What causes error code 3194 on an iphone 4?

I tried to upgrade my Iphone 4 to the newest ios and it got stuck in recovery mode. Then when I tried to hook it up to itunes it gave me error code -1.tried again and got error code 3194. I'm not sure what causes this.

Error 3194 error may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked.

Follow these steps to resolve it.

1. Install the latest version of iTunes.
2. Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software.iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
3. Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there's an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. FollowiTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
4. Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
5. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

Its time to buy a new iphone buddy.
i went to the apple store and they said its hardware failure and i have no warranty
so replacing it cost 150 and with 50 dollars more and a new upgrade i'm gettin the iphone 5

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