How to Fix a 3194 Downgrading Error

1. Connect your iPod or iPad to your computer using a USB cable, and open iTunes.
2. Disconnect all other USB devices from the computer.
3. Click “Help” on a PC or click “iTunes” on a Mac.
4. Click “Check for Updates.” According to the Apple website, updating iTunes to the newest version fixes many instances of error code 3194. An updated iTunes account should be compatible with most devices, including older, downgraded versions.
5. Click the Windows “Start” orb, type “Windows Update” into the blank start menu field, click the update icon, and click “Check for Updates.” On a Mac, click the Apple menu, click “Software Update,” and click to install any available updates. Out-of-date operating system firmware can sometimes cause error code 3194.
6. Right-click on any firewalls and anti-virus protection in your system tray and click “Exit” or “Close.” Overzealous security measures can sometimes block iTunes and result in system restore error codes. If this does not fix the problem, you may need to take the device in for maintenance for hardware incompatibility issues.