Error 9, 3014, 3194: iPad Could Not Be Restored

Part 1. What Can We Do After Error 9/3014/3194 Occurs

Even if these errors can cause distress, they are easily fixable. Read through the subsequent sections to fix these issues on your own rather than paying hundreds of dollars to the Apple Store.

How to Fix Error 9

The iPhone or iPad error 9 is an Apple code that typically pops up when updating or restoring your device and represents a difficulty in establishing a connection between Apple’s servers and devices. Simply put, your iPad or iPhone can’t connect to the servers to update or restore.

Besides, the error message is the same if your iOS device disconnects from iTunes during the update and restoration process. In similar circumstances, the error message is “iPad could not be restored error 4013, 4010, or 4005,” so the fixes ought to be the same and are as follows:

Solution 1: Update iTunes

Launch iTunes on your Mac, log in by putting in your Apple ID and password, or if you’re already logged in, tap on Apple Menu > Music > Check for Updates. Then, follow the steps in order to initiate the update and wait for a few minutes for it to complete.

If the app is already updated to its latest version, you probably have toggled “automatic updates” ON. You’ll find it by accessing the settings tab of the Apple Store.

Solution 2: Hard Reset your iPhone

Error 9 on your iOS doesn’t always suggest a server issue, and sometimes, a restart should get things in order. For that, press the Volume Down button + Power for a few seconds and release them once a power-off slider appears. Drag it to turn off your iPhone/iPad, and press the power button after a few seconds to turn it on.

Solution 3: Update iOS and MacOS

For iOS: Access the “Settings” on your iPhone and tap on General > Software Update. Wait for a few seconds for the device to check for any available updates, and if there are, tap on “Download and Install” and wait for the process to complete.

For MacOS: From the Apple menu, access Preferences > Software Update, and if there’s any available update, click “Restart Now.” The update should be completed within minutes, depending on the size.

Note: You can toggle “automatic updates” on your iOS devices ON to avoid manually updating the system in the future. When Apple sends the updates, your device automatically updates and reboots to provide you access to the latest features.

How to Fix Error 3014

Error 3014, or the dreaded white screen of death, happens when an iPhone or iPad reset goes wrong, primarily during an update. In simple words, Apple tends to update iOS quite often, and if you’re making a second update within a space of a week or two, and something goes wrong, the error 3014 strikes. There’s nothing to panic about, and you can fix this pesky error by amending the following solutions:

Solution 1: Update iTunes

This solution applies to most errors (9, 3014, 3194), and it’s equally important to ensure that your iTunes on all your iOS devices is updated to the latest version. It might not be everyone’s favorite piece of software, but it potentially impedes your iOS device restoration process, so tap on the “Help” tab on the top menu bar, followed by “Check for Updates,” and if not, get it to the latest version.

Solution 2: Update your iOS/MacOS

Similar to iTunes, keeping your iOS/macOS is equally important, so follow the steps mentioned previously. If everything is spanky new, with some luck, all the participants (here, apps, and other device components) will sing the same tune, and you can make an error-free update.

Solution 3: Check your Security Software

Irrespective of the security software you’ve got to keep the virus and other malicious agents afar, it often results in a breakdown in the communication of iTunes with Apple, hence the error. It typically happens with Windows firewalls and antivirus, which don’t allow any in-and-out or third-party antivirus installed on your computer.

Ensure the software is updated to the latest version, and keep it off when updating your Windows. But do remember to switch it back on once the process is complete.

How to Fix Error 3194

Similar to the previous two, Error 3194 is a rather common issue, which comes up when iTunes can’t communicate with the Apple server. It happens when the security or any third-party software interrupts, redirects, or blocks the communication. The older version of iTunes also results in this error, so the first thing you do is update it, as well as the operating system. If the issue persists, try performing the following solutions:

Solution 1: Check Host Files

Before getting on with the solution, ensure that iTunes is closed. Then, access the terminal from the Utility folder, write nano/etc/hosts, and press Return to open the host file on a notepad. Here, search for the Apple address “74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com,” which deflects the signature verification process to the Cydia servers. And its absence or presence causes the error, so if the address is unavailable, add it to the host file and save the changes.

Solution 2: Factory Reset

iTunes can’t connect to Apple server error also happens if you’ve jailbroken the device and altered how the software communicates with the server. Remote factory reset is also a valid solution to this error, so here are the steps:

Bonus Tip: Other than these, an “iPad could not be restored error 4010” might pop up, but don’t distress. It also typically results from a disrupted communication between iTunes and Apple server and occurs primarily during an update or restore process, so follow a similar process to fix the same.

Part 2. How to Easily and Safely Restore iPad Pro/Mini/Air/4

If, by any means, any of the errors mentioned above aren’t fixable, the last resort is taking your phone for repair or you perform a factory reset, resulting in data loss. But worry not; you can use one of the best programs, Wondershare’s Dr. Fone - Data recovery software, available on most platforms, be it iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows. The best part is it helps recover most data types, such as messages, photos, contacts, calendars, notes, reminders, attachments, and others.

The process is straightforward, and you just need to follow the steps in order for effective data recovery:

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