Artwork for ..... could not be found. An unknown error occurred (-609).

I've installed both 7.5 and 7.6 and with either version for some reason I can no longer get the album artwork to any of my albums, when trying to get them the following message appears: Artwork for ..... could not be found. An unknown error occurred (-609). Any help how I can get the album artwork for my albums would be very much appreciated.

aley175 wrote:
When all my songs were transfered to iTunes half of my songs have '!' to the left of them in a black circle. Is there anyway to delete them all at once or do I have to go through every second song and hit delete?
Try iTLU - iTunes Library Updater which if set up properly can remove all missing tracks from the library and add all new unlisted tracks from your media folders into the library. Running time seems to grow expoentially with the size of the libray - 34,000 drags, but 5,000 shouldn't be too bad.
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When I attempt to upgrade an app in iTunes for windows, I get an error: "Could not purchase. An unknown error occurred (11111). There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later"
I am running the latest iTunes 10.7.0.21 for Windows 7.
This error occurs if I try to either update the app or if I delete it and attempt to redownload.
I have an iPhone and an iPad. I am unable to update the apps or install the apps from within the App Store on iOS.
I do not have an AOL ID, as is a common issue with this type of error.
From what I can tell, my Apple ID account seems fine. I logged in, changed some information, and ensured my credit card is valid and updated.
I can download new apps just fine. I am unable to update or install apps I have purchased in the past.

After 30 minutes this morning, no resolution. Then another tech support call this afternoon, 15 minutes in, was escalated to a Tier 2 (Senior) advisor. He said something similar to the above ("this is one of the strangest things I've seen"). He was chatted with iTunes guys and took all my info into the case and was escalating it over to engineering. Said they would be in touch.
So, no solution...yet.
Just to clarify:
iTunes on Windows7: trying to update an existing app, or re-download a prior app, gives the (11111) error. Downloading a new (free) app worked fine.
App Store on iPhone5, iOS 6.0.1: click on UPDATE, switches to INSTALLING...for a second, then switches back to UPDATE. No error message (and nothing in Diagnostic data).
App Store on iPad 3, iOS 6.0.1: same as iPhone 5.
Definitely account related.
I have cleared the store cache, signed out and back in, deleted the credit card data, and re-added, rebooting PC and iPhone...nothing works.
Will post if I hear anything back from Apple.

HT4623 Software update for iOS 6.1Error -The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (-1).

I got Software update for iOS 6.1 ..
After installation - Phone shows message to connect to iTune,
I connect to iTune - I got message - iTune has detected iPhone in recovery mode. you must restore this iPhone before it can be used with iTune.
I click on Restore iPhone - it gives error
The iPhone "iPhone" could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (-1).
Not my phone is not working - Its dead - is show the screen - Connect to iTune.
Please help.
Thanks.

Error 1 or -1
This may indicate a hardware issue with your device.
Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

Could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (1669)

Dears,
Thank you in advance for your usual support as a community.
Here is my issue,
When I try to restore my iPhone 5 from a backup using iTunes, I get an error message 'could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (1669)’.
I tried Apple articles and everything fine with my mac.
please help me as I have been checking this issue for 5 days with no luck.
I am pretty sure that there is a solution for such an issue and for sure it does not make sense to through this device away with no solution.
Thank you again.

The apple support articles doesn't mention anything about the MAC.
Is your iphone jailbroken? Per apple support page this is a hardware issue.
Check for hardware issues
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These errors mean that your device or computer may have a hardware issue that's preventing the update or restore from completing.
Check that your security software and settings aren't preventing your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
Then try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good.
Confirm that your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
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The iPod 'iPod' could not be restored.An unknown error occured(9).

I got my iPTouch 16 GB on Oct.13 and on hooking to XP SP2 PC got it on the iTunes ver 7.4.3.1, was able to download music after charging. iTunes showed that a new software ver 1.1.1 for iPTouch was available(of150MB).Got it downloaded to iTunes but when it started to download to iPTouch, it failed and asked to do resotre. All this happened in just few hours of getting it.
Since then, even after reinstalling the iTunes, my iPTouch is not going beyond showing the icon of a plug and a CD.Every time iTune is able to detect the iPTouch saying that it has detected an iPod in recovery mode, you must restore it. And on doing so that error of 'The iPod 'iPod' could not be restored.An unknown error occured(9).' comes up and it again asks to restore.
Though every time iTunes is able to detect an iPTouch, my XP does not show it in 'my computer' as any hooked device or drive.
May I request Apple and other members on this forum to help me out. It is clearly a software problem.
Many thanks in advance.
Jetavya

Thanks to all members for sharing in. In my case finally, I got a brand new replacement from Apple through their Authorised Service Provider,A-1 Infotech, Mumbai. Since in India, Apple does not have a widespread presence,the service and support I got was amazing.
In my case though I never came to know whether the problem was of software or hardware, but the simultaneous step I had taken was to call the toll free number of Apple in India and got my problem registered. Since the iPod Touch was under warranty, I got it replaced without much hassels. I advise the same path for other users and if possible get the additional Apple Care Protection Plan for additional one more year.
Though I have yet to find out how to avail that Protection Plan in India.
Best wishes,
Jetavya

"the iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred (2)"

Yesterday I connected my iPhone 4 to my Windows 7 laptop, and went through to install the latest security update for iPhone through iTunes. When it was installing the software update, the phone froaze, and then this happened:"the iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred (2)"
Now, I have uninstalled and reinstalled both Bonjour and iTunes, to no avail. I have done the iPhone reboot method, and the phone will be identified as "iPhone" but not recognised as mine. iTunes states this phone is in recovery mode and I have tried numerous times to restore it.
Windows doesn't detect the phone while this is happening. It will not restore and the error is still popping up. I have followed as many threads to rectify this but nothing seems to be working.
I can resore it on my iMac but the reset date for the iPhone on this computer is six months old.
Any suggestions?

When you say you uninstalled iTunes and reinstalled it, did you follow the directions in this Apple support document exactly? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
That will make a difference on Windows computers. After that, try and reconnect and restore.

Itunes application could not be opened. an unknown error occurred (13010)

Using iTunes 8.
Get this error when i try to open iTunes...itunes application could not be opened. an unknown error occurred (13010)
It just shows that it tries to run in the Processes tab in the Task Manager. I get the error then the pocesses stops.
I've followed all the instructions in the attached link but with no luck:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1421
I created a new user account and iTunes opens fine...
Can anyone help.??

I too am having the same problem. I have followed the above advice - I followed this advice http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1421 to no avail. For what it's worth, It appears to be isolated to my user account. I also tried uninstalling and deleting all apple software including the itunes folder in my music folder plus deleting the registry keys before reinstalling. I also tried to move th Genius files onto my desktop as per the above suggestions. Any advice?

The itunes application could not be opened. an unknown error occurred (1301

I launched iTunes 9.0.1 today and got this error:
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An archived tip on the iTunes for Windows forum that suggested deleting the iTunes Library Genius.itdb. That didn't work, I also had to delete iTunes Library Extras.itdb. (For the record I renamed them instead of deleting, but the original post suggested deleting).
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TS3694 ipad could not be restored an unknown error occurred (3)

updated my ipad, it refused to come back on, tried restoring and am getting this message "ipad could not be restored an unknown error occurred (3)"
any help please

Hello abanjoko,
I would be be concerned too if I was not able to restore my iPad. If you have not resolved the issue, I recommend following the steps in this article for an issue like this:
iOS: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

HT1766 iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred(4013)

iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred(4013)

Hello there, alfyzeyjapple77.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some pertinent steps for troubleshooting your issue:
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error4000
Particularly:
Error 4000, 4005, 4013, 4014, and 4016
After you perform each step, try to restore your device.
Restart your computer.
Disconnect all your USB devices from your computer and connect to another USB port.
Use a different USB cable.
Uninstall third-party security software.
Try restoring using an alternate computer.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
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The Iphone could not be restored.An unknown error occurred(1604)

I'm trying to restore my iphone as my iphone suddenly stopped working.I just see silver colour apple symbol when i switch on then it displays usb to itues symbol. thats all..
so when i trying to restore the iphone i get the below message.
The Iphone could not be restored.An unknown error occurred(1604)
i have tried from diffrent computer but i still get the same error.
can someone help...please...thanks

Try the following, which worked for someone else:
Disconnected all other USB items (ext. hard drives)
Disabled Symantec Anti Virus
Reset the iPhone to get the screen with the lead pointing to iTunes (Hold down lock button on top)
Plug iPhone in when this image of Lead/iTunes showing
Start iTunes
iTunes recognised iPhone in Recovery mode, offered to restore
Clicked Restore, it unpacked then tried to run
iPhone flashed then went to black screen, eventually iTunes gave the dreaded 1604 error.
I then unplugged iPhone, but instead of resetting it again (which I've tried about 20 times already), I left it with black screen (although black, screen is definately on as not totally pitch black).
Shut down iTunes
Plugged phone back in (Still with black screen)
Started iTunes, again noticed recovery mode, pressed Recover
The black screen then popped in to life and had a small recovery icon at the bottom in the middle and the restore worked perfectly!!!

The iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred (21)

Hi,
Suddenly my iphone got switched off, so i tried to restore it - but now im getting the iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred (21)
i think once i got OS update this issue is occuring
kindly give a solution for this issue
Thanks in Advance
Regards
Babou gv

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TS3694 hello out there ! am trying to restore my ios, but toward the end of the process, i am receiving an error message like "the iphone could not be restored, an unknown error occured(1015). Kindly help me resolve this problem, my iphone has been down f

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mazunzo tembo wrote:
"the iphone could not be restored, an unknown error occured(1015).
Unauthorized modification of iOS > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743
ERROR 1015...
This Error Code is indicative of the Device being jailbroken / Hacked...
Sorry... But...
The discussion of Jailbroken Devices is against the Terms of Use of this Forum.
You will need to look elsewhere.

The iphone could not be restored an unknown error occurred 1013

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Please help.

This worked for me:
http://thefirmwareumbrella.blogspot.com/2011/03/fixrecovery-updated-43-supported .html#idc-container

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
 Cheers, Tom
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Message was edited by: Texas Mac Man

TS3694 Hi the iphone iphone could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (56). what mean that?

Hi the iphone iphone could not be restored. an unknown error occurred (56). what mean that?

More than likely a hardware issue. You will need to take your phone into Apple.
You can also use the search function type error 56 and you'll see other threads about the issue. You can read for yourself, if other solution will help.

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