He error 9006 can appear in iTunes to the attempt to make a download or to the restore or update an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Usually appears with a message of the type ‘there was a problem downloading the software for the device. ” There has been an unknown error (9006)“or other”err = 9006“type.
Usually this error you can fix easily following some basic recommendations which we will discuss below.
Common reasons for the error 9006
By standard general the error 9006 is produces due to a failure of connection between our computer and the servers of Apple. This causes the discharges to be interrupted and iTunes responds to showing any of the above messages.
Because of this the most usual is usually some type software antivirus or firewall is blocking the connection, although it is also possible to be another type of motifs such as failures in the Internet connection, the version of the operating system or iTunes, etc, etc…
Common solutions to the 9006 Error from iTunes
The solutions more common to the Error 9006 are the following:
- Check that your Internet connection is active and which does not suffer cuts of any kind (if it fails, better to use ethernet connection to WiFi).
- Out of iTunes.
- Update iTunes to the latest version.
- Install the update available for your operating system (macOS or Windows).
- Disable while it performs the download any antivirus or firewall installed in our team.
- Use another USB port on the computer to rule out that you were using has a problem. Also is advisable to change the cable.
After each step, you can try to update again and so we will know what was the reason that caused the failure and not allowed us to update or restore normally. If after all those points earlier continue without power update can resort to the method advanced that explain then.
Another more advanced solution
There is another solution more advanced that can test and consists in download of form manual the file IPSW with the new version of the system operating for our iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and update or restore of way manual.
To do this we must find the correct file and download it full from the browser on your computer. A time downloaded can install it through iTunes doing click on the button update or restore while maintain down the key shift for us allow select the file downloaded and do the installation without need of download it to the time of them servers of Apple.
If iTunes still shows the error 9006 chances are that there is a problem with the computer, the USB port or the USB cable, so it is advisable to try the update from another computer.
