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ITunes Errors/Error Texts
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- 1 This device isn't eligible for the requested build
- 2 The (iPhone/iPod/iPad) "XXXXXX" could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible.
- 3 The (iPhone/iPod/iPad) "XXXXXX" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.
- 4 There was a problem downloading the software for the (iPhone/iPod/iPad) “XXXXXXX” the network connection was reset, make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later.
This device isn't eligible for the requested build
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Apple doesn't sign the firmware anymore. Consider getting TinyUmbrella
The (iPhone/iPod/iPad) "XXXXXX" could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible.
You downloaded the wrong firmware file (or it is corrupt). Download the correct firmware file that matches your device. Here's an overview of file names (beginning) and devices:
- AppleTV2,1_ Apple TV 2G
- AppleTV3,1_ Apple TV 3G
- iPad1,1_ iPad (1G)
- iPad2,1_ iPad 2 Wi-Fi model
- iPad2,2_ iPad 2 GSM model
- iPad2,3_ iPad 2 CDMA model
- iPad2,4_ iPad 2 Wi-Fi model (R2)
- iPad3,1_ iPad 3 Wi-Fi model
- iPad3,2_ iPad 3 ? model
- iPad3,3_ iPad 3 ? model
- iPhone1,1_ iPhone (2G)
- iPhone1,2_ iPhone 3G
- iPhone2,1_ iPhone 3GS
- iPhone3,1_ iPhone 4 GSM model
- iPhone3,3_ iPhone 4 CDMA model
- iPhone4,1_ iPhone 4S
- iPod1,1_ iPod touch (1G)
- iPod2,1_ iPod touch 2G
- iPod3,1_ iPod touch 3G
- iPod4,1_ iPod touch 4G
If you want to upgrade or downgrade the baseband, make sure you didn't change the hosts file. The Cydia Server cannot handle the requests for the baseband certificates. Maybe you try to use SAM Activation method.
There was a problem downloading the software for the (iPhone/iPod/iPad) “XXXXXXX” the network connection was reset, make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later.
You need to disable both your Template:Wp and your windows/security firewall in order for the update/restore to go through.