Ipad 'failure to start sync'

The ipad is horriable and useless and now it wont even sync to itunes. I am unable to add music or videos, even more useless. Who would know the Ipad with Retina Display could get even crappier.

If you are getting the message "session could not be started" from iTunes you can try this.
Launch iTunes with your iPad connected to your Mac. Make sure the iPad is listed under Devices on the left side of the iTunes window.
From your iTunes menu bar click iTunes / Preferences then select the Devices tab.
If there is more then one backup available, delete all but one.
Restart your iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPad. To turn iPad back on, press and hold the Sleep/Wake until the Apple logo appears.
Restart your Mac.
Try to sync now.

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