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iTunes Wi-Fi Sync won't work after iOS6

I upgrades my iPod Touch (4th gen) to iOS6 and since then, Wi-Fi sync with iTunes no longer works. I tried resetting my settings on the iPod, as well as uninstalling and re-installing iTunes, both to no avail. When I check "Sync with this iPod over Wi-Fi" in iTunes, it doesn't show up as enabled in the iPod's General Settings. I update the iPod frequently with the latest podcasts, and my sync cable's in my car because my iPod connects to my car stereo through it. It'd be rediculous to get another sync cable when it should be able to connect and sync with iTunes wirelessly.

iPod touch (4th generation), iOS 6

Posted on Sep 24, 2012 6:21 PM

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Jan 15, 2013 8:30 PM in response to Alchemancer

I GIVE UP!

Some days when I mess with WiFi Sync I plug it into laptop, sometimes I reboot phone, and usually iTunes as well on Win 7 64. Sometimes I mess with settings on iTunes and its Preferences, sometimes those on phone.I seldomly reboot laptop. It'll work for some number of hours or a day or so.

I am tired of trying to solve the puzzle of the secret sequence.

Jan 29, 2013 10:22 PM in response to Azpod

Only way I find work for me is restart a service called Apple Mobile Device. Although it seems not a perfect fix, as may need do it every time this iTunes sync problem appear.


Step by step: Right click Taskbar, click Task Manager, go to Services, press A until find Apple Mobile Device, right click it and choose Restart. Now iOS device will appear in iTunes.


Now whenever I need sync to add new things:

The best way, Sync button ready for me to press, is not work due to this issue.

The second way, plug USB, cost so much energy.

The third way, restart that service, is my choice.


By the way, it seems spell check on this Apple official forum, seen iOS and iTunes as wrong word. It's need fix.

Jan 30, 2013 8:18 AM in response to Azpod

Hey guys i found the solution and it is working for me, just wait atleast 5min to take effect, and also i do turn on/off the wifi in my laptop 😀 i hope this can help..


Step by step: Right click Taskbar, click Task Manager, go to Services, press A until find Apple Mobile Device, right click it and choose Restart. Now iOS device will appear in iTunes.

Jul 25, 2013 5:16 AM in response to Alchemancer

Hey Everyone. I know this post is from a while back, but here's something that worked for me. I spent hours trying to figure out this problem, at least a good 24....I tried everything from disconnecting my ipod touch, to reinstalling itunes, to restarting my router and checking my firewall settings, all to no avail. Even if it did work it was only temporary.... but now I got it sorted. Usually it's a problem with Itunes..Luckily I cam across this link, and I want to share it with you. Hopefully you will find it helpful.



Follow the link below and follow the steps. It seems like a permanent fix. Good luck!



http://cnx.com/?p=1612

iTunes Wi-Fi Sync won't work after iOS6

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