Ipod stuck in DFU mode will not restore

i put my ipod in DFU mode becouse it wouldnt go into recovery mode now due to code 3194 i cant restore it and it will not do anything. it is just a black screen and im worried that its broken Anyone know how to fix it?

See:
iOS: Restore error 3194 or 'This device isn't eligible for the requested build'
How to solve iTunes error 3194 in 10 simple steps

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- Try another USB port and cable
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

HT1212 when my ipod is in recovery mode, will a restore delete my data...pictures, video..etc.

when my ipod is in recovery mode, will a restore delete my data...pictures, video..etc.

RahullikThe post is over a year old.
Your statement
Don't worry about that. iPod stuck in recovery mode always happens when you update the iOS on your iPod. There are two ways to solve it.
Is wrong

Iphone *4S* in recovery loop able to toggle dfu but WILL NOT restore....

I APPOLOGIZE THAT THIS POSTED QUESTION OF MINE IS SO LONG. HOWEVER, IT IS A NEED TO KNOW BASIS FOR YOU ALL IN ORDER TO ASSIST/HELP ME WITH THIS MATTER THANK YOU FOR READING.... First of all i highly appreciate all of you taking time to read this question as well as all of your efforts to assist me in this matter thank you.... Here is the issue.... My 15 year old brother purchased an iphone 4s from ebay at $75.00. The description and status of this iphone 4s stated that it is "STUCK IN DFU MODE" we knew nothing about the dfu situation. (or how highly difficult it would later be) So he asks me if he should buy it, well i said yes thinking that this problem sounded legitament as well as easy/simple to bypass and or repair. Therefore he purchased it thinking we could bypass this dfu problem, and he would finally have a fully functional iphone 4s as he has been anticipating to own one. As He knows more about idevices than i do and owns alot of them from ipod touch all the way up to this stubborn iphone 4s. He began to work on this iphone 4s project trying to get it to boot up and work correctly for a couple of days, and hours at a time, it wouldnt no matter what. I then took over the project, and i have to say, this particular iphone 4s, is very corrupted/damaged as far as something software/firmware related within this iphone 4s. So for several hours at a time for almost 3 or 4 months into this grueling project this morning included i have been putting all of my effort into fxing this iphone 4s. I couldnt/cannot get it to restore on itunes (of which we both have the most recent update of itunes) in recovery mode and in dfu mode. I toggled our firewalls to allow the itunes update server. I as well as i toggled our anti-virus programs into disabled mode for the times of which we have been trying to restore and update this iphone. It did update, however, as usual it will not restore with itunes it *ALWAYS* responds back to us with itunes the cannot restore this iphone, the following unknown error has occurred,error (9). I then proceeded to searching online for a solution to the problem(s). As well as this error code (9) itunes continuosly states, After it shows a loading bar under the white apple logo/boot screen on the iphone 4s. It soon there after tries to restore it then responds back with the afformentioned error code (9). The thing is that ive researched, researched, and researched on youtube, bing, and other forums. As i did not know about this apple support community until this morning. Ive spent about 2 and a half hours searching the community here. So yes, i have searched the support community thoroughly. However i have yet to find the solution to the iphone 4s errors we are facing with this potentially irreparable iphone 4s. I am in great hopes that it cant be completely useless, static shocked, or "bricked" because it turns on and registers on itunes etc. Ive went so far as opening the iphone 4s as well so as to see if it would happen to be a hardware issue. Yet everything on the inside of this iphone 4s, is in perfect order as well as new just as the outer casing and the screen. he ordered this iphone 4s from some seller profile of which was a cell phone store/seller (or so it said) on ebay. So my thoughts on it now are if they couldnt get this iphone 4s to boot up and fully function. Then im not sure if i can either, as i know nothing about idevices period. However i have learned a whole lot about them now. in conclusion all i can say about this entire situation with my brothers iphone 4s is that, i hope that i can get it repaired by myself with the proper assistance through the community from you all... But right now i feel sad for my younger brother because i cant seem to get his iphone up and running of which he is excited to have working and he is relying on me to get it fixed....
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If you have the latest version of iTunes you should not have to download the ipsw file separately as jalp suggests. iTunes will download it automatically.
This error (9) most often means that your antivirus or firewall (or router) is blocking access to Apple's servers. In rare instances it can also mean that the phone was hacked (or "jailbroken") to unlock it. If this is the case you must do a DFU restore, not Recovery Mode, as follows:
Reboot your computer
Disable your antivirus and firewall. If you has Kaspersky you may actually have to uninstall it, as it can never be turned completely off.
Connect the USB cable to a USB port directly on your computer, not to a hub. DO NOT connect the other end to the phone
Disconnect all USB devices except for mouse, keyboard and iPhone cable.
Launch iTunes
On the phone hold the HOME and SLEEP buttons at the same time for EXACTLY 10 seconds, then release the SLEEP button but continue holding the HOME button. The screen should be black. If it has an Apple logo this means you held both buttons too long. Release the HOME button and do it again.
While holding the HOME button connect the free end of the cable to the phone.
After a short while iTunes should recognize a phone in "recovery mode" (iTunes doesn't know the difference between DFU and Recovery modes, but the phone does)
Release the HOME button and don't touch the phone or the computer until the process completes or you get an error message. Ignore any displays on the phone.
If the error recurs the phone was probably messed up when it was hacked. This is not a hardware problem, or if it is, it isn't one you can fix.
You can try repeating these steps with a different computer and a different cable. If that fails also the phone is probably not repairable.

HT201210 my iPhone is stuck on iTunes and will not restore

my phone is stuck on iTunes and will not restore

Hi jonathanianking,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like your iPhone is showing the iTunes logo and a USB adapter cable. Take a look at the article linked below, it will walk you through restoring the iPhone from recovery mode.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
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Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
I hope this helps.
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IPOD Touch 2nd Generation A1288 will not Restore/Reset

I have an iPOD Touch 2nd Generation A1288 that has gone into disabled mode. The Apple instructions for putting my device into recovery mode are not working and I have a new computer that has never connected/synced with this iPOD before :-( . iTunes just keeps telling me it can't connect to the ipod because I need to type my password into my ipod. IPOD screen still just says disabled. I have tried to get it into restore mode so many times that the "power off slider" won't appear on screen anymore when I hold down the sleep/wake button. The screen just goes black. When I press the home button the disabled screen pops up again. Do I need to take my iPOD to an apple store? The iPOD is named with my name and I have my ID to show the iPOD is mine so will they help me at the store? I have been researching for hours it seems and I just can't find further help on restoration/reset. Side note: was my daughters old iPOD and she does not remember what the password is. Ugh... teenagers! thanks ahead of time.

No reason for an Apple store visit. It not an ID problem at all
Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

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Hey jestinsinclairr,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
After reviewing your post, it sounds like you had one issue and then got a second trying to resolve the first. A frustrating situation for sure. The first article linked has what to do if it is not powering on unless plugged in. The second article addresses the error you are receiving when trying to restore.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
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Black Screen, unable to come out of recovery mode, will not restore. Uhh...

Okay. So my phone has a completely black screen, and will not turn on or off. When I connect it to iTunes, it says it has detected an iPhone in recovery mode, and it must be restored. I attempt to restore it, and it goes through the entire restoration process (all the while with a totally black screen), and a window pops up that says that it was successfully restored, and to leave it plugged in, this message will close in 3,2,1.... and as soon as the window disappears, the process starts all over, with iTunes exclaiming that it noticed an iPhone in recovery mode, would I like to restore it?
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HT6058 iPhone is stuck in recovery mode . will not download from iTunes.

My wife's iPhone is stuck in recovery mode after trying to update ios 7 0 4. There's a display on the screen (Conect to iTunes) but will not update sa the connection times out after a couple of minutes.

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Ipod stuck in DFU mode

I turned off my ipod recently and tried to turn it back on, but it simply wont. I finally got it to dfu mode but itunes doesnt recognise it. Is there anything i can do to restoreit?

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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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I just barely tried restoring it in disk mode again on another computer, and was told something new: "firmware is corrupt. Disconnect and reconnect." I've tried it twice and it tells me the same thing after taking a half an hour to download the update.

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