IPhone cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.

iPhone cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.

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  • I am trying to sync my 160gb, but get an error message "the ipod cannot be synced. a duplicate file name was specified. it only syncs a small % of music.  any clues?

    i am trying to sync my 160gb, but get an error message "the ipod cannot be synced. a duplicate file name was specified. it only syncs a small % of music.  any clues?

    Hmm.  It could be an indication or a damaged or dying hard drive.  I would recommend doing a disk diagnostic on the iPod's HD using the instructions given by turingtest2 in this older thread.  He also covers what the resulting numbers indicate.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3784647?start=0&tstart=0
    If necessary, post the resultings numbers and we can verify what the next steps to take.
    B-rock

  • HT1386 I keep getting an error messagwe when syncing: iphone cannot be synced. Aduplicate file name was specified. What does this mean? How do I fix it? Please help.

    I keep getting an error message when syncing:
    iphone cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.
    What does this mean? How do I fix it? Please help.

    any idea how to fix this

  • Itunes says 'the ipod cannot be synced A duplicate file name was specified?

    it says this - 'the ipod cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified' every time i plug in my ipod, i have not downloaded a new itunes recently, nor do I have a new ipod, this came from completely out of the blue.

    The solution i found to this problem is have windows hard drive recovery tool scan and repair the hard drive on you ipod. To do this, you need to configure itunes so it does not open when you plug in you ipod. Next, plug in your ipod, for windows 7 user a pop up should come up asking to scan and fix device. click yes and give it some time. after the tool in complete unplug you ipod, open itunes, plug your ipod in. if you still get the message, click restore, and start this process on more time. If you do not have windows seven or this pop-up does not appear manually go to you hard recover tool and have it scan your ipod. then follow the rest of the process.

  • Hi i am trying to sync some music to my friends ipod but i keep getting this message"cannot be synced a duplicate file vname was specified" how can i fix this

    hi i am trying to sync my friends ipod but i keep getting this message "cannot be synced a duplicate file name was specified

    Hi big ds,
    If you are getting a "duplicate file name" error, you may find the following article helpful:
    iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3430
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • How to solve my error is The iPod "VASANTS" connot be synce.A duplicate file name was specified."

    Dear sir/madam,
               Pls check my device error when connecting to windows.
    The iPod "VASANTS" connot be synce.A duplicate file name was specified.

    My ipod connecting via itune after show this error
    The iPod "VASANTS" connot be synce.A duplicate file name was specified.

  • On windows 8 and itunes 11 i try to sync my iphone and it says a duplicate file name was specified and won't let me sync, what do i do ?

    duplicate file name was specified...... windows 8 and itunes 11...... won't let me sync..... what do i do ?

    OK, read this thread... https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3928453
    tt2

  • The iTunes Library file cannot be saved A duplicate file name was specified

    I keep my music and my library file on an external drive. I've been having this error whenever I try to download the updates for my iphone apps, and then after it's popped up once, it continues. After I quit the app, when I try to restart iTunes it won't open because of an unknown error 13014. If I trash the itunes genius and extras files, I can get iTunes to open again, but then I'm back to the library file cannot be saved problem.

    I found the solution:
    first you have to locate your last library file, you can do this by clicking Edit-preferences-advanced. it will show you the itunes media folder location. then close Itunes
    open your folder and locate the last library (libraries are saved with date names, find the most recent one or the one that was last modified).
    change the name of the library to today´s date following the format it already has. you will have to change the name for libraries: .itl, .xml, genius and extras.
    once you have changed the name to today´s date on the 4 libraries you will have to delete all other libraries existing on the same folder or on a folder named "previous itunes libraries". it is also recommended to delete the itunes "preferences file" .dat (usually 1kb) and the "sentinel" file.
    so, you will have on your itunes media folder only 4 libraries: .itl .xml genius and extras.
    the next step is to click the itunes icon holding the "shift" key . itunes will ask you to either "quit, choose library or create library" click on choose library. then locate the library you just renamed with today´s date and extension .itl
    done, itunes will open with the last saved version of your library. keep in mind that some changes or songs will not be present if you added any while getting the error "itunes cannot save the library file. a duplicate name has been specified" just locate the songs and add them again, if you have the option "copy files to itunes media folder when adding to library" checked. then go to file-add folder or file-and locate the songs missing on the itunes media folder.itunes saves the files on the hard drive but does not save the changes on the library.
    hope this is clear enough.

  • Error message "unable to sync, a duplicate file name was specified"

    Hi All,
    I`m getting the above message when I try to sync my music library.
    I have updated to IOS 5.  I had been receiving this message before the update, but I ignored it, because the library was syncing.  However after the update my ipod just displays "no content" where my music should be.  I am also unable to sync music purchased after the update.
    Does anyone have any ideas how to resolve this? 

    Try and unchecking Manually manage music and videos on the summary page in iTunes. To get there, just go to ____'s iPod, scroll down, and it should be there. You can then check any other boxes (or uncheck) that you think might help you. That box might have automatically checked itself after the update. Also, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes by going to the apple in the top left hand corner, and clicking software update.

  • HT1386 Trying to sync my music into my iphone 4s but a pop up keeps showing up saying "The iPhone "Brandon's iPhone" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified." How can I fix this?

    Trying to sync music into my iPhone 4s but a pop up keeps showing up saying "The iPhone "Brandon's iPhone" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified." How can I fix this?

    Remove any duplicates in your iTunes Music Library by following the link below:
    How to find and remove duplicate items in your iTunes library
    Then try to sync again.

  • Every time i try to sync my iphone with my music on itunes, it says, "The iPhone "KORA" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."

    I need help

    Hi korasaurous,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    You may find the troubleshooting steps in this article helpful with resolving the error message you're seeing:
    iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3430
    There are several ways an add-on can cause iTunes to act erratically, such as those listed below:
    You see this alert while syncing: "... cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."
    Best Regards,
    Jeremy

  • When I try to sync my ipod it says it cannot be synced because "a duplicate file name was specified". What does that mean and how can I fix it??

    When I try to sync my ipod it says it cannot be synced because "a duplicate file name was specified". What does that mean and how can I fix it??

    I'd start with the following document with that one:
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

  • I get an error message when trying to sync my reset ipod "The iPod ...cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."

    i get an error message when trying to sync my reset ipod "The iPod ...cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified."

    Locate the photos folder which is selected for syncing with the device and delete the folder iPod Photo Cache inside.
    tt2

  • Itunes wont sync nano, error The iPod " _ _ _ " cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.

    The iPod “ _ _ _ “ cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.

    The solution i found to this problem is have windows hard drive recovery tool scan and repair the hard drive on you ipod. To do this, you need to configure itunes so it does not open when you plug in you ipod. Next, plug in your ipod, for windows 7 user a pop up should come up asking to scan and fix device. click yes and give it some time. after the tool in complete unplug you ipod, open itunes, plug your ipod in. if you still get the message, click restore, and start this process on more time. If you do not have windows seven or this pop-up does not appear manually go to you hard recover tool and have it scan your ipod. then follow the rest of the process.

  • When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod "name" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". the music is updated but all the sleeve imagary is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

    When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod “name” cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". The music is updated but all the sleeve imagery is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

    Hello WGT52,
    It sounds like this error message is preventing you from syncing your content to the iPod. I would recommend the troubleshooting steps in the following article:
    iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Take care,
    Sterling

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