If 3uTools continues to fail, you can bypass it entirely by manually saving SHSH blobs using a different tool.
3uTools must communicate with Apple’s servers (gs.apple.com) and sometimes with its own update servers. Firewalls, VPNs, or misconfigured DNS servers can block this communication. When the request times out or gets rejected, you see the error. 3utools Error Unable To Request Shsh
Apple’s signing servers occasionally go down for maintenance. More commonly, if you attempt multiple flash requests in a short period, Apple may temporarily throttle (rate-limit) your IP address, interpreting the activity as a potential attack. If 3uTools continues to fail, you can bypass
Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Analysis of SHSH Blob Request Failures in 3uTools Component: S_Agent (Signing Service Module) / Network Communication If 3uTools continues to fail