Ipod could not be synced becaue the sync session failed to start

this is what pops up when i try to add music to my ipod touch

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Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities

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The iPod could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchased items that are on this iPod.

Full message that pops up
"The iPod could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchased items that are on this iPod.
To authorize this computer for items purchased from iTunes Store, choose Store > Authorize This Computer."
I am unable to sync my music, applications, movies, etc. to my iPod touch. The only way I am able to bypass the message that pops out when I try to sync (the one in the title) is by clicking "Apply" instead of "Sync". To do this, I make changes to Apps, Music, or Movies (...) and the buttons "Revert" and "Apply" will replace the button "Sync".
My problem is most likely not due to using many accounts because I only have one and it is the only one that I use. I do not share accounts with my family members. Still, I have tried everything here, nothing has worked for me. Since I don't often listen to Podcasts, I have deleted them from my iPod. I have no idea why I am unable to sync and no one seems to have the same problem as me.
Thank you for your help in advance.
Details
iPod touch, 5th generation
iOS 8.1.2
iTunes 12.0.1.26
Windows 8
Purchases
Pre-ordered album "Froot" purchased from the account that is authorized to my computer
Podcast "Not Too Deep with Grace Helbig" also purchased from the account that is authorized to my computer

Try backing up to iTunes and restoring from that backup

"The iPod could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorised for purchased items"

Whenever I try to sync my iPod to iTunes, this error comes up:
"The iPod could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorised for purchased items that are on this iPod."
I have already tried every solution suggested here: iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

I found the solution to this problem
the apple service helped me actually
the best and the esiest way is to solve this problem :
create a new account (as an administator recomended)
Bonjour servises must be enabled ( go to control panel > administartive tools> sevices> Bounjour services (change the category to large icons if you dont see administartive tools )
install itunes
sign in
authorize
SYNC
it must sync normally
but if the meesage pops up that points on a particular items that could not be synced ( to ur itunes because you are not authorized for this items ) REMOVE THEM
creating a new user account shows the items wich dont let you sync your iPhone
after you REMOVE those **** items that were not authorised , you can go to your old user account and SYNC it as old kind time
was having this problem 2 weeks , and nothing helped except this was. not deleting the SC Info folder, now copying apple folder to some other mobile divce folder
REMEMBER the problem is in your iPhone , it is about the items that are in your iPhone
Thanks to Apple service
for anyone who needs othe heple you r welcome to ask
will hepl you with a pleassure cause i know how I felt this days:)

HT201210 Trying to sync my iPod, but unable to sync due to "The iPod could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchased items that are on this iPod." Please help

Hi all,
I tried to update my iPod but it stated "The iPod could not be synced because his computer is no longer authorized for purchcased items that are on this iPod. To authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store, choose Store > Authorize This Computer"
Please advice. Thanks!

iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
iTunes Store: Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC

"The ipod could not be synced because the sync session failed to start" What does this mean?

When syncing on iTunes, the syncing meter runs in iTunes in my computer but nothing appears in my device (It should have Sync In Progress). Whenever I edit my music files (editing title, album and artwork), it edits in iTunes but when I eject my device, nothing's changed. My device is a 3rd Gen iTouch and this is my second 3rd gen iTouch unit. I lost my first unit and am familiar with how it operates so I do not understand what is causing this. The 4 view option buttons "show items in a song list... etc" (beside the search field, upper right corner) won't work. Now in my 3rd attempt to sync, as i right click on my ipod name in iTunes to select sync, this appears ,"The ipod could not be synced because the sync session failed to start" and my only option is to click OK. Please help. My apps are kinda slow too and theres a slight delay opening files and apps in my iTouch.

Try this previous discussion:
Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities

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Try:
Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities
iphone could not be synced sync session failed to start...: Apple Support Communities

Whenever I try to sync my iPod Touch 5th gen with iTunes I get an error message saying "The iPod "*****" could not be synced because the sync session failed to start". Is there any way I can fix this?

Whenever I try to sync my iPod Touch 5th gen with iTunes I get an error message saying "The iPod "*****" could not be synced because the sync session failed to start". Is there any way I can fix this?

B-rock, thanks for posting the above. I actually have the same issue, running Windows XP and I don't have that backup location, \Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\. When I go to Documents and Settings\(username)\ there's a AppData folder followed by:\LocalLow\DataMngr\ .
I have the latest update, 5.0.1 and I have the iPod Touch 3rd gen.
I have tried removing itunes and all that is associated with it then reinstalling and keep getting the same message. I've reset my ipod thinking that would help but still, no backup.
In iTunes, Edit, Preference, Device there are no backups.
What am I doing wrong, can you help?
Thank you!

HT1349 Why do i keep getting the following message when trying to sync my ipod to my itunes? The ipod could not be synched because the sync session failed to start....

Everytime I try to sync my iPod Touch with updated music from my iTunes library, I get the following error message: The iPod could not be synched because the sync session failed to start.
Please help!

Hello easbda,
Thank you for providing the details of the calendar issue you are experiencing with your iPhone. I recommend following the steps in the section titled "Troubleshooting on Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Outlook)" in the following article to assist with syncing your calendar events between your devices:
iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Calendar
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3999
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Error message help: "The iPod "CKK's iPod" could not be synced because the sync session failed to start."

I get this error message when trying to sync my iPod Touch, "The iPod “CKK's iPod” could not be synced because the sync session failed to start." I have done the restore on it, but still get the message... I realize that the restore takes away everything on the iPod, but I was hoping I wouldn't get the message again.. nop

Just made one very simple move without having to restore iPhone or reinstall iTunes..
1st step:http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538 *Read 'in my case' in here first before following this link*
Follow that link to restart (or if necessary) reinstall your Apple mobile device support.
In my case, Leave iPhone connected all the way. I first exit iTunes. Then i stopped the Apple Mobile device support (by following a part on that link above in step 1) which Effectively made my iPhone undetectable on itunes but discoverable by windows as a 'camera device'. Then while device is still connected, i started the Apple mobile dev support again. Now i open itunes and there my iPhone re-appears.
2nd step: After your iphone re-appears on iTunes, press Sync and all is well...
P.S, Mine is iPhone 4 running on iOS 5, iTunes 10.5, Windows 7..

The iPod "Username iPod" could not be synced because the sync session failed to finish.

Is there any solution to failed iPod syncs with the following error message;
"The iPod “Username’s iPod” could not be synced because the sync session failed to finish."
I tried the Apple Support article at http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3697 without any improvement at all. I noticed this article had a problem when the sync I executed to remove all the photos from the iPod failed. Then subsequent syncs to resotre the photos also fail.
I have about 15,000 photos, but there should be plenty of room on my 64GB 4th generation iPod.
I started having this problem after ugrading to iOS5. Very, very frustrating.
Any help would be appreciated.

Disconnect the iPhone... Restart your Computer... Restart your Phone... Try again.

When attempting a sync with my iPod Touch gen 5 I get this error "The iPod "****" could not be synced because the sync session failed to start." I could not find the backup file to delete per researched support recommendation. I have synced this iPod.

"....could not be synced because the sync session failed to start." I have synced this iPod with this MacBook Air about 6 weeks ago. Now it won't sync. A possible solution is to delete the backup file located in Mac:~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ However, I don't have a "MobileSync" folder in my Application Support folder. Please help.

Have you looked at the previous discussions listed on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This"?
Also:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3415227?start=0&tstart=0
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16400530#16400530

The ipod could not be sync because the ipod could not be found on the network

I plugged my ipod touch (4 gen) into my computer to sync and charge and itunes will not sync it any more. I the the error: the ipod could not be sync because the ipod could not be found on the network. It says it backed up on 11/4/13 which was just 5 days ago, but it won't let me back up or restore now at this point. It will charge the battery but that is all. Anyone know how to correct this problem?

Are yo set up to sync via USB vice wifi?
Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reboot the computer
- Try another USB port and cable
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

The ipod could not be synced because the sync session has not started

when i'm connecting the ipod to my computer the message '' the ipod could not be synced because the sync session has not started '' !!!
why ?
and what can I do ???

See:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3415227?start=0&tstart=0
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16400530#16400530

Keep getting message when trying to sync my ipod (could not synced because the sync session failed to start) how do i resolve this

Keep getting message when trying to sync my ipod (could not synced because the sync session failed to start)

Have you seen this Apple support document?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3221
B-rock

Why am i receiving the message "ipod could not be synced because connection to ipod was lost" when trying to transfer a downloaded library audiobook to my ipod, please?

why am i receiving the message "ipod could not be synced because connection to ipod was lost" when trying to transfer a downloaded library audiobook to my ipod, please?

- Reboot the computer
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Try another cable. !
- Try another USB port
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.

Ipod could not be synced becaue the sync session failed to start

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