Windows - Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and double-click the hosts file. Select “Notepad” from the list of available programs. Mac - Open the Terminal from the Utilities folder, type sudo nano /etc/hosts, and press ⏎ Return. This will open the hosts file in a text editor.
If you have 74. 208. 105. 171 gs. apple. com at the bottom of the file, add a # to the front. If you don’t have the line, add 74. 208. 105. 171 gs. apple. com to the bottom of the hosts file.
If you have 74. 208. 105. 171 gs. apple. com at the bottom of the file, add a # to the front. If you don’t have the line, add 74. 208. 105. 171 gs. apple. com to the bottom of the hosts file.
Windows - Click the File menu and select “Save. " Mac - Press Ctrl+O to save and Ctrl+X to quit.
Note: If you’re trying to downgrade to a previous version, it may not be possible with the version of the firmware you have downloaded. Try a normal restore using the firmware downloaded directly through iTunes.
Connect the iOS device to your computer and turn it completely off. Press and hold the Power and Home buttons for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, release the Power button but continue holding the Home button. You’ll see a message in iTunes prompting you to restore the iPhone.
You can access your iCloud account from any computer by visiting icloud. com. Log in with the Apple ID associated with your iOS device.
