Sync photos in folders loses order

What do I need to do to get my photos in the order I want on my iPhone and iPad?
And why do the photos end up in different folders?

If you are syncing folders on a PC then they should be sorted by capture date on the iPad and iPhone (though I've seen posts from some people saying that isn't happening with iOS 5). If you want to change their order then you will need to manipulate thier capture dates : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4221
In terms of them appearing in the wrong albums, try deleting the photo cache from your computer and then re-try the photo sync and see if they then copy over into the correct albums - the location of the cache, and how to delete it, is on this page http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1314

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