It says "ipod cannot be restored at this time"???

it says "ipod cannot be restored at this time"???

If you have jailbroken your iPod before and used Tiny Umbrella then it could be that your hosts file has been modified and is not pointing to Apple's servers. In that case you have to fix your hosts file and everything should be ok. If you didn't jailbreak then try putting your iPod in dfu mode. Shut it off completely then hold both the power button and home button for 10 seconds then let go of the power button while still holding the home button. Then it should restore through iTunes. Hope this helps!

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Ipod Touch Stuck On iTunes Screen. The iPod 'iPod' cannot be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.

I got a new ipod touch for Christmas.
Today I was going to put music on it, i was told there was updates.
So I went ahead to do them.
My Ipod is stuck on the screen with the usb cord pointing to the itunes logo.
In Itunes i'm told :
Itunes has dected an ipod in recovery mode. You must restore this ipod before it can be used with itunes.
Turning the ipod off - the same screen appears when it's back on.
When I click restore ipod and after restore and update is clicked ; Extracting software loads up at the top.
When its done this is the message I get:
The iPod 'iPod' cannot be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.
I've been looking up trying to figure it out myself and have read making sure a setting in Lan Settings in Internet Properties has ; Automatically detect settings checked. I still get the same ipod message.
I've tried holding the power and home key to turn it off, then powering it back on. But that doesn't work.
I installed itunes today, so its up to date - I checked.
I don't know what else to do.
Can someone help me out, please? :}
The operating system was ios 5 something? It wanted to update to 6 i believe.

I've tried the top part but now that i've looked to the bottom:
Additional Information
The “hosts” file may also be blocking gs.apple.com.
Select the hosts file (normally you can find your hosts file at C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC).
I put this in the url bar?
When it gives me the list of names, im not sure what to do from there. The steps aren't that clear for me.

This morning i tried to restore my ipod and it said:"the ipod "ipod cannot be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavalible." i have no idea what to do and i need help

this morning i tried to restore my ipod and it said:"the ipod "ipod cannot be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavalible." i have no idea what to do and i need help.

Update Server
Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem

HT1414 The iPOD cannot be restored at this time

After downloading the 840mb of ios 6.0.1 software update and when i click backup i see the below screen
and when i click on Restore iPod . i see the below pop-up
why should i loose all my data before updating the software ? this is ridiculous .....and disgusting...... the new version or backup something couldnt happened .. but when acustomer want to just upgarde the software to newer version and see this type of warnings .... APPLE will definetly LOOSE their customer base... example .. this is my last product that i bought from APPLE and i will never buy anymore.

No screen shot was included in your post. What di the error message say?.

HT201210 I'm trying to restore my phone and it keeps saying that this iphone cannot be restored at this time because the iphone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable

I've been trying to restore my phone the whole day and every time that's about to finish the extration this message comes up " The iphone cannot be restored at this time because the iphone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable"
Do anyone know if there's a way to fix this? It's in DFU mode so I can't do anything with it anymore, i have no phone.
Please help.

Windows user? Maybe you should check your HOSTS file to make sure nothing is stopping you from contacting Apple's servers - though if you're not looking to update you might still be out of luck. Also, maybe disable IP blacklist apps like PeerBlock just in case they're interfering with your connection to Apple.

HT4623 I am having 4S. It is showing the IOS 6 update, but whenever I try to update it, it shows an error message saying " It cannot be downloaded at this time". Can someone please tell me how to update it?

I am having 4S. It is showing the IOS 6 update, but whenever I try to update it, it shows an error message saying " It cannot be downloaded at this time". Can someone please tell me how to update it?

Make sure you have the Latest version of iTunes on your computer.
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

HT4097 Help! Everytime I try to update my iPad 2 on 4.3.3 it get is error message "The iPad "iPad" cannot be restored at this time because the iPad software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable." I dont know why please help

Help! Everytime I try to update my iPad 2 on 4.3.3 it get is error message "The iPad "iPad" cannot be restored at this time because the iPad software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable." I dont know why please help.
I'm running 4.3.3 on a ipad 2 im computer is connected via wire to internet

See
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - You may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

HT201210 (The iPhone "Named" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.) can anyone help me with this issue, every time i try to restore it will come up like this error m

(The iPhone "Named" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.)
can anyone help me with this issue, every time i try to restore it will come up like this error message.

Restore the iPhone when connected to iTunes by cable.
Still the same TS1275?
Is your iPhone jailbroken?
Or
Has your computer ever been used to jailbrake or downgrade (Tinyumbrella) any iPhone?

HT1657 Tried to rent movie but saying error cannot download movie at this time?

Tried to download a rental the other day when trying to download it said I did not have enough space when I did this is due to my iPad having an expired previously rented movie.
Still after this had gone it was saying I did not have enough space. I reset my iPad to then hopefully start downloading my rental and it is now saying error cannot download movie at this time?
Help.
Thanks

you need to change the device time: http://techsultan.com/installing-emulators-on-ios-without-jailbreak-emu4ios-meth od/

I have purchased an album and I am trying to download it all. Most of it did but three songs didn't. They show as purchased and there is a cloud next to it, but it says it cannot be downloaded at this time. Very iterating because it has already charged my

I have purchased an album and I am trying to download it all. Most of it did but three songs didn't. They show as purchased and there is a cloud next to it, but it says it cannot be downloaded at this time. Very iterating because it has already charged my card.

reset all settings
settings-general-reset-reset all settings
now reconnect to wifi
settings- wifi- click network name- enter password - join
Peace, Clyde

HT201210 Cannot be restored at this time because the iphone update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable

Please help trying to restore my device but keep getting an error message Cannot be restored at this time because the iphone update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable

Restore the iPhone when connected to iTunes by cable.
Still the same TS1275?
Is your iPhone jailbroken?
Or
Has your computer ever been used to jailbrake or downgrade (Tinyumbrella) any iPhone?

TS1538 the iphone cannot be restore at this time because the iphone software update could not be contacted or temperarially unavailable

the iphone cannot be restore at this time because the iphone software update server could not be contacted or temperarily unavailable....
this error has been occred

"Activation Server Temporarily Unavailable, contact Customer Care?"
99.9% of the time, the cause of this issue is the fact the phone was jailbroken/hacked to unlock it for use on networks other than the network the phone was originally locked to. Apple maintains a database of officially unlocked iPhones, and when Apple's servers detect phones such as yours, activation stops & you get the message you got.
So, either get a sim card from the carrier your phone was originally locked to, or get it officially unlocked, if you want to activate it. Because it appears that it was not officially unlocked.

IPhone 4s cannot be restored at this time because the i phone software could not be contacted ios 6.1.2 to 6.1.3 plz help me

iPhone 4s cannot be restored at this time because the i phone software could not be contacted ios 6.1.2 to 6.1.3 plz help me

Did you check your security software settings on your computer? iTunes has to be able to contact Apple servers during the update process:
iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues
If you are trying to update your phone over the air, try to use your computer and iTunes instead.

HT201210 iPhone cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable

iPhone cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable

Restore the iPhone when connected to iTunes by cable.
Still the same TS1275?
Is your iPhone jailbroken?
Or
Has your computer ever been used to jailbrake or downgrade (Tinyumbrella) any iPhone?

I forgot my password\i get my phone back and i forgot my password so i read that you have to restore your iphone so when i tried restoring it it said the i phone cannot be restored at this time and i need help plz.

I forgot my password\i get my phone back and i forgot my password so i read that you have to restore your iphone so when i tried restoring it it said the i phone cannot be restored at this time something about cant be contacted with the server and i youtubed how to fix that and it did but when i tried it again it said error (3194) so i went back and it said it cant be restored at this time please im paying 100$ per month and i cant use my i phone 4 hep....

Error 3194 most often means that your Computer Hosts file is blocking Apple from signing your firmware. Search on your computer for the word 'Hosts'. Open the Hosts with a word processor. If gs.apple.com is present your Hosts file is blocking Apple, and therefore giving Error 3194. A stock Hosts file does not have gs.apple.com in it. If want Apple to Restore your Firmware you will need to remove the lines with gs.apple.com in them.

It says "ipod cannot be restored at this time"???

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