IPad2, iOS5, sync stuck at step 6of6 or 7of7

Hi everybody.
After updating to iOS 5 my iPad2 won't end synchronisation at step 6of6 or 7of7 (copying Genius Data or Applications).
Even after waiting the whole night it won't stop while my iphone4 synchs without any problems.
This happens while syncing with cable or over WiFi.
I found some internet users having the same problem, but no solution yet.
Any ideas? Thankyou...

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