cannot update iPad 3g error 1651

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cannot update iPad 3g error 1651

Hello , i just bought an apple ipad 3g ( 32gb )
Version : 4.2.1(8C148)

I've also got a Macbook
But i am getting an error when i am trying to update via iTunes 10.1.2 (error 1651)
It's exactly the same problem with the one here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3655 .

I've already asked the technical service here in Greece ( macsupport.gr) but they couldn't help me .

Thank you in advance.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Feb 23, 2011 9:05 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 25, 2011 9:06 AM in response to Kostas G.

Hi I have the exact same issue with the 1651 "iPhone?" error message when checking for an update in iTunes.

My iPad is a 32GB 3G version 4.2.1 (8C148)

The problem started when I updated iTunes to version 10.1.2 (17) and I get the error message both on my MacBook Pro running OS X (10.6.6) and on my PC running Windows XP (SP3).

I have searched the Internet for a fix for some weeks now, and none of the suggested have worked so far.

I would suspect that this is a error in iTunes and it will hopefully be fixed in an iTunes update (if Apple becomes aware of the error)...

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Answer 2

Feb 25, 2011 7:31 PM in response to Kostas G.

Hi,

Try turning off the Firewall in System Preferences / Security.

Restart the MacBook, try updating iTunes.

Carolyn 🙂

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Kostas G. Author

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Feb 26, 2011 6:09 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

My iPad is a 32GB 3G version 4.2.1 (8C148) too and
I have the iTunes to version 10.1.2 and
I also get the error message both on my MacBook running OS X (10.6.6) and
on my PC running Windows XP (SP3)
i've tried everything described above as well as in the other two posts in the forum but couldn't resolve it .

Do you got any more ideas

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Answer 4

Feb 26, 2011 6:36 AM in response to Kostas G.

Hi again.

I have even tried to delete the "iPod Photo Cache" folder in the iPhoto Library as another user suggested, but so far nothing that has been suggested has solved this issue for me. So I really hope this is an error in iTunes itself and that Apple will fix it.

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Kostas G. Author

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Feb 26, 2011 7:04 AM in response to martinielsen

I tried to find Apple's email address to ask them about this error but i could not find any.
ok I'm waiting.
If you find any solution please let me know.

I'l go to the official representative to ask them about it to see what they are going to tell me.

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Philly_Phan

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Feb 26, 2011 7:31 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

Carolyn Samit wrote:
Hi,

Try turning off the Firewall in System Preferences / Security.

Restart the MacBook, try updating iTunes.

Carolyn 🙂

I don't think that that's the cause. My Mac's FW is on and I've never had the slightest problem.

I did have issues when the router's firewall was set too strong. I'd suggest that they look there.

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Kostas G. Author

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Feb 28, 2011 10:02 AM in response to Philly_Phan

I did not find anything

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Answer 8

Mar 5, 2011 10:14 AM in response to Kostas G.

I have the same error trying to updating the iPad on both Win7 and MacOsX.
I have an iPad with 3G but no SIM inserted.
In another forum someone suggested to insert a SIM to make the error diseappear.
I don't want to believe I am forced to buy a SIM and insert it in my iPad to make iTunes work, please tell me about a solution which is less idiot.

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Answer 9

Mar 5, 2011 11:16 AM in response to Kostas G.

Same problem here. Looking for a software-update i get the 1561 error. I tried everything. Restoring the iPad, reinstalling iTunes etc.

In the past I didn't get this error, allthough I never ever had a SIM-card installed. This error occurs since a few weeks.

Must be a bug! I hope they fix this before iOS 4.3 comus out...

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pvonk

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Mar 5, 2011 11:26 AM in response to ftomassetti

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Answer 11

May 27, 2011 7:16 AM in response to Kostas G.

iTunes could not check for an update to the carrier settings for your iPad. An unknown error occured (1651).

I have even tried to delete the "iPod Photo Cache" folder in the iPhoto Library as another user suggested, but so far nothing that has been suggested has solved this issue for me. So I really hope this is an error in iTunes itself and that Apple will fix it.

I have tried everything found on the forum and nothing helps

Must be a bug !

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Ex_Brit

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Jun 22, 2011 10:18 AM in response to leperchay

In my case it was as simple as inserting the micro-sim card and then turning Cellular Data off (I don't yet have a DATA plan to subscribe to anyway). Then it updated fine.

iPad obviously has problems deciding which connection it is showing to iTunes.

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fmur

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Jul 19, 2011 10:45 AM in response to Kostas G.

I also had come with this error 1651 when I first connected my new iPad to iTunes and it was there ever since.

Every solution found on Apple forum and tested on my system was useless. The AppleCare expert contacted, after a long trial and error phone session, believed it was a hardware problem. Even the proposed solution from Apple at discussions.apple.com—2762611 was useless to me because I already have the most recent version of iTunes.

Oui mais voilà!

Today, I once again connected my iPad to iTunes and, surprise!, iTunes was asking to install a new version of iOS on my iPad instead of displaying the same error message. I authorized downloading and installing of update 4.3.4(8K2). The procedure went on perfectly well and the error message 1651 appeared again after the installation!

My conclusion is that this error message is, well..., an error, to be ignored, since it does not prevent iTunes from searching and installing updates correctly.

Maybe the problem is different for some users but in my case, this is it.

Oh! by the way, the sim card has nothing to do with it. I don't have one either.

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