I am getting "an unknown error has occurred" when trying to download any free apps from my brand new 4GS iPhone

I am getting "an unknown error has occurred" when trying to download any free apps from my brand new 4S iPhone.
Please Help!!

I had the exact same problem.  Worked fine for a couple days then suddenly getting this error.  I fixed it, however. 
Do this:
Open the App Store app on your phone.
Go to the "Featured" section.
Scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on your Apple ID.
Screen pops up. Choose "Sign out".
Scroll to the bottom of the "Featured" section again.
Sign back in.
Try your download again.
This worked for me.  Good luck!

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