Recurring rebuilding/updating photo library on ipad

Why does the iPad frequently need to rebuild/update the photo library? Why does it call the process updating in one part of the screen and rebuilding in another part of the same screen? The last time this happened there were 5,000 fewer photos than before the update. After a subsequent rebuild the 5,000 photos returned. The photos saved during the prior two hours were lost, they did not return. This is a very time consuming process and really disrupts the user experience of surfing the Tumblr web site and saving various photos. What can be done about this? This is after i did a restore to factory settings and a restore of an older backup file. The iTunes program 10.1.1 is unable to successfully complete a current backup of the iPad. It starts ok but then the iPad decides to reboot itself and the iTunes program become not responding and freezes.
Something seems to be very flawed with iOS 4.2. When will there be an update to fix the problems.
marKeith

Hi Keith,
The iTunes program 10.1.1 is unable to successfully complete a current backup of the iPad.
In the iTunes window under the Summary tab, look at the bottom of the window to make sure there is sufficient storage space.
And try deleting the iPod Photo Cache, instructions here.
iTunes: Photo sync creates iPod Photo Cache folder
Carolyn

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