The iPhone cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-50)

When I try to sync my iPhone 4, I get an error, it is stated as the following: "The iPhone cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-50)"

The iphone does not sync via Cable or WiFi Sync, the same error occurs.

I thought that a WiFi sync would solve the problem but it doesn't.

Let me know if anyone has any suggestions.

Thank you,

iPhone 4, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Feb 26, 2012 7:15 AM

34 replies

Sep 7, 2015 7:24 PM in response to 1bish

Holy crap, this worked. I can't believe something so simple caused the problem...just wondering why it even started. Thanks, I had tried a bunch of suggestions!

Sep 7, 2015 7:42 PM in response to joeycandoit

Glad it worked....Pay it forward

Jul 8, 2016 9:54 AM in response to EyePod

I also did a complete reboot and it seems to be working fine. I did unplug my phone during the reboot.

Dec 7, 2016 4:18 AM in response to randers4

Or just restart iTunes

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