Error message: "iTunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone "name here" because an error occurred while sending data from the iPhone."
Began when Apple replaced my HD on my iMac. I can backup without any problems but when it is time to sync, I get this error.
I want to add that I deleted all the old back-ups and created a new back-up without any issues except sync problem.
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This just started today:
"iTunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone "My Phone" because an error occured while merging data"
Info:
I'm running iTunes 9 and 4.0.1 on my iPhone which is a 3GS. They sync with Google Contacts. I did just install a group contact app called ABCLite (fyi, have no idea if this is related).
I use my contacts a LOT on both the phone and the computer so I really need them to sync! Help!!!
JennHi,
same here - or similar: Installed latest iOS4 and only group in my contacts comes up.
Data do not seem to be lost (phew:-) because when I ring a number, the phone still displays who it is, so the data are there somewhere.
Any help much appreciated. -
Error message Itunes could not sync contacts because sync server failed
Where is the Sync server? My new 4S will not load contacts from outlook. Get a "sync server failed" message. Do I need to change something in Itunes or Outlook?
Hello BillM39,
Have you tried out the steps in the article below? It has troubleshooting options for when you are having issues syncing anything from Outlook to your iPhone. Make sure to have a back up of your iPhone first before going through options like resetting the Sync History as well as disabling any Outlook add-ins that may be the culprit.
Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203300
Regards,
-Norm G. -
Message "iTunes could not sync contacts to iPhone because an error occurred while committing data"
Hello all. I recently replaced the HD in my MacBook Pro. Just after, I retrieved my old files from the Time Machine backup, which I made just before the replacement. During the first sync of my iPhone via iTunes and while I was trying to sync my contacts I saw the message "iTunes could not sync contacts to iPhone because an error occurred while committing data". After that, I lost my iPhone contacts (I have them only from iCloud). The only problem is contacts, all the others (Calendars, Apps) are normally syncing. Does anybody has a solution? Thanks in advance!
hello,
There was a similiar posting that I have seen from others and they found out that the back up was bad. https://discussions.apple.com/message/6139533#6139533
I would use a previous backup (earlier one) to the one you have tried to just do. -
I get error message iTunes could not sync calendars to iPhone because an error occurred while merging data on my wifes phone how do you correct problem without losing calendars info on phone.
One thing that might help.
1. open itunes preferences from the edit menu and click on the devices tab.
2. check the box to disable syncing for iphones connected to itunes and click ok.
3. Then click the button to reset sync history.
4. Now click ok to close the preferences window.
5. connect the iphone to itunes and go to the info tab.
6. scroll to the bottom of the info page and check the box to replace the ical data on the iphone.
7. then click apply on the bottom right of itunes.
This will overwrite any events on the iphone, including any events that has become corrupted.
Hope this helps -
i am getting this for the first time when i sync .iphone 3gs error message itunes could not sync calendars to the iphone because the sync server failed to sync iphone
I have tried the suggestion to reset the sync log to no avail. Anyone have another idea? This just started after I downloaded 4.3.5.
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when i connect my iPhone to the computer it gives me this message "ITunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone "my name" because the sync server failed to sync the iPhone. what is the problem?
What type of computer?
Mac: Sync Services: Advanced troubleshooting for contact and calendar syncing
Windows: Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
The following previous discussion may also help: Re: sync server failed to sync the iphone -
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when synching iPhone i get the following message: iTunes could not sync contacts to iPhone because the sync server failed to sync the phone. any idea how to fix this problem?Did you try the solutions mentioned in this article? iTunes for Windows: "Unable to load data class information from sync services" alert
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Need solution for the following sync error: "iTunes could not sync calendars to the iPad "iPad name" because an error occurred while sending data from the iPad"
I want to add that I deleted all the old back-ups and created a new back-up without any issues except sync problem.
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I've been syncing my iPhone to my (non-apple) desktop for several months without difficulty.
Today I accepted the latest upgrade to my iPhone software.
Since it installed, it will not sync.
It gives the error message "iTunes could not sync calendars to the iPhone "Steve's iPhone" because an error occurred while sending data from the iPhone." After rebooting the desktop, the error repeats, and it's now in hour 2 of the continuing message "Syncing Steve's iPhone (Step 2 of 2) - Finishing sync"
Has anyone else run into this Undocumented Feature of the latest upgrade?
As bugs go, this is pretty serious for those of us who depend on syncing the iPhone and desktop for our business!
Thanks to anyone who can help!
Steve CallenderTried rebooting the phone, and now it works.
Guess there's 2 lessons here -
Boot again when installing new SW, even if the phone reboots itself during installation, and
Boot to see if that fixes a problem before posting it.
Steve -
Still, my contacts have been correctly loaded from the Mac Contacts, what is annoying is this message.
Itune info section is set to synchronize all contacts so I don't know what to do on the ipad...
Many thanks for your help if any ideaFirst thing to try is a reboot of your iPad. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously ignoring the red slider until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the iPad restart. See if that fixes your problem.
I do not know how to disable Contacts on the iPad. Couldn't find any way to do it on my iPad. So maybe the reboot will work. -
Itunes could not sync contacts to the iphone because the sync server failed to sync the iphone
Hello everyone,
Today, when I connected my iPhone 4 to itunes, on my PC.. it send me the following message:
"itunes could not sync contacts to the iphone because the sync server failed to sync the iphone"---
and then, it stop the process..
PLEASE help me with this!!, I do not have too much time, I have read a couple of discussion, and nothing is working.
I'd really appreciate your help,
Regards,
RobertoHello rsantanavizcaino
Start with the article below to troubleshoot issues with Sync Services on your computer.
Troubleshooting Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2776
Regards,
-Norm G. -
ITunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone because an error occurred
When I connect my iPhone to my iMac (OSX version 10.6.6), and open iTunes and select "sync" - everything syncs (my Apps, Music, Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, books, Photos and Calendars). However, I get an error message popping up saying: "iTunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone because an error occurred while merging data".
I have unchecked the contacts button in iTunes and then sync works fine.
I have deleted all my contact in my Address Book on my iMac and tried to sync. Again, same error message as above.
I have not tried to restore the iPhone as I am worried to loose my contacts saved on my iPhone.
Who know how to solve this problem? ThanksHi Charlotte
I had the same problem for one year now and it affected my contacts, then later my calendar.
I followed the Apple troubleshooting guides and finally managed to make it work again.
First try the following guide:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting contact and calendar syncing via USB on Window
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1692
For me I noticed that after I updated ITunes to latest version (using the full uninstall from the last point of the guide above, section "Reinstall Apple Mobile Device Support and iTunes"), I could sync with another Windows user account (on another computer actually)
Since I wanted my own account to sync again, I then used the advanced troubleshooting guide:
Advanced troubleshooting for Sync Services on Windows with Microsoft Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, or Outlook 2010
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2776
In my case the point 4 in this guide helped, but since I had no MobileMe, I just killed the OS process SyncServer.exe, then renamed the SyncServices folder to SyncServices.old and restarted the PC.
You should try all the steps in both guides in the order mentioned, to see which one can help, I don't advise you to start directly with a step in a guide
Good luck
Iphone 4, iOS 4.3.3, Outlook 2007, Win 7 64Bit -
when syncing i phone with i tunes i get...."iTunes could not sync contacts to the iPhone because an error occurred while merging data"....HELP
hello
see here the procedure that worked for me:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16880485#16880485
good luck -
I set up a playlist in itunes and when I try so sync it to my iphone, I get an error message "itunes could not copy "x" to the iphone "x" because a timeout error occurred. Using itunes 10.5.2.11 and Windows Vista 64. Any help? Thanks in advance!
I have the same question and the only reply I've found on the forum was "change the USB hub", which HASN'T worked. So I am accepting new suggestions. Tks!
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