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iTunes Error Message: iTunes Store is Temporarily Unavailable

I've tried everything, deauthorize, etc, it's showing I have 9 downloads available, but when I try to download, I keep getting this error message, that goes for purchasing, etc.


Is iTunes Store Temporarily Unavailable?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Feb 3, 2012 1:14 AM

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Feb 3, 2012 5:14 AM in response to BigWillie

I'm relived in a way that we are having the same issue, that it's just not me, that perhaps it's an iTunes issue, still that doesn't make either one of us feel better either = (


I'm frustrated because Friday night is movie night, and I can't rent or download any shows from the previous week to watch them.


I've restarted, updated, reboot the wireless, etc. Nothing seems to be working at all.

Feb 3, 2012 9:03 AM in response to Digital Girl

I'm having the same issue. I have 6 devices with the same account, all cannot access iTunes to update.


2 - iPhone 4

2 - iPod Touch (4th Gen)

Apple TV

MacBook


It seems to be tied to specific accounts only. However, unable to find a fix.



EDIT/UPDATE: Just discovered that I am able to purchase, and download, music from the iTunes Store. Seems to be only the App Store that I'm unable to purchase/download/update from.

Feb 3, 2012 12:49 PM in response to Digital Girl

I am having the same issue with my Apple ID Account on different devices.


iMac, iPhone 4S, 2 x iPad1, MacBook Pro


Message in German:

Es kann nicht nach verfügbaren Downloads gesucht werden.

Der iTunes Store ist zurzeit nicht verfügbar.

Versuchen Sie es später erneut.


When I use another Apple ID for Test purpose everything works fine,

only my normally used Apple ID, Apps could not be downloaded or updated anymore.

Feb 3, 2012 4:19 PM in response to Digital Girl

Found the solution:


Open the terminal and clear the cache (log out of iTunes first)


dscacheutil -flushcache


After you clear the cache, log back into your iTunes account, go to edit account, and make sure to update your name: For example we use initals, S&J with the last name as Y. I removed the "&" sign, and just left the first inital, and removed the "." after the "Y" for last name, and it worked fine.


I also updated the telephone number too. This worked for me, it also could be a fluke, or that it's working for everyone too, but no issues after this, so far.


I hope this works for the others who are experiencing this.

iTunes Error Message: iTunes Store is Temporarily Unavailable

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