Help!

**davecourt1** · 10-27-2011, 10:55 AM

Hi im new here, i jailbroke my iphone4 not long ago now i want to restore it to the apple software so i can upgrade to Ios5 everytime i try to upgrade through itunes it says "The iPhone "iPhone" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable" i jailbroke my phone with greenpoison?
Any suggestion's on how i can restore my phone to original settings?

Many Thanks
Davecourt1

Im on version 4.2.1(8C148) Firmware 03.10.01, i have had a read about do i need to have kept my SHSH files or something?
Any help would be appreciated!!!!!
Dave

**iYeow** · 10-27-2011, 01:29 PM

You don't need shsh file for restore to ios 5, apple server should be working now. Check your connection if you are still getting the No server connection error.

**davecourt1** · 10-27-2011, 03:56 PM

When i try to restore and upgrade i get the same reply from itunes??

Dave

**iYeow** · 10-27-2011, 04:32 PM

Are you getting error ineligible for required build ?

**davecourt1** · 10-27-2011, 04:37 PM

Same again tried to update... "The iPhone "iPhone" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable" anyone?????
Dave

**iYeow** · 10-27-2011, 04:45 PM

Where are you located, i just did two restore to ios 5 and it works. It has something to do with your computer. Can you try on a different computer.
Go check your tiny umbrella, make sure set hosts file to cydia is unchecked.
Try putting iphone into pwned dfu mode , restore to ios 5.

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 01:22 AM

Im located in the uk, itunes wont let me update to io5? My phone has 4.2.1 on it atm and its jailbroken with greenposion? How do i check tiny umbrella? To go into pwned dfu mode is that just holding down the home button and sleep button then releasing sleep while still holding home??
Regards,
Dave

**jdewinnaar** · 10-28-2011, 02:15 AM

I'm also in the uk, I restored last night, tried TU which didnt work, at the end I edited my hosts file manualy to make it work..

Do you know how to locate and edit your hosts file?

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 02:37 AM

I have located the one host file through c:/windowssystem32driversetc then host and tried to modify the host file so it says: 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com at the bottom? Is this correct? I have change that and tried restoring.... restoring & updating and always get the same message?

Regards,
Dave

**jdewinnaar** · 10-28-2011, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by davecourt1

I have located the one host file through c:/windowssystem32driversetc then host and tried to modify the host file so it says: 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com at the bottom? Is this correct? I have change that and tried restoring.... restoring & updating and always get the same message?

Regards,
Dave

Edit it again and put a # infront..

Like this #74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com

I'll upload my hosts file in a second so you can try it if you like..

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 03:03 AM

I have tried it with a # and a # then pressing tab? Does it matter that i am using windows 7 or the newest version of itunes?
It seems to give me the message just after the its backed up my iPhone and just extracted the software?
Regards
Dave

**jdewinnaar** · 10-28-2011, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by davecourt1

I have tried it with a # and a # then pressing tab? Does it matter that i am using windows 7 or the newest version of itunes?
It seems to give me the message just after the its backed up my iPhone and just extracted the software?
Regards
Dave

I also use win7 64 abd the latest version of itunes.. You've tried rebooting and different usb ports right. Do you put the phone into DFU mode before attempting the restore? Also, did you download the IPSW file yourself or did you let iTunes download it??

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 03:22 AM

I have downloaded two different IPSW files both dont work same message, and i have tried letting itunes download it. I havent tried different usb ports or rebooting windows, do you think that will make a difference?
Regards,
Dave
P.s sorry for all the messing around...

**jdewinnaar** · 10-28-2011, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by davecourt1

I have downloaded two different IPSW files both dont work same message, and i have tried letting itunes download it. I havent tried different usb ports or rebooting windows, do you think that will make a difference?
Regards,
Dave
P.s sorry for all the messing around...

What's the name of the ipsw files?

Yes, try rebooting and a different usb port, one on the back of your case if you're on a desktop..

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 03:34 AM

Sorry im not sure of the name of the IPSW file as im in work and my comps at home.
I will try rebooting and using a usb at back of case when i get home, hope it works.
I shall let you know how it goes.
Thanks again,
Dave

**iYeow** · 10-28-2011, 12:01 PM

I am also on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bits. Run Notepad as Admin, open to C

windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts and edit it.
Also check hosts umbrella, ensure they are the same.

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 01:07 PM

Same again tried rebooting computer, different usb port still no joy same message even after editing the host exactly how you said? iYeow how do i check the hosts umrella? I have'nt saved any SHSH files from before or after jailbreaking will this matter?
Regards,
Dave

**jdewinnaar** · 10-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by davecourt1

Same again tried rebooting computer, different usb port still no joy same message even after editing the host exactly how you said? iYeow how do i check the hosts umrella? I have'nt saved any SHSH files from before or after jailbreaking will this matter?
Regards,
Dave

What's the name of your ipsw files? And whats the exact error message?

**iYeow** · 10-28-2011, 02:34 PM

Hosts umbrella is in the same directory as your hosts file for windows.

**davecourt1** · 10-28-2011, 07:44 PM

# Copyright (c) 1993-2009 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

# localhost name resolution is handled within DNS itself.
# 127.0.0.1 localhost
# ::1 localhost
# 74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com
This is whats in my host file?

I dont get an error message? and IPSW - iPhone3,1_4.2.1_8C148_Restore??
Dave

The only message i get is - "The iPhone "iPhone" cannot be restored at this time because the iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable"

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