Fix Error 3200 iOS 5 Updating In iTunes

by Ahmed Omar on October 12, 2011

Getting Error 3200 while upgrading to iOS 5? Need a fix for that? Well, Error 3200 is “an internal error occurred” that happens while upgrading to the newest software iOS 5. The error is as a result of the huge traffic on Apple’s servers. We have got a method sent to use in the tips box and we would like to share it.

Fix Error 3200 iOS 5

Fix Error 3200 While Updating To iOS 5

STEP 1: After downloading and installing iTunes 10.5. Run iTunes for 10 minutes then close it.

STEP 2: Navigate to the following folder:

  • Windows:  C:\Documents and Settings\”UserName”\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
  • Mac OS X: ~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates

STEP 3: Now cut and paste the files there to a folder on your desktop. (WARNING: Don’t delete them, just cut and paste)

STEP 4: Put your iPhone into DFU Mode by following our guide posted here.

STEP 5: Finally, open iTunes and go with iOS 5 restore procedure.

Let us know in case you got better solution.

UPDATE: We’ve heard that putting the device in DFU mode only is enough to fix the error.

UPDATE: Check the comments for some useful solutions and discussions.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1663743352 Ardit Dushi

    STEP 4: Put your iPhone into DFU Mode by following our guide posted here.

    Where is it posted ?

  • Abhikhu

    do not work still getting 3200 error, after 3/4 way i getting 3200 error. now i stuck with this error.

  • http://twitter.com/iamtankist iamtankist

    nnnope.. doesn’t help

  • Fuck

    Lie it dosen’t work and now my phone is stuck in DFU mode

  • PISSED OFF

    this doesnt help at all

  • A K9202

    Whoever is stuck on DFU, get TinyUmbrella to kick it out of DFU mode.

  • Hye_nl

    Thnx for the information, IT DOES HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • jose

    i only put it in aitplaine mode and wifi on its work instant for me

  • Missy

    thank you. This reinstalled the update and it worked! Now I have a pairing error, but the phone is not bricked :)

  • Missy

    sorry, i mean redownloaded the software (took 10 mins) and I had no problems restoring and no error codes after that

  • Paul

    After repeated attempts to try to install iOS 5 on my iPad 1, I followed your suggestion by first quitting iTunes and then going to Library/iTunes/ and clicked on one of the files (in my case, the one with “iPad1,…”, and it worked!

    Thanks!

  • Guest

    I tried it like 20 times in DFU mode and now it worked for me, so just keep trying.

  • SauRon

    omg it works
    thank you very much
    but i have one hint :
    the folder : Windows: C:Documents and SettingsApplication DataApple ComputeriTunesiPhone Software Updates …… was not accessible
    so go to this folder : C:Users…here will be your user name….AppDataRoamingApple ComputeriTunesiPhone Updater Logs
    and do the rest
    it worked for me )))))))
    thanx again ..)))

  • SauRon

    it works from the first time ))))

  • http://www.refresj.nl/ internetbureau

    “posted here” is a link. Click on it and you’ll be amazed!

  • Motiamar123

    I have a solution, you keep your iTunes as administrator and it will solve your problem

  • Ggeorgui

    How it got fixed with me: just restore your device. It will fuck it up at first and get it to restore state. then it will continue and just go as it goes.

  • Miodrag Ristovski

    how I done: iTunes as admin. Turn on Airplane mode, turn off cellular data. just now is happening like a magic :)

  • Ank

    my phone is bricked… restoring giving error Apple server not available :(

  • Dfgdf

    i got the same error and after trying to restore again it worked

  • Fgdfg

    i got the same error and after trying to restore again it worked..try to close the itunes and open it again

  • Tyhhh

    how?

  • Sabrinalee36

    i got the same case. cant even turn on the ipod

  • Tyhhh

    Guys, DFU MODE you iPhone and restore it. finish, its all about Lucky..

  • Anthony

    Easiest way out of dfu / restore loop is to plug iPhone into a mains charger and then dfu reset (hold down the home and on/off buttons for 10 seconds) until the iTunes prompt appears on the phone. Once you’ve reconnected to iTunes using the FireWire you may need one more dfu reset to get things working!

    Alternatively try all this when America is in bed!

  • bryan

    It works !!!

  • Kn568

    after cut and paste the “iPhone Software Updates”into my desktop what will i do with this i sucessfully do this steps?

  • fhh

    it worked thank you! i tried doing it at 10AM pst which is when it came out and i just got errors but thanks to you i finally did it! thank you!

  • Leigh200300

    how i got mine to work as i was getting 3149 on windows open tiny unbrella and then advanced unticked set host to cydia on exit (if ya need a clean restore from apple ) then start the server then open this C:WindowsSystem32driver​setc and delet the host file (but dont empty ya recycle bin as you need to restore it back when ya finished also delete the one tiny unbrella makes witch ya dont need to restore back then open itunes shift restore how i got it workin not sure if it will for others or on mac hope it helps someone then open recycle and restore ya host

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • ManOfPixel

    genius. i’ve been at this for the last 5 hours. excellent solution.

  • Leigh200300

    how i got mine to work as i was getting 3149 on windows open tiny unbrella and then advanced unticked set host to cydia on exit (if ya need a clean restore from apple ) then open this C:WindowsSystem32driver​setc and delet the host file (but dont empty ya recycle bin as you need to restore it back when ya finished also delete the one tiny unbrella makes witch ya dont need to restore back then start the server on tiny umbrella then open itunes shift restore how i got it workin not sure if it will for others or on mac hope it helps someone then open recycle and restore ya host.

  • Leigh200300

    had to repost it as i put bit wrong but this bits new bit on the repost
    NEW POST —
    C:WindowsSystem32driver​setc and delet the host file (but dont empty ya recycle bin as you need to restore it back when ya finished also delete the one tiny unbrella makes witch ya dont need to restore back then start the server on tiny umbrella
    OLDPOST —
    first post was open tiny unbrella and then advanced unticked set host to cydia on exit (if ya need a clean restore from apple ) then start the server then open this C:WindowsSystem32driver​setc and delet the host file (but dont empty ya recycle bin as you need to restore it back when ya finished also delete the one tiny unbrella makes witch ya dont need to restore back then open

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1663743352 Ardit Dushi

    ahhahahah thanks for update ! because there was no link !! :)

  • Jeanluis Selman

    Merci

  • http://www.facebook.com/ronniecochrane138 Ronnie Cochrane

    im getting error -1 what now anyone help

  • Anonymous

    did you read my post try how i got mine working ?

  • Thamer AlShami

    thank you, i did what u wrote and i got the ios5, now the jailbreak!!!

  • Håvard Hjorthaug Vege

    Thank you so much!!! This actually WORKED! :D

  • kankilord

    it works fine on windows

  • FactMan

    Do a frontflip, then backflip, stick the landing bettern then a chinese olympian, and then try completly closing iTunes and try again. You’ll succeed in doing 1 of those 4 things and you’ll be satisfied in the end result. I promise.

  • leeuk

    there one out with redsnow but its untethered so ya hav to keep using redsnow if ya reboot ya fone aka leigh200300

  • Rise1289

    i keep getting the no sim card can be detected error in itunes, any help

  • leeuk

    are you using a sim that came with the fone ? tryed reboot ya fone or reset ya network setting ? also if ya on say 02 if ya from the uk want use orange sim in it ya need ultrsnow to get it working

    aka leigh200300

  • Annincake

    i am too!