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Error: 0xE800000A

I have just downloaded the latest itunes but now my iphone comes up with the above unknown error. It was OK up until now.

Any ideas what the problem is?

Windows Vista

Posted on Jun 3, 2009 2:19 PM

54 replies

Jun 9, 2009 8:38 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Same issue here. Im using the "Restore" feature to see if that fixes the issue. My only regret is that I'll lose all my iphone files, music, and apps. I hope after restore it works, and I can reload my apps properly.

SNOW LEOPARD v.10A335
iTunes upgraded to 8.2 - This was the beginning of my inability to sync in the first place...

Jun 9, 2009 9:18 AM in response to Paullyg22

OK folks, the restore worked!... BUT, and it's a big BUT... I had to switch back to my OS X10.5.7 partition and restore from there (good thing I had backed up my iPhone too!).

So basically, the iTunes 8.2 and OS X 10.5.7 were compatible, but the OS X 10.6 build 10A335 and iTunes 8.2 were a BUST!

Well, back to the drawing board. I hope this helps those of you out there with the same problem...

Jun 9, 2009 2:12 PM in response to Paullyg22

Rang Support and tried their suggestion.
Still no good.
Problem persists.
I am now considering cancelling my contract and getting another phone.

Jun 14, 2009 4:18 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Problem still here.

Jun 14, 2009 5:41 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

I am having the same problem and tried most of the suggestions. Is Apple listening? How do we get a message to them?

Tpallot

Level 1

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Jun 14, 2009 1:12 PM in response to Richard Luetgenau

Running the iTunes exe AS Administrator in Vista has corrected the problem for me (fingers crossed, so far).

Jun 15, 2009 12:06 PM in response to Tpallot

Error still here.
Not happy with the situation at all.

Jason L

Community Specialist

Jun 16, 2009 11:58 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Shaunyboydotcom wrote:
Error still here.
Not happy with the situation at all.

Do you see the same issue when plugging the iPhone into another computer?

You may want to contact U.K. iPhone, iPod and Mac technical support at: 0870 876 0753 again or make a reservation with a Genius here: http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/geniusbar/

-Jason

Jun 16, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Jason L

Hi Jason,
I haven't plugged my iphone in another computer.
My old nano works OK on my computer though.
I have tried Apple Support and they told me to remove itunes, Quicktime and the other connected things and to re-install them which I have done a few times but nothing has changed the error is still there.
I have just booked to see a genius tomorrow in Manchester so fingers crossed.

Jason L

Community Specialist

Jun 16, 2009 3:20 PM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Shaunyboydotcom wrote:
Hi Jason,
I haven't plugged my iphone in another computer.
My old nano works OK on my computer though.
I have tried Apple Support and they told me to remove itunes, Quicktime and the other connected things and to re-install them which I have done a few times but nothing has changed the error is still there.
I have just booked to see a genius tomorrow in Manchester so fingers crossed.

The Genius can generally replace the iPhone on the spot, if there is a hardware issue.

iTunes uses the iPod Service to recognize the iPod Nano and the Apple Mobile Device Service to recognize the iPhone/iPod touch. This could be caused by a conflict with the security software on the PC. You can generally bypass the security software by putting the PC into a Selective Startup Mode as described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2292 or by removing the security software.

-Jason

Magus13

Level 1

5 points

Jun 17, 2009 8:32 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Just fixed this problem on a laptop at work. Check the permissions on /var/db. Permissions were wrong when it was having a problem they should be 711. The command would be sudo chmod 711 /var/db
Hope this helps someone.

Jun 17, 2009 3:43 PM in response to Jason L

Tried this, still no progress.
Problem persists.
Genius basically said it was a Windows Error number and I need to contact Microsoft to get it sorted.

Jun 18, 2009 1:07 PM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

After trying the following the problem still persists:-

1. Uninstalling and re-installing itunes.(tried this about 5 times in total now)

2. Went to Genius Bar in Manchester. He said it was a Windows Error number and to ask Microsoft about it. Could be compatibility issue between itunes and security software.

3. Left message on Microsoft Support site. Someone replied saying it is an itunes 8.2 issue.

4. Disabling my security software to stop any security conflicts.

5. Uninstalling itunes 8.2 and re-installing itunes 8.1

6. Had a look on other forums and can see that this is also an issue with ipod touches as well but there does not seem to be any way to sort it. Left some forum messages on there.

Can anyone suggest anything else?

Jun 20, 2009 2:09 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

Day 17.

Problem persists.

Jun 20, 2009 8:17 AM in response to Shaunyboydotcom

OK.
So today I decide to reset my iphone to factory settings to see whether this will fix the problem.

However, now I don't have a functioning phone or anything as the problem persists. Things are getting worse not better for me here.

Not sure what my next step could be.

Any ideas anyone?

Error: 0xE800000A