HT201442 Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"

hello guys... wanted to upgrade fiphone 4S from an old firmware (5.0.1) to anything above 6 ... keep getting
Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
any help would be appreciated....thanks in advance

That error code is normally for phones that have been jailbroken or you are trying to install an iOS that you downloaded from somewhere on the internet besides Apple.

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Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com
Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Check security software and ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow these stepsfor assistance with security software.
Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow theadvanced iTunes Store troubleshooting steps to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information."
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

HT201442 is it because i have an iphone 4, ??? Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"

Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
Is it because i have an iphone 4

That error code is normally for phones that have been jailbroken or you are trying to install an iOS that you downloaded from somewhere on the internet besides Apple.

HT201442 TS4451: Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"

Received an error which sent me a Error 3194, Error 17, or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build" with instructions to fix it. Opened the terminal, ran the command, and entered my password, but there was no line with gs.apple.com. I'm quite frustrated; it seems if I can resolve this I will have another 8 hours downloading iOS8! I have an iPhone5 which I supposed to be compatible with iOS8, and an running OSX Mavricks 10.9.4 and iTunes 11.4 (18)

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HELP!!! Error 3194 "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
my iPhone 4 cannot restore on my mac...
my iphone dead and no SHSH
i updated my itunes and my mac osx to the latest version...
i had on my firewall..
i changed the file host...
i buyed a new USB Cable...
i restored on another computer and other internet connection...
but the Error 3194 "This device isn't eligible for the requested build" still there and my phone still dead...
HELP me please...

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These instructions should resolve error 3194:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4451
If your iPad is in recovery mode, these instructions should help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

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Hello OmPRakash69,
Thank you for your question!
It sounds like you are trying to update the phone to the latest version of iOS but are getting an errorr message saying the phone is not eligible for the requested build. Try out the troubleshooting in this article named:
Error 3194 or "This device isn't eligible for the requested build"
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4451
These steps will get you started, and there are additional troubleshooting steps if needed in the article:
Important: If you see one of these messages and need help updating or restoring your iOS device, Install the latest version of iTunes and try to update or restore again. After that, follow these steps if you need more help.
Check your "hosts" file
After you've updated iTunes to the latest version, you can check the hosts file to be sure your computer can contact the update server. Use the numbered steps below if you’re on a Mac.
If you’re using a Windows computer, follow steps in this Microsoft support article, noting that resetting the hosts file will affect software services that rely on hosts file redirects. If you're using Windows on a business computer, consult your IT department to be sure applications will still work correctly after resetting the hosts file.
In the Finder, choose Applications > Utilities.
Open Terminal.
Enter this command and then press Return:
sudo nano /private/etc/hosts
Enter the password you use to sign in to your computer and press Return. You won't see text appear in the Terminal window when you enter the password. Make sure you use a nonblank administrator password.
Terminal will display the hosts file. Navigate using the arrow keys and look for an entry containing “gs.apple.com”.
Add the # symbol and a space ("# ") to the beginning of the gs.apple.com entry.
Press Control-O to save the file. Then, press Enter when prompted for the filename and Control-X to exit the editor.
Restart your computer.
Try to update or restore your iOS device again.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

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Itouch was plugged into new window machine moving from vista to window 7 and froze with itouch window showing the itune icon and usb cord photo on screen.
It will not reset with off and select button holds.
does not show up in the directory of windows vista or 7
does not show up in Mac directory or disk utiltity window
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iTunes[8143:10e2b]: server error (94): This device isn't eligible for the requested build.
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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: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > 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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