Guide: How To Fix iTunes Error 3194 (Mac or Windows)

Guide: How To Fix iTunes Error 3194 (Mac or Windows)

There are two ways to fix that pesky iTunes error 3194 that you get when trying to restore your iDevice. You can manually modify the hosts file or you can download the latest version ofTinyUmbrella and it will do it for you.

First Option: Manually

Step 1: Make sure iTunes is closed.

Step 2: Run notepad as an administrator

Step 3: Navigate to to your hosts file. On Mac OS X it should be located “/etc/hosts” and on Windows it is located “C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts”.

Step 4: Delete any line with “gs.apple.com” and save.

After you complete the four steps above, you should not receive iTunes error 3194 when you try to restore.

Second Option: Automatic

Step 1: Download and run the latest version of  TinyUmbrella for Windows or Mac.

Step 2: After you’ve done that, click on “advanced tab” and uncheck the option Set Hosts to Cydia on Exit”.

Step 3: Click on “Apply Changes”

Step 4: Restart your computer or Mac

After you complete the four steps above, you should not receive iTunes error 3194 when you try to restore.

******NOTE******
If you did both options but still get iTunes 3194 error, then try a different computer.