iTunes sync error -50 on iMac, due to new upgrade for iPhoto

iTunes 9.0.1
iTouch 2.2.1

I'm unable to sync my 2nd Gen Touch - recvd error "The iPod cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-50)"

I read previously that the problem was with syncing photos. I was able to 'uncheck' photo sync and it did work - but wondering if there is a fix for being able to sync photos.

In a previous thread they mentioned that upgrading to iTunes 9.0.1 fixed their problem - however it has NOT fixed mine. I have NOT upgraded my touch to the new 3.0 - is that required?? How can I get my photos to sync again?

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Sep 24, 2009 7:28 AM

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Nov 27, 2009 8:55 AM in response to slickmouse1

Ever since I installed the new iPhoto update and I too get the iTunes sync error (-50). I deleted the cache in the iPod folder, as suggested, and although it opened a whole bunch of GBs on my HD, it didn't do a blessed thing to my iTunes syncing capability.

What's more the new iPhoto update made it so that my iPhone events do not show up at all on iTunes, so I would have to sync my entire iPhoto library, or none of it. I think the new update screwed all this up.

Anyone know how to rollback an iPhoto update to the last one?

Thanks

Nov 29, 2009 4:27 PM in response to slickmouse1

I'm having the same issue where my iphone 3GS and ipod touch 2nd gen get the error 50 when syncing. I have the most recent version of itunes, iphone OS, and iPhoto. I've also deleted my ipod photo cache but I still get the same error. I'm assuming there is an easy fix I'm missing... any ideas? I did uncheck the syncing of iphoto in itunes so I can still sync them but can't add photos which is what I'm trying to do. Thanks!

Nov 30, 2009 8:28 PM in response to slickmouse1

I'm in the same place as all you with my iPod Touch 32gb. My wife's 80gb iPod Classic also gets the same message "error (-50)".
I've tried INGO's suggestion with my iPhoto cache, and I'm using iPhoto '09.

Still no luck. Even tried deleting my iPod Touch backup, and have removed all non-apple apps, and tried restoring my iPod, no go.

Like some others I cannot select any other options that to sync photos from either folders or iPhoto, but when selecting the Iphoto option I can only choose the first of the two iPhoto options and cannot select individual events, etc.

Dec 1, 2009 12:13 PM in response to slickmouse1

Add my name to the list of those with the -50 error on my iPod Touch and my brand new iPod Nano. What a bummer. OK, Apple Engineers...have another whack at fixing this! Hopefully a new iTunes/iPhoto update install with be the answer. And yes, all my Apple apps are up to date.

This -50 thing is also happening on my OS 10.6 MacBook. Grrrrrr!

If I export my photos to a folder, I can successfully sync that folder. But iPhoto is a no-go.

Dec 2, 2009 1:28 PM in response to MoVista

Having the same problem with my 2nd Gen iTouch w/ vers 3.1.2
Running SL 10.6.2 iTunes 9.02 iPhoto'09 v 8.1.1 on 20" Intel iMac
Have restored the iTouch, removed the iPod Photo Cache as suggested, and still get the error IF I have any photos to synch to iTouch. If no photos are to be synched it works fine with no error!!!
In the progress bar, the synch of photos goes about 3/4 the way across before exhibiting the -50 error and shows space used on the iTouch capacity bar.

Any other ideas????

Dec 2, 2009 5:03 PM in response to Matt31Kit

I discovered it when I installed my new iMac - 8.1.1 dated 24 November. Not that new, I guess.

Seems like the (-50) error is due to the version of iTunes being used: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2985

I know some of you still have the problem despite iTunes 9. I would suggest that you go through the standard fix routines - repair disk permissions and completely removing iTunes ( http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1224), restarting, and downloading a new copy.

Dec 5, 2009 1:05 AM in response to slickmouse1

I have the same issue with my iPhone.

I've noticed that from the sync menu within iTunes, when I select the photos tab I only have the option of no photos or all photos (which doesn't work). I can not select the option to sync a selection of albums.

Does anyone know, if I totally uninstall iTunes, will my databast also be gone - ie play counts, ratings etc. If so, that's a step too far.

Thanks

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