Encountering error codes on your iPhone or iTunes during updates, restores, or downgrades can be frustrating. These codes pop up unexpectedly, indicating that something has gone awry. With numerous error codes, it’s often challenging to discern the real issue quickly.
Common iPhone and iTunes Error Codes:
- 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 1000, 1002, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1667, or 1669
Hardware Glitches: Unknown hardware errors on either the iPhone or the computer can disrupt their connection, leading to errors like 2, 4, 6, 9, 1000, 1611, 9006, 9807, or 9844.
Security Software Snags: Third-party security software, not from Apple, may interfere with iTunes, causing errors 13, 14, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1611, 1643–1650, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 4005, 4013, 4014, 4016.
USB Connection Woes: Errors like 17, 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194, 3000, 3002, 3004, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3194, or 3200 often signal a USB connection problem, often due to a loose cable or faulty USB hub.
Networking and Communication Hiccups: Communication problems between iTunes and Apple’s update server can result in errors like 9, 4005, 4013, 4014. They may occur during firmware downloads or server connections for restores.
Other Noteworthy Error Codes:
- Error 11/16: Incompatible library files.
- Error 53: Security test failure; non-official components detected.
- Error 54: Locked file on computer or iOS device.
- Error 1015: Outdated or beta software issues (e.g., jailbroken software).
Additional Jailbreak-Related Errors:
- 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1611: Jailbroken device issues.
- Error 1671: iTunes is downloading necessary software.
- 4014, 4016, 3194, 3004, 3194: No server response.
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