How to Fix iTunes Error 1013/1611 While Updating iOS 4.2.1

How to Fix iTunes Error 1013/1611 While Updating iOS 4.2.1

An unknown error occurred (1013), lot of user complaining about this iTunes error code 1013 and 1611 while restoring iOS 4.2.1. If you want to update your device to iOS 4.2.1 then lets see how to fix iTuns error 1013 / 1611 on Windows or

How to Fix iTunes Error 1013

To find the iTunes error you need to edit Hosts file on Windows or Mac.
Windows Users :
Press Windows + R keys from keyboard
Enter this path in Open text box C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and hit Enter.
There will be a hosts file, open this file in text editor like NotePad
Remove all entries like gs.apple.com and save the file
Now try to restore firmware.
Mac OS X Users :
Run Terminal from Application > Utilities.
Type the following command sudo nano /etc/hosts, hit Return and Enter Password if prompted.
Find the gs.apple.com entries using down arrow key and comment out the line by entering # at start of the line.
Press Control+O to save the file, press Control+X to exit from editor.
Now Restore you device.