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iOS 9.2 is the next release in the iOS 9 series, unveiled by Apple around mid-December 2015, aiming to address previous glitches and optimize low-hardware devices like the iPhone 4s. According to Apple, updating to iOS 9.2 will enhance the smooth operation of these devices.
In addition to choosing to upgrade to iOS 9.2, users can also install it through iTunes. During this process, if there are difficulties, we may encounter some errors such as 3194, error 17, error 1639, error 3000, error 3020, error 3100, error 3999... among them, error 3194 is perhaps the most common. However, you can apply the method below to fix all the mentioned errors.
GUIDE TO FIX ERRORS 3194, 17, 1639, 3000... WHEN INSTALLING IOS 9.2 VIA ITUNES
In a previous article, we guided you on fixing iOS 9 not recognized by iTunes. If you encounter that error, you can refer back to it. Now, let's explore why error 3194 occurs.
Fixing error 3194 during iOS 9.2 installation via iTunes
The main cause leading to error 3194 during iOS 9.2 installation via iTunes is the difficulty in connecting to the Apple server, which may be due to IP restrictions, unstable internet, or unreliable cable connections...
1. Preliminary check
To fix error 3194 during iOS 9.2 installation via iTunes, users first need to perform a preliminary check on various information and take the following steps:
- Check Internet connection
- Ensure the cable connection between the device and the computer is stable
- Verify if iTunes recognizes the device
- Check iTunes compatibility with the operating system
- Examine firewall settings...
After conducting a preliminary check, ensure that you have an internet connection, and your iPhone is recognized through iTunes. You can download the latest version of iTunes for use (choose the 32-bit version for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit for Windows 64-bit...)
- Download iTunes: iTunes
2. Check the File Host on your computer
Sometimes changes to the File Host can make it difficult to connect to Apple's update server as they rely on IP addresses or URLs in the host file. Refer to how to open the Host file on Windows to review and replace them.
3. Enter GA and command code (most crucial)
This is considered the most crucial step, a complex and decisive step in 'fixing' error 3194 and some other related errors. Similar to how you fix iPhone error 3194 during restore, exit iTunes to perform these steps.
3.1. For Mac Computers
After exiting iTunes, input GA and the command: sudo nano/private/etc/host then press Enter/Return. If the computer has a password, you will be prompted to enter it, do so and proceed... until the Terminal displays the host files.
Choose to edit that host file and locate the line containing the characters “gs.apple.com.” In case it's not there, add the line “#gs.apple.com” and save it, then restart the computer.
3.2. For Windows Computers
By default, navigate to the path 'C:WindowsSystem32driversetc' and open the host file in it using Notepad. Add the line “#gs.apple.com” and save, then restart the PC.
Note: On both Mac and Windows, if the above steps don't work, you can try removing both “gs.apple.com” and “#gs.apple.com,” then save and restart to see the result.
Here is the solution to resolve error 3194 when installing iOS 9.2 via iTunes. Users can apply these methods for other errors such as error 17, error 1639, error 3000, error 3020, error 3100, error 3999... Wish you successful implementation and return to Mytour.vn to learn how to Jailbreak iOS 9.2 for your device.
