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Whenever I try to update one of my apps, it downloads 79%, stops for a moment, then the progress bar resets and one of two dialog boxes appears:

Unable to Download Item

"App Name" cannot be downloaded. Please try again later.

[Done]

or

Unable to Download Application

"App Name" could not be installed at this time.

[Done] [Retry]

In the case of error #1, the app then returns to normal, but has not been updated. In the case of error #2, it sits at 0% and cannot be opened. Retrying simply repeats.

This does not happen with every app. Some apps simply install as expected.

I have a 4th generation iPod touch running the Evasi0n jailbreak of iOS 6.1. Rebooting does not resolve the problem, nor does launching in Safe Mode.

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Happens to me too sometimes when downloading over weak internet connection/3G. I have no jailbreak. Sometimes I wait until a stronger connection and I'm able to redownload. – Enrico Susatyo Mar 19 at 1:02

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