Fix iTunes Error 1013 while Updating to iOS 4.2.1

As per our information many people facing problems while updasting iOS 4.2.1 .Number of users tried updating their iPhone 4 using iTunes or TinyUmbrella then you may be getting “An unknown error has occured (1013)” message.Apple Discussion Boards about not being able to update their devices with iOS 4.2.1 update and getting a typical Error code 1013. Now if you are one of those who don’t care about the software unlock and still getting error should continue reading on…

Following are Steps to Fix iTunes Error 1013:

Mac OS X:

• Go to your “Applications” folder.
• Then go to “Utilities” folder.
• Launch “Terminal”.
• Type the following command in terminal “sudo nano /etc/hosts” and hit enter.
• Terminal will ask for you password, enter your password.
• Use the down arrow key to find the “gs.apple.com” entries. Once the cursor is in front, make sure you comment out the line(s) by entering “#” in front of the text.
• Save the file by pressing CONTROL+O.
• Exit the nano editor by pressing CONTROL+X.
• Restore your iDevice.

Windows:

• Start –> Programs –> Accessories
• Run Notepad
• Now File->Open in Notepad.
• Browse to Windows/System32/drivers/etc
• select all documents in “files of type:”
• Open “hosts”
• Delete all lines containing “gs.apple.com” or similar to that
• Save the file.
• Restore your device

Hope above steps help you to Fix Error 1013 while updating to iOS 4.2.1 & get connect with us for more information.