Podcast no download in iTunes err = .3259

one week ago i tried to install a router (i can't) and i change some configurations of my connection, and now appears this error in some podcast, some download incompletly and some spend days to ending the file.
i'm a stupid windows user (i'm expecting leopard and buy an iMac with) if anyone can help me i'll be really apreciate
jordi (Barcelona)

Hi,
I had the same problem, 3259 errrors every time I tried to download podcasts. I have a server providing DNS, when I reset this, suddenly the downloads started working again.
Even if you dont have a server, it my be the router DNS server going screwy, so try resetting your router
It may be a completely different problem for you but I thought this may help.

Similar Messages

  • Podcast download error - Stopped (err = -3259) and sometimes a 403 error

    I've am having some issues downloading a podcast I pay for. The podcast orignailly was automatically downloaded via the providers autodownloading tool. It stopped working.
    There was another option to download through iTunes and that isn't working either.
    The download starts but times out after a minute or so. The errors are stopped = -3259 or stopped = 403. The 403 error happens less frequently.
    I tried restarting the download and that worked for the first couple of podcasts, but has since stopped.
    I have uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes and tried many of the goofier but safe sounding things I have read on message boards. Many of the things I'm reading are from 2007 and 2008 so I think it's not related to this issue.
    Not sure if it is related but also having issues viewing streaming video. Seems to stall out after 3-5 minutes.
    WinXP Service Pack 2
    Avast Anti Virus 4.8 Home edition
    iTunes 8.2.1.6

    Additional information.
    I have restored registry settings to a date where I know that I was receiving mp3 downloads.
    I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes
    I am able to download other files including Itunes. I don't think it's a size issue. Itunes was a 70+MB file.

  • Cannot complete iPad security update download or installation. err= -3259

    I've been having trouble downloading and installing the latest iPad security update (iPad version 4.3.5) from the most updated iTunes (version 10.4.1). Whenever it reaches the end of the download, it would give an " err= -3259 " code and indicate that my network connection has timed out. However, there isn't any problem with my network connection (this was even tested with an Apple staff in the Apple store). But they can't fix the problem either and asked for me to call Apple Support. Does anyone have a solution for this problem?

    Some else helped me with this.
    See:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/16451120#16451120
    I was able to download, update, and restore my iPad using the process suggested by a helpful person in this thread.

  • Why won't ios5 download correctly? (err -3259)

    I have downloaded ios5 several times. I get an error message at the end, it says that software hasn't downloaded, (err -3259) and says I have to try downloading it again. Why is it doing this? I just want to download ios5. Is this happening to me because my laptop is a PC?

    Try temporarily turning off your firewall and antivirus software until the download has completed.

  • How can I get variable playback rates for podcasts/audiobooks downloaded from iTunes?

    When I download a podcast from the iTunes Store, say Criminal or 99% Invisible, it shows up on my iPod Touch 4G just as a regular song as part of an album--it's not classified as a podcast episode and there's no way to speed it up. When downloading Serial episodes from the Serial site, however, it came with the 2x/.5x speed options, which is extremely useful for me. I tend to download the episodes directly to my computer and then add them to my iPod Touch via MediaMonkey, so I'm not sure what the difference is. With audiobooks, I have to manually change the genre to audiobook and then add to my iPod via iTunes to have the variable rates, so it's really quite a hassle. Is there any way to make this more efficient?

    If you want to access the variable playback rates then the media must be transferred such that its media kind is either podcast or audiobook. I've just tried moving an mp3 audiobook file over to my iPad using MediaMonkey and it has ended up in the right section of the device's library so it must be possible. My understanding is that media kind is a private iTunes property, not stored in the tag, so perhaps MediaMonkey has used Genre to decide which part of the iPad library it should add the file to.
    tt2

  • Cannot download from itunes (err = 404)

    I can only download music, but not audiobooks

    As the error message suggests, contact iTunes support: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

  • Itunes podcast downloading error (err = -3259)

    Hello,
    I am using itunes with my IPOD since 2 years. all fine so far. Now, since a few weeks, some podcasts don`t get downloaded anymore. I always receive the error message (err = -3259) and thats it. Does anyone else have the same problem? I also tried a different timing and deleted the podcast and renewed it from itunes, but no change. I am already desperate.... and want to have the content updated for sure.
    Thanks for your comments & have a prosperous and happy new year.

    I've been having the same problem for about two weeks now. Before then, I had no problem downloading multiple podcasts. Now, only one downloads fine while all the rest time out. What is really odd is that they are all about the same size (even the one that I can download successfully). I've been searching for a solution online, but to no avail. I even disabled Norton and Windows' firewall, but that did not help at all. Completely frustrating...

  • I cannot get my podcasts to download anymore. It says err 3259. Also cannot get the new itunes update to download

    I cannot get my podcasts to download anymore. It says err 3259. Also cannot get the new itunes update to download. Can anyone help. This has been going on for days.

    Err 3259 means that the download has taken too long to respond. Are you sure your internet connection is okay? Have you tried powering your router off and then on again?

  • Getting err = 3259 after 1/3 of podcast download

    Since upgrading to 11.1.5.5  , I am seeing all podcasts I have in my download queue start, get about 1/3rd of the way done and then time out with a err = 3259 error.   Other forum posts suggest disabling firewalls - which I have tried , but this problem happens after a large part of any download completes.   This is the case for multiple downloads, different podcast ...
    I have already uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes...
    Suggestions?

    Hi lapen,
    If you are getting a 3259 error part way through downloading podcasts in iTunes, you may find the following article helpful:
    Apple Support: iTunes Store reporting error - 3259
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2799
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • Err=3259 downloading podcast

    I've been subscribed to This American Life's podcasts for the last year. All was fine until about early December. I can no longer download the podcast manually or automatically, on my iPod touch or on my MBP.
    I can download other podcasts and music ok. Haven't tried TV shows or movies. And, it seems like I'm the only one having trouble with this podcast.
    If I try to download on my laptop, I get the following message under Status (when I click the Downloads tab on the left of iTunes): stopped (err=3259).
    If I try to do it from my iPod, I get the message: "(name of podcast episode)" cannot be played on this iPod.
    The only thing that I can think of that coincides with this time is that I enabled Homesharing on my AppleTV (2G) for the first time.
    Shortly after that, I started having these problems and, incidentally, my less than 1-yr-old MBP died (failed hd). It's a wonder that I'm still an Apple fan...But these things might not be connected, of course.
    I've searched the boards it seems that most of the resolutions are for PC folks.
    Here's what I've checked:
    - my firewall is not on
    - my OS software is newly installed (due to having to replace the hd)
    - my iTunes software is up to date
    - my iPod has the newest update
    - I don't have an antivirus program running
    I've emailed Apple but no response...hopefully someone can help!! Thanks!

    same here!!! ran diagnostics and everything checks out ok. nothing on my network/cpu has changed

  • I am trying to download through Itunes the news iOS 4.3.3 software to my Ipod touch 4th G. it starts downloading just fine, but when it gets about 200mg into the 600 mg file, it comes back with stopped (err= -3259) has anyone seen this???

    I am trying to download through Itunes the news iOS 4.3.3 software to my Ipod touch 4th G. it starts downloading just fine, but when it gets about 200mg into the 600 mg file, it comes back with stopped (err= -3259) has anyone seen this??? I have tried downloading this at different times of the day, and have also tried it on different internet service providers ... still recieve same error msg...

    Try this article (disable firewall)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2799

  • I'm unable to completely download the latest iphone software verison 5.0.1 with itunes 10.5.2.11, downloading fails with 100kb left (err = -3259).

    Hello,
    I'm unable to completely download the latest iphone software verison 5.0.1 with itunes 10.5.2.11, downloading fails with 100kb left (err = -3259). Any suggestion on how to resolve this? I manually cleaned the DNS cached as well as directly connecting my pc to the cable modem instead of the router.

    Thank you for your response.  But unfortunately there's no Apple Genius Bar here in Malaysia.  Only resellers, which I feel that they are charging way too much in the first place.

  • Problem (err = -3259) downloading iOS 5.0 software from iTunes (10.5.0.142)

    Thereis a problem (err = -3259) downloading iOS 5.0 software from iTunes (10.5.0.142)to my iPhone4  (v4.3.5). Laptop OSWindows 7 x64 Business Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601). I have trieddisabling the firewall and Kaspersky but as it finishes downloading all 774.4MBit crashes with err = -3259 saying the network connection timed out! Highlyfrustrating as it takes a while to download the software, any suggestions?

    Ok, so the trouble I experienced was last week during the fury of downloading from iPhone users all over Earth. I left the problem alone from 10/14-10/18. This morning, I started again. Turned my pc on from it's previously "Shut Down" state, opened iTunes, connected the phone, attempted to DL iOS5. After 20 minutes, I got a similar message, however, this time it wasn't marked 'err-3259'. It said only verbiage to the effect of "the network timed out." I then disabled my Kaspersky and Firewall. Without hope and with much reluctance, I tried the DL again. After several minutes, while I was working on something else, I noticed my phone went into "sync" mode. The rest is history! The DL and updates completed and now the phone is working as it should with the updates (It's an iPhone 4). Lastly, I reinstated protection from Anti-virus and Firewall. Give this a try and I hope it works for you.

  • I have Iphone4 Factory-unlock from Etisalat (Dubai-UAE) and when trying to upgrade my IOS to 4.3.3 it always gives me error -3259 (err=-3259), any help. (F.I: My current IOS4.3 and Itunes 10.2 are all orginal from Apple)

    As mentioned, i bought this phone from Etisalat (Dubai-UAE based operator) and i never face a issue perviously on updating an IOS, this time after downloading IOS 4.3.3 I always get a error (it says Network issue)  with Number Err= -3259 and never lets me update the IOS on my Iphone 4. My Iphone is completly original (Meaning, not jail breaked) and its using Itunes 10.2.2. The reason i want to update is becuase after updating the current installed IOS (4.3.2) the battery life is really bad and when i want to restore my Iphone4, it wants to download the updated IOS software (4.3.3) and when trying to update its gives me error all the time and does not let me update or install it.
    Any help and update on how to fix this issue.

    SadisticIron wrote:
    i just baught my first iphone and it is a jalbroken
    Buzz! Thank you for playing!
    Discussing jailbroken devices is forbidden here by the Terms of Service.
    You can not get help here.

  • While downloading purchased items, message pops 'There was an error downloading some purchased items stopped err = 3259'

    While downloading purchased items, message pops 'There was an error downloading some purchased items stopped err = 3259'

    You'll have to check your security software settings, iTunes has to be able to connect to Apple servers during the download process.
    iTunes Store reporting error - 3259

Maybe you are looking for