My iphone 5 doesn't sync with itunes on my pc. it says this computer has  previously been synced to another io6 device or iphone? please help what to do?

My iphone 5 doesn't sync with itunes on my pc. it says this computer has  previously been synced to another io6 device or iphone? please help what to do?

The error message you're seeing is likely the other way around -- i.e. something like "This iPhone has previously been synced with a different computer".   There's no problem syncing multiple iOS devices to the same computer.
However, the reverse is not true for the iPhone --  you cannot connect an iPhone to another computer without it being erased, even if you manually manage music and video.  So, it sounds like you've been syncing your iPhone to a different computer?
Also, 5.1 (not 5.0.1) is the latest iOS.

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    The problem that have started when I was going to sync my iPhone 4 with current iTunes running on 64bit Windows 7.
    I started iTunes and plugged in my iPhone.
    All looked good and the iPhone came up as the device as it should have.
    Next I wanted to transfer purchases prior to syncing so I started the Transfer Purchases process.
    iTunes stopped working during the Transfer Purchases process
    Now when I plug in my iPhone iTunes takes me to the “setup your iPhone” screen and displays “This computer has previously been synced with an iPhone or another iOS device” and only allows me to restore and old backup or setup as new.
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    I am a software developer and am sure that a fix is not in the menu options   What I am saying is that I can easily remove or edit corrupt files to get it working.
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    The error message you're seeing is likely the other way around -- i.e. something like "This iPhone has previously been synced with a different computer".   There's no problem syncing multiple iOS devices to the same computer.
    However, the reverse is not true for the iPhone --  you cannot connect an iPhone to another computer without it being erased, even if you manually manage music and video.  So, it sounds like you've been syncing your iPhone to a different computer?
    Also, 5.1 (not 5.0.1) is the latest iOS.

  • Everytime i connect my iPhone to my laptop itunes will say "This computer has previously been synced with an iPhone or another iOS device" is there anything i can do to stop this?

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    The error message you're seeing is likely the other way around -- i.e. something like "This iPhone has previously been synced with a different computer".   There's no problem syncing multiple iOS devices to the same computer.
    However, the reverse is not true for the iPhone --  you cannot connect an iPhone to another computer without it being erased, even if you manually manage music and video.  So, it sounds like you've been syncing your iPhone to a different computer?
    Also, 5.1 (not 5.0.1) is the latest iOS.

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    I've tried the "restore from Backup" 3 times now, but the next time I plug in, it's back to the same problem.

    The error message you're seeing is likely the other way around -- i.e. something like "This iPhone has previously been synced with a different computer".   There's no problem syncing multiple iOS devices to the same computer.
    However, the reverse is not true for the iPhone --  you cannot connect an iPhone to another computer without it being erased, even if you manually manage music and video.  So, it sounds like you've been syncing your iPhone to a different computer?
    Also, 5.1 (not 5.0.1) is the latest iOS.

  • This computer has previously been synced with an iphone

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    Try this:
    1. First, disable auto-sync when an iPod/iPhone is connected under iTunes>Preferences>Devices(under the edit menu if using Windows).
    2. On that same device pane, highlight and delete any and all backups listed.
    3. Connect your phone, iTunes running, and re-name your phone in the left device pane:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3965
    4. Then, right-click your phone in the left device pane & select "Backup". When finished sync your phone.
    See if doing this fixes things.

  • This computer has previously been synced with an iPhone or other iOS.

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    Try setting it up as a new phone. There is probably something wrong with the existing backup.

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    The error message you're seeing is likely the other way around -- i.e. something like "This iPhone has previously been synced with a different computer".   There's no problem syncing multiple iOS devices to the same computer.
    However, the reverse is not true for the iPhone --  you cannot connect an iPhone to another computer without it being erased, even if you manually manage music and video.  So, it sounds like you've been syncing your iPhone to a different computer?
    Also, 5.1 (not 5.0.1) is the latest iOS.

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    I'm on a Mac btw, if that means anything, not sure.

  • TS1567 my iphone 4 wont sync with itunes, but it will on windows my computer. i have also tried everything apple has suggested on the support

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    Hi Allan, thanks for your reply! Thanks also for the link.
    I did look to do what you suggested, but unfortunately the only option it gives me now on right-click is "eject" (both on PC, which is what I sync with and also my laptop, which has met this phone once before). My phone seems to be telling the computers that it's a virgin new phone, rather than one I've been using for several months.
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