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# NSURLErrorUnknown

The URL Loading System encountered an error that it can’t interpret.

```
var NSURLErrorUnknown: Int { get }
```

## Discussion

This can occur when an error originates from a lower level framework or library. Whenever this error code is received, it is a bug, and should be reported to Apple.

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