IPhone 4 and iTunes 9.2 is a miserable experience

I continue to have weird and random issues syncing iPhone 4 with iTunes 9.2. I will not have issues for days and then it will start. This morning, I had to do 4 syncs before it would complete. The prior attempts just ended in lockups: locked up sending a podcast to the iPhone 4, locked up at the end of the backup, locked up during a "verify".
This is the same PC I was using to sync my iPhone 3GS. There is either a big, big problem with iTunes 9.2 OR iPhone 4 OR both. Apple needs to get this fixed pronto.

FWIW I'm pretty sure it's iTunes.
I have an iPhone 4 and iTouch 3G, my wife has an iTouch 1G and an iPhone 3GS.
ALL have issues with iTunes starting at v 9.2 which I had to install to use iOS4...
IHMO, iTunes has never been a 'good' piece of software, especially on Windows but the Mac version isn't that much better. As much as Jobs would hate to admit it, he needs to get some Windows programmers to make this thing works and works well. There are more alternatives to Apple products hitting the shelves and initial popularity isn't going to carry over if the end-product is just plain bad.

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Syncing the iPhone 4 and iTunes 9.2 is a miserable experience

I continue to have weird and random issues syncing iPhone 4 with iTunes 9.2. I will not have issues for days and then it will start. This morning, I had to do 4 syncs before it would complete. The prior attempts just ended in lockups: locked up sending a podcast to the iPhone 4, locked up at the end of the backup, locked up during a "verify".
This is the same PC I was using to sync my iPhone 3GS. There is either a big, big problem with iTunes 9.2 OR iPhone 4 OR both. Apple needs to get this fixed pronto.

w7ox wrote:
This forum is other users, not Apple tech support.
Phil
Actually his post sounded more like a complaint than a request for support, and even though this is forum under Apple.com>*Support*>Discussions, it is a good place to exchange information with other users. For example, with iOS4 and itunes 9.2 things work a lot better for me. Apple has finally started to address some bugs that affected me since Iphone OS 3.1. Even though the upgrade took like 3 hours.

How to sync iPhone 4 and iTunes 11?

Yesterday I've made lots of app updates (of my iPhone apps), and I've also downloaded an app, everything via iTunes 11. Now, I want to sync them to my iPhone 4. That's it.
However, iTunes doesn't seem to detect my iPhone. I've read on posts and threads that I should click the 'iPhone' button on the top-right corner, but I don't see it. I tried closing and re opening iTunes as well as turning off and on my iPhone and nothing. In the iPhone it says it's charging so I guess the cable is correctly attached.
I've been struggling for hours, and I can't find a way to access my iPhone from iTunes. I tried logging in and out with my two accounts. There's that item File -> Devices on the main menu, but all the options there, including 'Sync', are grayed-out. I pressed cmd+opt+S to see the sidebar, but it doesn't show my iPhone there. If I click on Apps, on the sidebar, I see the list of all m apps, all up to date, but there's no 'Sync' button at the bottom, just a 'Get More Apps' button.
I've been trying a lot of things unsuccessfully, often ending on the app store facing a bunch of crap and ads like they're begging me to buy stuff.
Please, why does it have to be so complicated?
Why does Apple has to make me feel like a ********, both because I can't complete such a simple task and because I'm constantly assailed with ads forcing me to buy things that I have no interest?
That's overwhelmingly pathetic, it makes me want to wacth TV, seriously.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

After upgrading i06 on iphone 4 and Itunes 11 on pc
Does anyone know how to solve why the apps sync starts installing apps on the IPhone, blue bar gets to mid point for each app (even 1 app) then hangs i.e. fully clears the blue bar as if it hasn't started. Occurs on cable connection and Wifi sync.
This then stops you from installing any apps as the hung app shows installing but not doing anything.
Installing new apps is fine however.
cheers

Updated Iphone 4 and Itunes 11.. cannot update checked music and apps

Computer uses Windows 7.
Iphone is a version 4 with IOS 6.0.1 loaded.
Itunes is the latest version of 11.
I noticed my new Ipad mini has no issue with connecting to Itunes and it does read what apps I want removed and added.
The Iphone 4 however is having issues. I notice that Itunes locks up a lot which could possibly be an issue with the computer but unclear.
I have certain songs checked..when going into the music section prior to connecting the phone.
When the phone is connected I can see the settings for the phone and in the general part I have tried different configurations.. I tried sync checked audio and video only...I have redone it with checking manually control of music/video.
I noticed based on which of those two are checked it will either check or uncheck the actual sync box in the music tab for the phone. If in the music tab of the phone that is checked....it gives me different things to click like "Band" or "Album" and still disregards any selection I make there and will not change the present music in the phone.
My issue is overall it completely disregarding the audio selections and keeping whatever audio is on the phone where its at. It will not add the new CDs I purchased to the phone even though they are checked in Itunes. The apps are not updating either...In the phones app tab it says it will remove apps but does not and will not add other either.
Version 10.7 seemed to be glitchy for me as well...it seemed I had to do 2 syncs to get it to accept my choices but would accept them.
Am I missing a setting?

After upgrading i06 on iphone 4 and Itunes 11 on pc
Does anyone know how to solve why the apps sync starts installing apps on the IPhone, blue bar gets to mid point for each app (even 1 app) then hangs i.e. fully clears the blue bar as if it hasn't started. Occurs on cable connection and Wifi sync.
This then stops you from installing any apps as the hung app shows installing but not doing anything.
Installing new apps is fine however.
cheers

HT1766 When in Itunes with my iphone connected to my computer I click on my iphone icon and itunes stops working and I have to close itunes, every thing is uptodate?

Hi When I am in Itunes on my Windows 7 computer with my ipone connected (5s latest) it syncs OK I then click on the iphone icon and itunes stops working and I have to close down? all software is latest version? can any one help?

Hello Dowad,
Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing when connecting your iPhone to your computer. I found an article with steps you can take if iTunes stops working when you connect your iPhone:
iTunes: May become unresponsive when connecting iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3219
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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Swayzeone wrote:
I just tried updating my iPhone 4GS
No, sorry... did not happen becasue no such model exists.
If the device is in recovery mode, any data on it is already lost.
The only options are:
Restore the device to get it functional.
Enjoy the paper weight.
For what reason did you attempt to update the device without first ensuring that your data was safe, meaning backing up the device and copying important pictures/videos taken with the device to a computer?

Error when syncing music with iphone 3g and itunes

Does anyone know how to fix the "unknown error -69" when trying to sync iphone 3g and itunes. I have plenty of memory but certain songs will error and then all others after that one errors. So annoying can any one help?

A couple of things that might help out.
Open computer management by clicking on start and right clicking on my computer, then choose manage.
When the computer management window opens, expand services and applications on the left.
Click on services and see if Apple Mobile Device is running on the right.
If it is not running, or is not set to automatic, try starting it.
Also if apple mobile devise is not installed or will not start, this article might help out uninstalling and reinstalling itunes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926?viewlocale=en_US
If the apple mobile device is installed and will just not start, try uninstalling your security software.
Once uninstalled, restart your computer.
Once the computer is restarted, open computer management to see if apple mobile device will start.
Hope this helps.

HT1386 trying to sync iphone 4 and itunes keeps coming up with "itunes cannot sync apps to the iphone because the apps installed on the iphone could not be determined"?

trying to sync iphone 4 and itunes keeps coming up with "itunes cannot sync apps to the iphone because the apps installed on the iphone could not be determined"?

Same issue. Is this a new bug with iTunes 10.5.1??
Anyone know of a solution?
I reported it to Apple on the feedback page, but, I'm pretty convinced that Apple doesn't listen to or read their feedback. http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

I'm trying to sync/back-up apps on my iPhone 3G and iTunes keeps telling me it can't complete the operation because "the apps on my iPhone cannot be determined." What the **** does this mean?!

I'm trying to sync/back-up apps on my iPhone 3G and iTunes keeps telling me it can't complete the operation because "the apps on my iPhone cannot be determined." What the **** does this mean?!

Same problem. Wish I knew.
When I tried to Restore, I got an Error 13xx and it won't even do that.
not a happy camper if a phone this expensive stops working in 2 years.

After upgrading to IOS 7 on my iPhone 4 and iTunes 11 on my PC, I plugged my iPhone into my PC and got the error message that I needed to install iTunes 11 on my iPhone. Any suggestions?

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You got it downloaded and I assume you mean it is installed as well. It was buggy for me.
I had to close and restarted iTunes before I could use it properly.
Then, I had to unplug and replug in my phone before it recognises it.
Just had to try everything. As final choice, update over the air. I try to avoid it as it tends to have more problems than a tethered update.

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Hey Alan626,
Thanks for the question. This issue definitely sounds frustrating. To troubleshooting, you may find the information in the following article helpful:
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2529
Additionally, you may want to check your disk with Disk Utility:
Using Disk Utility to verify or repair disks
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1782
Thanks,
Matt M.

HT1689 Hi, please can someone refer me to an e-mail address whereby I can request an Apple Technician to assist me with a query I have with my iPhone 4s and iTunes and syncing with a new PC? thanks

Hi, please can someone refer me to an e-mail address whereby I can request an Apple Technician to assist me with a query I have with my iPhone 4s and iTunes and syncing with a new PC? thanks
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There is no email support. Either call AppleCare or use this:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/contact/

My question is ***, never had any probs before , love my Iphone 4 and Itunes now, I can't run Itunes on my win Vista Prem, and in turn can't update my Iphone!!!So dissapointed!!!!!!

Never had any probs before , love my Iphone 4 and Itunes, now I can't run Itunes on my win Vista Prem, and in turn can't update my Iphone!!!So dissapointed!!!!!!

I've the same problem, and this pops up when i'm trying to open itunes..... i tried installing and unistalling like 5 times ... i download the version for windows 32bits, i have w7 32bts, and just keep poping up that sh****
sorry, but what can i do to upgrade my iphone???!!!!!!

HT1727 I bought a new computer that I wish to be the primary computer for my iPhone, iPad and iTunes. I cannot sync my apple products to the new computer.

I bought a new computer because my other computer was failing. I want to link my iPhone, iPad and iTunes to this computer. I transferred my iTunes library to the new computer files but don't know how to put them INTO the iTunes library that I have set up on the new computer.
I tried linking my iPhone to the new computer and it will not hook up.
Thanks for your help!

I've tried but this hasnt worked for me.
I have replaced a dying computer with a new computer and would like to transfer my itunes account to the new computer.
So far I've deauthorized the old computer and authorized the new computer however the new computer is not picking up the apps, music, playlists etc from my ipad or my ipod.
Ive tried transferring purchases but nothing is transferred.
HELP please

HT201302 I have iphone 5 and itunes on my windows laptop, So i just want to restore the photos

I have iphone 5 and itunes on my windows laptop. Recently i back-uped my iphone and started using my iphone as a new one. But all the photos were in the back-up. So i just want to restore the photos. Since my laptop is windows, i cant get them by iphotos.
I was thinking that if i can sync just the photos to my iphone from by back-up, i can get the photos from iphone by transfering the files to my laptop.But i couldnt figure out how to sync just the "photos" of the whole back-up.
Do you have a better idea for getting the pics from the back-up? If not, can you help me by the option i suggested?
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Hello SenaAkcicek,
If you want to restore data from a backup to your iPhone, you will need to restore the full backup, as you cannot select what items to be restored to an iPhone.
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

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