Fix “The iPhone Could Not Be Restored” Error (3194)?
Restoring an iPhone can be a routine process, but when it doesn’t go as planned and an error crashes the operation, it can quickly become a frustrating experience. One of the more common issues users encounter is the infamous *Error 3194* with the message: “The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3194).” This error generally indicates a communication problem between iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later) and Apple’s servers, often stemming from firmware mismatches or security software interference. Read more