- Apple states that Error 3194 occurs when iTunes can't connect to Apple's software update servers that are necessary to activate iOS while restoring or upgrading.
- It's time to update iTunes. If you're having trouble with Error 3194 on iTunes, the first step is to update to the most recent version. While this isn't the most likely culprit and definitely won't solve the problem, it's simple and quick and worth a try. It's likely that a bug in an older version of iTunes is preventing you from making the connection you require.
- Examine your network connection as well as your security software. Since Error 3194 is often a networking problem, make sure that there's not something on your network or in its configuration causing the problem.
- To do so, take these steps:
- Check to see if your internet connection is up and running. You can't reach Apple's servers if you aren't connected to the internet at all.
- Uninstall or disable security software such as a firewall (and remember to reinstall it after you're through!). Certain servers can be blocked by firewalls and other similar programmes.
- Your computer and/or modem should be restarted.
- If you're using Wi-Fi, connect directly to your modem through Ethernet to make sure it's not the issue.
