4s: Cannot Restore iOS 6.01 through iTunes - no error code
Please accept my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere - I've spent hours now going through dozens of sites and cannot get anywhere.
I'm having issues with battery life on a 4S (as well as FB not working, but that's minor) after updating to iOS6
My iPad3 on the other hand is experiencing incredible battery life on it even watching HD films
So, I'm trying to restore it to Factory settings via iTunes on an iMac - a good starting place.
Each time I try restore to factory settings I receive the message below (with no error code)
"The iPhone "X iPhone 4s" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.
Please try again later"
I've tried it probably 20 times, tried using different cables, USB ports, checked all of the advice below (reset, upgrade software etc) but nothing.
Any advice? I'm slightly nervous after reading other accounts that it can freeze up if something goes wrong.
Many thanks for reading.
1. Update to the latest version of iTunes
2. Verify that your operating system is up to date
3. Disconnect other USB devices
4. Check security settings
5. Restart
This device is not eligible for the requested build (Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194")
Update to the latest version of iTunes. Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) users may need to download iTunes 10.6.3.
Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, followTroubleshooting security software issues.
Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to performunauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. Uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer.
Edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from your hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart.
Avoid using an older or modified .ipsw file. Try moving the current .ipsw file (see Advanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations), or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw.
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