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what is this unknown error code 100 and 6 when updating iPad via a PC?

Error message received when doing the software update for an iPad through PC.


The first update attempt, this is the error message: The iPad could not be updated. An unknown error occurred (100).


The second update attempt, this is the error message: The iPad could not be updated. An unknown error occurred (6).


Anybody knows what is the issue here?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 10:20 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 10:55 PM

THANKS for the suggestion!


After I disabled the anti-virus, the update was successful. Now let me see if this successful software update can resolve the real problem (iPad would not start and it stuck on Apple logo).

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what is this unknown error code 100 and 6 when updating iPad via a PC?

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