iPhone/iPhoto sync fail

I updated my iPhone 4 to iOS 6 with no problems. Then, I updated iPhoto. Now, when I try to sync it fails because the phone is trying to sync ALL the photos in my iPhoto library. I'm unable to select the radio button to let me sync only selected photos and events.


Anyone else finding this problem? Is there a solution?


Thanks!

iPhone 4, iOS 4.3.1

Posted on Sep 20, 2012 3:37 PM

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Sep 20, 2012 6:16 PM in response to rk984

Not yet. Some people on this thread are having luck with iPhoto Library Manager. The iPhoto update has caused an error in the iPhoto database file that the iPhone and iPad doesn't like. I didn't have any luck repairing it (yet) with iPhoto Library Manager. I've put in feedback to Apple explaining what's going on. Lots of people are having this problem so maybe they'll come up with a solution.

Sep 20, 2012 7:04 PM in response to cdmilton

Thanks. Using the iPhoto Library Manager, I ran into identical problem as you did. And no, I don't, as of yet, want to restore the prior version of iPhoto. I am on hold with Apple as I type this. The first guy I spoke with hasn't been of any help. He is trying to get somebody from a senior team to figure this out. I will share any solution or worthwhile information I get.

Sep 20, 2012 9:47 PM in response to rk984

We have a solution: If you have photos or albums or events in your iPhoto library with an ampersand -- & -- in the name or title, that causes your iPhone or iPad to fail to recognize your library. Search for and eliminate all the &'s and you'll be set. It worked for me!


Here's the link: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4313063?answerId=19660285022#19660285022&ac_cid=tw123456#19660285?ac_cid=t w123456


Read down to the bottom for the solution.


It can be tricky. I had two photos with no & visible. When I exported them prior to deleting I discovered that the original file name had an &.


All is now well. Wheeee!!!

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