iPad cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-54).

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iPad cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-54).

After installing latest update to my iPad 2, I am unable to activate either by wifi or iTunes, and get this message: iPad” cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-54).

iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 8

Posted on Mar 25, 2016 10:58 AM

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Answer 1

Rudegar

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Mar 25, 2016 11:14 AM in response to fapplesupportk

If you see error -54 when you sync with iTunes - Apple Support

What does "unknown error occurred (-54)" mean?

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https://www.google.dk/search?q=google&ie=&oe=#q=+An+unknown+error+occurred+(-54) .

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Answer 2

Doctor9fan

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Mar 26, 2016 11:56 AM in response to fapplesupportk

Some have suggested (on another forum) that removing the 'read only' attribute from the iTunes folder works to fix this error message.

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