Sync errot "file is locked"

I have sync error message says *file is locked*, sync occurs 1st time but locks up after mutiple sysnc.
I beleive it is more to do with sharing my IPHONE with two computers
Reloaded ITUNRS and checked other postsbut no relief

I was going to start a thread about this, I have the same problem as the OP.
If anyone knows please share.
-Jay
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"iPod cannot be synced. The required file is locked."

I'm sure there are several threads about this, but none have produced an answer that works for me.
I have an iPod Touch 1G and iTunes 8.0.1.11, though I don't think that matters. I should probably ask this on a Windows XP website, but I thought maybe I could get some results here.
Basically my deal is, when I plug in my Touch and let it try to sync (or hit sync manually), I get the error message "The iPod (iPod name) cannot be synced. The required file is locked."
Ex: http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8393/20901666.png
(Also, manually drag-and-drop method of music in the library freezes iTunes.)
Now, people say to go to your iTunes music folder, usually the one under "My Music", right click and uncheck the "read only" box. I've done that, hit OK, and brought up the Properties again, and it has been re-checked without my doing.
Could this be iTunes's doing? Or am I doing something wrong? Or should I go ask Windows users?
Another little bit of info: This only started happening today. I have done nothing different than I have before.

Alright,
How did upgrading to the latest version of iTunes go? Did it help any? No, dang! sorry getting ahead of myself I don't even know if it has or not. I have been racking my brain trying to recreate this issue but am having no luck. I did however find a computer running xp sp2 to do some test and such on it.
Here are some more ideas that my wife and I came up with for you to try,
1. In iTunes go to (Help)/(Run Diagnostics) in the menu bar (In my opinion you don't need to do the test for (cd/dvd) or (network) but that is up to you. After which I request that you copy and past the report like so:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (Build 2600)
Gateway W3107
iTunes 8.0.2.20
QuickTime 7.6
FairPlay 1.1.11
CD Driver 2.0.7.5
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.1.2.7
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes Serial Number ######
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2009-03-01 20:47:13.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA GeForce 6100
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 8.0.2.20 is currently running.
iTunesHelper is currently not running.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.12.33.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Connected Device Information:
Jarvis, running firmware version 2.2.1
Serial Number: #####
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
Sync tests completed successfully.
Just to see what it comes up with, I don't know if the diag. will fix any issues, since I've never needed to use it but it looks like it will give you a good report of whats going on. Go Apple! *and yes with the report feel free to block out any information you don't want to share.
2. I was reading around on the internet and I've found that a lot of the times its something simple to fix some of these issues like the one about the time getting messed up when windows xp goes to sleep. So Here is a simple idea to see if it helps.
Go to (edit)/(preferences) in the menu bar Click on the (Devices) tab and try clicking (Reset Sync History) button. Then try Syncing again. Don't know if it will help but hey worth a shot right?
3. My wife was looking around on the internet and she found a bunch of info on files that are corrupt not being able to sync, since I don't have a corrupt file and am at a lost in how to make one. I was unable to test this theory.
However, the information suggested that it may be related to a picture file. so I would look into the (photos) tab in the iPod touch's Summery page and un-check one picture folder at a time and sync to see if it is related to a particular image folder.
Also beside of the image folder it was noted that some errors are accruing with outlook syncing, so you might also look into the syncing of your contacts and emails in the (info) tab of the iPod Touch's Summery page.
After those too I would look into music that you have just stared to try and sync and try eliminated one at a time again to see if there is one particular file to be the error.
*In note of that it is suggested to only do one at a time, since its always best to do a process of elimination.
4. And last have you tried backing it up in iTunes and then Restoring it. To see if a hard reset like this fixes the issue?
Here is Apple's knowledge base article on it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
*Sorry that its such a long post I just want to save you time waiting for me to get back to you.

"ipod cannot be synced the required file is lock"What the ****!

Itunes just keep popping up"Ipod cannot be synced the required file is lock"
but I got nothing to sync in my library, the whole library is empty ,no music , pictures , movie , podcasts , Nothing. I only listen music from my ipod ,not from the actual laptop hard disk.So what's the problem.This is getting really annoying.Help me please
Also I have reinstall Itunes for 7 times.

IF UR USING WINDOWS)
try this
go to my computer,
click on the disk drive of ur iPod, (e.g: f:Administrator)
some folders here are hidden so you must unhide them first
go to the folder options, then view tab, then look for show hidden files and folders...
after you done that... right click the iPod_Control then if the read Only is checked, unchecked it... or if its highlighted, unhighlighted it...
that works on me... so try it...

Sync problem: "The iPod cannot be updated. The required file is locked."

Hi,
I upgraded to iTunes 7.0. First thing I did with it was to upgrade the firmware of the iPod to 1.2.1. The model is a MA079NF (20GB, iPod Photo, color screen), have used it problem free for about year now.
After that I wanted to sync my Library and a popup showed "The iPod "mypod" cannot be updated. The required file is locked." After clicking ok (only option) the syncing continues, but in the end the iPod contains 2174 files (~10GB out of 20GB free space), while my library holds 2187 checked files. Also none of my photos are copied to the iPod.
After that, upgrading iTunes to 7.0.1.8 did not help either. The problem is the same. Resetting the iPod to factory defaults and subsequent re-syncing did not help either, only helped me waste an hour .
The error message is silly, it leaves me only with questions:
Which file is locked, where is it locked (on my PC or on the iPod), in what way is it locked, why is it locked, by whom is it locked and how do I unlock it?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Henk.
Dell Dimension 5150c Windows XP

Hi,
After the exceptional help of the Apple people (i.e. nothing, nada, zero, null, no reaction, silence and so on, and so forth) I decided to take matters in my own hands again. Using the superb FileMon tool of sysinternals.com I found out the syncing of my iPod stopped while traversing my photo cache.
The solution was simple: Remove the directory "\iPod Photo Cache" completely (I made a backup, of course).
After that, iTunes built the cache from scratch and syncing was working properly again.
<sarcasm> Apple, thanks again for all your support. </sarcasm>
Best wishes nonetheless,
Henk van der Laak

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If you've reached five authorizations for your iTunes Store account, there will be a button in your Store account information that will allow you to deauthorize all systems associated with that account. Log into your Store account and you should see it. You can then reauthorize the computers you're using now.
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Phone cannot be synced. "The required file is locked" - Please help!

Since I downloaded the new version if iTunes, my phone will not sync properly. I've narrowed it down to a issue specifically with syncing photos.
I've restarted the phone, restarted the computer, checked for additional upgrades. I have a PC, not a Mac, so no iPhotos. iTunes worked great before, with no syncing issues.
Now, when I try to sync -- it syncs everything but pictures. The error message says "The iPhone cannot be synced. The required file is locked". I've tried different picture folders, I've tried removing "read only" protection on the photos, I've tried renaming the photo files so there are no spaces or other symbols like underscores. I've tried removing all pictures from the phone, but now, no pictures will sync, even the very same picture folders that were previously on the phone.
I've searched topics, and so far, haven't found anything similar. Can someone please help me? or advise what else I can do? or who I can contact???
Thank you!
Tabitha

As a side note -- it appears that it may be an issue because my music and photo files are all saved on an external hard drive.
I copied a photo file and put it on my desktop - and the photos synced.
However -- the music files were on the external hard drive and those synced fine with no errors. Pictures on the external hard drive, did not.
Prior to the iTunes upgrade, everything synced fine from my external hard drive.
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HT1527 iphone wont open it says the itunes library.itl file is locked on a locked disk or you do not have write permission for this file. nothing l do seems to help thanks

Have tried to connect and sync my iphone 4 to my computer in itunes but this message keeps coming up The itunes Library .itl file is locked on a locked disk. or you do not have write permission for this file.

I have tried both suggestions, unfortunately neither fixed this for me. Hoping there's another possible fix. Thanks in advance.
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I downloaded iTunes 11.
When I try to open it I get the message "The iTunes Library Extras.itdb file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission"
My boot drive is a SSD.
My iTunes library is stored on the main HD but I have not had this problem before.
I have gone back to the iTunes folder and given full read and write permissions-still no luck. Rebooted
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I actually was having problems with syncing of my iphone. It was suggested I get rid of this file. I took it from my itunes folder (unsure where it was. I just searched the folder) and put it on my desktop. When I plugged in tmy iPhone, it reappeared and my sync went fine. I am guessing you can do the same

"The iTunes Library file is locked..." How do I unlock it?

I keep my primary iTunes library on a MacPro.
But I use a MacBook to sync my iPhone. When I do, I open the MacPro library when open iTunes on the MacBook via my WiFi network. Has always worked pretty well.
But this time, when I try to open iTunes on the MacPro, I'm getting an error message: The iTunes Libary file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission for this file."
iTunes on the MacBook is closed, there is no dot next to the icon in the dock. So I can't close it any more than it is already.
So, is there any way to "unlock" this library so I can add a few things to it before the next time I sync my iPhone?
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I had the same problem as mentioned above. 2 Users, sharing the same iTunes account. Found following solution:
Check sharing and permission for the shared iTunes folder. In my case under HD->Users->Shared->iTunes
Also check all permissions of the underlying folders and especially *iTunes Library Database file*. In my case directly in the iTunes directory
For whatever reason, that file had no sharing. I added my wife's user name with Read /Write permission and it works again.
I guess a bug in the update. It worked fine for a long time before the update.
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I just found the answer on another site since I had the same problem with my Zire 72. It worked fine and then didn't. Here's the solution from that site cut and pasted below. I've included the person's name who had the solution on the bottom so he gets credit.
However, there are times that your userdata really locks up on you due to some minor application duplications. If ever you experience this problem:
1. Search for "user data" file. Get info and then checked if the data is locked. If data is locked, unlock it.
2. Go to Sys Prefs. Go to accounts. Under My Accounts, check startup items. Try to check if you have Palm Desktop Background and Transport Monitor. If you have duplicates of both or triplicates, delete them. Make sure that you only have one for each file and the type is "application".
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ITunes error: The required file is locked.

I'm getting an iTunes popup error message:
'The iPod "Mark's iPod" cannot be synced. The required file is locked.'
Any ideas on clearing this guys? I've tried uninstalling iTunes, reseting the iPod, checking file permissions in the iTunes Music folder, everything. No dice.
On a positive note, it DOES still seem to sync, but it leaves iTunes in a messy state that needs a logout to shut down properly.

Hello marktjeffrey,
Do you have your iPod set up to sync photos or anything other than music? If so, try disabling those, and see if that allows your iPod to sync error free. That way you know the problem lies with something other than the music.
Many others who have ran into this situation, found that the problem dealt with
incorrect file permissions on photos they were trying to sync to their iPod. I would double check permissions and such on everything you are trying to sync to your iPod.
Hope this helps.
B-rock

IPod Cannot be update,required file is locked?

Help, Getting this message when I connect 8GB Nano(2Gen)to windows xp system running itunes 7. Has worked fine for many months. What file are they talking about,where is it,how did it get locked and how do I unlock it. Found nothing on this in discussions or on web search. Appreciate any help.
Jack
8GB Nano(2Gen) Windows XP

This worked for me.
Re: Sync problem: "The iPod cannot be updated. The required file is locked"
Posted: Oct 22, 2006 3:25 PM in response to: allydon Reply Email
Hi,
Connect your iPod to the PC and start the iTunes application (most likely it will start automatically when you connect the iPod).
In the left column you will see a heading "DEVICES". Below that is a small icon that represents your iPod. It might take a few seconds to appear, though.
Click on the icon, on the right a pane will appear with 5 headings (Summary, Music, Podcasts, Photos, Contacts).
Click on Photos. A page will appear with on the top line something like: "Sync photos from:" with a box beside it that displays the directory name of your photos.
Click on that box and select "Choose Folder"
A dialog willappear with a directory tree, your photo folder is highlighted. Expand that folder by clickin on the "+" sign next to it.
The expanded list will contain an item "iPod Photo Cache".
Right click that item and select "Delete".
Windows asks whether you're sure. Click YES if you are.
After the deletion, click "OK" to close the dialog.
Right click on the iPod icon again and select "Sync". You're photo cache will be rebuilt for you. This takes a few minutes, depending on the amount of photos you have.
That's it.
Hope it works for you. I have assumed you use English for both Windows and iTunes.
Regards,
Henk.
Dell Dimension 5150c Windows XP

Required file is locked?

When I try to sync my ipod, it says the following message mid-sync:
"Attempting to copy to the disc "My IPOD" failed. The required file is locked."
Where do I begin with this?
Resetting iPod & restoring original settings didn't help.

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