06.08.2020

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When you use iTunes to update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod, you may see an alert message stating that iTunes could not contact the software update server because you're not connected to the Internet. It will advise you to make sure your Internet connection is active and try again. Follow the steps below to fix the issue.

Update or restore your iOS device without using iTunes

You need to use iTunes to update or restore your iOS device if you have forgotten your password and are locked out, or if your device is in recovery mode.

  1. Jan 09, 2019  We can ping the server through Network Utility, and we can access the server through Virtual Machines and Microsoft Remote Desktop on the host macs, but not from OSx. We are able to see the server in the shared items in finder, but when we click to connect, it says Connection Failed. We have tried connecting as different users with no luck.
  2. Jan 16, 2020  Your Mac can use Wireless Diagnostics to perform additional analysis. Quit any apps that are open, and connect to your Wi-Fi network, if possible. Press and hold Option (Alt) ⌥ key, then choose Open Wireless Diagnostics from the Wi-Fi status menu.
  3. A server using protocol SOCKS4a must check the DSTIP in the request packet. If it represents address 0.0.0.x with nonzero x, the server must read in the domain name that the client sends in the packet. The server should resolve the domain name and make connection to the destination host if it can. The SOCKS5 protocol is defined in RFC 1928.
  4. Apr 09, 2020  Having the same issue but with 1 user! All other Mac's, (about 300) including mine, work just fine. SSL is set to not verify. System Prefs are checked to allow VMware.

Solution: Try to Update Again. It is possible that the server is down and you can try to update again. Just Navigate to the Apple menu at the upper left of the Mac screen. Click on the “Apple” logo. Next, choose “about this mac”. Then, you will see the pop-up windows below, click “Software Update”.

If that's not the case, you can update or restore without iTunes using these steps:

  1. Disconnect the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from your computer.
  2. On the device, turn on Wi-Fi. We recommend that you connect to a network, not a personal hotspot, when you download software updates.
  3. Update the device by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

If this doesn't fix the issue, go to the next solution.

Connect to the Internet and the iTunes Store

Open a browser on your computer and see if it can load a web page. Then, try to connect to the iTunes Store.

  • If you can't connect to the Internet, contact your computer administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) for help. Or, try a different computer or network.
  • If you can connect to the Internet but see an error message when you're trying to connect to the iTunes Store, find solutions to possible iTunes Store errors.
  • If you can connect to the Internet but the iTunes store shows a blank white page, identify and remove Layered Service Provider software.

If these solutions don't fix the issue, edit or reset your hosts file.

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Edit or reset your hosts file

Your hosts file may block access to the software update server. Here's how to edit or reset your hosts file.

If you're using a Mac

If you're using a work computer, check with your computer administrator before editing the hosts file.

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  1. In Finder, select Applications > Utilities > Terminal from the menu bar.
  2. In the Terminal application, type the following command and press Enter to open the hosts file:
    sudo nano /private/etc/hosts
  3. When prompted, type your user password. Note that nothing appears in the Terminal window when you type the password.
  4. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move through the hosts file.
  5. If any line includes apple.com, add a hash tag (#) and a space character to the beginning of the line.
  6. To save the hosts file, press Control-O.
  7. At the filename prompt, press Enter.
  8. To exit, press Control-X.

If this doesn't fix the issue, your security software may be out-of-date or misconfigured. You can resolve issues between iTunes and your security software.

If you're using a Windows PC

On your Windows PC, reset the hosts file.

If this doesn't fix the issue, your security software may be out-of-date or misconfigured. You can resolve issues between iTunes and your security software.

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Sounds like a Network preferences issue on your computer.

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I would try:

  1. If you are running any anti-virus or firewall software, try turning it off.
  2. Boot to recovery and use Disk Utility to Repair Disk and then Repair Disk Permissions -- Test software updates again
  3. Clear your disk cache by resetting the PRAM -- Test software updates again
  4. Remove Macintosh HD > Library > Preferences > System Configuration > NetworkInterfaces.plist to the trash and restart your computer.

    Once the computer is back up and running go to Apple > System Preferences > Network > Location > Edit Location > '+' to add a location and call it something logical like 'Home'. Close Network Preferences and apply changes. -- Test software updates again

  5. Download the Combo update on your other system and then bring it over to this computer and install it which may resolve this issue going forward: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1484

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Hope that helps.

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