IPad won't connect to itunes why?

My iPad won't connect to iTunes, iPhoto recognises the connection but the photos don't display! iTunes tells me it can't connect to the device. I'm using iOS 5.1.1 on te iPad which it tells me is up to date when I look for software updates, iTunes 11.0.1. Please help.

Is itunes updated to 11.1

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 Cheers, Tom

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 Cheers, Tom

TS3274 My iPad won't connect it iTunes

I can't get my iPad to connect to iTunes.

There are a number of threads from other people reporting the same iTunes connection issue, it looks like there might be a problem at Apple's end - but you could try logging out of your account on the iPad by tapping on your id in Settings > Store and then log back in and see if it then works.

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I bought a second hand Ipad 32GB WiFi + 3G from a user who was upgrading to the iPad 2. They kept their SIM card and we purchased a replacement SIM card from AT&T's website. (The original SIM card was also from AT&T)
Without the SIM card inserted, the Ipad works perfectly, the same as my other WiFi-only Ipads do. When I insert the SIM card, however, even with the 3G service turned off in settings, Windows & ITunes will no longer even recognize that the Ipad is connected (that's to say powering off the Ipad, installing SIM card, powering Ipad back up and then connecting it w/ the same known working USB Sync cable).
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and antivirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
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The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.
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First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
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 Cheers, Tom

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 Cheers, Tom

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iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
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Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

My brand new iPad 4 won't connect to iTunes on my PC.

My brand new iPad 4 won't connect to iTunes on my PC. When first connected to the USB port this mornng, iPad appeared under devices in iTunes, but it soon disappeared. I waited and reconnected using a different USB port, and "iPad" appeare for a short time, and I was able to transfer some files to my iPad. But the connection was broken again. This last attempt, "iPad" appeared for about 30 seconds, and then nothing. The iPad is two days old! What can I do?

Check this out http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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