Stop deleting photos when syncing

Is there a way to add photos from a PC to the IPad with out deleting what is already on the IPad I have well over 2000 photos that I added in one go took hours, now it seems to want to delete all before I add more.

When you tell iTunes to sync photos (from the Photos tab you get when you click on your iPad), it gives the choice of selecting a folder on your computer to sync with. Just make sure all the photos you put on your iPad previously are in that folder. Then just add whatever new photos you want on your iPad to that folder. When it syncs, all photos already there will stay there while the new ones are added. I know it gives that scary, "All photos on your iPad will be replaced..." thing, but it's ok as long as all the photos you want on your iPad are in the folder on your computer that you sync to.
You couldn't have put those photos on your iPad without a sync, unless you manually emailed them to yourself or something, in which case they'd be in the Saved Photos album not the Photo Library album which can only be managed through a sync using iTunes. So you must have done that at least once before. However, syncing photos, even a lot of them, shouldn't take that long. What does take a long time is that iPad backup that syncing also does. However, if you want to just skip that and go right to the syncing, just click the little x to the right of the "backing up iPad" message and the backup will abort and you'll go right into the syncing only. Also, remember that syncing photos only affects photos in your Photo Library album. Photos in the other Saved Photos album are unaffected by the sync process.
Hope that helps.

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My son attempted to sync his Itouch to his macbook pro and lost all pictures. Apple store stated "..they were gone because the ipod synced before downloading." I cannot believe that is the answer. In researching I see there there is some software to recover but I am unsure how to begin the process will it work? Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

For overcapacity:
- First verify that yo are not syncing more media than you think
- Next:
Connect the iPod to your computer and look at the storage used by the various categories as shown in the colored bargarph in iTunes.
Come back with the results.
An "other" larger than about 1 1/2 GB indicates corrupted files.
What is the Other on my iPhone and How to Remove It
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?
Next, usually restoring from backup eliminated the corrupted files. However, sometimes restoring to factory settings/new iPod is required.
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
To restore to factory settings/new iPod see:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software

How do I delete synced photos from my IPad 2? My computer is no longer holding a charge and I would like to delete photos I synced without my computer

I hope that it is not true that I cannot delete photos thaI synced to my iPad. I cannot use my computer because it is not charging. How do I remove synced photos from my iPad without the use of my ITunes?

This is a problem. Normally you do need to connect to the computer you've synced ith previously to delete albums that were copied from that computer.
In the case where the old computer fails, crashes or is sold or discarded, you need to get all of your stuff off the iPad and onto a new computer. Visit Apple support to learn how to do this. Once you establish a new tunes library on a different computer you can sync and delete the photo albums you no longer want.
Another option is to restore your iPad to its original state. That will delete everything including photos, non default apps, music, videos, etc.
Once reset and erased you can download all purchased apps again.

How to delete photos from synced albums?

Hi,
after a holiday I sync all photos taken with my iPad 1. I want to delete bad photos and resync them with my PC. But I can't delete photos from my iPad/iPhone. Is there any possibility to delete single photos?
Thanks

You can't delete photos synced from your computer directly on your phone, they are deleted by changing your photo sync selection when connected to your computer's iTunes.
You can remove all photos that you synced from your computer by selecting and syncing just an empty folder.
If you want to keep some of them on your phone then you will either need to use a third-party app to copy them back to your computer so that you can then include them in the photo sync ; or download a third-party photo management app on your phone such as Photo Manager Pro which you can copy the photos that you want to keep to (that app can copy photos to/from the Photos app and your computer) and then sync an empty folder to Photos

It happened again!!! iPhoto stops deleting photos!

It happened again!
As I reported in other threads in this forum, I have been experiencing deletion problems with iPhoto. This problem has been reported by many other users in different threads. To my knowledge, there has been no official fix / answer provided by Apple. Terence Devlin has been very helpful in suggesting possible remedies and ways to keep the integrity of the photo library and preventing the problem to reoccur.
My last post on this subject reported actual loss of photos after having rebuilt the library and deleted some albums created automatically by iPhoto under the name "recovered photos". For a more detailed account of that experience see my post under " Lost photos..."
Having had the bad experience of losing photos, I proceeded very carefully and methodically to recreate a new library from previous archives of original photos. The base of this new library was a previous working backup library of about 9000 photos which had not been upgraded to iPhoto 09. After the upgrade, I imported over new 3000 photos into the new library from separate folders in my boot hard drive. The process went smoothly. While I performed the import, iPhoto performed scans of faces and places in the background. I allowed iPhoto to complete the scanning of Faces without interruption; this took many, many hours. Once this process was completed, I quit iPhoto and allowed it to save all the metadata. Subsequently, I proceeded very carefully and methodically to delete some photos that somehow were duplicated during the importation. iPhoto responded well by moving each such deleted photo to its trash. When the trash accumulated more than 50 photos I emptied the trash. I would then quit iPhoto to allow for that deletion to take complete effect. While I continued this process of deleting duplicate photos, I merged some events, split others and identified places of such events using maps. The deletion process went on smoothly through many many photos until stopped deleting after i hit a certain photo. When this happened the selection did not skip to the next photo when I hit the delete key. The photo did not move to the trash. At that time the trash had 37 photos. I gave the command to empty the trash and the trash counter showed zero. I then quit iPhoto, but when I reopened it the 37 photos were back in the trash!!! I took a look at those photos sitting in the trash to identify the last one. I looked back at the events and noticed that all 37 photos still sitting in the trash were no longer in the events except for the very last one.
I am now afraid of doing anything else to this library until I know what it is the best next step. Any suggestions?
For the time being I am rebuilding the library with the iPhoto Library Manager application (iPLM) because that creates a backup of the original library without messing with it. This I am doing just in case the original library got fatally corrupted. My firm interest is in recovering the original library to full operational status. I would appreciate hearing your suggestions about what should be my next step on that original library.
Thanks in advance.

but we can't really back up the database file itself.
That is what the new rebuild feature in iPhoto 09 is supposed to do:
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However, if you want to take a more proactive approach you can download and modify the Automator workflow described below that I created to backup the iPhoto 08 and earlier database file.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

Iphone4 delete photos after syncing to itunes

I have an iphone 4 w/out ios update. I have synced photos to itunes. itunes shows the amount of photos but I do not know how to access them. Also, all the photos I have synced are still on phone & I cannot delete from phone. It doesn't give me option to delete album or individual photo. Help!

You cannot sync photos TO iTunes. iTunes photo sync is used to transfer photos from a computer to the phone. It does not transfer photos the other direction.
Following are instructions on how to transfer photos taken on the phone to a computer: iOS: Import personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
Regarding deleting photos that were synced to the phone, the following quote is from iTunes: Syncing photos
To delete synced photos and videos from your device
In iTunes, click the Device button in the upper right corner. (If viewing the iTunes Store, click the Library button in the upper-right corner first.)
Click the Photos tab in the resulting window.
Choose "Selected albums" and deselect the albums or collections you want to delete.
Note: To delete all synced photos, deselect "Sync Photos from" and, when asked, click "Remove photos."
Click Apply.

Deleting photo's synced to iPad?

I need to delete photographs previously synced from my Mac to my iPad in order to free up space to download IOS7.
The delete button on the iPad does not do this. I am told that I need to connect the iPad to the Mac and proceed from there.
I have done so but am unsure as to how to proceed once connected. Does one do this in iTunes on the Mac?
Obviously the photo's on the Mac need to remain intact while those on the iPad are deleted.

The links below have instructions for deleting photos.
iOS and iPod: Syncing photos using iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
iPad Tip: How to Delete Photos from Your iPad in the Photos App
http://ipadacademy.com/2011/08/ipad-tip-how-to-delete-photos-from-your-ipad-in-t he-photos-app
Another Way to Quickly Delete Photos from Your iPad (Mac Only)
http://ipadacademy.com/2011/09/another-way-to-quickly-delete-photos-from-your-ip ad-mac-only
How to Delete Photos from iPad
http://www.wondershare.com/apple-idevice/how-to-delete-photos-from-ipad.html
iPhoto for iOS (iPad): Delete photos from iPhoto
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph3137
How to: Batch Delete Photos on the iPad
http://www.lifeisaprayer.com/blog/2010/how-batch-delete-photos-ipad
How to Delete Photos from iCloud’s Photo Stream
http://www.cultofmac.com/124235/how-to-delete-photos-from-iclouds-photo-stream/
Delete Pictures from Your iPad
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/delete-pictures-from-your-ipad.html
 Cheers, Tom

Distorted photos when syncing to Vista OS

I'm trying to sync my ipod touch with my jpeg photos on a PC with Vista OS. The photos show up on the ipod, although most are distorted with color streaks going across, different colors, etc.
I've spent a bunch of time trying to fix, and have seen this question numerous times without a solution. In fact, many people have posted answers saying cannot be done - Itunes and Vista incompatible.
The attached article would seem the natural fix, but doesn't help:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306525
I cannot see "readyboost" in Vista since the ipod doesn't show up as an external drive. I'm not sure if that's the actual problem anyway.
It seems like this is indeed a compatibility issue with Vista and Itunes/ipod, i suspect the photos becoming distorted when the photo optimization is taking place, specific to whatever process Vista using via the harddrive (or readyboost)
The reason I believe this to be the case is I can create a simple work around by taking the photos on the PC and burning to a CD. Then I can point itunes to the CD to sync, and the photos are transferred perfectly to the ipod.
This is less than optimal since it takes additional steps that shouldn't be necessary, as well as limits the number of photos that can be synced to the size or a CD or DVD. I guess one can purchase an external hard drive to keep photos and sync, although also not optimal.
Seems like this should be something that the apple engineers would have figured out - I'd imagine a problem with most Vista computers. The apple support people haven't been able to figure it out - I'd imagine there's someone out there who can help.
Does anyone have a step-by-step solution to solve?

So no one has any solutions?
I've actually spoken with a number of people with the exact problem, including my brother who has the iphone and vista photo sync issues (the rainbow disorted colors.)
It's surprising Apple couldn't get their software working properly with the most current OS from Microsoft. Or maybe it isn't - I guess it's a bit harder to design software to work when you're not doing it in a closed system environment.

How can I delete photos when importing from iPhone 4

I'm using Aperture 3.13 on Mac OS X 10.7.1. When I import photos from my iPhone 4 I am never asked to delete files from the camera roll.
What am I doing wrong? How can I have Aperture delete photos from the camera roll once they are imported?

Aperture won't delete the photos from your iPhone. Most users have settled on using Image Capture ater importing into Aperture to delete the photos from the iPhone.

IPhone wipes out photos when syncing

I think this issue may be connected to the iTunes 8.2 update. Twice now, when I have synced my iPhone it claims that no photos were synced as there was not enough memory for all of them. This in spite of the fact that there was 40MB of space left WITH all the photos on it prior to syncing. Does anyone have an idea about what is causing this? Apple's lack of e-mail customer support is really infuriating.

Sit on the phone with customer support "all day"? You sound like a woman. I bet you use the words always and never often also.
Have you ever called AppleCare? If not, you do not know what you speak. Your original post was posted 2 hours ago. Had you called AppleCare at that time instead, you would have been off the phone long ago and likely would have the problem resolved. But since your time is so valuable, you would rather exchange email instead starting with you explaining the problem, followed by recieving an email maybe with some questions that need to be answered before troubleshooting steps are provided, or with a form letter response that includes troubleshooting steps for you to try. You try the troubleshooting steps provided, which may work but if not, back to exchanging email. Sounds like a great time saver, for someone who has no experience whatsoever with calling AppleCare.
The handful of times I have called AppleCare, I wasn't on hold for more than 5 minutes, and I was off the phone in less than 30 minutes with an answer or the problem resolved. Certainly not "all day", which my GF sometimes uses when she is whining about something.
Call, I mean email Dell Technical support and ask if they recommend using 99% of your hard drive's storage capacity, or if using over 90% is recommended. I'll bet you dollars to donuts they won't recommend it since data loss is very likely when doing so, and it affects performance.
The iPhone runs an optimized version of OS X, and has RAM, a limited amount of RAM. OS X makes use of RAM dynamically, but the optimized version of OS X with the iPhone doesn't seem to do this as well as the full OS X version on a Mac. Possible that the optimized version of OS X makes use of a RAM disk when the RAM has been depleted.

Getting itunes has stopped working error when sync wit IPad

I am getting a itunes has stopped working when sync with IPad, using windows 7

It is only when I attempt to add a song to my iPod once plugged in that I receive the error "Itunes has stopped working" and forces me to exit the program, without the song being successfully transferred.
Do you have the "Convert to 128 kbps AAC" preference enabled for syncing to the iPod, laur?
If so, it's quite plausible that you've got the iTunes 10.1.0.54 bug and we need to get you updated to 10.0.1.56 as per the following document:
[iTunes 10.1 for Windows: iTunes may stop working and need to quit while importing or syncing audio|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3591]

How do I delete photos when I don't have the trashcan since last update?

Since the last update my trashcan has disappeared so I cannot delete photos anymore. Does anyone know how I can delete?

Thx, it was so much easier before, so now it's not a quick process as I don't sync my iPad much at all.

My iphone started deleting folders when syncing or updating

My iPhone has started deleting folders when I sync or update my apps. This is a brand new problem since my recent software upgrade. Never occurred before. Any ideas what is going wrong?

Standard troubleshooting...
- Try a reset by pressing the home and sleep buttons until you see the Apple logo, ignoring the slider. Takes about 5-15 secs of button holding and you won't lose any data or settings.
- If still a problem restore with your backup.
- If still a problem restore as new, i.e. without your backup. See how it runs with nothing synced to it.
I think your next step is to restore with your backup. FWIW, I've not seen or heard of this issue.

Preventing iTunes from 'optimising' photos when syncing - how?

The optimisation process lowers the image quality by a fair margin. This is especially obvious for images that are very long or very tall, to the point where the image becomes a blurry mess.
Therefore, I wish to disable this 'optimisation' process, allowing my photos to sync completely untouched. Or at least be able specify the quality when I sync photos to my iPhone. But I can't seem to find an option anywhere on iTunes.
After all, most of my images are of .png format, which I believe the iPhone supports, so there really is no need for any conversion whatsoever.

Oh...
Thanks, anyway. I'll try copying the images directly to the image folder with an iPhone file manager to see if that works.

I can't get my iphone to add OR remove photos when syncing

I can't get my iphone to add OR remove photos when syncing

darn.
Move <G>
seriously, keep asking. someone here will know and i'll learn something

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