Continuing with our segment in which we teach you how to fix the various errors you might encounter while using iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or iTunes, today we'll teach you how to fix error 1660 which often appears as an unknown error followed by error code 1660 in iTunes.
There aren't quite a number of reasons behind you facing error 1660 in iTunes. Usually, many people need to fix iTunes error 1660 because they are not able to transfer purchases that they have made on their device to iTunes on Windows or Mac. In this case, users will be able to sync their devices with iTunes, make backups and transfer apps to their devices from iTunes as they would normally do but when it comes to transferring content that they have purchased using the device itself, apps and music for example, iTunes error 1660 pops up and they are unable to proceed any further.
So now you understand why iTunes error 1660 comes up. It is possible that one of the sets of content that is being synced with iTunes from your device is causing the problem. A major reason can also be an unauthorized computer to which you're trying to transfer purchases. Also, if content on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch has been purchased using a different Apple ID than the one authorized with iTunes on your computer, that too can be possible cause of iTunes error 1660. If you have firewall, antivirus or any other security software enable, it is possible that they might be causing error 1660.
How To Fix iTunes Error 1660:
Its actually quite easy to fix iTunes error 1660. We've listed the whole procedure in detail down below.
Security Procedure:
Before following the steps documented below to fix iTunes error 1660, it is advised that you first determine whether or not the security and firewall settings of your computer are causing error 1660 in iTunes. Follow this check list:
- Disable the antivirus
- Turn off Firewall
- Try syncing in iTunes once again, see if you still face the error
- If you still do, keep your antivirus disabled for now
- Enable iTunes as allowed program in the Firewall settings
- Turn Firewall on
- Follow steps mentioned below
- Don't forget to enable antivirus after you fix error 1660
Method No. 1:
Since we've already told you that a particular set of content might be the reason behind error 1660 in iTunes, simply plug in your device to the computer and launch iTunes. In the Sync settings, uncheck each type of media and try syncing your device. Plugging out and replugging in your device may also help. This seems like a lengthy process but in many cases it has helped fix iTunes error 1660.
Method No. 2:
It is possible that the computer to which you're trying to transfer purchases to is not authorized with your Apple ID. To authorize your computer, launch iTunes and open the Store menu located in the upper left side of the screen. Once the menu opens, scroll down and click on Authorize This Computer. iTunes will now prompt you to enter your Apple ID and password then click on okay to authorize that computer with your Apple ID.
Once you have authorized your computer, try syncing once again. Error 1660 should have been fixed.
The steps mentioned above should be enough to fix iTunes error 1660. However if you face any difficulties, don't hesitate to leave a comment down below and ask for help. If you want to learn how to fix other common iTunes errors such as error 3194 and error 1013, you can read our whole Fix segment.