Ipad could not be synced because the sync session failed to start

My IPad Mini could not be synced with Itunes as the sync session refuse to start

What the **** is wrong with you?
So "rebooting" (it's actually  called resetting and refers to the device, not the PC, Mr. IT) works, but one is not supposed to suggest it as a possible troubleshooting procedure?
The reason "try again" the sync was suggested is because this specific error message is usually generated when the iDevice starts the sync process before iTunes is ready, or vice versa. This might happen when iTunes is on a computer in sleep mode, or the device had Wi-Fi turned off to conserve power.
Both resolutions are platform agnostic.

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