



Antivirus (try to disable it and attempt restoring again).Firewall (try to disable it and attempt restoring again).This article does not cover bypassing these security restrictions.

So basically you can’t use an older firmware unless you work around the security that Apple has put in place. Other causes are to try to use a firmware version that Apple is no longer signing ie. The reason is usually something blocking the connection. The error 3194 happens when iTunes tries to validate the downloaded restore file (.ipsw) and is unable to reach Apple’s validation servers. So unless you’re trying to restore your iOS device to the latest version of iOS this guide may not be for you.Ĭomments regarding this error while jailbreaking or using a software version other than the latest one will be ignored. This guide is not intended for downgrading or Jailbreaking, and while the info provided may still be useful it may not apply to your case. If your issue is unrelated to Jailbreak or Downgrading a device then skip this section and move on to the next one. Note for Jailbreak and Firmware Downgrade. Try one step at the time, don’t overdo it. I also came to the conclusion that the error 3194 in iTunes and the other errors are quite common and luckily quite simple to isolate to then resolve. I finally found a few ways to resolve this after searching on Apple’s support page and other sites. How to fix iTunes Error 3194, Error 21 and Error 1013
