"The iPhone [iPhone name] could not be restored. An unknown error occurred. (-1)" what does that mean and how can I fix it?

Every time I try to update my 3g iPhone I get the same result and it ends in (-1). I tried researching to see if anyone else had this problem but nothing came up. What does the (-1) mean and how can I fix it?

Check for hardware issues
Related errors: 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.
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.
Here's a link to the complete error code page:
Resolve iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support

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