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Syncing itunes w iphone 4s

HELP!! I have an HP mini and I am trying to sync my itunes with my iphone 4s. It has been on step 2 of 6 for the past 2 hours, how long should it take to completely sync? I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes and still it is taking forever. Is this normal? Is there a step I am missing somewhere? I am not the most patient person in the world so this is driving me crazy, I am all about instant gratification. Any advice would be helpful!

iPhone 4S

Posted on May 8, 2012 7:19 PM

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Jul 10, 2012 2:17 PM in response to memven

You may have to try resetting you SyncServices folder to resolve this. Start by backing up your contacts and calendar (if something goes wrong you can use these backup files to recover your contacts and calendars):


  1. On your phone sync your contacts and calendar with iCloud (Settings>iCloud>Contacts>On and Calendars>On)
  2. On your mac Address Book, File>Export>Address Book Archive (save this file) and in iCal, File>Export>iCal Archive (save this file also)


Then follow the steps in this guide to reset your SyncServices folder: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1627. Be sure to read the section entitle "Re-enabling sync-related settings..." at the bottom prior to syncing.

Apr 5, 2013 12:41 AM in response to talulah54

I am having a similar problem. Apple gave me a new 4S today as my old one was not backing up to icloud and home button not working. It was not under warranty, replacing it was rather nice. However - I am home now and trying to sync to home mac pc and this it the 4th attempt. Seems to be stuck on music. it is step 5 of 5... waiting for changes to be applied. It is taking over 40 min each time and then I cancel the sync. Have just tried to do again and it will not let me cancel. Also in the summery of the phone it shows that it is a black iphone when mine is white... does that mean I have someones old phone that has been restored?

Apr 5, 2013 12:41 AM in response to randers4

I am having a similar problem. Apple gave me a new 4S today as my old one was not backing up to icloud and home button not working. It was not under warranty, replacing it was rather nice. However - I am home now and trying to sync to home mac pc and this it the 4th attempt. Seems to be stuck on music. it is step 5 of 5... waiting for changes to be applied. It is taking over 40 min each time and then I cancel the sync. Have just tried to do again and it will not let me cancel. Also in the summery of the phone it shows that it is a black iphone when mine is white... does that mean I have someones old phone that has been restored?

Syncing itunes w iphone 4s

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