Trying to find out how to fix iTunes error 11? iTunes errors are not uncommon, but most of the times they are easily solved. This iTunes error we encountered while working on the article about the new Absinthe 2.0.1. Normally the error should not appear, but if you see the error blinking on your screen then we found the answer on what went wrong!
In our case, the error appeared while jailbreaking iOS 5.1.1 using Absinthe 2.0.1, but this error can also appear in other processes. If you missed the news, you can check out everything about the release of Absinthe 2.0.1 to jailbreak any iDevice.
While we where trying to get our iOS 5.1.1 SHSH Blobs using TinyUmbrella, iTunes showed a message that for some reason we cannot restore iOS 5.1.1 using TinyUmbrella. It is important to mention that we already saved iOS 5.1.1 SHSH Blobs in TinyUmbrella previously.
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Solution to fix iTunes Error 11
- Check your HOSTS file and remove all the gs.apple.com entries
- Try to restore without TinyUmbrella
UPDATE X1: Unfortunately, this post is way out of date and DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. Any attempt to use this guide will lead to failure. As an alternative to fix iTunes Error 11 as suggested by user Scotbond, you can instead use Redsn0w to stitch SHSH blobs INTO the IPSW (custom or stock) and create a brand-new IPSW. You can then use iTunes to restore to iOS 5.1.1 using the Redsn0w-stitched IPSW. Make sure that TinyUmbrella is not running in the background and your HOST file is at default. The process is quite similar to this guide.
We tested this solution, and it worked fine.
Earlier today, we already encountered iTunes error 3194 while restoring iOS 5.1.1 on iPhone, iPod & iPad. We are still testing and if we come across more errors in this process, we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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Thanks a lot Matt… Followed your steps…. It was smooth restore…. Cheers Matt
here is a solution… AUTOR ARMENIAN DEVELOPER PRAMdowngrade 7.x.x to ifaitH CUSTOM IPSW 6.1.3 via itunes 11.1.2 (the latest)INSTALL ITUNES 11.1.2OPEN FOLDER /Mobile Device SupportDELETE FILES FROM FOLDERC:program files (x86)/common files/apple/Mobile Device SupportDELETED THIS FILES AND CHANGE TO FILES FROM ITUNES 11.05AppleMobileDeviceService_main.dllMobileDevice.dlliTunesMobileDevice.dllhere are the 11.05 files:http://adf.ly/YDWsj
wow this really worked perfectly! thanks I never had any tricks working before! worked with ifaith created ipsw with itunes 11.1.1. Though I havent deleted all files just replaced two.
i have an iphone 4. and i unknowingly upgraded to 6.1.3 and later did a tethered jailbreak so i need to boot with ibooty.One fine day, the i put on the phone and it keeps switching between the red battery level and the apple logo. I have tried almost every advice possible. But the phone seems to be stuck somewhere. Any help is appreciated
Did you install any recent Cydia tweaks? Have you tried leaving your iPhone charged for a bit before attempting to do a tethered boot?
Thank you Patrick, i have not installed any cydia tweaks, i have kept it charged over night and still same story.
Just wanted to let you know that the only way I was able to upgrade a 3GS from 4.2.1 to 5.1.1, was through Redsnow by selecting “Extras”>”Even more”>”Restore to an IPSW, with support for saved blobs and downgrades”. That process went just fine, but anything else using Itunes just wouldn’t work.
just use TinyUmbrella Fix Recovery for mac or window and run fixrecovery43.exe or fixrecovery421.exe. It may not run if your are missing zlib1.dll in your pc….but you can google it and installed it. Then run fixrecovery, then run itunes recovery and it will get it done
Yes sorry maybe in the future !! Good to know that it works!!
Dude, However you posted that UPDATE X1 stuff, but actually it really workss…..I have been spent 4 hours on my iphone 5 but this solution worked for me.Thanks buddy.
Good to know! :)
Nothing !!! u cant do it just buy a jailbroken phone
what do i do if i dont have shsh blobs?
sorry, what does “Check your HOSTS file and remove all the gs.apple.com entries” means?how can i do it?
Hi, this guide is outdated and doesn’t work anymore. What’s your problem, I’ll see if I can help.
thanks, but i’ve already solved my problem. this guide has been usefull when i have understood the meaning of “host file”
how to activate my iphone
Hi! That solved the error 11, but then another error came up saying that the server could not be contacted blah blah blah.. What to do now?
Can you make an video plz?
how do i use it to make error 11 go away i installed it and runned but still the error comes up
Thank you! It solved my problem with error 21 and then 11 when I tried with TinyUmbrella.
thanx bro it works
i m jailbroken on 4.3.3 ,so which redsnow version shud i use ..!
Any.
I updated my iPhone 4 from 5.1.1 to 6.1.2 and I hate it. Horrible battery drain, Siri port not working, and some of the tweaks are not compatible. Trying Tinyumbrella + iTunes gave me error 11 too. I want to try Redsn0w but I am worried it would update my Baseband because I rely on Gevey Ultra Sim unlock. I have a Sn0wbreeze created IPSW with no Baseband upgrade, can I use this IPSW with Redsn0w ? Thanks in advance.
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does anyone know if has been any progress on downgrading iphone 4s, 6.1 to earlier firmwares, i have the shsh blobs for 5.1.1
Hello guys. If you have an iPhone 4 upwards, download the latest Redsn0w. With your SHSH blobs, you can now restore your iPhone without going through the hassle of iTunes. Open Redsn0w>Extras>Even More>Restore
Dude u r awesome…………. thankkkssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
giving error 2624 everytime! any solution for that ?
Should i use the original ipsw in this case ir the stiched one ? Thanks
Thanks man!!
The stiching did the trick…
i updated from 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 and i dnt have my shsh to downgradethere’s a way to get them ?
Hi, what’s your iPhone’s model?
my i phone 4
If you have jailbroken on iOS 5.1.1 and used Cydia before, you should have your SHSH blobs saved via Cydia thus you can downgrade.
just use redsnow 0.9.14b2 and stitch shsh to custom ios upgrade or downgrade ios also Downgrade baseband ….
Created a Stitched ipad 3 ios 5.1.1, trying to downgrade from ios 6.0.1.. Possible?
I am afraid that’s not possible, the downgrade can only be done on A4-based devices like the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 4G.
yes dont use tinyumbrella just stitch the shsh to the custom ios…need to be in dfu mode
sorry yes only A4 devices
i wanna downgrade to ios 5.1.1 without any errors how?
Hi, You can check this Downgrade iOS 6.0.1 to iOS 5.1.1 post. Be sure that you have the necessary requirements for downgrading. Hope this helps!
Ipad 2 10a523 6.0.1 any help how to downgrade to 5.1.1
Hey, you can this tutorial: http://jaxov.com/2012/12/downgrade-ios-6-0-1-ios-5-1-1-redsn0w/
As long as you fulfill the necessary requirements, you can downgrade. Hope this helps!
Matt, You Save My ass! thanks I can restore my iphone 4!! THANKS MEN!!
Don’t now if this helps anyone, but I restored my iPad 2 that was running 5.1.1 to 5.1.1 again just to get a fresh restore. I used the latest version of Redsnow, went to “Extras,” then “Even More,” and then selected the 5.1.1 IPSW. After, that seeing as my shsh was already saved I selected Remote to retrieve it and it restored it that way. Seemed pretty easy to me. And like I said, not sure if that helped anyone, just thought I’d throw it out there.
Cheers, Matt! I’ve been struggling for 2 days now to restore my iPhone. It is to easy this way. Probably this is only reason why this solution is not known.
Yay Matt! GODLIKE! \o/
i have erro 3108? any ideas???
Hi there, Error 3108 seems to also be called, “recNotFnd error” and there’s a wiki with some information about that error along with a repair tool link as well. http://vxcl.org/recnotfnd.php
I tried Scotbond’s solution, but iTunes 11 gave the error code 3194. Any suggestions?
We’ve covered error 3194 pretty extensively, here’s one of the posts regarding the error when restoring: http://jaxov.com/2012/05/fix-itunes-error-3194-while-restoring-ios-5-1-1-iphone-4-3gs-ipod-4g-3g-ipad-3-2-1/
Is there ANY way to restore 5.1.1 on a iPhone 4S?? I’ve tried everything; tinyumbrella servers, blobs stitched to IPSW, changing host files, and nothing!!!!!
Still impossible for 4S ios5 without apt ticket ? Cause I’m still waiting a news :(
hi by mistak i update ios 6.0.1 but i want to go back on ios 5.1.1 i trying via itunes to many times but every time i get error 3108 or 11 i have iphone4s factory unlock pls help
Not possible to downgrade to 5.1.1 with an iPhone 4S at the time, sorry for that.
Hi Tyler, do u know if we can’t still upgrading between ios5 with the 4S if our apt ticket won’t let us do it ??I explain: I’ve never change firmware since I got my 4S in 5.0.1 (I’m jailbroken, saved all SHSH, etc…) I’ve read somewhere that I can’t upgrade or downgrad to another io5 firmware if I kept my original firmware since I bought my device. They all told my it’s cause of the apt ticket that didn’t change, something like that.Thks for your help ;)
If you have your SHSH/APTicket combination saved, then you should be able to upgrade to 5.1.1 even though Apple has stopped signing it. You can use something like “Pkgbackup” to make things easier and restore your Cydia packages after a new restore/jailbreak.
What’s the APTickey and how do u save it ?
We have a post about saving SHSH Blobs/APTickets here: http://jaxov.com/2012/05/download-tinyumbrella-5-11-00-save-ios-5-1-1-shsh-blobs-apticket/
I think Redsn0w v0.9.15.b3 is still not applicable for IPAD3.. I cannot enter Pwned DFU mode also.. it is deactivated when I connect my IPAD. (It is activated again when I plugged out my IPAD or connected my Iphone 4)
I am using Redsn01 v 0.9.15.b3 which is latest.Now I am trying to find another IPSW file (Same ver, but from other site)..I hope another IPSW file will work for my new-IPAD…
Try Redsn0w v0.9.14b2, stitching 5.1.1 worked for me.
?By the method of stitching my shsh blobs into the IPSW, redsn0w generates below message and no more work is done. “stitching for this IPSW isn’t currently available” I selected the firmware for IPad – 3.1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw.why this problem is occured? how can I solve this problem? When I use Tinyumbrella, I face with 11 error, and if I turn off tinyumbrella before trying restore, I got 3194 error even if I revise hosts file. My mental is currently corrupting now.. Please advise!!
You are using incorrect RedSn0w version.For stitching 5.1.1 blobs into 5.1.1 ipsw – you must use Redsn0w v0.9.15.b3
I have exactly the same problem and I’m using Redsn0w v0.9.15.b3. Do you have any idea how to solve this?
Using Redsn0w v0.9.14b2 worked for me!
TinyUmbrella is no longer proper solution for restoring iOS 5.In order to overcome Error 11 do the following:1. Stich your SHSH blobs INTO the IPSW (custom or stock) using Redsn0w. It will generate new IPSW file.2. Use iTunes to restore using the new generated file. ( do not run tinyumbrella in the background, and make sure your hosts file is at default state )
how can i make sure that hosts file is at default state?
Just verify it does not contain any “gs.apple.com” entry.if it does, you should edit it using root permissions. (sudo)
The 4S on ios 5 can’t be downgraded or upgraded on the same ios if the device kept the same firmware as the purchase even if we got all shsh saved…. This appears to be cause of the apticket apparently…. I’ve tried everything and can’t restore my 4s except going to ios6, so no thks ! LOL !
nothing in the host file is working for me even if i delete it it is still there
when i don’t use tiny umbrella i get the error 3194 this is getting on my last f****** nerve
already tried this for error 3194 but i cant save changes.HELLP
run notepad as administrator and then navigate to the hosts to open & edit
Non Of These Solutions Work
Yes, this post is way out of date! Any attempt will fail —> you must first stich your blobs into ipsw using redsn0w.see my instructions in my last comment.
Yes it worked OMG thank you so much
I tried to restore my jailbreaked ipod touch 4g but it is showing error 37.Can somebody help me??????
If I use Tinyumbrella I got error code 11 and when I did not use tinyumbrella I got error code 3194.How should I fix this?
you need to stich your blobs into the ipsw. dont use tinyumbrella
edit host file is the best method to restore i try at last of the host file paste #74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com
This literally does nothing to your hosts file. The ‘#’ denotes a comment in the file, meaning it gets overlooked and nothing in the comment is used.
Stop tiny umbrella and try normally to restore
wrong! any attempt will fail. you must first stich your blobs into ipsw using redsn0w.see my instructions in my last comment.
100% crap solution all other errors occures
That’s because Apple isn’t signing 5.1.1 anymore
I have a problem when i wanted to restore to 5.0.1 arrive error like iphone server at moment isn’t possible to contact
Crap me too
Now i get error number 3108. anybody know how to fix?
If I updated to 6 by accident and want my jailbreak and 5.1.1 back, I keep getting error codes 11, 21, 1394, 1601, 1602, and 3194. I have been to about 37 sites with different “methods” on downgrading with no luck. Apple couldn’t help me either. Is there a way to jailbreak and then downgrade or something? Or a hotline I could call lol or something. I’ve been going at this for 17 hours (no sleep). PLEASE HELP ME!!!
I get error 21 now =(
im updating 5.1 to 5.1.1 iphone 4s.. but always getting error 3194. then i use tinyumbrella.. i got error 11.. what will i do?
Hi Rhai I got the same issue than you… It still looking for and will let you know if I find something that works… Please let me know too if you got something ;)
I “think” we (iPhone 4s users) need to put our phones on Pwned DFU Mode, the funny thing is that their is no option to Pwned DFU our iPhone 4s.
I tried installing ios 5.1.1 on iphone 3GS but error 3194 came up. i think i accidentally updated to ios 6.so i tried using tiny umbrella and got error 11..
I’m getting error 11, 21, 1601, 1602, 3194. IDK what’s going on. =(
I dont get it! hmm..
THANKS!!!!! After long hours of trying finally I restored my iphone 4s to 5.1.1!!!!
Hi can you tell me how? my iphone wont restore due to error 11 >_<
Yeah tell us how u have done this please. save our lives.
Any tips appreciated, getting ERROR 11. Had Error 3194 first but get Error 11 if I fix Error 3194.How did you do it?
go to host file C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc ,,, and edit host file at end you paste this #74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com ,,, then save this file .. go to itunes and try to restore
Thanks for helping out ;) Sheraz gave good advice here.
how do you edit host file ??
Hi check out this post: http://bit.ly/PvUz9Q
Hope that helps!!
Hi,How did they do, I have iPhone 4 5.1 (9B179)?Seeking page months update to 5.1.1Please Help me, I first instructions when it goes for me too, I upload via Youtube
Worked! I love you for this!! Thank you so much!
iPhone 4S 5.0.1 want to upgrade to 5.1.1 but even after deleted the all the gs.apple.com entries from the HOSTS file it doesn’t work without Tinyumbrella… Would mind to let me know what you did exactly ?Thks ;)
Worked for me too! Thanks. it normally takes me forever with these errors.
its work for me , very thanx to u
this post led me to this http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
thank you! saved my iphone!!!
Tried it but it didnt work on my sprint Iphone 4s
So apparently we can’t restore the same firmware, downgrade or upgrade on IOS5 with iPhone 4S cause of the A5… We need to wait the new redsn0w release then we’ll be able to do that, so guys don’t upgrade to IOS6… Just an advise, be patient ;)
I have been trying to do a clean install of 5.1.1 all day! Your comment that we need to downgrade or upgrade saved me! THANKSDowngraded and then upgraded back to 5.1.1
spoke too soon. i am now stuck on 4.3 and cannot get to 5.xkeep getting error 11
me too…Error 11 and no hope :/