My iPad 1 can't restore/update to 4.3.3 it says "this device isn't eligible for the requested build."

Whenever I try to do a update/restore to iOS 4.3.3 I get an error saying "this device isn't eligible for the requested build."  This only started happening after I installed Xcode to enable the multitasking gestures, while on 4.3.2.  Thanks.

Try manually downloading the update.
Here is the update for the iPad 1;
http://appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-1010.20110503.ScEp3/iPad1,1_4.3.3_8J3_Rest ore.ipsw
After you have downloaded the update, attach your iPad to your computer, open iTunes and select your iPad in the devices list. Press & hold the Option/Alt key and click the Check for Update button. Browse to where you downloaded the update and Choose it. iTunes will handle the rest.

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