The iPhone is a great smartphone, but it’s not perfect. Things go wrong, iTunes plays up, and you’re left either booking an appointment with the Apple Genius Bar or trying to fix it yourself. There is an easier way of course, using a dedicated app that promises to fix most problems quickly and easily.
Most fix-it solutions normally involve some form of data loss, particularly if you’re forced to investigate the iTunes restore option. When was your iOS device last backed up - have you even backed it up at all? Thankfully, there are remedies out there that ensure your data is protected while bringing your phone back to proper working order.
What is dr.fone – iOS repair and how can it help?
dr.fone – iOS repair pairs your phone with your computer to deliver its magic. It’s available for both Windows (XP or later) or Mac (OS X 10.8 or later), the app works with all iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, whether original iPads or the very latest iPhone XR and XS models.
Download the installer from the mainproduct pageand follow the prompts to set it up. From here the program steps you through the repair process, listing all 24 issues it can fix to guiding you towards bringing your iPhone or iPad back to life, while keeping your personal data - apps (and their settings), photos, music or other files - intact.
The tool is capable of fixing practically any software-related issue - everything from a corrupt update or unstable firmware to misbehaving app, malware infection (possible on jailbroken devices), low disk space or even the dreaded iTunes 1394 error message when attempting to restore your iPhone or iPad from a backup. Whether your screen of death is black, white, red or blue, dr.fone - iOS repair has the fix.
dr.fone - iOS repair works by showing you how to put your iPhone or iPad into DFU mode if it’s not already stuck there. It’ll then download the latest official supported version of iOS for your device to your computer and then automatically install it on your phone or tablet to bring it back to full working order. This should fix a multitude of problems while critically leaving your phone’s data untouched.
If your iPhone or iPad has suddenly start to malfunction, now is the time to head over to the dr.fone - Repairproduct pageto download the program and start fixing your problem. At$59.95it is incredibly reasonable compared to the priceless nature of your irreplaceable personal data, or you’re able to save even more by purchasing the full dr.fone – iOS Toolkit for just $99.95, which also includes iTunes Repair, device unlock and data recovery modules.
What is dr.fone - iTunes repair and how it can help?
If iTunes plays a central role on your Windows PC as your media hub alongside keeping your iPad or iPhone backed up and in sync, then the last thing you need to come across is an iTunes error. Apple’s own support offerings can be long-winded and difficult to follow, which is where dr.fone – iTunes Repair comes in.
dr.fone – iTunes Repair will fix over 100 of your iTunes problems, spanning everything from installing and updating to restoring, backing up and syncing your iPhone or iPad. It’ll cover major issues whereby your iPhone won’t connect to iTunes to offering fixes to more cryptic error codes. It’ll also fix issues installing iTunes on to your Windows PC, resolving installer package errors like 0xc00007b when you attempt to update or run it.
Download the full dr.fone -Toolkit. The iTunes Repair component costs a mere$19.95for a single year’s licence ($29.95 for life), and you’ll soon realise what a wise investment you’ve made when you no longer spend hours fruitlessly searching for fixes to various iTunes-related issues.
Bonus: How to fix Error 3194?
One of the most frustrating problems you’ll encounter is linked to your iPad or iPhone. Error 3194 means your copy of iTunes is unable to access the server that’s responsible for both delivering updates and helping restore your iPhone or iPad. Related error codes are 17, 1639, 3000-3020 and 3100-3199. You may also get a cryptic error informing you “This device isn’t eligible for the requested build”.
Step one is to make sure you’re running the latest version of iTunes (Mac users should head to System Preferences > Software Update, Windows users should choose Help > Check for Updates). Next, verify your internet connection is working, and that your security software isn’t blocking access to the update server. you may also manually add the following line to your HOSTS file:
74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com
If it’s already present, try adding a # in front of it.
The easy way to fix Error 3194
If you’re a PC user and this sounds too complicated, or it doesn’t appear to work - or if it doesn’t even describe your specific iTunes and iOS-related problem, then make life easy for yourself and download and installdr.fone – iTunes Repair. This clever application has been engineered to tackle virtually any iTunes issue or error message you come across, all with the minimum of hassle and without risking any data loss.
Once installed, launch the tool and choose Repair followed by iTunes Repair. You’ll see three options:
Select one of these, follow the prompts and you’ll soon have iTunes back to full working order, and your iPhone or iPad updating and syncing once again.
