malfunctions of the device’s modem or its power supply.
Bug fix
So, the user sees the code "3194" - iTunes error. How to fix it? The method depends on the causes. If the hardware breakdown, then you need to contact the service center. It’s unlikely that you can fix the device yourself.
If the reason lies in the software, then it can be fixed on their own.
Sometimes the error appears due to an outdated version of iTunes. In order to fix the problem, you need to update the program to the current version. You need to do this only through the official website.
If the problem is with the hosts file, then you need to check it. In the event that it contains extra lines, they must be deleted. To do this, find the file on the system drive, open it through a text editor and delete all lines that have the form "xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx gs.apple.com". After that, it is recommended that you restart your computer.
If the reason is address filtering, antivirus or firewall, then it is difficult to unambiguously determine the cause of the error. You need to do the following:
- Completely disable security software. This is done only at the time of recovery.
- Disable TCP / IP filtering in the router settings.
- Remove the router or router from the chain that connects the computer to the Internet. This means that you need to connect the computer directly if the access is wired.
Is there a 3194 error in all versions of the operating system in iTunes? IOS 7th and lower are more likely to be affected than newer ones.
Thus, using the above methods, it can be easily fixed.