Ipod sync won't start

iPod 3rd gen.. plug in and get error that sunc won't start.. What do I do now?

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

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It says that my iPod sync won't start.

I'm trying to sync my iPod but it says it fails to start. I tried to restore my iPod but it still said it fails to start and now I don't have any music ion my iPod.
Please HELP!

If the error was sync session failed to start see:
Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities
iphone could not be synced sync session failed to start...: Apple Support Communities
Otherwise wat was the exact wording of the error message?

Ipod Nano won't start - folder w/exclamation point error message!

My Ipod Nano won't start! I got it about a year ago and whenever I try to turn it on, a folder with an exclamation point and the words, "www.apple.com/support/ipod" come up. I've tried to get it to work but it's not. I even tried looking in the help sections on apple.com and everything I found didn't help. My Ipod isn't frozen, I just can't get it to the menu screen. I really don't want ot have to reset my Ipod and have all my previous songs and pictures erased because I can't get them back. Does anybody have a possible solution to this problem? Please help.
~Bre~
Ipod Nano Windows XP 2 GB
Ipod Nano Windows XP 2 GB

Here's a few that weren't posted too:
Check these out:
iPod Folder with Exclamation Point After Disconnected From Computer
Put iPod into Disk Mode Manually – Worked for Me!
Good Thread About iPod Sad icon/Folder with Exclamation Point
I hope this helps!

Ipod touch won't start after restore

Ipod touch 3rd Generation- battery was completely dead after sitting for a week or so. I charged it but couldn't get it to turn on. Went into recovery mode, connected it to the computer and re-loaded everything, but when restore is done, the IPOD still won't start or display in itunes.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Ipod touch won't start, just shows screen saying to connect to itunes.

Ipod touch won't start or charge, or do anything other than when I plug it in, the screen shows a picture of the usb cord connecting to itunes. When I tried to connect to itunes using my computer, nothing happened. Any suggestions?

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Itouch sync won't start

Hi...I am trying to do a sync with my iTouch 4th generation (running 5.1.1), but am getting message that the "iTouch sync won't start".
I've done some searches on this, but most just say to reboot or do a reset, which I have done, but with no success. Anyone know other options on resolving this issue?
Aggiebeach

Was the error sync session failed to start? If so have you looked at these previous discussions:
Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities
iphone could not be synced sync session failed to start...: Apple Support Communities

HELP NEEDED ASAP! My iPod mini won't start up or charge

My mini which i purchased about a little over a year ago, won't start up. When i restart (menu+select), apple logo comes up for 3 seconds, and it dissapears with small "click" noise, and mini repeats this forever.
When i shift hold button on and off, the out of battery icon shows up, but i can't charge with power adaptor/car adaptor/computer (the charging icon won't show, and it repeats apple logo dispay i described above). i left it charged for 4 hrs, but it still shows out of battery icon.
I even opened up mini, disconnected the battery, and reconnected the battery again, but it just keeps doing "reboot attempt."
I've researched, and i tried reboot literally like 50 times, but it keeps repeating the above. i can't restore neither since computer is not recognizing.
and yes, i tried the battery drain for 24 hrs, and recharging.
The problem occured when i was listening to mini in my car, connected to car adopter. It froze momentarily (just for like 5 seconds) and then it began to skip the sound here and there (like damaged CD).
So i rebooted, and it won't turn on eversince.
I have the latest iPod update, latest OS, and iMac G5.
I've run out of warranty so i don't wanna send in for repair.
Somebody please HELP!!!
(and yes i've already checked the links
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61705
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983 )

If your warranty is expired then they won't send you a new one. That's the point of having a warranty, once it expires then there's nothing Apple can do about it. They give iPods a grace period of 1 year to malfunction, if the iPod does happen to screw up and not a year old yet then Apple does replace the damaged iPod and sends the customer a refurbished one.
Since you have no warranty you can buy another MP3 player (from Apple or whatever other company you choose). Apple does not sell new minis any more, only refurbished ones which are cheaper than new ones actually.

IPod touch won't start at all!

Hi all,
My iPod touch is a 2nd gen. version3.1.2 . I did a restore from iTunes and now my iTouch won't start at all. I think it's dead, someone please help me!

First ? would be is it charged sorry got to ask. Did you try and hold the button on top and the one on the front at the same time and keep holding it even when the turn power slide shows don't let go until you see the apple than let go. than try to turn it on. Sometimes they freeze it happen to me when I first got it.

Sync won't start

New Ipad2. I am trying to sync to ITunes which has my aps from my IPhone. Why do I keep getting sync failed to start messages?

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
Finally, if the Restore doesn't work, let the battery drain completely. Then recharge for at least an hour and Restore again.

My sync won't start. It stays on step 1. waiting for sync to start, then i receive a notification that it cant

My sync won't work, it can't start past step 1

I've been having the same problem. It would either get stuck at "Waiting for changes to be applied" or "Waiting for items to copy". My last successful sync was on 10/15. Tried a number of times either via wifi or direct connect.
Solved it in the following fashion:
Connected the phone to the computer via Lightning cable.
My phone was set to back-up to iCloud. Changed that setting to back up to the computer.
Unchecked the "Sync Music" option under the music tab.
Hit apply.
After a wait - the back-up completed and all the music was removed from my phone.
Once it was done, re-checked "Sync Music" - it got past "Waiting for Changes to be Applied" at this point.

Ipod nano won't start itunes when connected

When I plug in my new Nano (9th generation) it won't start up Itunes. Once I open Itunes it snycs my nano then disconnects the nano. I can't choose or organize any items on the nano as they are "greyed out" and not accessible.
ANy ideas?

Hello khan69,
I'd recommend manually putting the iPod into Disk Mode, then restoring the iPod via iTunes.
Restore iPod from Disk Mode
Disconnect iPod from your computer.
Manually put iPod into Disk Mode.
Open the latest version of iTunes and connect iPod.
Restore iPod.
iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1463
Cheers,
Allen

My iPod 2g won't start up it is stuck with boot screen and a loading spinner

My iPod 2g won't boot up it is stuck with a loading spinner and the apple logo, when I try to restore it iTunes refuses to restore.

You said:
when I try to restore it iTunes refuses to restore.
Why can't your restore? Error message?
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

My I-pad sync won't start

my I-pad won't start to sync

The Stores are currently down. It is not a problem with your device. https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

My iPod touch won't start up/charge/sync

on what i think is the ipod touch 3rd gen (if that helps) when i plug it into my laptop the black screen with the apple sign comes up as if it were to start up as normal, however it just stays on that same screen for as long as it's plugged in, it then says it has no power, also it my itunes also doesnt 'see' my ipod, HELP?

To get iTunes to see the iPod try:
- A reset.
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Place the iPod in recovery mode. For recovery mode:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
- Try DFU mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

IPod touch won't start

After upgrading to the 2.0 update, my iPod touch started getting really slow, and eventually crashed - it shut itself down and did the Apple logo thing. But it stayed on the Apple logo forever, never moving on. I tried restarting it again, turning it off, plugging it into a dock or computer, and everything else. As it crashed, it disappeared from iTunes, and as it didn't even get up to the Slide to unlock screen, it didn't appear in iTunes.
I restored it by holding down the home button, and did a clean, fresh install. Everything seemed to be working fine. Annoyed that I'd lost everything, but happy that it was working. Then, today, I had just finished syncing in iTunes, and it said 'iPod OK to remove', so I did, but the sync screen was still on the iPod, even after I removed it from the PC. I did the power + home button restore, and guess what - it got stuck on the Apple logo, exactly the same as last time. I know what to do now, and I have it backed up, but it's still going to take me 1/2 hours to re sync everything.
I am confident that there is some problem with the 2.0 update - I have never had this problem before. It is impossible for me to cope with the re syncing of ALL content if it simply freezes, but I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?

It's not a particular application. The 2.0 firmware is a total disaster. I've had my iPod Touch since March, and I never once had to restore it in four months of running the 1.1.4 firmware. Ever since I updated to 2.0, I've had to restore it completely at least a dozen times. I have repeatedly lost all of my data and settings. The only way to avoid the problem completely is not to install or use ANY applications except the default ones.
If you do choose to use other applications, you have to exercise extreme caution at all times, but even that might not be enough. Here are a few tips...
1. Never install ANYTHING through the App Store on the iPhone/iPod itself. Not even updates. App installs on the device frequently get stuck, may never finish installing, and once that happens, you're hosed. You'll have to restore and reinstall everything again. All installation should be done through iTunes. Never, ever use the App Store on the device.
2. Never cancel a backup or sync (by clicking the X in the iTunes window). I realize the backup process takes forever, but if you cancel it, you'll end up with a corrupt backup, and if you try to restore from it, it will not work. The worst part is, it deletes your previous backup before starting the new one. So, if you cancel the backup, you will not be able to revert to a previous backup either. You will lose all of your data in all of your applications, and there is no way to get it back.
3. After completing a successful backup (during the sync process), you can disable backups so you don't have to sit through the whole process everytime you sync. To disable backups, paste the following command into Terminal:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true
However, you will want to turn it back on and do a proper backup at least once a day, if you're using any apps that store data that you don't want to lose. You can do so by changing "true" to "false" in the above line, like so:
defaults write com.apple.iTunes DeviceBackupsDisabled -bool false
After doing this, run a sync in iTunes, and it will do another full backup. Then you can disable it again.
4. Applications are going to crash. The 2.0 firmware is extremely buggy and it affects all third-party applications. Don't blame the apps. Don't bother removing and reinstalling apps. They are going to crash anyway. Sometimes it will just return you to the home screen with all of your app icons. But usually it will cause your iPhone/iPod to spontaneously reboot, and you'll have to stare at the Apple logo for at least a minute or so while it reboots.
Apple is furiously working to fix these and other issues in the 2.1 firmware update, which is currently in beta. Until that update has been released, and confirmed to have fixed the many, extremely serious problems in 2.0, the iPhone OS platform should be considered unstable and unreliable. If you decide to install any applications, you have to accept the risk that the entire device may freeze and completely stop working at any time. Even if you follow all of my advice, it might happen anyway.
So my final advice is this: If you absolutely need your iPhone/iPod to work, and you don't want to risk having to restore/reinstall everything all over again, DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING ON IT. Not through iTunes, not through the App Store on the device. Use the built-in programs only, and wait for the 2.1 firmware.

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