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iTunes cannot sync apps to the iPhone because the apps installed on the iPhone could not be determined.

Hi there,


I try to sync my iPhone after the latest update from Apple, but now I get:


Tunes cannot sync apps to the iPhone Darktower because the apps installed on the iPhone could not be determined.


I tried rebooting the phone, no luck.

Now what??



When I click on the OK button after the error message, it says: 'The iPhone cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found.'

Posted on Dec 3, 2011 2:12 AM

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Dec 18, 2011 2:30 PM in response to locuta

I went to the apps section in my itunes library and updated my apps. I always update my apps from my phone and didnt know you have to do it on the computer also. I had 82 updates. I updated them all, then plugged my phone back into the computer and synced. No error message and all my apps were back. Hope this helps everybody.

Oct 8, 2012 6:57 AM in response to locuta

This worked for me: I unplugged the phone. Rebooted my Mac. Restarted the iPhone. When I restarted iTunes and plugged my phone in, everything worked again.


To restart iPhone, first turn iPhone off by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider and iPhone will turn off after a few moments.

Next, turn iPhone on by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

iTunes cannot sync apps to the iPhone because the apps installed on the iPhone could not be determined.

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