Error 9006 : What a Waste of Time and Data? [Fix]

Recently an update for iOS devices (i.e. 9.2.1 for iPhone and iPad) was released and I clicked on the “Update” button on iTunes. The operating system was downloading smoothly and when only 1 GB was left to be downloaded (usually an update is around 2.22 GB), I got an error message similar to the one given below:

Figure 1 : Error 9006 in iTunes [1]

No big deal, right? My internet connection was working perfectly but I restarted my router and performed the updating process again. Again the error message popped up when the remaining volume of the update was 1 GB. What a waste of time and data?

Without being disheartened, I did some research on the web and found out this issue could be a result of third party security software installed in your computer (Mac or PC). For example, I have AVG AntiVirus installed in my Mac.

Figure 2 : Some popular antivirus software [2]

The first step was to turn “Realtime Protection” off.

Figure 3 : Realtime Protection in AVG AntiVirus for Mac [3]

Check if the issue has been resolved. However, this was not helpful, so AVG was uninstalled.

Finally, the update was successful. I know that uninstalling and reinstalling your antivirus software could be a bit inefficient but it seems to be the only way to get the problem solved.

If the issue still persists, try connecting the USB data cable, which was provided with the iOS device, to a different USB port of the computer and download the software update via iTunes. I know this sounds absurd but it would surely fix it.

Alternatively, try to update the iOS OTA (Over-the-Air) by following the procedure given below:

1. In your iOS device, tap on “Settings”.
2. Next, tap on “General” and then on “Software Update”.

Figure 4 : Updating iOS via OTA [4]

Hope this helps.

 

References:

[1] 5 Ways To Fix IPhone Error 9006 – TechnoBezz. 2016. 5 Ways To Fix IPhone Error 9006 – TechnoBezz. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.technobezz.com/5-ways-fix-iphone-error-9006/. [Accessed 27 February 2016].

[2] Computer Flu – Anti Virus Setup – Blaby, Enderby, Countesthorpe, Narborough, Whetstone, Huncote, Broughton Astley, Cosby, Wigston. 2016. Computer Flu – Anti Virus Setup – Blaby, Enderby, Countesthorpe, Narborough, Whetstone, Huncote, Broughton Astley, Cosby, Wigston. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.computerflu.com/2-anti-virus-setup.htm. [Accessed 27 February 2016].

[3] AVG enters Mac anti-malware market with AVG AntiVirus for Mac Free. 2016. AVG enters Mac anti-malware market with AVG AntiVirus for Mac Free. [ONLINE] Available at: http://betanews.com/2013/12/13/avg-enters-mac-anti-malware-market-with-avg-antivirus-for-mac-free/. [Accessed 27 February 2016].

[4] How to Upgrade to iOS 9 Using OTA. 2016. How to Upgrade to iOS 9 Using OTA. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.iskysoft.com/article/upgrade-to-ios-9-ota.html. [Accessed 27 February 2016].

Give Life to the Touch Pad with Controls

Two weeks ago, I noticed that the touch pad containing volume control and WiFi have stopped working and I would like to share how I managed to fix it with my readers who have become victims of the same cause.

Figure 1 : HP Pavilion DV6 2190us touch pad controls [1]

First step was software approach, which involved downloading and updating the necessary drivers via the official HP website : http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-dv6-Entertainment-Notebook-PC-series/4041735/model/4121248

(Please note that my laptop runs Microsoft Windows 7, so choose the appropriate operating system from the website).

After upgrading all the drivers, the problem seemed to persist. I had to do some research on the problem and found out that it was an issue with hardware. Alright, don’t be frightened now as the steps to fix the problem are quite easy. Please follow the procedure given below :

1. Shut down the laptop if it is on.
2. Remove any peripherals and the power cord attached to the laptop.
3. Eject the battery of the laptop as shown in Figure 2 given below (Please note that the figure contains a DV6 1245 dx laptop but the position of the battery would be the same).
4. Press and hold the power button of the laptop for 30 seconds.
5. Replace the battery and boot the laptop up.

Figure 2 : HP Pavilion DV6 1245 dx battery removal [2]

Finally, the touch pad containing volume and WiFi controls came back to life. Hope this helps.

References

[1] HP Pavlion DV6 2190us touchpad containing volume controls. 2015. [ONLINE] Available at: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71-jUupoh%2BL._SL1500_.jpg. [Accessed 15 September 2015].

[2] HP Pavilion DV6 1245 dx battery. 2015. [ONLINE] Available at: https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NJZZruvHdEkReI6l.medium. [Accessed 15 September 2015].

My Electronic Tracks

Since childhood, I have been interested in music. In the good old days, I liked listening to pop and rap songs. My favourite groups were Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC and Five. As time passed by, I started listening to R&B, rap and hip-hop. Eminem is one of my favourite rappers and Timbaland, who can create amazing beats, is my favoured producer of all time.

In the year 2007, one of my friends introduced me to the flavour of house music. At first, I thought it was just noise (as most people in the older generations think) but then after listening to that genre for several times, I got the hang of it. Since then I’ve been listening to artists such as David Guetta, Avicii, NERVO, Nicky Romero, Fedde le Grand, Vicetone…..and the list goes on. House music has several genres, a common one found these days is Progressive House. I don’t really mind about the genre sometimes : If a particular song puts me in the mood, I listen to it.

Recently, after being inspired by some of my friends who produce music, I too started creating my own tracks in my free time using a software called Logic Pro X. Getting used to a different type of software was difficult in the beginning but I continue to learn and master it. After checking out some YouTube videos on producing music, I created three electronic tracks. Hope people will enjoy them. So far, I’ve got some positive feedback on one of my tracks and I wish to increase my fan base as time goes by. Some people will say that it is very easy to produce music using a laptop, but there is a series of stages involved in producing. The major step involved in the production process is coming up with a great idea. I think that is what matters the most, not the techniques or tricks used to release a great track.

Here are the tracks that I have created so far :