HT1386 sync session failed to start

I have synced my iphone with my computer a number of time.  Currently trying to sync the iphone with my computer and get an error, "could not be synced because the cync session failed to start.  Any explanation on what could have cause this problem?

'sync session failed to start' is almost always a USB issue. Try different USB ports on the computer (one in the back if it's a desktop), try a different USB cord if you've got one. make sure you have the latest version of itunes and that there's no debris in any of your ports including on the phone itself

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    Try quitting iTunes, restart your computer, reset your iDevice and then try to sync again.
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    I am trying to sync my iPod, but whenever I do iTunes says that it cannot sync because the sync session failed to start. It will sync my other devices. How can I get it to sync this one?

    Maybe:
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    My wife dropped her iPad2 last week.  Since then one of her apps is not working correctly so I thought that I would sync the iPad because it has been a while.  When I plugged it in to my desktop computer through USB, I got the message "Failed to sync because the sync session failed to start."  I have never seen that message before and I am not sure what I can do now to sync my wife's iPad.  Any suggestions and/or help would be appreciated.

    I realize your device is different, but the solution will probably be identical. Read this thread:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3855777?start=15&tstart=0
    ...and follow the instructions later in the discussion.

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    iTunes
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  • HT1386 I have been syncing my iphone to my computer for some time.  All of the sudden, it will not sync and shows an alarm on the screen that says "the sync session failed to start".  What happened?

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    Why the sync session failed to start with my iphone

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    I'm using iOS X version 10.8.1 and iTunes version 10.6.3 and iPhone version 5.1.1
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    One post said to delete previous backups which did not resolve the issue.
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    Try using a different USB cable. If you're using a desktop, make sure you're plugging the USB into the back of the computer, not the front

  • TS2529 Itunes and ipad - sync session failed to start

    plugged my ipad into my new pc and i get sync session failed to start- can any one advise please

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    http://www.howtogeek.com/104298/sync-your-ios-device-with-a-new-computer-without -losing-data/
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
    iPad not appearing in iTunes
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes can't contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
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    iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4235
    IOS: Syncing with iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
    Apple - Support - iPad - Syncing
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/syncing/
    iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi Syncing
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4062
    iOS: "Not enough free space" alert when trying to sync
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1503
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  • Cannot sync. Error message says "sync session failed to start"

    I am not able to sync my ipod. The error message "the ipod could not be synced because the sync session failed to start" keeps popping up. I have tried both syncing it plugged in and by wifi and the same message appears

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    2) Restarted computer and still got error message
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  • My iphone 5 won't sync, even i restored. it always appeared " The iPhone could not be synced because the sync session failed to start.

    my iPhone 5 won't sync even i restored. it always appeared  "The iPhone could not be synced because the sync session failed to start.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3415227?start=0&tstart=0
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/16400530#16400530

  • HT1296 My iphone wont sync and all I get is a message saying that the sync session failed to start, any ideas on what I do next?

    Pretty much as above, when I plug my iphone in it just comes up with the message saying the sync session failed to start and thats all I can get out of it :/
    Any ideas on what I need to do to get my iphone to talk to my itunes again please?

    Hi hblower,
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    iOS: Force an app to close
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
    Then sign out of iTunes:
    iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1311?viewlocale=en_US
    Restart and/or reset the device:
    iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
    Are you running the latest version of iTunes?  If not, update the software and try syncing again …
    Cheers,
    Judy

  • "The ipod could not be synced because the sync session failed to start"  What does this mean?

    When syncing on iTunes, the syncing meter runs in iTunes in my computer but nothing appears in my device (It should have Sync In Progress).  Whenever I edit my music files (editing title, album and artwork), it edits in iTunes but when I eject my device, nothing's changed.  My device is a 3rd Gen iTouch and this is my second 3rd gen iTouch unit.  I lost my first unit and am familiar with how it operates so I do not understand what is causing this.  The 4 view option buttons "show items in a song list... etc" (beside the search field, upper right corner) won't work. Now in my 3rd attempt to sync, as i right click on my ipod name in iTunes to select sync, this appears ,"The ipod could not be synced because the sync session failed to start" and my only option is to click OK.  Please help.  My apps are kinda slow too and theres a slight delay opening files and apps in my iTouch.

    Try this previous discussion:
    Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities

  • IOS 5: The iPad "..." could not be synced because the sync session failed to start.

    Am trying to migrate into the iCloud and updated:
    1. Mac Air to 10.7.2
    2. iTunes to 10.5.(141)
    3. iPad (1) to iOS 5 (9A334)
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    I saw various entries for this in the the communites mainly caused by earlier Betas but I haven't seen anything for the latest versions released last week.
    Anybody who can help?

    Try resetting your iPad an see if that will let you sync.
    Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
    Try restarting your computer as well.

  • Getting "sync session failed to start" message when trying to sync iPad to Mac

    When i connect ipad to Mac and click on sync, which it has been doing automatically, now it doesn't and i click sync and get message "sync session failed to start".  Any suggestions?  Thank you.

    Keep the connection, quit iTunes totally and re-start iTunes again.

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