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Cannot sync to iTunes

iPad will not sync to iTunes

iPad, iOS 4.3.2

Posted on Jul 6, 2011 4:57 AM

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Jul 6, 2011 5:31 AM in response to johnnol1

Meaning what? You connected and it will not sync? The device isn't recognized? I'm trying my best to read your mind.


iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538


iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591?viewlocale=en_US


If you can provide a bit more specific information, it might be easier to point you in the right direction.

Aug 1, 2011 11:15 AM in response to Cindy3000

I'm not sure what you mean about exceeding the iTunes library allowance - unless you mean the 5 computer maximum for authorizing iTunes content with one iTunes account.


If you previously synced your iDevice to a different computer, iTunes will tell you now - that if you sync to a new computer all of your content will be erased. Is that the message that you get? If my assumption is correct, you have to transfer the iTunes library from the PC to the MacBook. You can backup the iTunes content onto DVD and restore the library on the MacBook, you can transfer the library to an external hard drive and restore the library that way.


If you no longer have the PC or don't have any other way to transfer the library to a new computer, here are a couple of software applications that will do this for you - iPod to the computer. I know nothing about these applications, but here are the links if you want to check them out.

http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/index.php

http://www.ipodpctransfer.com/

Apr 26, 2012 7:55 PM in response to Demo

hi Demo, u seem pretty knowledgeable about this stuff and i'll try to give as much info as possible:


my iPad 2 will not sync to iTunes. I plug the USB cable into my computer and into my iPad. It says it reconizes the camera but the "device" tab (where the "Music", "Store", "Genius", "Playlist" is located) doesn't appear. I've tried the settings of iTunes, my iPad settings, shutting down iTunes, and nothing is working. Can you please help me?

Cannot sync to iTunes

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