Got iTunes Error 17 When Updating or Restoring iPhone? Full Solutions Offered

Got iTunes Error 17 When Updating or Restoring iPhone? Full Solutions Offered
"Hello! I started updating my iPhone 7 to iOS 11.1 using iTunes and I met an error which says unknown error 17. How to fix this? Please tell me!"



We will tell you some solutions that can be performed when you get stuck with iPhone restore error 17 or iPhone update error 17. There are many people who meet problems during the process of restoring iPhone or updating iPhone to iOS 11.1 and end up with errors like iTunes Error 17 or 3194. Mainly, the error comes because of connectivity problem. Let's move further without delaying much and understand what you can do to fix this unknown error 17 on iTunes.
6 Tips to Fix iTunes Error 17 When Updating or Restoring iPhone
1. Update iTunes to the Latest Version

You may receive the iTunes Error 17 due to the outdated iTunes version. Therefore, it is suggested to check if you have the latest version of iTunes before jumping to any conclusions. Usually iTunes will prompt you if there is a new version released when you open iTunes, but in case you didn't notice that, please check it manually. If it is not the latest version, you need update it first and then try restoring your iPhone. See, if again the iTunes Error 17 comes or it has been removed.


2. Check Security Software or Firewall

The security software or firewall may block the process and gives these kinds of iTunes errors. Check if any security software enabled or firewall is set since they may hinder the process and won't let iTunes to connect with Apple server. Disable or uninstall the security software to get the process done smoothly. See, if now you are getting the trouble or not. If again the restoring process gives error 17, jump to the next fix.


3. Test Network Connection

As we said, iTunes error 17 mostly occurs due to connection issue. After checking above things, the next thing to make sure is checking the internet connection. Make sure the Wi-Fi you are using is stable. If the WiFi router is too hot, wait for a while and restart it.


4. Check Hosts Files

Sometimes, host files are the reason for iTunes error. The solution for this case is to reset the Hosts file on your computer in order to make sure your computer can contact Apple's server.

Windows:

For Windows computers, the steps are various for different Windows version. You can refer to this article "How to reset the Hosts file back to the default" on Microsoft official site.

Mac:


Go to "Finder" and choose "Applications" and then "Utilities".


Open "Terminal" and type the command, "sudo nano /private/etc/hosts" and hit on "Return"


Subsequently, enter the same password you used to sign in to Mac and hit on "Return".


Now, the terminal will present you hosts file.


Then look for the "gs.apple.com" using the arrow keys. If there is no "gs.apple.com", then you can move on to the next solution.


Add the # symbol and a space (like this "# ") to the beginning of the "gs.apple.com" and press Control-O to save it.


Hit "Return" if you are asked for the file name. Then press Control-X.


Now you can restart your Mac and try to restore or updating your iPhone again.
5. Use iMyFone D-Port Pro to Selectively Restore iPhone
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